Playing It "safe" - Proof Vs MS Grades

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ElmerFlick Valued Member United States 110 Posts	Posted 12/12/2025 10:23 pm I read on several forums that NGC and PCGS will not give MS designations to 1856 FE cents and 1880 Shield nickels anymore for liability reasons. They are only giving Proof desgnations. Is there a list, published or otherwise commonly known, of other coins that these companies will also not grade as circulation strikes? Thanks in advance, ElmerFlick Report this Post to the Staff

Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 12/12/2025 11:28 pm Well on the 1880 Shield nickels there were Proofs and Business strikes so those would have to be graded correctly. As for the 1856 Cents - Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15391 Posts	Posted 12/13/2025 06:05 am There are several known classic era US coins that were struck as Proof only, so any of those should fit this requirement. Get out a copy of the Red Book and in short order you can compile an accurate listing. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Edited by nickelsearcher 12/13/2025 06:08 am Report this Post to the Staff
ElmerFlick Valued Member United States 110 Posts	Posted 12/14/2025 07:52 am I know which coins were only struck in proof. My point is that the 2 major grading companies will only label 1856 FE and 1880 SN as proof, even if they are circulation strikes. ElmerFlick Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 12/14/2025 5:24 pm Quote: My point is that the 2 major grading companies will only label 1856 FE and 1880 SN as proof, even if they are circulation strikes. You would have to show some proof of that before the discussion can continue. Otherwise it is just "hearsay". Report this Post to the Staff
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Playing It "Safe" - Proof Vs MS Grades