Business Strikes Vs. Proof-Like Strikes

We actually have 4 sets , the circulating, proof with frosted finish, specimen that has brushed effect with polished highlight on main features,and proof like on a polished planchet.

Yes, clearly, it's a rare occurrence to find a business strike which equals or exceeds a PL.

But my contention is that -- despite the wealth of expertise here -- many of you would be hard-pressed to identify a PL versus high-MS, say 2002-P Canadian cent.

I have no doubt that the finish used to be noticably different (c.f. Charlottetown dollar) but today the mint officially calls their sets "uncirculated sets". For another curveball, 50 cent coins are produced by the roll, but they aren't regular business issues either. (And quite often they look terrible.)

Me, I'll grab a modern PL and stick it in my Canadian business-strike collection if it seems to belong there. If I really wanted to pay big money for the MS-68 instead of the PL, I'd do it; but I have bigger fish to fry (as do most of us).