How To Identify "proof" Coins?

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ddjdlt Valued Member United States 54 Posts	Posted 11/26/2012 6:42 pm Hi, I'm also curious. From what I read 'Once a Proof coin, always a Proof coin', no matter condition. True? What about resources to determine if a World coin is a Proof? Thanks, Dan Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 11/26/2012 10:23 pm yes proof is the process of minting not a condition thing, so once a proof always a proof Report this Post to the Staff
stev18 Valued Member United States 329 Posts	Posted 01/08/2013 11:40 pm Hey guys I'm having trouble with identifying wheat proofs now... Do all wheaat proofs carry no mint mark? If that is the case isn't there a possibility to mistake a P Wheat cent that is PL with an actual proof that is just RD instead of cameo? Report this Post to the Staff
artstaz Valued Member United States 57 Posts	Posted 02/22/2018 11:04 pm Hello, I'm just chiming in and wondering if a 2006 D penny could be a proof coin? If its shiny and mirror like then is it possible? Its in superb condition, at least for being a 2006 D penny and its not a frosted look either. Your thoughts.... Edited by artstaz 02/22/2018 11:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 02/22/2018 11:37 pm The concept of mirror fields and cameo design detail is product of a type of modern mint product marketed at collectors. A century ago, proofs were never made this way; they were never intended for collectors. A proof was a coin struck from selected blanks, were the first strikes off new dies. The Mint retained such products for record purposes. They were quite rare. It was this rarity that attracted collectors. Such coins today, struck under such circumstances would be rightly termed as 'specimen strikes', and would have the appearance on an extremely well struck business strike, preferably in pristine condition. It is these scarce or rare coins, struck such a long time ago, that attract my interest today. Generally speaking, I am not very interested in modern mint proof product that is aimed at collectors. That happens to explain why my (World) collection of proof coins is so tiny. Report this Post to the Staff
artstaz Valued Member United States 57 Posts	Posted 02/23/2018 11:28 am Thanks Sel_69! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/23/2018 2:03 pm Proof rims thicker, sharp on outside edge: Matte proof rims: Proof coins without the mint marks: (these are proof coins with a proof finish. Not to be confused with Philadelphia no mint mark business strike cents.) So if you are not sure, check a Red Book or a CPG (Cherry-Pickers-Guide) or ask here. Edited by coop 02/23/2018 2:04 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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