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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you think about it, proofs were one thing that were actually started for collectors.I'm not crazy about them but they have their place..and I hate to see them in circulation.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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funny that you say that maineman, I got a box of nickels today and I found my first proof coin from circulation. lol. got the 2005 s nickel with the buffalo on it.
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Moderator
 United States
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I don't hate them, I just don't have any in my collection. They don't interest me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just  realized I did buy some proof state quarters! . Of course, I bought them for their silver content and plan on selling them, but I had stated that I've never bought a proof and that's not true. Quote:
But I would like to own one 19th century proof coin. I can honestly say I would not argue with that. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3276 Posts |
i agree, a 19th century proof would be cool to have.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7191 Posts |
You mean like this one?   Sorry, I had to show off. I really enjoy a proof coin. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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since I like to get 90% silver, I try and get proof silver coins or bu silver coins. love the nice shiny look and kids flock to it like cat to catnip :D :D
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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if we were talking about proofs like that classic proof, i'd have to change my vote to "i love them"
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:Scooby Due: Of course, I bought the ( State Quarter Silver Proofs) for their silver content I bet more than a few of us would have bought "uncirculated-finish" 90% silver State Quarters, had they been available.  It's interesting to note for modern commemorative Silver Dollars, the Uncirculated versions typically have lower mintages and greater secondary market value than their Proof equivalents. The 2008 Bald eagle Dollar I like better in Uncirculated, because its obverse is reminiscent of the Type I Standing Liberty quarter reverse.  The 2009 Lincoln Dollar, I like better in Proof (even though my Unc. coin is worth more!) All in all, design has the most influence as to whether I like a coin better in Proof. The year-2000 State Quarter designs are still ugly even in Silver Proof versions, which is why that Set's worth only melt.  Coins with large expanses of flat fields (ie: Wyoming Quarter, 2011 Native Dollar) tend to look great as Proofs and not so good as business strikes. |
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Canada
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Look at the 20 Pence (England) proof coin and you might change your mind. It did for me. :)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That is a very hard question. For me I would have liked a "yes and no" option
Of course I would like to have some seated or barber proof coins ..
Or some classic gold proofs.
And I think the silver parks quarters in proof are very beautiful coins
My biggest problem with modern proof coins is, long ago I put them in dansco's, like my Lincoln 8100 album. For the proof coins, if the wrong speck of dust gets on them .. it is easy to develop a spot. Also I have seen many proof coins get a milky appearance
So IMO BU coins hold up much better than proof coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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muddler: If THAT'S the way you like to show off, go for it!
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Ireland
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Look at the 20 Pence (England) proof coin and you might change your mind. It did for me. :) I prefer the proof of the new tuppence myself...   Norm |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I like proof coins esthetically but not as something to be pursued the way a key date or type is sought after.
To my way of thinking, proof coins are the numismatic equivalent of a happy meals toy, or some other fancier trinket made only for collectors. They do not represent 'true' coinage or its true purpose, and as such, belong in a category unto themselves. The Nth degree of perfection is not a realistic goal for most coin hobbyists. Although I do not collect proofs per se, I must admit it's cool to find them in circulation or in the silver melt tub. That's the only way they will find their way into my albums. And fewer things in the coin realm are more irksome to my eye than a spotted proof.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hate 'em....hmmm...I don't think so. Read my article on Early Proofs (esp. 19th century) and you'll see why these are not to be hated. Far from it. They are essentially the quinessential...the apitome...the top dog of what a particular coin should be like. Hate this one?....   |
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