I am still trying to get a grasp on identifying some of these earlier proofs. I've been trying to identify proofs by the squared edges but can't seem to do that. I am thinking the 64 is a proof but wanted to make sure. The 63d seems mirror like, but I wasn't sure if it was an actual proof or not. Lastly, I know there were no nickel proofs made between 43-49 but the 43s definitely has some mirror like aspects, especially in hand. Is there any possibility this was somehow made as a proof? Any help on these would be great.
The best way to learn about proofs is to actually see a lot of them , then you can see how sharp the rims and the devices are . The best places are coin shops and shows , but you can also see a lot of them on the auction sites . Heritage has great pics of all sorts of coins from circulation strikes to proofs . It's free to join and they have a wealth of knowledge for learning to see how the tpgs grade and prices paid . To get there go to www.ha.com/
Thank you for the advice rzage, that is a great idea. I will definitely check out the photos on heritage.
Proofs were not made in Denver in 1963; they were only made in Philadelphia. Tidbits of information such as that are readily obtained in the Red Book, which can be a surprisingly useful book to own.
