Found in change today is it a proof?

Or Not. Based on photos we all made an assessment. In hand decision is much more accurate but we were handicapped by the lack of good photos.

 

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So, if you find a proof coin in circulation, is it an impaired proof?

 

Yes.

 

Unless the tellers and cashiers handled the coins by the edges. I think that this should be part of their training just for us collectors.

And I'm still not convinced that it is a proof. The rims just don't have the look.

 

Not from them photos Kirk........

 

I will admit, though, it sure did/does look like a proof to me regardless.

 

That's only because of the well struck reverse. The rims remain suspect. OP should post an updated photo with a squared off shot.

 

As others have said, it's either a really good business strike or a proof. Although the surfaces look more shiny than mirrored, I wouldn't totally rule out that it's a proof based on the steps. The steps on the reverse look like they could be proof strike.

 

This is my 60 proof from my Dansco (sorry for the crappy iPhone pics). I just don't really see a resemblance in strike quality. Frankly it doesn't really matter here as far as value is concerned, but this could be educational. The delicate detail really is different on proofs compared to business strikes. Though a well struck business strike can be worth way more than a descent proof.

 

Ego I guess, I will put it on my scanner and see if it comes out better, but in either case I Will accept my coin shops opinion they looked at it in hand, and they have been in business for 20+ years in my area. I have shopped there for 6 years now...

 

Ok scanner did nothing to help. Found another camera I hardly ever use it has super macro on it. This is about the best I can do. It still does not show the mirror background like I'm seeing holding it. I will use this camera for coin pictures in the future, just have to do some reading on what the best settings & lighting for coins are.

Sorry did not mean to stir any problems, just thought it was pretty neat to find this 1960 "55 years old" "Proof if you believe it or not" no matter. I know it's only a nickel and worth only 5 cents, but I will put it in a flip and mark "found in my change & the date" so whichever one of my grandchildren get it will know I found in store change maybe they will look at their change a little closer.

 

Well, this certainly looks proof to me, as I suspected all along despite what others said. And no, you did not stir up any problems here. Even if you did, I am sure some of us would be entertained by it. Ha, ha!

 

Proof.......Nice better shot OP.

 

I've been a proof collector for thirty five years and know what I'm talking about, but based on your original images it didn't look like a proof coin. The second images though, I can believe that it is a proof coin. I hope that you didn't take my comments as an insult, they were never intended to be, just my two cents on the question posed.

 

No Kirkuleez I did not take yours or anyone's comments as insults or anything bad. I am happy to have comments from everyone here.

You all have more knowledge about coins than I do that's for sure. I see someone say something like steps or other things about a certain coin, if I don't know what it means I try to look it up somewhere instead of being a pain and say what does this mean or what does that mean.

I learned a long time ago asking questions on other forums "not coin" I was finally told to RTFM I'm sure most of you know what that means, "it took me awhile to find out" so that's what I try to do on ANY subject anymore, read.

I have learned a lot here I like this coin chat forum better than others. I am still learning, but getting too old now to learn much more, but every little bit helps.

 

If you don't understand something, go ahead and just ask here. It may seem like a simple question to you, but it can be educational for the many people who read this forum without joining.

 

NOW it looks like a proof.

 

Nice find. Hope you stick around on CT. It's actually quite a nice place. Sure, some spoil it, but you learn to ignore it....

 

Now you have proof!

 

Proof? That's rocket fuel.........