That's correct. Once a proof, always a proof, even if it's circulated. The term "proof" refers to method of manufacture only, not its condition.
That's a key point. From a market perspective, if there is no visible wear, for all practical purposes it's uncirculated.
That was my first instinct. I would think they've kept good records in recent years, and those mintages should be public knowledge. I understand...
I think it's genuine. B-4, r.3. VG10 details. I've never seen a specimen of the Silver Plug, so I can't comment on that. According to Reiver,...
Harsh treatment of the surfaces - cleaned or worse. Hard to tell if it's counterfeit. Clearly this coin comes from a troubled childhood. No way it...
Honestly sorry to hear about that, illini. Yep, current Live Bidding technology is non-evolved. It needs to grow up. Someday it will be much more...
It took me years to accept this, but it is absolutely true. Looking back, it should seem obvious. It's true with everything else, right ? You want...
I presume you're talking about a $20 Saint. Couldn't agree more... $1800 is absurd. Shows tend to be high. Develop relationships with individual...
yes, yes, yes, and yes I'm a Hugh Wood man myself.
Die breaks usually fall under die state, not die variety. VAMs are die varieties, identified by unique characteristics of the dies as made. That...
OMG somebody help me... help me please...
I reported this to E-bay and to the seller, who sent a cordial and prompt response. I replied back, reminding him there is 0% chance the coin is...
Yes, there is some wholesale market for it, but most of those are common. Some have good value, though.
PM me or e-mail me at ricky78732@yahoo.com if interested. Ricky B
I have an 1899 proof Barber 10c here : http://900fine.com/Work.html
Yes, they do, 'cuz adding a mintmark is a lot easier than counterfeiting and more difficult to detect. Nice work, kanga !
Yes you did and yes they are ! Nice work, Jesh. :high5: Better to have two great coins than twenty average ones.
I tell ya what's amazing - bipartisan anything. A positive sign.
Are you telling me my 1898-D $50 gold is a fake ??!?!?!? ;)
Reported as counterfeit. Let's beat down on this suckah. Thanks for the heads-up, HT.
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