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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;coppermania, post: 1096476, member: 18304&quot;]I to have found early date Lincolns that deserve a closer look for proof designations, but it the known chips and die polish lines are not present, then its just not a proof but a high quality MS coin. It is so easy in this hobby to see things that are not there in hopes of stumbling onto something that could be better that normal. </p><p><br /></p><p>It is good to remember with proofs that it is not the quality of the coin that denotes a proof, but the &quot;intent&quot; of the coiner. A low quality coin that is designated a proof by the coiner is still a proof. If the mint said x amount of proofs where made, then thats it and known die characteristics must be present to be accepted within the coin community.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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