1958 Proof or No Proof??

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by dbeck22, Aug 6, 2018.

  1. dbeck22

    dbeck22 Member

    This is a struck on a thick planchet error that I found a while back and I think it might be a proof that has went through circulation. I took pics of it next to a proof that I took out of the proof case. The edges are definitely proof-like and it has been in circulation for 60 years, so I think it could have lost some of its shiny appearance.


    I just saw that there was only one certified proof coin struck on a thick planchet on eBay and it says its the only one ever... it also has a huge price tag on it.

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  3. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    It's well struck, but not a proof. I forget the tolerances +/-
     
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  4. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    No. Just a nice looking business strike
     
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  5. wcoins

    wcoins GEM-ber

    The proof is in the pictures. Or in this case, it's not.
     
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  6. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    It's a little thick. +/- .13 2.98 3.11 3.24
    But it doesn't look like a proof.
     
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  7. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    It's not the edge, but the rim you would look for in a proof. It should be squared. I can see from your edge photos the beveling you would see on a business strike. Sorry not a proof.
     
  8. SilverDollar2017

    SilverDollar2017 Morgan dollars

    Just a business strike, not proof.
     
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  9. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    same as above.

    Not a proof strike
     
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  10. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Looks like a business strike on a slightly thick planchet. It's about .1 g out of tolerance. Not enough to have a premium.
     
  11. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    I found a 1909 gifted to me that i thought was a proof. It had 2 of the 3 look alike die markers. And I'm a great rim. Hoping some day it will devolope that 3rd marker. For your piece of mind. Try matching up that 58"s die markers. I don't think pictures will do it justice. Do a little homework. Even if its not. You will learn how to have all the answers why it is or isn"t
     
  12. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    It's kinda exciting isn't it. @dbeck22.
     
  13. Clawcoins

    Clawcoins Damaging Coins Daily

    comparing a cent struck 60 years ago
    to one struck 47 years ago.
    Somehow I don't think that would be a good comparison.

    You need to learn the Die differences between a die created for circulated cents, versus one created and used for Proof cents. There is a major difference, which once know you would be able to identify a proof vs circulated strike.
     
  14. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    @dbeck22. Like what claw said. This too will help. Just trying
     
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    Clawcoins Damaging Coins Daily

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