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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PlanoSteve, post: 24658642, member: 91609&quot;][USER=123154]@Jjpe[/USER], one thing you may consider is acquiring an actual proof coin for your collection, in this case perhaps a Lincoln cent.&nbsp; Once you see an actual proof coin, you are not likely to mistake a &quot;really nice business strike&quot; for a proof.&nbsp; Sometimes (read: most times) pictures can be deceiving, but in-hand, there is little denying the difference.</p><p><br /></p><p>Of course, proof coins come in most denominations, so if you collect dimes for example, acquire a proof dime.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Aside from comparisons, proofs are beautiful specimens, &amp; they are generally not very expensive.&nbsp; If you find one slabbed, great, otherwise be sure to put a raw coin into a coin holder.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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