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<p>[QUOTE="messydesk, post: 3546055, member: 1765"]Proof Franklins were made with specially prepared dies on polished planchets, using more pressure in striking, and special handling after striking to avoid contact marks with anything, including other coins. As a result, you will get mirror-like fields, sharp details, a sharp rim, and no contact marks on the coins. 1950 can be an exception to this, as they often come without really deep mirrors, but the other characteristics are there.</p><p><br /></p><p>Coins masquerading as proofs are those that have been highly polished after striking. These are considered harshly cleaned, and for Franklins, would be worth bullion value.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="messydesk, post: 3546055, member: 1765"]Proof Franklins were made with specially prepared dies on polished planchets, using more pressure in striking, and special handling after striking to avoid contact marks with anything, including other coins. As a result, you will get mirror-like fields, sharp details, a sharp rim, and no contact marks on the coins. 1950 can be an exception to this, as they often come without really deep mirrors, but the other characteristics are there. Coins masquerading as proofs are those that have been highly polished after striking. These are considered harshly cleaned, and for Franklins, would be worth bullion value.[/QUOTE]
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