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<p>[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 3551730, member: 101855"]In the case of Proof coin, slabs are a good ideal, at least for the better dates (1950 - 1955) because the slab provides great physical protection. It is easy to damage a Proof and keeping your fingers off of them is a key to preservation. </p><p><br /></p><p>As for the late dates, from 1956 up, you might be better off buying complete Proof sets, instead of the individual coins, you are looking for run of the mill coins. When I was interested in this series, dealers charged big premiums for Proof singles. It was much more economical to buy the whole set. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you get into Cameo Proof coins, those pieces are very pretty, but they are also often very expensive. Cameo Proofs have frosted devices and mirrored fields. A 1950 Cameo Proof half dollar can cost you thousands.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="johnmilton, post: 3551730, member: 101855"]In the case of Proof coin, slabs are a good ideal, at least for the better dates (1950 - 1955) because the slab provides great physical protection. It is easy to damage a Proof and keeping your fingers off of them is a key to preservation. As for the late dates, from 1956 up, you might be better off buying complete Proof sets, instead of the individual coins, you are looking for run of the mill coins. When I was interested in this series, dealers charged big premiums for Proof singles. It was much more economical to buy the whole set. If you get into Cameo Proof coins, those pieces are very pretty, but they are also often very expensive. Cameo Proofs have frosted devices and mirrored fields. A 1950 Cameo Proof half dollar can cost you thousands.[/QUOTE]
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