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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Kirkuleez, post: 1585586, member: 36864&quot;]The coins look genuine, but they also look enhanced somewhat.&nbsp; Some of them have a reverse proof like look.&nbsp; This is the result of polishing.&nbsp; If you don&#039;t want to make any more mistakes and don&#039;t want to spend the money on certified coins, learn how to grade for yourself.&nbsp; Try collecting a cheap modern set first.&nbsp; Maybe Lincoln Memorial cents in MS red condition.&nbsp; Pay close attention to the pre 1970 set.&nbsp; These years have a higher relief and can be easily and inexpensively found.&nbsp; This will give you the basics of what a red cent should look like and coins that have been tampered with will easily stand out.&nbsp; Just always look for the mint cartwheel, if it is not there, it is either not MS or it has been cleaned or polished.</p><p><br /></p><p>BTW, as a fourth generation collector, I love that you and your son are collecting together.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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