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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1241478, member: 26302&quot;]It also depends on your definition of proof. There are coins called Specimens because you can tell they were specially struck and specially cared for. This is extremely close to proof. I recall a Chain Cent was graded as a specimen.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think Doug is right about 1814 were the first proofs struck. I believe the 1838o half was the first branch mint proof. These were made for presentation pieces to foreign governments, (King of Siam proof set), and for local officials on special occasions, like the opening of a mint, etc. All proofs before 1858 like Hobo said are very rare.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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