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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 3239848, member: 26302&quot;]I would say no. Proper grading and not messing with coins should be their first skills. Proof versus non-proof is not the easiest skill, especially for earlier proofs. Impaired proofs have to be studied before proving if it is or is not a proof. Its little things like angles of rims, etc. A good business strike from fresh dies can give even experienced collectors pause if wondering about if it is an impaired, (circulated) proof.</p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, it is easier today with sandblasted fields, etc, just speaking in generalities. I found an impaired 1968 cent once in circulation, and it took me a while to prove to myself it was indeed a proof and not a well struck business strike. </p><p><br /></p><p>We need to remember 99.9999% of the world does not have 30+ years coin collecting experience. Even most people who call themselves &quot;coin collectors&quot; simply accumulate state quarters, etc. They come here with honest questions given their level of knowledge. We can choose to honestly answer them or not.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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