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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;CamaroDMD, post: 2607428, member: 5233&quot;]You are correct, there have been several different types of proofs minted over the years by the US Mint.&nbsp; However, in 1968 only one kind was minted...and that would be the mirrored proofs.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Even if a coin has been circulated a bit and lost it&#039;s mirror finish...it will still retain certain proof characteristics.&nbsp; It will still have an excellent strike and have squared rims.&nbsp; This coin doesn&#039;t have that.&nbsp; It has all the characteristics of a normal business strike coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>The are where you are saying there is evidence of the removal of a mint mark (2 o&#039;clock from the 8) is not where the mint mark would be on this coin.&nbsp; The mint mark would be directly above the 8.</p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, why would PCGS do such a thing?&nbsp; There is no good reason.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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