Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Coinchemistry 2012, post: 2317221, member: 28107&quot;]Only the first coin is a proof.&nbsp; The others are proof like (with the exception of the 1880 which isn&#039;t even PL IMHO).&nbsp; The key is the strike and the rim.&nbsp; The rim will be squared and flat rather than rounded on a proof coin.&nbsp; Another trick is to look at the protected areas (especially for e.g. Seated Liberty Coins).&nbsp; If there is a significant accumulation of mint frost rather than mirrors in the protected area (e.g. shield on Seated Liberty Coinage), you are looking at a business strike rather than a true proof.[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in