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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 5403992, member: 24314&quot;]GoldFinger1969, asked: &quot;Wow...so you can&#039;t tell from the finish and surface of the coin, you have to look at the striking traits, huh ?&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>On one hand, I think you are making this a lot harder than it is.&nbsp; On the other hand, you can see why in some cases the determination is hard and there may be some disagreement; especially in cases where a retired proof die was used for business strikes.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>In the old days, especially for &quot;classic&quot; issues, if it looked like a proof (mirror surface, strong strike, lack of impact marks, etc) it was considered to be one.&nbsp; Things are different today.&nbsp; Collectors want <span style="color: #006633">PROOF</span>!&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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