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<p>[QUOTE="borgovan, post: 444398, member: 13016"]Once a proof coin, always a proof coin. Proof refers to the method of production, not the condition. </p><p> </p><p>When a proof coin has defects, it is merely graded lower, just like a business strike. These proofs are commonly referred to as "impaired proofs", and may be issued grades lower than 60. For instance, it is perfectly acceptable to refer to a circulated proof coin as PF-40.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="borgovan, post: 444398, member: 13016"]Once a proof coin, always a proof coin. Proof refers to the method of production, not the condition. When a proof coin has defects, it is merely graded lower, just like a business strike. These proofs are commonly referred to as "impaired proofs", and may be issued grades lower than 60. For instance, it is perfectly acceptable to refer to a circulated proof coin as PF-40.[/QUOTE]
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