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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Kevin Mader, post: 24491393, member: 106826&quot;]When searching nickels, looking at the edges of a roll of nickels would usually reveal an opportunity to snag an impaired proof or SMS coin. But not always. There are early die stage strikes that appear proof-like. So your other diagnostic skills are needed. As with most things where great care is taken, uniformity and quality usually follow.&nbsp; Proofs are a classic examples.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Many proofs become compromised so when this happens, these coins are usually liberated and spent.&nbsp; This gives collectors an opportunity to snag proofs in circulation.&nbsp; Indeed most of my proofs are impaired proofs.&nbsp; It happens a lot with nickels and cents.&nbsp; Fun to find them![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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