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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 936754, member: 15309&quot;]The difference between a proof coin and a business strike is fairly easy to discern. As mentioned already, proofs are struck multiple times with specially prepared polished dies and planchets. Most proof coins are brilliant proofs with mirror like surfaces.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the example that you gave, discerning the proof coin is very easy. Proofs were not manufactured in the San Francisco mint until the year 1968. Therefore, a 1936-S Washington Quarter is a business strike by default. Your E-Bay examples show the difference between a mint state coin and a circulated coin not between a proof and a business strike.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This topic is rather elementary. Do you own a redbook?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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