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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;7Jags, post: 8101963, member: 78719&quot;]Yikes, I think I may let others handle this. It is difficult to define and the definition not only vary between people but also over time.</p><p>In general, a specimen strike is one of special presentation and treatment but not quite up to the quality of proof. But then the breakdown on definition changes as intimated. Usually proof coins (vs. specimens) have specially prepared and handled blanks or planchets that are struck by specially prepared dies with the planchets being struck multiple times.</p><p>Many times, but not always there is a frosted aspect to the devices and lettering that is in contrast to the fields (you don&#039;t see this on the OP coin).</p><p>I will leave and follow this for possible further commentary.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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