Today I got a handful of rolls from the bank. I got a few pre 1960s nothing special but upon further checking of the coins I found a 1968s I know some are proofs how do I tell if this is a proof or not
Only reason I question it is because when compared to a nickel from the 90's it has a way more defined punch. Did they change the way they punch the coins over the years?
Here is a proof Nickel next to the Buff I found a while back, it is hard to tell in the pick, but, it will have a frosted image and mirrored back ground on it. HH, Maverick.
yea the older nickels are punched better. you can search through nickels super fast knowing this, I don't give any nickel the time of day if there isn't high relief