how do i know a coin is a proof?
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Jeffro said:One way to scan for proofs is to look at the sides when you break open a roll, as you scan for silver, also look for any rim that appears to be thicker than the rest. Also, the corners of the rims will be sharper, more square than a regular issue.
bscofield6 said:Jeffro said:One way to scan for proofs is to look at the sides when you break open a roll, as you scan for silver, also look for any rim that appears to be thicker than the rest. Also, the corners of the rims will be sharper, more square than a regular issue.
I do this to find my proofs. They stick out like a sore thumb unless they are extremely worn from being in circulation for too long. But by the time they become that worn they don't really hold proof value anymore.