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A proof coin is made from a highly polished planchet (blank) and struck twice to produce a highly detailed relief. Proof coins are not put into general circulation.

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What do you mean by proof?

Proof coins are special coins produced by mints with special dies and polishing to be perfect and to have an extra eye appeal. Thus proof coins are near perfect representations of that particular coin.


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Matte proof coins are special proofs that have a grainy "sandblasted" look on the surface. Matte proof coins were sometimes made in the early part of the 1900's. Normal proof coins have a mirror like brilliant surface.


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If you mean the 1856 Flying Eagle small cent coins? Proof coins were also struck. It's believed that a total of no more than 3,000 coins (including proof's) were produced. Most of the coins were business strikes.


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What does DCAM mean in coin grading?

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What does minted in proof condition mean?

A "Proof" or "Proof - Fleur Du Coin" coin is one that is struck on specially prepared and highly polished dies. After the coin is struck, it is hand polished to give a mirror like finish. Most modern "Proof" coins have the highlights frosted to give a good contrast. "Proof" coins are made from the same metal as general circulation coins, but are often also made from silver or gold. "Proof" coins are worth a good deal more than their face value and are intended as a souvenir or investment.


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Please post new question. Do you mean Three (3) $5.00 coins?


Are coins worth less in a proof set?

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What is a proof or uncirculated coin?

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