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Cerulean
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 Posted - 04/13/2010 : 13:44:47
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Question #1) Did mintmarks appear on proof coins struck before 1968? Was the design frosted, or entirely reflective?
Question #2) I have a 0.999 troy ounce silver round that uses an obverse and reverse design that is very similar, but not identical to, a Peace dollar. The coin is undated, but I've owned it since 1992. When were these silver rounds made and sold? Are they still available?
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Cerulean
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Posted - 04/21/2010 : 13:37:47
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Posted - 04/21/2010 : 15:01:13
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Proof coins, minted 1964 and previous, were mostly made at the Philadelphia mint. As such, there were no mintmarks on these coins. Most had a mirror like surface, as may be seen in common later date proof sets. Early 19th Century proof coins were given as presentation pieces by the US Mint to government officials and influential persons. In earliest times, the US Mint saved first strike proofs in wooden desk drawers available upon request decades later. Proof coins became popular among affluent collectors in the second half of the 19th century as demand for them increased, although produced in very limited quantities. In the early part of the 20th century, some Lincoln proof coins (1909-1916) had a Matte-Proof finish. As you know, the first US proof set was made available for the general public in 1936.
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HoardCopperByTheTon
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Posted - 04/22/2010 : 00:55:07
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I believe there were some matte proofs of the early buffalo nickels as well.  |
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Two questions >> old proofs and silver rounds
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