How many American coins slabbed specifically as a "Prototype" may exist in collector hands?

apollo14

Hello everyone!

I have an interesting question for those most experenced here who would like to make an educated guess.

How many official United States coins, from any time or place (and comprising any denomination or metal), may roughly exist in collector hands that have ever been slabbed specifically as a "Prototype"?

And this would NOT include coins specifically slabbed as a "Pattern", "Specimen", or "SMS" coin.

Rather, the label must simply and specifically include the word "Prototype".

Guesses?

David

ifthevamzarockin

" that have ever been slabbed specifically as a "Prototype"? "

" Rather, the label must simply and specifically include the word "Prototype". "

I'm not sure I understand what you are asking..... but I'm kinda slow sometimes.
I have seen Pattern & Specimen but can't remember seeing Prototype.

ifthevamzarockin

LOL! Told ya I'm slow!

I read it wrong more than once I thought it said "that have never been slabbed specifically as a "Prototype"

apollo14

I am asking specifically about ANY American coins that HAVE ever specifically been certified as a "Prototype".

Hemispherical

You should do quizzes in the US Coin forum for a larger audience/participation.

If slabbing is certifying then currently there are 44 that I can find in pop reports for two TPGS. I did not try and look up any others.

PCGS is 3; Ike’s
ATS is 41; Sacs

apollo14

... not so much a quiz but rather some research I am doing.

Many thanks for your reply, and anyone else have some thoughts?

David

ifthevamzarockin

Since I have already demonstrated that I can't read or comprehend past a first grade level, I have another stupid question.

How is a Prototype different from a Pattern, Specimen, Special Strike, Proposed Design or a Dan Carr piece?
I found a prototype but am not sure what makes it different than a pattern.

Edited to add: I agree with Hemi, you may get more feedback on the US coin forum.