Is the proof in "proof" or "Uncirculated"?

DoubleGoldEagles1

Question, on buying proof or uncirculated, is it real, nominal, or coin specific which is of more or better value, that is, choosing to collect proof vs. uncirclated , or vice versa??

GoldenEyeNumismatics

It's in the collector's own liking.

SilverEagles92

Depends on the coin. If you want to collect proof Bust Halves versus MS ones, then obviously the MS coins would be the lower valued coins. Howver, if we are talking about MS and Proof Roosevelt dimes, the difference in prices is negligible.

FLBuffaloHunter

In ultra-modern coins it's a matter of preference The majority of collectors always prefer the Proof over Uncirculated option based on historical ratios by around 2:1. In order for an uncirculated option to be more desirable than the Proof option of the same coin it must be of a low minatge nature.

Weiss

<< <i>Question, on buying proof or uncirculated, is it real, nominal, or coin specific which is of more or better value, that is, choosing to collect proof vs. uncirclated , or vice versa?? >>



Heeeey there. Maybe our friends in Tanjin will start making fake proofs.

vplite

<< <i>Question, on buying proof or uncirculated, is it real, nominal, or coin specific which is of more or better value, that is, choosing to collect proof vs. uncirclated , or vice versa?? >>



I personally question the advisability of paying more than a tiny premium for proof modern silver, like the 'bay buyers often do. But as previously stated, "Whatever floats your boat."

gecko109

<< <i>Depends on the coin. If you want to collect proof Bust Halves versus MS ones, then obviously the MS coins would be the lower valued coins. Howver, if we are talking about MS and Proof Roosevelt dimes, the difference in prices is negligible. >>



Not all classics follow this rule. There are some series where a PF66 would cost less than an MS66.

DoubleGoldEagles1

Thanks for all the input..

Whitby

My 2 cemts. IMO, I go for proofs because it dfoes take more effort to make a proof coin. BUT, thats just me and I like proofs.