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Do you have any circulated proofs in your collection?
RogerB
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It was long a common practice to put unsold proof coins into circulation. Maybe some members have circulated proof Trade dollars or gold in their collections.
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Ouch!
Funny they said "returned to circulation", as if they started out there.
I have a few modern proof coins that I have come across in roll searches, and those I will truly "return to circulation" at some point.
I got a 1986 proof quarter in change at McDonald's or a gas station several years ago. I didn't have one previously so it's now part of my collection.
I can do you one better and contribute one for the year of your document that it mentions
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
Cool find. Back in the 1960's I found a 1959 Nickel in circulation. I do not own any now.
To be honest with you I never thought about it.
I have about 10 proof clad Kennedy halves from roll searching.
Collector, occasional seller
That's awesome.
Found a 70-S Kennedy in a roll of halves from a bank several years ago. Part of my small silver stash for now.
WOW! That's pretty interesting.
Crypto - That could be one of the 94 Trade proofs tossed into circulation....
Some years ago I went to the local bank to get rolls of halves and quarters for silver searching. Among the coins were a bunch of modern proofs, most with only slight handling. The bank was a small community enterprise and did their own coin rolling by hand. I tried to interest them in letting the police know about the proofs and the possible depositor - in case there were any robberies in the area. But nothing happened.
Over the years I have found a few in my change. I have also put some through the coin star machine at the bank now and then.
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
Sweet !!!
I’ve found many moderns roll searching, especially clad halves.
Nice Trade Dollar @Crypto!
I have released many into circulation....common modern cents through halves that are not worth selling as the time and effort exceeds the value. I just hand them to my wife and she spends. Hopefully it makes someones day when they are found. And perhaps by a YN.
bob
I used to own a Morgan in PR45. Even at that level, there was a surprising amount of flash remaining in the protected areas. With all that circulation, it was still obvious it was a proof.
Just last month I pulled a 1984 S Cent from circulation. I've also got a modern proof dime and quarter from change. Maybe one was from @AUandAG ? Either way they do make my day!
Whatever you are, be a good one. ---- Abraham Lincoln
Just a 64 Jeff. nickel.
Yes, several Franklin halfs.
I have found a couple... cents and a dime....did not keep them though...well, now that I think about it, I may still have the dime...Too much work to look for it right now...
Cheers, RickO
I found a proof Washington Quarter once. I've put some into circulation.
Thanks
I was looking for just such a coin, I have a AU set and wanted a match and not just the typical proof. There is no 78p cir so there was a natural hole in the set (similar to the 58 seated dollar) to go with the 78s and the 78cc
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
I like this coin a lot also! A very nice coin for a set of EF Trade dollars!
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Agreed. The coin is a very nice high-end EF with the added bonus of extra detail from the proof striking. A nice find and, frankly, more desirable to me than one of those "MS-61" proofs that look like a truck ran over it.
Yes. This is my only one. 1869 silver dollar NGC PF55CAM
I found two proof 1990's Washington quarters in circulation. I still have them both.
There is a difference between a circulated proof and a mishandled proof IMHO
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
Great thread. I absolutely love the trade dollar @Crypto !