Post Your Classic Proofs
FlyingAl
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For me, that's anything pre-1916. Not sure how others would define it (maybe cutting out the really early ones and adding the 36-42s), but if you want to post something slightly outside that range go ahead.
Here's a whole bunch I've seen:
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No images to post but some commentary. I appreciate proof issues from the period you're interested in, the only negative for me is that all the Barbers look alike, all the Seated issues look alike and I wouldn't buy a proof Morgan when I can get essentially the same look with a DMPL. Gold issues and the early proofs are just too expensive though they often look spectacular. For me that leaves IHC's, 2 cents, 3 cents and the Nickel issues. Of those, the 3CN's have the most visual appeal and are the only issues I've owned from that time period.
I have owned some medals from the 1800's which have been designated as proof that check off the right boxes for me: low mintage typically less than 300 and superior designs unmatched by standard coinage.
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Gotta love these proofs!
Man, what a line-up! Beautiful proofs, and the Cam's look great.
Here's a few:
I will have to disagree with @Maywood that DMPLs have the same look as proof Morgans.
Classic proofs were always an interest of mine as I love the look of them. They got to be deep mirrored and attractively toned. Also, having a nice picture of the coin helps as well.
A couple bucks:
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These are just sublime!!!
Thank you semikeycollector. 1821 is ex Pittman. Was NGC 66 no CAC.
1840 is ex Dan Holmes.
Great thread!
My favorite classic proof (photographed with a page from the first edition Red Book):
peacockcoins
Seems inflation has caught up with the 1885 Trade Dollar! And all the rest for that matter!
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MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
I have quite a few classic proofs, but these are three of the “flagships” of my collection.
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Proof Par-tay!!!
PR66
PR66CAM CAC
PR65
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All of them? C’mon, just click the link below. Here’s a teaser:
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Do pattens count!? Might be good to start a new thread for those!
I’ll steer clear of them for now.
1859 no shield PF64 CAC/PS
1859 with shield PF62- may or may not be considered a pattern depending on who you ask. Consensus is starting to lean towards regular issue. Only about 10 known.
Not a classic but a dark side for fun.
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I love this coin. The most perfect lowball proof trade I have ever seen. The only lowball circ proof I have ever seen. I saw a vg once about a dozen years ago.
A pretty bad TrueView on this one. Coin looks flat in these photos, which it is not.
The rare 1864-L proof! This is a new addition to my collection. This coin is in a J-357 holder now, but used to reside in a non Pattern normal PF holder. I have my doubts that it is properly attributed as such. Either way, it would be completely indistinguishable from a normal proof without XRF analysis.
PR-2 dies.
PR65RB
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Proof 68 Deep Cameo CAC
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This may have a thin coating of varnish that trapped the eyelash. I ain’t messin’ with it to find out!
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All now also have CAC stickers. I’m starting a thread about these in the near future, something like “The Anatomy of Selling a Rare Registry Set - the Complete Variety Flying Eagle Proof Set”.
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Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
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From the first year, 1858, when the Philadelphia Mint sold Proofs in an organized way.
Some day I'd like ot assemble an 1858 Proof set, but that will take a lot of time and money.
I only have two:
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And this, my favorite:
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Here’s two of my prize possession proofs!
@Copperindian, wonderful set Ken! My one classic “Proof”.
Another 1856 PF64 for the thread. CAC and photoseal.
PCGS PR65 on the dime.
PCGS PR66+ green CAC on the quarter.
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PR63
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