S Proof Kennedy vs Silver Proof

Charlie184 · January 19, 2006 3:48AM

Believe it or not, whild searching through thousands of Kennedys obtained from banks, I came across two proof coins. One is a 1996. How do I tell the difference between a 1996-S and a 1996-S Silver? I have the Mint Proof Set and the Premier Silver Proof Set, but can't see a difference in the two. I would like to classify it correctly. The coin is in excellent shape, to have been in circulation.

Russ · January 19, 2006 3:51AM

Look at the edge for a copper layer. No layer, it's silver. If it has the layer, it's clad.

Russ, NCNE

Charlie184 · January 19, 2006 3:57AM

<< <i>Look at the edge for a copper layer. No layer, it's silver. If it has the layer, it's clad.

Russ, NCNE >>

Of course, now I am scratching my head wondering why I wasn't smart enough to figure that out.

Cladiator · January 19, 2006 3:59AM

So what are they? silver or clad???

LanLord · January 19, 2006 4:16AM

<< <i>

<< <i>Look at the edge for a copper layer. No layer, it's silver. If it has the layer, it's clad. Russ, NCNE >>

Of course, now I am scratching my head wondering why I wasn't smart enough to figure that out. >>

Genetics? Drugs? Ozone layer depletion?

badger · January 19, 2006 4:29AM

I found a 1989 Kennedy proof in circulation. When I first saw it, I thought WOW MS-70. Then saw the darn 'S'.

Badger

Charlie184 · January 19, 2006 4:35AM

They are both clad. I don't remember the date of the other one. It was in very good shape for a circulated coin, but did have several light scratches on it. I put it in a 2x2 for my 7 year old son (getting him interested in the hoby).

BulletBiter · January 19, 2006 5:06AM

Badger - A couple of years ago I found a bicentennial clad proof and thought the exact same thing. Then I saw the S mintmark. Still kind of neat to find it in a circulation roll.

S Proof Kennedy vs Silver Proof

Comments

Leave a Comment