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 2008 SILVER MAPLE LEAF UNCIRCULATED PROOF LIKE 9999 BEAUTIFUL FREE S H $33.95 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 19:11:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $33.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2002 1 OZ SILVER CHINA PANDA 10 YN NGC MS69 PROOF LIKE 999 FINE S10Y CHINESE $100.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 18:00:58 PDT |
 1998 1 OZ SILVER CHINA PANDA 10 YN NGC MS68 BEIJING EXPO EXPOSITION PROOF LIKE $94.37 (7 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 17:36:09 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2011 SOMALIA SOMALIAN AFRICA ELEPHANT Wildlife PROOF LIKE BU $38.03 (7 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 22:35:27 PDT |
 2011 P SILVER AUSTRALIA NGC MS69 KOALA BERLIN BEAR PRIVY PROOF LIKE 25000 MINTED $66.00 (11 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 17:50:18 PDT |
 Mercury Dime Proof Like Strike One1 Ounce 999 Silver Round $32.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 19:49:14 PDT |
 2012 CHINESE PANDA 1 OZ COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED PROOF LIKE $49.95 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 12:59:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 RARE 1989 AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER DOLLAR PLEASE READ PROOF LIKE UNCIRCULATED $49.95 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 5:28:38 PDT Buy It Now for only: $60.95 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2005 1 OZ SILVER CHINA PANDA 10 YN NGC MS69 BEIJING EXPO EXPOSITION PROOF LIKE $49.48 (4 Bids) End Date: Monday May-28-2012 17:48:40 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2011 SOMALIA SOMALIAN AFRICA ELEPHANT Wildlife PROOF LIKE BU $31.03 (4 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 19:40:55 PDT |
 SILVER Round 1 oz 2012 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 Chinese Lunar Calendar Proof like $27.99 (8 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 23:05:32 PDT |
 SILVER ART BAR 1 oz PAMP SUISSE Proof like 2012 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 COA NICE $51.05 (5 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 20:05:10 PDT |
 SET OF 5 X 1oz MERCURY DIME STYLE 999 SILVER PROOF LIKE 1 ounce ART ROUNDS $172.00 End Date: Friday Jun-8-2012 8:17:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $172.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NICE 1967 CANADIAN PROOF LIKE SET 185 FACE OF SILVER $1.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 14:44:38 PDT |
 SILVER BAR 1 oz OHIO PRECIOUS METALS 999 Fine Proof like BU GREAT INVESTMENT $26.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 22:40:29 PDT |
 SILVER ART BAR 1 oz PAMP SUISSE Proof like 2012 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 COA NICE $37.21 (7 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 22:25:36 PDT |
 SILVER BAR 1 oz APMEX 999 Fine PATRIOTIC EAGLE DESIGN Proof like INVESTMENT BU $29.50 (5 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 0:45:48 PDT |
 SILVER ART BAR 1 oz PAMP SUISSE Proof like LADY FORTUNA CORNUCOPIA 999 COA NICE $39.50 (10 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 22:05:33 PDT |
 1993 10Yn China Silver Panda Sm Date PCGS MS69 Proof Like Freshly Graded Coins $499.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 12:16:46 PDT Buy It Now for only: $499.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SILVER Bar 1 oz YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 Fine Chinese Lunar Calendar Proof like $33.13 (7 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 21:50:48 PDT |
 1oz silver buffalo indian head bullion coin collectible proof like gem quality $30.39 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 9:55:32 PDT |
 SILVER ART BAR 1 oz PAMP SUISSE Proof like LADY FORTUNA CORNUCOPIA 999 COA NICE $31.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 19:10:27 PDT |
 2008 1 OZ SILVER CHINA PANDA 10 YN NGC MS69 SPOTTED PROOF LIKE 999 FINE S10Y $56.44 (9 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 17:08:35 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2012 CANADA Canadian MOOSE Stunning Mirror PROOF LIKE Royal BU $34.05 (9 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 23:45:04 PDT |
 1 Oz Silver Bullion AOCS John Galt Atlas Shrugged Rounds 999 Fine Proof Like $49.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 7:51:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2012 CHINESE PANDA 1 OZ COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED PROOF LIKE $39.00 (5 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 19:51:40 PDT |
 2012 1 OZ Silver BRITANNIA Great Britain Sealed Proof Like GORGEOUS COIN $30.01 (4 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 16:19:35 PDT |
 2012 CHINESE PANDA 1 OZ COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED PROOF LIKE $40.00 (10 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 19:28:09 PDT |
 SILVER ART BAR 1 oz PAMP SUISSE Proof like LADY FORTUNA CORNUCOPIA 999 COA NICE $33.00 (10 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 21:40:02 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2012 AUSTRALIA KOALA Pure 999 STUNNING Proof like Australian $34.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 20:25:55 PDT |
 2012 1 oz 999 Silver Coin Somalia Somalian African ElephantProof Like Finish $48.99 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 21:47:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $48.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2012 CHINESE PANDA 1 OZ COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED PROOF LIKE $27.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 21:03:07 PDT |
 South Africa 1964 Proof like Set 7996 Ounce Silver $14.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 10:31:43 PDT |
 SILVER Round 1 oz 2012 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 Chinese Lunar Calendar Proof like $26.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 22:10:39 PDT |
 1982 Sunshine Minting 5 OZ Pure Silver Coin 999 prooflike Finish $157.50 (11 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 11:03:36 PDT |
 2012 CHINESE PANDA 1 OZ COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED PROOF LIKE $41.00 (8 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 22:17:39 PDT |
 5 ozs WALKING LIBERTY 999 SILVER PROOF LIKE 5 COINS $172.00 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 19:04:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $172.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SILVER ART ROUND 1 oz BUFFALO INDIAN HEAD 999 Fine Stunning Proof like LIBERTY $31.00 (5 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 21:10:13 PDT |
 SILVER BAR 1 oz OHIO PRECIOUS METALS 999 Fine Proof like BU GREAT INVESTMENT $31.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 21:55:42 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2011 SOMALIA SOMALIAN AFRICA ELEPHANT Wildlife PROOF LIKE BU $8.40 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 22:30:12 PDT |
 1 OUNCE 999 SILVER Bar YEAR OF THE DRAGON Chinese Lunar Calendar Proof like $23.50 (6 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 19:24:57 PDT |
 SILVER ART ROUND 1 oz BUFFALO INDIAN HEAD 999 Fine Stunning Proof like LIBERTY $33.77 (6 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 20:45:41 PDT |
 1995 SILVER MAPLE LEAF SEALED UNC PROOF LIKE 9999 LOW MINTAGE FREE S H $37.95 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 19:00:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $37.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2004 1OZ SILVER CHINA PANDA 10 YN NGC MS69 BEIJING EXPO EXPOSITION PROOF LIKE $159.50 (12 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 18:00:14 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 2 oz 2012 AUSTRALIA KOALA Pure 999 STUNNING Proof like Australian $12.65 (7 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 21:30:29 PDT |
 1oz silver buffalo indian head bullion coin collectible proof like gem quality $30.40 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 15:04:53 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 2 oz 2012 AUSTRALIA KOALA Pure 999 STUNNING Proof like Australian $17.27 (8 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 20:55:54 PDT |
 SILVER Bar 1 oz YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 Fine Chinese Lunar Calendar Proof like $31.30 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 20:40:04 PDT |
 2010 SILVER MAPLE LEAF UNCIRCULATED PROOF LIKE 9999 BEAUTIFUL FREE S H $33.95 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 19:12:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $33.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1oz silver buffalo indian head bullion coin collectible proof like gem quality $30.39 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 16:38:03 PDT |
 A STUNNING 2011 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 5OZ GETTSBURG NGC MS69 ER PROOF LIKE $329.99 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 14:32:25 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2012 CANADA Canadian MOOSE Stunning Mirror PROOF LIKE Royal BU $31.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 19:50:42 PDT |
 SILVER ART BAR 1 oz PAMP SUISSE Proof like 2012 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 COA NICE $43.36 (5 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 21:40:46 PDT |
 2011 SILVER MAPLE LEAF UNCIRCULATED PROOF LIKE 9999 BEAUTIFUL FREE S H $33.95 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 19:13:01 PDT Buy It Now for only: $33.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SILVER ART BAR 1 oz PAMP SUISSE Proof like LADY FORTUNA CORNUCOPIA 999 COA NICE $29.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 21:25:09 PDT |
 2012 CHINESE PANDA 1 OZ COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED PROOF LIKE $33.00 (28 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 20:25:42 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2011 SOMALIA SOMALIAN AFRICA ELEPHANT Wildlife PROOF LIKE BU $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 20:30:12 PDT |
 SILVER BAR 1 oz APMEX 999 Fine PATRIOTIC EAGLE DESIGN Proof like INVESTMENT BU $23.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 0:44:01 PDT |
 2011 1 OZ SILVER PANDA CHINA 10 YN YUAN NGC MS69 999 FINE S10Y PROOF LIKE COIN $53.11 (11 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 17:10:56 PDT |
 ROLL 20 BUFFALO INDIAN 999 SILVER PROOF LIKE ROUNDS $670.00 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 15:47:23 PDT Buy It Now for only: $670.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2012 1 oz 999 Silver Coin Somalia Somalian African ElephantProof Like Finish $31.55 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 19:29:13 PDT |
 1 OZ 999 FINE SILVER ROUNDSMORGAN DOLLAR DESIGN PROOF LIKE GOLDEN STATE MINT $34.99 (4 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 18:30:53 PDT |
 SILVER BAR 1 oz OHIO PRECIOUS METALS 999 Fine Proof like BU GREAT INVESTMENT $20.50 (5 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 20:35:14 PDT |
 SILVER ART ROUND 1 oz APMEX 999 Fine PATRIOTIC EAGLE DESIGN Stunning Proof like $31.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 19:05:42 PDT |
 2012 CHINESE PANDA 1 OZ COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED PROOF LIKE $20.50 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 22:48:06 PDT |
 2009 AUSTRALIA 1 KOALA 1oz 999 SILVER BEAR GEM BU PROOF LIKE SPECIMEN $79.99 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 20:49:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $79.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SILVER BAR 1 oz SILVERTOWNE 999 Fine PROSPECTOR DONKEY Proof like INVESTMENT BU $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 21:55:29 PDT |
 SILVER ART ROUND 1 oz BUFFALO INDIAN HEAD 999 Fine Stunning Proof like LIBERTY $20.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 21:35:09 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2012 AUSTRALIA KOALA Pure 999 STUNNING Proof like Australian $26.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 20:00:26 PDT |
 2007 1 Troy oz 999 Fine Silver CHRISTMAS Round Gem Proof Like SANTA CLAUS $27.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 15:07:53 PDT |
 SILVER Bar 1 oz YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 Fine Chinese Lunar Calendar Proof like $13.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 20:45:30 PDT |
 2012 CHINESE SILVER PANDA 1 oz999 silver PROOFLIKE $51.50 End Date: Saturday Jun-9-2012 8:14:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $51.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SILVER BAR 1 oz APMEX 999 Fine PATRIOTIC EAGLE DESIGN Proof like INVESTMENT BU $28.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 0:48:09 PDT |
 SILVER Round 2 oz YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 Fine Chinese Lunar Calendar Proof like $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 22:50:54 PDT |
 SILVER BAR 1 oz APMEX 999 Fine PATRIOTIC EAGLE DESIGN Proof like INVESTMENT BU $29.00 (6 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 0:46:32 PDT |
 1 OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER ROUNDSTAGECOACH DESIGN PROOF LIKE INVEST IN SILVER $32.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 18:22:26 PDT |
 2012 Australian Koala 1 Ounce 999 Silver Coin BU Proof Like Sealed at Mint $11.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 19:30:25 PDT |
 1 Oz Silver Bullion AOCS Ron Paul C4L Round 999 Fine Proof Like $49.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 16:57:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2011 CANADA Canadian MAPLE LEAF Beautiful INVESTMENT PROOF LIKE $37.25 (10 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 19:55:18 PDT |
 SILVER ART ROUND 1 2 HALF oz APMEX 999 Fine PATRIOTIC EAGLE Stunning Proof like $13.49 (8 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 21:55:35 PDT |
 SILVER ART BAR 1 oz PAMP SUISSE Proof like 2012 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 COA NICE $29.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 19:55:27 PDT |
 SILVER ART BAR 1 oz PAMP SUISSE Proof like LADY FORTUNA CORNUCOPIA 999 COA NICE $26.75 (4 Bids) End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:20:37 PDT |
 SILVER Round 1 oz YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 Fine Chinese Lunar Calendar Proof like $10.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 22:20:18 PDT |
 ROLL 20 WALKING LIBERTY 999 SILVER PROOF LIKE ROUNDS $670.00 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 11:02:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $670.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SILVER ART ROUND 1 2 HALF oz APMEX 999 Fine PATRIOTIC EAGLE Stunning Proof like $13.07 (4 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 21:00:34 PDT |
 1oz silver buffalo indian head bullion coin collectible proof like gem quality $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 19:14:51 PDT |
 2012 CHINESE PANDA 1 OZ COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED PROOF LIKE $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 20:41:50 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2012 CANADA Canadian COUGAR Cat Stunning Wildlife Proof like BU $34.77 (20 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 22:35:19 PDT |
 SILVER BAR 1 oz APMEX 999 Fine PATRIOTIC EAGLE DESIGN Proof like INVESTMENT BU $29.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 0:47:14 PDT |
 2004 S10Y 1 oz 999 China Silver Panda NGC MS 69 MS69 Proof Like Freshly Graded $129.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 9:44:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $129.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SILVER Round 1 oz 2012 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 Chinese Lunar Calendar Proof like $10.50 (6 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 22:40:07 PDT |
 SILVER Bar 1 2 half oz YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 Fine Chinese Lunar Proof like $16.61 (8 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 20:30:30 PDT |
 1 OZ 999 FINE SILVER ROUNDSSAINT GAUDENS DESIGN PROOF LIKE SILVERTOWNE MINT $29.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 18:34:50 PDT |
 SILVER ART BAR 1 oz PAMP SUISSE Proof like 2012 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 COA NICE $15.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Monday May-28-2012 20:20:02 PDT |
 SILVER Round 1 oz 2012 YEAR OF THE DRAGON 999 Chinese Lunar Calendar Proof like $13.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 21:45:44 PDT |
 2012 1 oz Silver Year of the Dragon Round Proof Like 999 Pure Silver $42.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 20:53:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $42.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 PROOF LIKE SLIGHT RAISED RELIEF 999 SILVER 1190 TROY OUNCE RED CLOUD COIN $17.78 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 17:23:43 PDT |
 2 oz999 SILVER 2012 YEAR OF THE DRAGON CHINESE LUNAR CALENDAR PROOF LIKE $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Monday May-28-2012 20:30:55 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2012 AUSTRALIA KOALA Pure 999 STUNNING Proof like Australian $1.29 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 22:15:39 PDT |
 SILVER Coin 1 oz 2012 CANADA Canadian MOOSE Stunning Mirror PROOF LIKE Royal BU $31.00 (28 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 22:45:09 PDT |
Coin Collection - Appreciating Proof Coins
Proof is a process for making coins specifically for sale to collectors. In modern usage, proof coins are those struck using specially prepared blanks, highly polished dies, multiple strikes, and extreme pressure. The object of the proofing process is to create a perfect coin, one with full details, mirrored fields, and no imperfections. Since 1858, the U.S. Mint has sold proof coins to the public at a premium over their face value, often in partial or complete sets of all coins of the year. The "modern" proof era began in 1936 (after a 20-year hiatus during which no proof coins were struck), and proof set collecting is a preferred method, especially for beginning collectors.
What we refer to in this section are the proof coins issued from the early 1800s to 1916. Most of the proofs from that time period are rare, with mintages ranging from just a handful to several hundred at most.
Proof versions of many of the coins we describe in Chapters 11, 12, and 13 exist, but keep in mind that proof coins are completely different animals from the coins made for regular circulation. They look different, they were made under different conditions and circumstances, and collectors approach them differently. Some dates, like the 1875 $3 gold piece, were made only as proofs.
Proof coins prior to 1858 are the rarest of the rare. Because they were created on order, to satisfy collector inquiries, experts have no way of knowing how many of each were made. However, the number of examples that have survived indicate that the original mintages must have been extremely low, indeed. From this period, you can find proof half cents, large cents, three-cent silvers, half dimes, dimes, quarter dollars, half dollars, and silver dollars. A few proof gold coins from this period are known, but they are extremely rare and valuable.
You can assemble a nice collection of proof coins from the 1858 to 1916 time period, including many coins that are quite rare yet affordable. A denomination set containing a small cent, two-cent piece, three-cent silver, three-cent nickel, half dime, dime, 20-cent piece, quarter dollar, half dollar, and silver dollar is relatively inexpensive, with only the 20-cent piece and silver dollar costing in excess of $3,000 each. You can expand the set even further by including some of the different design types that were made during this period. As with the pre-1858 proofs, gold proof coins remain extremely scarce and expensive.
The key to collecting proof coins is to find coins that are free of problems and that have never been cleaned. Some early collectors and curators had the nasty habit of dusting their coins from time to time, which left small, hairline scratches on the surfaces. Because proof coins are supposed to represent perfection, this just won't do. However, some proof coins are so rare that you simply have to take them as they come.
Some proof coins, particularly the copper-nickel and silver coins of the 1880s, are hard to tell apart from the coins made for general circulation. Show any potential purchases to a competent expert and stick with certified coins.
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