platanut Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 ok... noobie question for all... I recently came across a very lusterful 1962 (no mint mark) Franklin. It looks uncirculated, and it just doesn't look like a regular circulation coin. So, how can I tell if a 1962 Franklin is proof or not? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted March 14, 2006 Report Share Posted March 14, 2006 Regular: Proof: Notice how the regular strike is more matted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platanut Posted March 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Well, if the coin strike is the only thing I can go by (no mint mark, etc.) then I guess I now have a 1962 Franklin proof from a bank roll! woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 It's very unlikely that you get a proof coin from a roll, unless someone was silly enough to place a proof coin back into circulation, which is dumb, but it happens. Perhaps you would like to share a picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 It's very unlikely that you get a proof coin from a roll, unless someone was silly enough to place a proof coin back into circulation, which is dumb, but it happens. Perhaps you would like to share a picture? Keep in mind that one of the easiest ways for a thief to dispose of coins from a robbery is by rolling them up and depositing them at a bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platanut Posted March 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 I agree, no reason for a franklin proof (in very nice condition) to be rolled up with a bunch of common JFK halfs... Since the mint mark doesn't give away if it's a proof or circulation coin, and all I have to go by is the finish on it... I'd say it has a chance to be proof. Anyway, it's Prob just a circulation coin in good shape, but I'll post pictures as soon as I get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 It's very possible it could be a circulated proof. They are out there to be found. Relatives die leaving all this money just stored in plastic and cardboard, easy money to cash in at the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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