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defining Specimen vs. Proof-like coins

Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 4:45 pm
by rlhaug
I cant tell the difference. Both types of coins are double struck on special plachets.

Re: defining Specimen vs. Proof-like coins

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:43 am
by coinguy
Depends on what year you are referring.
Specimen Finishes vary. Can you post a picture
or at least describe what coin you are referring to?
You don't really give a lot of information to go by.

Re: defining Specimen vs. Proof-like coins

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:27 pm
by rlhaug
I am interested in the general differences between PL and Specimen coins. I have quite a collection of Canadian coins but I am depending on the sellers description of 60s-80s coins; be it specimen or PL. Later the finish is different and distinguishable but the earlier coins appear to be the same PL/Specimen.

Re: defining Specimen vs. Proof-like coins

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:32 am
by troubadour