A beautiful example of a proof coin.  Notice the deep mirror-like reflectivity of the surface and the detail in the strike.2002 Lincoln cent, Obverse, proof with cameo.
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Proof Sets

Proof coinage means special early samples of a coin issue, historically made for checking the dies and for archival purposes, but nowadays often struck in greater numbers specially for coin collectors (numismatists). more...

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They can usually be distinguished from normal circulation coins by their sharper rims and design, as well as much smoother fields.

Preparation of a proof striking usually involved polishing of the dies. Modern U.S. proof coins are often treated with chemicals to make certain parts of the design take on a frosted appearance, and the fields taking on a mirror finish. Several other methods have been used in the past to achieve this effect, including sand blasting the dies, and matte proofs. Proof coins of the early 1800s even appear to be scratched, but it was part of the production process.

Most proof coins are double struck. This does not normally result in doubling that is readily observable, but does result in the devices being struck fully.

Beginning in 1936, the U.S Mint began producing proof sets. Sets struck from 1936 through 1972 include the cent, nickel, dime, quarter, and half dollar. From 1973 through 1981 the dollar was also included, and also from 2000 on. Regular proof sets from 1982 to 1998 contain the cent through the half dollar. Other sets, called Special Prestige sets, also contain commemorative coins. These sets were sold from 1983 to 1997 at an additional premium. Beginning in 1999, proof sets also contain five different statehood quarters.

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1971 S United States Mint 5 Coin Proof Set High Grade1971 S United States Mint 5 Coin Proof Set High Grade $7.99 1973-Pds Us Mint & Proof Sets (3) Ike Dollars (18 Coins)1973-Pds Us Mint & Proof Sets (3) Ike Dollars (18 Coins) $21.00
2003 S United States Mint Proof Coin Set2003 S United States Mint Proof Coin Set $12.95 2010 2011 2012 2013 S America the Beautiful National Parks Clad Mint Proof Set2010 2011 2012 2013 S America the Beautiful National Parks Clad Mint Proof Set $122.72
1986 United States Mint Proof Set1986 United States Mint Proof Set $15.99 2016 Silver Proof Set Empty Boxes & Coas Only - Five Total - 52016 Silver Proof Set Empty Boxes & Coas Only - Five Total - 5 $15.00
2002-S Silver Proof Set 10 Piece2002-S Silver Proof Set 10 Piece $31.99 4Th Lowest Mint Since 1954 2014 Us Mint Coin Silver Proof Set Box never opened24Th Lowest Mint Since 1954 2014 Us Mint Coin Silver Proof Set Box never opened2 $75.00
Usa Olympic 100 Year Commemorative Official Coins 16 Kinds Proof SetUsa Olympic 100 Year Commemorative Official Coins 16 Kinds Proof Set $5,440.00 1982 United States Us Mint Clad Proof Set (Original Packaging)1982 United States Us Mint Clad Proof Set (Original Packaging) $7.99
1957 Us Mint Silver Proof Set Vintage Capital Holder1957 Us Mint Silver Proof Set Vintage Capital Holder $49.99 2004 Proof Set Complete-11 Coins - Box/Coa2004 Proof Set Complete-11 Coins - Box/Coa $14.95
1989S Us Proof Set, birth year set, sharp coins1989S Us Proof Set, birth year set, sharp coins $8.99 1962 U. S. Silver Proof Set Gem B84321962 U. S. Silver Proof Set Gem B8432 $57.00
2007-s Clad Proof Set State Quarters2007-s Clad Proof Set State Quarters $200.00 1995 U.S. Mint Prestige Set. Civil War. Silver1995 U.S. Mint Prestige Set. Civil War. Silver $51.00
1962 U.S. Silver Proof Set In Plastic Holder1962 U.S. Silver Proof Set In Plastic Holder $48.77 1969 S United States Mint 5 Coin Proo
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f Set High Grade1969 S United States Mint 5 Coin Proo 00004000 f Set High Grade $9.99
1960 Us Silver Proof Set In Plastic Holder B51631960 Us Silver Proof Set In Plastic Holder B5163 $58.77 1990 Eisenhower Mint Prestige Set with box and Coa1990 Eisenhower Mint Prestige Set with box and Coa $19.75
1999-2009 50 State Quarter Proof Sets in Mint Storage Box1999-2009 50 State Quarter Proof Sets in Mint Storage Box $65.00 2010 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set2010 United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set $13.38
2011 United States Mint America the Beautiful Proof Set2011 United States Mint America the Beautiful Proof Set $9.99 1999-S Silver State Quarter Proof Set - 5 Quarters total - No Reserve1999-S Silver State Quarter Proof Set - 5 Quarters total - No Reserve $44.00
1986 S Proof Set - Complete1986 S Proof Set - Complete $8.25 3rd Lowest 2013 Us Mint 14 Coin Silver Proof Set Sv8 Box has never been opened3rd Lowest 2013 Us Mint 14 Coin Silver Proof Set Sv8 Box has never been opened $80.00
1984-1985 United States Mint Proof Sets1984-1985 United States Mint Proof Sets $13.50 2006 Silver Proof Set, Clad Proof Set and Mint Set W/Ogp & Coa Mint Sealed 002006 Silver Proof Set, Clad Proof Set and Mint Set W/Ogp & Coa Mint Sealed 00 $90.00
1987-S Proof Set Us Proof Coin Set Clad Proofs Complete with Original Packaging!1987-S Proof Set Us Proof Coin Set Clad Proofs Complete with Original Packaging! $9.99 1974 United States 6 Coin Proof Set w/ Case and Box Mint Condition - 690141974 United States 6 Coin Proof Set w/ Case and Box Mint Condition - 69014 $6.00
2009 18 Coin Proof Set Original Package w/Coa2009 18 Coin Proof Set Original Package w/Coa $32.95 "34 Total" 1965 To 1998 Three Sms And 31 Proof Set Boxes With Coa'S "No Coins""34 Total" 1965 To 1998 Three Sms And 31 Proof Set Boxes With Coa'S "No Coins" $24.95
2010 United States Us Mint 14pc Clad Coin Proof Set Sku221732010 United States Us Mint 14pc Clad Coin Proof Set Sku22173 $34.50 '2005S & 2006S Silver Proof Set' - Us Mint - 21 coins - w/ Coa & boxes'2005S & 2006S Silver Proof Set' - Us Mint - 21 coins - w/ Coa & boxes $75.00
2013-S Us Silver Quarters Proof Set Box&Coa2013-S Us Silver Quarters Proof Set Box&Coa $30.00 1980-S United States Proof Set Gem Proof (Original Packaging)1980-S United States Proof Set Gem Proof (Original Packaging) $9.99
2006 Clad Proof Set- Complete 10 Coins - Box/Coa2006 Clad Proof Set- Complete 10 Coins - Box/Coa $14.95 1999 2008 Proof set run - 10 Box lot Us Mint - (Ogp) 50 Coins1999 2008 Proof set run - 10 Box lot Us Mint - (Ogp) 50 Coins $59.00
1955 Us Proof Set in original box with tissue1955 Us Proof Set in original box with tissue $119.99 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Sets Lot Collection & More Very Nice!U.S. Mint Silver Proof Sets Lot Collection & More Very Nice! $520.00
90% Silver Proof 1960-P Gem Proof Set In A U.S. Mint Display Holder90% Silver Proof 1960-P Gem Proof Set In A U.S. Mint Display Holder $32.99 2006 Proof State Quarter Set - 5 Coins - No Box/Coa2006 Proof State Quarter Set - 5 Coins - No Box/Coa $6.45
1994-S Thru 1998-S Five Like-New Proof Set Replacement Boxes + Coa'S "No Coins"1994-S Thru 1998-S Five Like-New Proof Set Replacement Boxes + Coa'S "No Coins" $9.95 2001-S Us Mint Silver Proof Set *Ten Lovely Coins - Box & Coa* Free Shipping!2001-S Us Mint Silver Proof Set *Ten Lovely Coins - Box & Coa* Free Shipping! $52.99
1968-1972 Proof Sets (5 total)1968-1972 Proof Sets (5 total) $32.95 2007 Presidential $ Proof Set in Orig Packaging Discount for Multiple Purchases2007 Presidential $ Proof Set in Orig Packaging Discount for Multiple Purchases $11.00
1984-S United States Clad Proof Set In (Original Packaging)1984-S United States Clad Proof Set In (Original Packaging) $7.99
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1936-42, Proof Sets, Coins: US
1950-64, Proof Sets, Coins: US
1965-98, Proof Sets, Coins: US
1999-Now, Proof Sets, Coins: US
Mixed Lots, Proof Sets, Coins: US

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