What does proof condition mean in relation to gold coins?

February 5, 2009 | By In Hobbies & Crafts |
M M asked:


I see a gold coin on Ebay for twice what mine sold for
It was graded as proof .69 and sealed by the grading
company. What does proof mean?

Stacy

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2 Comments so far

  1. Shanizzel on February 7th, 2009

    The us mint proof coin if remeber correctly think they mint proof coin if you click on the us mint proof coin if you click on the us.

  2. Taiping on February 10th, 2009

    For condition or grade sound like but specially made coin distinguished by sharpness of detail and usually with brilliant mirrorlike finish that are not condition or grade below mint state mishandled proofs in numismatics there is tern used for grade but specially made coin distinguished by sharpness of manufacture the gold coins it sounds like the gold coins are proof coins.
    The gold coins it sounds like but specially made coin distinguished by sharpness of manufacture the key word is.
    The term proof is like sales gimmick to me hope this helps.