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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Here's a side by side to show the differences:  Business strike coins that year do not have a mint mark from Philadelphia. The missing mint mark is on the proof 'S' mint marks. |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Ive got a 87 proof set that I busted open just to compare. Heritage auctions told me to take it to my coin dealer and if it graded they would buy it
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Valued Member
United States
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I you are talking about the 1990 coin above, it will not grade out at anywhere near what you think it will. I see zinc rot and fingerprints. And just an FYI, don't ever hold a coin that you might think has any real value without gloves. You are adding your fingerprints to those already there. Keep looking  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Keep looking!  to the CCF! |
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Valued Member
United States
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Valued Member
United States
117 Posts |
here is a pic of the edge... I tried to take it without touching it this time  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7516 Posts |
Business strike, take a look at coop's demo pics. I know your coin is probably quite shiny but it doesn't make it a proof.
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Valued Member
United States
117 Posts |
I'm not judging it by the mirror side of it... I was going by the edge
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Valued Member
United States
117 Posts |
Because it was found in circulation, it's not going to be as shiney as a proof coin is supposed to be
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7516 Posts |
Note that on the proof the Rim is flat versus being round on the business strike.
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Valued Member
United States
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 Business strike it is. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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quit thinking your gonna hit it rich. What you have is a business strike, not a proof
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Valued Member
United States
262 Posts |
Here is a proof cameo strike that I found CRH. It stood out like a sore thumb and I nearly fell out of my seat when I saw it. However, it is an impaired proof because it has been in circulation and commands no premium.   Still I was able to read print in the mirror finish from some distance away. Your coin is nice, but not a proof. Keep looking. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Look at the bays on the proof coin. A sure sign it is/was a proof coin.. as well as the mint mark.
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