Proof Or Business Strike Indian Head Cent / IHC ?

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cwb1877 Pillar of the Community United States 1659 Posts	Posted 06/09/2010 9:00 pm How do you tell the difference between a proof and business strike Indian Head cent? Take a look at this listing for example... http://cgi.ebay.com/1901-Indian-Cen...em563d35e169 Seller states it is a proof, but how do you know? To me it looks like a MS business strike. Are there specific things to look for that only appear on proofs? Thanks for the help! Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 06/09/2010 11:07 pm The sharp rim detail is one way to tell. IMO it's a proof. Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 06/10/2010 11:19 am I'm not too good at distinguishing these and it seems it could go either way from the pics, but I will say that the seller is very reputable, so I would be surprised if he lied about it being a proof. Report this Post to the Staff
Dancing Fire New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 06/14/2010 10:21 pm looks like a Proof to me. Report this Post to the Staff
mrh757 Valued Member United States 270 Posts	Posted 06/14/2010 11:02 pm due to the edge, I say it is a proof Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 06/19/2010 09:58 am I'm going to be the contrarian and say I think it is a business strike. Detail just doesn't strike me as being sharp enough to be a proof. Report this Post to the Staff
Darth Anarchus Pillar of the Community United States 1388 Posts	Posted 06/19/2010 10:14 am I'm gonna go VERY strong business strike... The fields just look a slight bit off to be a proof... But that is just my humble opinion... GREAT coin though... Report this Post to the Staff
Adam_E Pillar of the Community United States 4846 Posts	Posted 06/19/2010 10:21 am business strike IMO Edited by Adam_E 06/19/2010 10:29 am Report this Post to the Staff
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Proof Or Business Strike IHC?