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nwc coin Pillar of the Community United States 516 Posts	Posted 12/31/2012 10:38 pm What are your thoughts on this one.. Is it a proof? Does it go AU or MS? I'm not real sure how to distinguish Proof vs Business strike with Half Dimes --- but this appears to be very well struck either way: Report this Post to the Staff

dsfreeworld Pillar of the Community United States 4337 Posts	Posted 12/31/2012 10:43 pm strong luster on the relief...really nice...I'm saying MS because I can see the mirrors are original and unmolested...lots of hits on it but its never seen circulation imo Report this Post to the Staff
nwc coin Pillar of the Community United States 516 Posts	Posted 01/07/2013 11:09 pm Found out from another source that this coin likely is a business strike from proof dies. Several things to note -- but in his eyes the denticles arent sharp enough to be proof, the rims arent square enough, and it's missing the mesa/plateau effect on top of the lettering and date. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 01/07/2013 11:25 pm That makes sense, many coins were struck from Proof Dies after the proof coins were finished being struck the dies just got put into regular duty. I know the 1872 Proof Two Cent was struck form several dies. one bieing the rare DDO, but all known die marrages were used in proof and regular business strikes. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
oih82w8 Pillar of the Community United States 7840 Posts	Posted 01/08/2013 08:50 am Check for the overdate! Breen 3102. Look between the "6" and the second "1" for remains of a "0". I would say it's a business strike intended for circulation as well. Is it really that dark or were you having a lighting issue? She sure is nice! I have a 1861/0 that is very similar in color, not trying to hijack your thread, for comparison only. (I really need to get a better/larger image of this coin for my photobucket). Edited by oih82w8 01/08/2013 09:03 am Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 01/08/2013 12:05 pm Wow. That is a huge strike for a Half Dime. Report this Post to the Staff
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