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I can't be 100% certain but it looks like a business strike to me. I think the business strike would be worth more than the Proof anyway.
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It *is* in the proposed grade, and it was bought as a Proof, and this is why we're having this conversation.
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Oops, sorry Dave...I forgot about that part. I'd really have to see it in hand to give you a better guess. However, I don't think 1876 would be a year where the Mint produced lustrous Proofs. 1880 and 1882, yes, but I'm suspicious about that for 1876. I haven't seen a lot of Proofs for that year so I can't be certain. There are others (like RWB) on the NGC board that might be able to help, too. If the surfaces are more brilliant/reflective, then it's likely a Proof.
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01/11/2013 9:53 pm
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It does have some tell-tale polishing areas on the reverse, I think it's proof, which are supposedly more common in higher grades than business strkes presumably. PR-63 IMO, but would not buy as PR unless slabbed as such by ANACS or PCGS or early (pre 2004) ICG.
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The fields aren't remotely PL, but that sort of satin luster typical of 3CN's and nickel in general. Given the relative rarity of Business Strikes in Mint State, the obvious conclusion is that it's a Proof, but regardless of the relative quality of their work I cannot believe they'd release a Proof with crumbled rims.
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So Prethen, do you think 64?  SSDD, I am almost tempted to say let me buy it...but I am on the hunt for the perfect Oregon with commems' help. Argh! The tough choices to make! |
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SSDD, I am almost tempted to say let me buy it... If I don't sell it here at the show, it will probably go in for grading so the "question" of proof or business strike is laid to rest. Having said that, in MS64, the two most recent Heritage examples went for north of $800......  |
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If it's a Proof, then I agree with the above poster who thought it might go 63. I would really need to see the coin in hand to give a better opinion as it can be a tough one. Perhaps someone should send it in to either PCGS/NGC first and then sell it?
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SsuperDdave, were you able to sell it or it going in for grading?
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Hello Coinskelly. This is actually my coin and it will be going in for submission probably at the end of February. Keeping fingers crossed and I will post the grade and "type" when I know for sure.
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I will keep my eyes open for your update - it is a beauty!
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Keep in mind - at that point, tights24 and I were suffering from blurred identities.  |
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LOL, that was part of the fun of reading the FUN threads |
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(bump) Sorry - I am really interested to see how this turns out. |
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