1997-P Nickel... Botanic Garden Proof, Or Just Bu?

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nickpicker Valued Member United States 210 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 01:49 am So I found this '97 today, and I can't help but think it looks like a matte proof from the Botanic Gardens SMS. I keep telling myself it's not, but then I pick it up and look at it again... And I think, "well, maybe." What do you guys think? I took a few pictures of the fields just to show the grain. And those steps are awesome, right? Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 01:59 am It appears to be a normal coin from what I can see. The obverse die is not as fresh as the reverse die is. May have been a replacement for the reverse die? Looks like your are using a ring light for your images. This gives a different look to the coin. A ring light floods the coin with light. A single light source creates light and shadow. Report this Post to the Staff
nickpicker Valued Member United States 210 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 02:06 am All I have is a loupe and my iphone. I'll try to get some better pics tomorrow. These pictures don't really show how satin-like it is in hand. Edited by nickpicker 05/20/2014 02:08 am Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 09:59 am Does not look like a matte proof to me. http://jeffersonnickelguide.com/199...rson-nickel/ John1 Report this Post to the Staff
allranger Pillar of the Community United States 1391 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 10:20 am I pulled mine out and compared it. The one in your photo does not look like the matte finish to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Waxemm Valued Member United States 450 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 12:03 pm Is the mint mark re-punched or is that Machine Doubling? Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36883 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 12:29 pm Circulation strike. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 2:54 pm Circulation strike. The strike isn't strong enough for a proof, the steps aren't sharp enough and the rims are rounded. Report this Post to the Staff
nickpicker Valued Member United States 210 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 4:05 pm Thanks guys. Pretty sure it was bad lighting mixed with late night coin roll hunting! Report this Post to the Staff
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