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Paulsz Pillar of the Community Canada 2187 Posts	Posted 02/16/2015 12:59 pm So I was coin roll hunting here in Canada for some nickels and I happen to have gotten one of these 20 Swiss rappen from 2008. Just wondering if this strike is a proof strike or just a heavy cameo. I have trouble telling the difference sometimes. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17947 Posts	Posted 02/16/2015 1:59 pm Hi Paulsz - I think this is just a heavy cameo. Swiss coins are struck to a very high standard, and circulating coins in AU and MS often display prooflike characteristics. My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
Bertensgrad Pillar of the Community United States 1192 Posts	Posted 02/16/2015 2:06 pm I got a 20 rappen out of a dealers box two days ago from the 1970's. It had to be like ms 68 for .20 cents. It looked so perfect. I would collect them, I love the obverse but find the reverse boring. Edited by Bertensgrad 02/16/2015 2:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 02/16/2015 5:26 pm It's NOT a proof. The striking surface of the dies have either been chrome plated or have been nitrided to greatly extend die life. I have seen lots of copper nickel newly issued for circulation coins in Australia with semi mirror fields. It is common to find well struck coins with excellent detail and semi mirror fields. Report this Post to the Staff
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