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1997 Botanic Garden Silver Dollar - Proof Or Business Strike?

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Hello. I am building a collection of select business strike modern commem dollars. This one has some character, and I may buy it, but I can't tell if this is really a proof like the description or if it is actually a business strike. Both were "P" mint for this issue. Thoughts? Thank you.

1997-Botanic-Garden-Silver-Dollar---Proof-Or-Business-Strike?

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To me it does not look like a proof version.
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That is a business strike(Uncirculated) but you may want to look for a nicer example, I see some scattered hairlines and fingerprints.
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I agree, not a proof ... business strike (UNC)

This one does not look like it has been cared for very well.

If I was buying this one .. I would want to be close to
melt/spot price.
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Thanks. Yes, agree about paying only (nearly) spot price for this one.
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