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0xDA71D Pillar of the Community United States 1215 Posts	Posted 12/28/2017 11:35 pm Hello guys, I recently bought this dime which was sold as an "impaired proof". I am quite skeptical, and am thinking this could be a business strike. What do you guys think is the designation of this dime and what are some ways to tell apart an impaired proof from a business strike? Thanks! Video of obverse: http://innoscitech.com/uploads/fbff...fa67/2.3.mp4 Video of reverse: http://innoscitech.com/uploads/fbff...fa67/2.4.mp4 Below are some still shots taken from the above videos: Edited by 0xDA71D 12/29/2017 02:32 am Report this Post to the Staff

westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7618 Posts	Posted 12/29/2017 01:48 am Very difficult to tell with those pics. The rims tell me it might be a proof, but the surfaces in the protected areas tell me otherwise. Obviously a strong strike with full bands but is it an impaired proof and is it worth somewhere near proof money? Not in my book. If it were me buying a proof Merc I'd want the real deal for sure in at least PF 63 minimum and in a legit slab. Proof Mercs are not that rare and are not terribly expensive. I'd return the coin for a refund. It'll always be a "problem" coin and it won't get better with time. Report this Post to the Staff
0xDA71D Pillar of the Community United States 1215 Posts	Posted 12/29/2017 02:36 am Thanks for your opinion, @westernsky! I definitely agree that for my collection, I would prefer a solid graded proof, and that this is obviously not it. However, I do actually see proof-like surfaces in the protected areas. The cover picture probably doesn't show this well enough. I have updated the topic post to show some still shots that show those surfaces better. Alas, I cannot return the item unless it's misdescribed, and since I do not know whether it is indeed proof, this coin is in a state of limbo, so-to-speak. Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 12/29/2017 02:46 am I actually do think it is an impaired proof, but not FSB. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 12/29/2017 08:35 am There is almost always a reason why a "bargain" is a bargain. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/29/2017 4:38 pm I just can't see enough to judge. Report this Post to the Staff
macmercury Pillar of the Community United States 5829 Posts	Posted 12/29/2017 5:19 pm Some early business strike has the appearance of prooflike, millions have weak strike especially weak around the peripheral, but this one looks strong but has all the original proof luster gone and everything with it. Pictures is hard to tell unless examining the coin at hand to determine whether if its a proof. Report this Post to the Staff
bandsdean Pillar of the Community United States 2125 Posts	Posted 12/29/2017 9:20 pm I think it looks to be a Proof but not 100% sure. Report this Post to the Staff
0xDA71D Pillar of the Community United States 1215 Posts	Posted 12/29/2017 9:28 pm Here's a more balanced image of the dime: Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7618 Posts	Posted 12/29/2017 9:49 pm I guess the real question is how much did you pay for it and do you want to put more $$ into it to get it certified as an impaired proof. As I said earlier it will ALWAYS be a problem coin every time you look at it. That fact will not go away. You can also look at it as part of the tuition of your BA "degree" in Numismatics. (I'm darn near 70 and and have been working on my "degree" for almost 60 years!) Report this Post to the Staff
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