1957 D Jefferson Nickel - Is It A Proof?

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Baastacoin New Member United States 18 Posts	Posted 12/10/2018 1:26 pm I got this nickel from a friend who replayed me in coins. As I looked at this coin I noticed it had a particular luster. So, I wonder if the forum collective could help me. - How does one make a determination as to whether a coin is a proof? - What key factors should be considered? - Can you educate me on proof coins? Also be interested to know the grade. Any information would be appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36638 Posts	Posted 12/10/2018 2:20 pm No, this is a circulation strike nickel from the Denver Mint. Proofs generally have a full mirror finish. There are however "matte proofs" with a dull finish. You might want to get yourself a copy of the Red Book which is loaded with good basic info. Edited by IndianGoldEagle 12/10/2018 2:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/10/2018 3:29 pm But yours is a beautiful example in any event! to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 12/10/2018 3:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21589 Posts	Posted 12/10/2018 3:50 pm Compare the lettering on yours with this Proof Nickel. Note the spacing between the rim and sharpness of the copy. Yours is still a nice example though. Edited by JimmyD 12/10/2018 3:52 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6524 Posts	Posted 12/10/2018 3:57 pm Not a proof but a very nice coin ms67 Report this Post to the Staff
Baastacoin New Member United States 18 Posts	Posted 12/10/2018 5:07 pm Thank you to all for the information on proofs. It is very helpful and I will get the RedBook and educate myself further. Thanks for the recommendation IndianGoldEagle. Now, I would appreciate if the coin graders on this forum would provide an estimate on the grade? Only one poster (keith 12) offered a grade as MS67. I wondered is the coin MS67? I'm also interested in the FS designation. My research online indicates that for a coin to receive an FS designation 5 seperate lines need to be visible. There are sections of the stairs where 5 lines are visible. But for the most part 4 complete lines are visible. So, would this coin qualify as FS? Report this Post to the Staff
SilverDollar2017 Pillar of the Community United States 8715 Posts	Posted 12/10/2018 6:00 pm Yep - this one is not a proof, rather a nice business strike. No way to grade accurately from these pics, sorry. We'll need photos with less flashback to offer a grade/FS opinion. Report this Post to the Staff
Baastacoin New Member United States 18 Posts	Posted 12/11/2018 02:08 am As requested, I've taken a picture without the light overhead. Let me know if this doesn't allow for grading. Report this Post to the Staff
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