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1981 Jefferson Nickel Early Die State?

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The fields on this reverse are reflective while the devices have a beautiful brushed metal cameo. The photo does not do it justice. When I saw it my first thought was impaired proof. Then I flipped it over and was surprised by 1981-P rather than 1981-S. Do business strike dies start with a proof-like finish such that this is an early die state reverse?

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The obverse appears to be in Mid Die State while the reverse seems to be in Early Die State. Business Strikes don't have a proof-like finish.
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Interesting find.
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