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Snagged this coin off ebay yesterday, opinions? Matte proof? Grade? Rims seemed square, and the extra metal in the pluribus s is there along with other matte proof die markers. I'll be dropping more pictures after I receive the coin.   |
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Reverse is nearly flawless. MS-65 RB. Eye Appeal 8/10.
Mint State. No signs of MP. Check against Heritage SOLD examples to see differences.
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It is hard to see where I had to drop resolution for the forum but the die scratch is there...unique to proof dies right?   |
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I'm at 65RB as well. Beautiful example.  to the CCF! |
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Not too familiar with Matte Proofs but that is one sweet coin . I'll go MS-66RB .  |
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MS-65 RB
I don't think the details are sharp enough to be a matte proof. Regardless, its a gorgeous coin!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Great looking coin! 65RB
The hubs/dies were fresh in 1910, I don't think it's a proof but just a business strike. You'll have to check the die markers.
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Either way, I knew I was safe at 46 bucks after shipping...plus it is a big upgrade for my set. I'll get better pics when it arrives, we shall see.
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The 2 die scratches in unum...just saying though...  |
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Same area of a pr66bn listed on ebay.  |
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to CCF! This die scratch is one of the diagnostics for the matte proof. They point out that other scratches can be seen in this area, but they are due to a damaged master die. This scratch is seen only on the proof. You can find other diagnostic images online. The only way to be 100% sure if the coin is the matte proof would be to have it certified.  ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! 
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Ah okay, I'd been under the impression it was the die scratch that runs through the right leg of the m of unum. Either way it has a die scratch running off the left leg also. Regardless, the coin is worth encapsulated, so I'll probably send it off eventually anyways.
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I've just never seen a business strike that had the graininess the surface of this coin has...I mean...it is covered in raised dots everywhere. Only thing I can say it reminds me of is some of the zincoins I've seen covered in tiny zinc bubbles.
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Nice coin. I'd just put it in an Album.
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