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I don't think this Coin is a Proof, I think it was over polished by somebody. I'm going through 30 or so Coin books that was left behind by my grandparents so I'm trying to learn what to look for. Is there anything specific that I need to look for outside of clean precised striking?   |
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Indeed, it does.  |
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A common tell-tale sign of a proof is the presence of a completely square rim due to the higher pressure applied for longer. Circulation strikes almost always have a slightly rounded rim.
The other distinguishing feature is the way in which the surfaces reflect light --- any cartwheeling luster is an indication of a circulation strike (due to the metal forming small radial ridges as it quickly flows outward), whereas a reflective luster is indicative of a proof strike (due to a more even metallic surface). The latter may not be a helpful diagnostic if the coin's surfaces are altered in any way.
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The proofs of 1950 are more difficult to attribute since a significant percentage of the early strikes were not fully-struck, and a significant percentage did not have their planchets polished. The lack of full strike can make the rims not fully squared-off, while the lack of polishing resulted in the early strikes having a "satin-like" finish that shows cartwheel luster. However, for sure the edges of the proofs, even the early strikes, have a more polished appearance than do business strikes. Thus for 1950, an additional diagnostic to atttribute a proof is by its very flat and polished edges.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I find it difficult to judge this as a proof from these 2 pics.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'm thinking it could be a Business Strike with some nice toning going on.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
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One thing that makes me think Business Strike is what looks like a die crack middle of E PLURIBUS. I don't think any 1950 Proofs are known with die cracks.
Can we see the edge?
Edited by rmpsrpms
06/28/2024 10:59 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Here is an example of my 1950 proof. Your coin does not appear to be a proof coin to me.  |
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I don't think the OP's coin is a proof.
Edited by westernsky
06/29/2024 02:11 am
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It does look like a squared off edge. Looking at some graded proofs, they do appear to be similar because of that satin look.   |
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You are showing the rims. I would like to see the edge.
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Sorry for the back to back replies, but this is the coin I'm referring to that is graded as a proof. Colors and edge match the coin I have.  |
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The rims don't look right for a proof - I think it is a very well struck business cent struck with new Dies.
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I think a pic of the edge will give us the final answer. Collars for proofs are polished.
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Sad, proof or not, the ED leaves it worth relatively little.]
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Posted 06/28/2024 3:55 pm
