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paleoguy45 Pillar of the Community United States 2936 Posts	Posted 06/27/2010 8:05 pm I recently bought this V nickel and promptly put it back up for auction as I had another UNC that was brighter. The more I look at this one though, the more Rodney Dangerfields I do because it has characteristics of a proof. Help please! Give me some of your thoughts as to proof or non-proof. Paleo Report this Post to the Staff

paleoguy45 Pillar of the Community United States 2936 Posts	Posted 06/27/2010 8:36 pm One other thing about the coin. It has a kind of bronze "glow" to it instead of a shine. Not a typical finish for an UNC. Paleoguy Report this Post to the Staff
Namachieli Pillar of the Community United States 2120 Posts	Posted 06/27/2010 9:23 pm I vote UNC. just my opinion. Report this Post to the Staff
Scooby Due Pillar of the Community United States 4000 Posts	Posted 06/27/2010 9:28 pm I vote: Beautiful coin! Report this Post to the Staff
j_h_s Pillar of the Community United States 1934 Posts	Posted 06/28/2010 07:52 am I vote UNC (business strike), too; my opinion only; too. Here is PCGS's image of a proof. http://www.pcgscoinfacts.com/CoinDe...3903&redir=t I dont think the fields on your coin are fine enough. my opinion only, too, also, moreover, too. beautiful coin. Edited by j_h_s 06/28/2010 08:02 am Report this Post to the Staff
zazenboy Valued Member United States 103 Posts	Posted 07/08/2010 03:23 am Definitely a business strike 1905. The strike is not strong enough for a proof of the '00 era vintage since the proof production methods had significantly improved from '87-'89 strikes. When in doubt check the hair above Liberty's ear, the hair should be separated and rounded, and the two ears of corn on the reverse. Both ears will show corn detail in sharp relief. You are not far off in assuming that proof V's can be this dull due to the 75% copper content of the coin, which can yellow the white nickel surface easily. I have spent about 15 years assembling a blast white cameo proof set of Liberty Heads and still have 7 coins to go, so in that interim I have seen several thousand proof V nicks. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/08/2010 05:49 am I'd say AU-58, some slight wear on the stars and in the hair. Nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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