1874 Seated Liberty Dime - Possible Proof ID help
zski123
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Hello,
I recently purchased an 1874 Seated Dime at an estate auction. It was actually part of a larger grouping of coins. It caught my eye because it appears to be a proof. It's difficult to tell from the photos but the fields are nicely reflective albeit toned. The white bloches in the photo are picking up reflections. Any thoughts based on what you see here? 
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Looks like a nice coin!
Looks like a match to the obverse proof die, F-101.
http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/date_mintmark/1874wa_101page.htm
Agree that it's a match to the obverse proof die, but this die was also used for circulation strikes and is common. Not saying that it's not a proof, but the obverse die alone doesn't definitively provide an answer.
http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/date_mintmark/1874wa_101apage.htm
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Based on the images, including the sharpness of the letters and date, my guess is Proof.
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Yeah...looks like a Proof 50-55 to me.
Looks like a proof with its sharp devices. Not an expert though.
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Sharp strike and square rims, I think you might have a proof. Mfeld thinks proof so I would put some value in that opinion.
Thank you all. I especially appreciate the link to the Seated Liberty varieties. I did find what I believe is a more definitive tell which is the slight repunch above the feet of the "4". The attached is the photo. Good find I guess. I purchased it in a grouping of Seated dimes and tucked it away without paying much attention.
Looks proof to these eyes.
Good catch.
Very good pictures, and it certainly appears to be a proof... Rims/edges, letters, devices....Great catch. Cheers, RickO