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Shield Nickel - Proof or UNC from photos?

Hi,
Saw this online from a European dealer and there isn't much of a different in price but I'm just curious id it's possible to tell from these photos?
If I saw it in person I could look at the rims but here I'm not sure.
Thoughts

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  • hfjacintohfjacinto Posts: 872 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I agree business strike. Still a nice coin. Would go great in a Dansco 7070 album

  • CopperindianCopperindian Posts: 1,482 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 23, 2024 9:46AM

    Definitely a business strike. Looks like a nice album piece (original comment edited for accuracy).

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  • gumby1234gumby1234 Posts: 5,586 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Neither. It appears to be a business strike with some wear.

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  • zrnumismaticszrnumismatics Posts: 111 ✭✭✭

    Thanks all! Nice catch @TrickleCharge I was looking for a die match.

  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 33,986 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The piece in the OP is a business strike.

    Here is a Proof from the same era.

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