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1857 flying eagle cent proof question

Bigbuck1975Bigbuck1975 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭✭✭
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With the lack of mirror finish present in proof version, would the presence of a die crack between the I and the denticles be indicative of a 1857 proof? Are there varieties of 1857 with this same diagnostic?

Thank you in advance for the responses.

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  • coinlieutenantcoinlieutenant Posts: 9,327 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Eagleeye or a few others would be the people to ask, but initial thoughts are that no proof surfaces and a die crack makes it highly unlikely to be a proof....

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  • Bigbuck1975Bigbuck1975 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Experts? Opinions?
  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For a few bucks, you can buy Snow's attribution guide for 1857 cents online. Go to Eagle Eye Rare Coins.

    Posting a picture would help too.
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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,691 ✭✭✭✭✭
    With no mirror surface and a die crack it is probably not a Proof, but if it is that nice of a coin that you sincerely think it might be, it is worth having it slabbed at whatever it actually is.
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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,978 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good question. Got any photos ?

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  • Bigbuck1975Bigbuck1975 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I will put some photos up Monday looking for opinions. Thanks guys!!

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