Got this in the mail today...Anyone care to guess whether it is a proof or business strike? REVEALED

coinlieutenant · October 24, 2005 11:20AM

1876

Stuart · October 24, 2005 11:29AM

John: I'd guess that it's mint state -- but either way she's a beauty!! Please describe how she looks in person now that you've received her, and what happens if you decide to get her graded.

Do you typically do OK purchasing raw coins off of E-Bay??

100proof1957 · October 24, 2005 11:29AM

Holy Crap !

very nice but i dont know the diagnostics of the Proofs vis a vis Biz !

My guess is PROOF !

mgoodm3 · October 24, 2005 11:32AM

I'll go proof.

fcloud · October 24, 2005 11:33AM

Interesting. There the strike is awesome. Update us when you get the coin in hand. I don't know about the series, but there does seem to be a partial wire rim.

lazeroo · October 24, 2005 11:35AM

wb-101, tail hub variety 1 very nice strike MS.

RiotAct · October 24, 2005 11:36AM

Looks like business strike to my untrained eye.

mercurydimeguy · October 24, 2005 12:20PM

Judging by the stars and the denticles it looks to be a business strike

goldisgood · October 24, 2005 12:22PM

I'd guess proof it's sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo nice.

roadrunner · October 24, 2005 12:30PM

I'd go with MS. A slight gleam of mint luster on the obv at 2:00. Would be a bit leery about the possibilith of env damaged surfaces on this raw coin but at $400 I'd take the shot too. Could be a MS63 or even MS64. Let us know.

I'm always a bit leery about those who are grading for their dad's, don't know anything about coins, but know enough to claim the coin looks perfect to them.

roadrunner

bgrice · October 24, 2005 12:34PM

Nice seated half either way. I have a question. If you submit the coin to PCGS as a MS will they correct it and holder it as a PR if they determine you sent the submission in wrong?

zkcoins · October 24, 2005 1:38PM

I have to join the proof crowd.

Myqqy · October 24, 2005 1:59PM

I would guess business strike- and it looks like a very nice one!!

coinlieutenant · October 24, 2005 2:27PM

Having the coin in hand, it is most certainly a proof, which I suspected when I was bidding on it. The coin is a completely original and virgin. Beautiful rainbow toning with substantially muted mirrors, especially on the reverse. The toning has not progressed to damage, which I was concered about when bidding. I grade the coin PF62 shot 63. I will let you all know what it comes back as.

I do have some luck with buying raw on ebay...it is difficult though and I send alot of coins back. And, you have to feel comfortable grading raw coins...

John