IHC: Is this a Proof?

AMRC · September 30, 2010 1:45PM

Without the Dino-Lite LEDs making it look Blue. I promise that is not MS-70!

Edited to add additional images.

DRUNNER · September 30, 2010 1:46PM

The feathers would seem to indicate 'no'.

I've had the same question about several pieces I've owned . . .the proofs tend to jump out a bit more . .

Drunner

Goldbully · September 30, 2010 1:47PM

Could in fact be a proof...however, it's the bluest IHC I've ever seen listed on this forum!!

SeattleSlammer · September 30, 2010 1:47PM

My first reaction is MS.

ThePennyLady · September 30, 2010 1:48PM

Doesn't look like a proof - it would have a much better strike.

AMRC · September 30, 2010 1:49PM

<< <i>Could in fact be a proof...however, it's the bluest IHC I've ever seen listed on this forum!!

>>

That is coming from the LED lighting on the Dino-Lite. Will try reshooting without.

ChrisRx · September 30, 2010 1:55PM

Looking at the ridges I would say MS.

TPRC · September 30, 2010 2:22PM

I have a hard time with these. My initial reaction is not a proof.

tightbudget · September 30, 2010 2:34PM

Business strike

Teva · September 30, 2010 2:34PM

I think I can see some die polishing or the reverse and
I have owned a couple of PR 62 an 63 indians so I am not in total agreement with the statement that its not a good enough strike.
It could be a proof ?I would get on coinfacts and use the images they have for a diagnostic reference

ArizonaJack · September 30, 2010 2:40PM

Although professional opinions have alredy been rendered, I see nothing here that makes me think it is a proof. Nice biz strike tho

Elcontador · September 30, 2010 5:26PM

To me, this appears to be a late die state business strike. I have an 09 P in MS 65 RD in a PC OGH. Its strike is better than this coin.

ricko · September 30, 2010 9:58PM

A nice IHC, but not a proof. Cheers, RickO

kryptonitecomics · September 30, 2010 10:44PM

MS...no chance it's a proof

coinguy1 · September 30, 2010 10:47PM

It doesn't have the strike, the edges or the reflective surfaces of a Proof. I'm not being facetious here, but why would you even think the coin might be a Proof?

lkeigwin · September 30, 2010 10:51PM

I don't think it's a LDS. I think that's just the photos.

And no, it is not a proof.
Lance.

AMRC · September 30, 2010 10:56PM

<< <i>It doesn't have the strike, the edges or the reflective surfaces of a Proof. I'm not being facetious here, but why would you even think the coin might be a Proof? >>

Mainly because I was told another coin in the book I am selling was a proof and this one looked very similar, and so I wanted to be sure before I listed it. I really have not spent much time with proof IHC's and so I played "ask the experts"

Thanks for your comment.

RWB · September 30, 2010 11:29PM

To turn the question around….What factors make you think it is a proof?

coinguy1 · September 30, 2010 11:46PM

<< <i>To turn the question around….What factors make you think it is a proof? >>

"Objection, your honor, asked and answered" .

RWB · September 30, 2010 11:54PM

(Humbly approaching the bench

“But your honor....I was trying to lead the OP into a deeper visual examination of the coin so that he might learn and remember key differentiators between collectors' proofs and circulation strike coins."

coinguy1 · September 30, 2010 11:57PM

<< <i>(Humbly approaching the bench

“But your honor....I was trying to lead the OP into a deeper visual examination of the coin so that he might learn and remember key differentiators between collectors' proofs and circulation strike coins." >>

"While I applaud your noble intentions, overruled".

RWB · October 1, 2010 12:11AM

[Dang --- another "hanging judge" -- bad as Roy Bean!]

"Oh, no your honor, I didn't say anything....just clearing my throat."

IHC: Is this a Proof?

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