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Proof or Business Strike? 1904 - J Germany (Breman) 2 Mark
1904 - J Germany (Breman) 2 Mark. Hello, I was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to help me out. Any opinions on if this is a proof or business strike? The coin has been lightly circulated with no visible wear. I noticed where the field meets the rim is sharp and at a 90 degree angle, yet it seems to have a bit of a… -
Re: Proof or Business Strike? 1904 - J Germany (Breman) 2 Mark
Thank you very much for the welcome and feedback. I thought it looked polished also but when viewing the fields at 60 X there do not appear to be any parallel or circular hairline scratches so hopefully not. The inner edge of the rim has a sharp 90 degree squared off profile where it meets the field. There is a distinct… -
Re: Proof or Business Strike? 1904 - J Germany (Breman) 2 Mark
It’s a nice business strike The rims are much too rounded for a proof -
Re: Proof or Business Strike? 1904 - J Germany (Breman) 2 Mark
Thank you very much for the feedback ColonelKlinck. The pics are a bit deceiving. When you look with a 60 X magnifier from the top there is a definite 90 degree drop off from the edge to the field. No rounding or transition at all. I was thinking it could be a first business strike. Love your name by the way. Say hi to… -
Re: Proof or Business Strike? 1904 - J Germany (Breman) 2 Mark
Thank you very much for the feedback TPring. As they say, the proof is in the pudding. Of course, they also say the Devil is in the details. Just trying to find proof of proof. -
Re: Proof or Business Strike? 1904 - J Germany (Breman) 2 Mark
Sounds like proof it is... -
Re: Proof or Business Strike? 1904 - J Germany (Breman) 2 Mark
looks polished to me. I do not think it has the characteristics of a Proof. edited to add- Welcome to the forum
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