Here's another auction that I came across with a 1913 Type 1 Buffalo nickel that looks to have some very sharply defined features. I didn't win the auction but I'm still curious as to whether or not it's a proof strike. The last one I posted about (here), we came up with the consensus that it's not a proof strike, but a very well struck business strike with a die crack on the obverse. This one appears to be similarly well struck as that business strike example. But, could it be more than that - a proof, perhaps? There are some areas of wear, such as on the "ED" of "UNITED", and the date doesn't look as squared as the proof example shown below (last pic). Thanks in advance! Pics from the 'net.
These often come very nicely struck. I see nothing to indicate a proof striking, here, but proof Buffalo nickels are not something I'm particularly well-versed in.
Compare the inside rim of the original coin with that of your Proof example, especially on the right side of both faces. All you need to see is right there.
That's a good one to look at, I'll remember that next time. Guess I'm still trying to get a hang of the non-silver and "smaller" than half dollar coins. Good thing I have you guys!
Ah, I thought it was PMD. Next time I see the "ED" like that, it should tell me that it's not a proof, right? Otherwise, the strike would be full given the stronger strike of proofs. I'll have to remember that.
