Trade Dollar 1876 opinions? fake?

On another forum they replied with this photo
what do you think?
Points with the arrows are doubtful

 

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That's a tricky one, but I lean toward it being fake because of the lower obverse rim. You just don't see that on these proofs.

 

You can point me to the exact point

 

No, no photo.

 

The lower obverse rim outer. Where the obverse meets the reeds.

 

SuperDave pointed out some strike weakness, I see it best on the tiara and hair, makes me think that if genuine (I think it is) more likely MS than PR.
On the obv rim all I am seeing is some finning on the lower parts, nothing that I think is indicative of a fake.

 

I bought mine at the ANA show in Chicago. It was from a credible dealer and it also has a CAC sticker.

 

It is very difficult for me to find blisters in Italy and buy them in USA would cost a 40% more tax and customs