Proof V Nickel and 1907 IHC

I picked both this up this week as the price was great and wanted to check the experts for what they think these two would grade. Any feedback is welcome.

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I also have a question for the pros. How do you tell these early proofs from a business strike?

 

Might just be the photos, but neither coin seems to have the luster that a MS coin should have.

 

AFAIK the "proof of the pudding" for a proof coin (or at least a good start) is to look at the edge of the coin. If the edge meets the face of the coin at a 90 degree angle, it is probably a proof. If the edge is chamfered, it's a business strike.

 

If the V nickel is a proof, then it's a lower grade proof. Probably PF-55 or so

 

The Liberty Nickel doesn't look like a proof to me.

 

For your reference:

 

This is also a proof, and nearly the same year, so you can compare to one that is not as Cameo as the one above.

 

I might if it would stop moving.

 

Very nice. I prefer this to the cameo type.

 

I don't think a proof

 

The nickel I can’t call from the pics. but I think it may be a proof like business strike the ihc is not a proof

 

yes the IHC I knew wasn't a proof. The nickel I wasn't sure. The seller stated it was a proof. I can return it. Any ideas on what the IHC might grade

 

On the nickel, I am suspicious of the doubling that is visible all the way around the rim. Others will know more about this type of doubling but it does not seem to meet the quality standards for the rim of a proof.

The one I posted is PF65.

 

Something unnatural about the Indian Head if that is a true representation of the
color. It may not grade at all. QC.

 

I'm going with you. I do like the V as proof

 

Has this coin been graded by a TPG ?

 

Neither has