GTG, 1883 Liberty Nickel w/ cents

Hi folks! Been away for several months. Had some illness in the family (not Coronavirus), but my wife had very successful heart surgery.

At any rate, picked up this type coin, at an auction for a good price. Please GTG, and give your opinion as to the rationale behind the grade. Just some good old fashioned grading practice.

 

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Proof 83 can you do a better shot of the date brighter?

 

83?

 

I think Paddy is a little high. But I'll say proof 63!

 

Year an 83 proof nickel

 

Paddy wants to id the date

 

Ahhhh, gotcha.

 

Paddy has this Randy......

 

83> 6783 proof strikes
16,032,9i3 B.S.
Proofs it's ranked 24 th.

 

I'll go Proof 64. Sorry about the wife's surgery but very glad to hear that all went and is well.

 

PF-64

 

Here is a brighter shot of the obverse, as requested:

 

I'd say 63-64.

 

Business strike?

 

The pictures really don't do it justice. I don't see reflective surfaces, so I am inclined to say business strike. It is hard to say without it in hand.

 

It is lightly toned.

 

Alright, that's a proof. PR-64

 

PF63

 

PF64

 

I think it is high in grade. Light gold toning makes it look less brilliant, but warmer. Could have gone either way—63 or 64. Looks nicer in hand.