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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Paddy54, post: 4574873, member: 19250&quot;][ATTACH=full]1132701[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1132702[/ATTACH] a 1857 proof strike....compare the strike on the 51 and the 57..<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie33" alt=":cigar:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>I believe that since Philly only struck a few 1851 proofs.</p><p>That Philly mint sent proof dies to strike ms coins in New Orleans.</p><p>Compare the gown as well the stars,&nbsp; face and neck line.</p><p>Not saying it a proof strike impaired,&nbsp; but an obv. Proof die for sure. Again look at the cripness of dress folds, as well other devices.</p><p>Not even the best specimens in my collection have anywhere the details and sharpnes.</p><p>On ms coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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