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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Leadfoot, post: 1117333, member: 2972&quot;]It looks like a proof.&nbsp; Strongly struck with full details -- I can&#039;t recall seeing a business strike 1883 shield that strong.&nbsp; Mirrored fields and in between the lines of the shield without any evidence of lapping of a business strike die.&nbsp;&nbsp; All that says proof to me.</p><p><br /></p><p>FWIW, I looked at the coin and formed my opinion before reading any comments to the thread.&nbsp; After reading them, Mr. Feld&#039;s in particular, and going back and looking at the seller, I agree with Mark on all counts.</p><p><br /></p><p>Proofs of this type and period aren&#039;t too hard to distinguish in-hand, IMO, so it&#039;s worth a shot if interested.</p><p><br /></p><p>What made you think business strike?&nbsp; The photos are a bit odd (lit from a low angle), but I don&#039;t see ANYTHING that suggests business strike to my eye and I found your question curious.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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