1888 IHC--look like a proof to you?

The seller doesn't think it's a proof, but I can't remember seeing such square rims on a business strike--what do you think?

 

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I think I agree with you. The strike is so hammered and the surfaces so clean, that, on top of the square-looking rims, I think it is a proof.

 

No concern, though, about the apparent moles on her chin and neck?

 

They look like carbon spots to me. What are you seeing?

 

I see the marks, not sure what they are.

 

They looked like raised areas to me.

 

I suspect this is an impaired proof. The raised area on the neck is probably dirt--I don't see a match to any known variety.