1891 Seated Quarter Proof?

Hello folks. Looking for some input on a seated quarter that just came my way. It was part of a type set and has all the markings of a proof coin (cameo/polish lines/mirror fields). I’m no expert on the series so I would love input from the forum. I am also going to try to post video so we’ll see how that goes.
Thanks in advance!

 

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A glamour shot...

 

I think you may be correct.

 

No expert by any means but that sure looks like a proof coin to me.

What do the rest of the coins look like from the album? Are there any other proofs?

 

I agree. I think it's a proof. 600 minted.

 

I have a separate thread in dedicated to the other coins. You can take a look over there. No proofs, but lots of really nice stuff.

 

Question for the OP. Do the rims look like a proof? Does the point of the shield and the "1" position match a Proof? The internet is your friend. Are there any "markers" on the obverse of your coin that match the proof die?

 

It looks like a proof to me, maybe hairlined so slightly impaired?

 

I'll do some digging on those issues. Thanks!

 

Good luck with that. To quote NGC "A single pair of dies was used for this date, the reverse being a holdover from 1890. These dies are not especially distinctive, though the slightly incomplete stars seen on proof 1891 quarters may the result of an incomplete hubbing operation."

 

furham, posted: "Good luck with that. To quote NGC "A single pair of dies was used for this date, the reverse being a holdover from 1890. These dies are not especially distinctive, though the slightly incomplete stars seen on proof 1891 quarters may the result of an incomplete hubbing operation."

This has nothing to do with "luck." I'll agree with NGC but the answer is out there if the OP looks as he has the coin and not images.

 

Either way that's a gem!

 

coinup, posted: "Either way that's a gem!"

What do you see on the OP's coin that makes it a "gem." The toning?

 

Beautiful.

But are those cleaning hairlines all over the obverse?

 

I was posting in general terms - as in 'that's a freakin' nice specimen!'

 

The fields are dead flat and almost flawless. If it isn’t a proof it is a spectacularly well struck piece.

 

You have to choose your words wisely around here. I knew what you meant.

 

Here’s a short video. Hopefully it isn’t against the rules to post a YouTube link.

 

I have little doubt it is a proof although PL coins do exist, but that is one I would have certified.

 

coinup, posted: "I was posting in general terms - as in 'that's a freakin' nice specimen!"

"IMPAIRED" is a general numismatic term you may wish to look up along with "gem."