1957 Nickel

I found this today in a roll. There’s no mint mark...looks like it’s in pretty good shape. I can’t find a lot about this year.
Thanks!

 

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Looks like a proof?

 

I’m not sure. Not familiar with nickels yet.

 

Yes, you're correct... It is a 1957 proof... Nice find!

 

In my opinion, that looks like an impaired proof coin.

https://catalog.usmint.gov/faqs-faq...esign.html?fdid=faqcategory-products-programs

 

Really? I guess I thought the proofs had mint marks.

 

Over a million proofs struck in Philly that year I believe

 

Here is some info
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces44.html

 

Proof sets have been struck at the San Francisco Mint since 1968. However, the San Francisco Mint doesn't have an exclusive monopoly on the striking of proof coins. The gold and silver eagles and some commemorative coin programs have been struck at various other mints such as Philadelphia and West Point.

 

I would love to have a business strike with steps like that!

What would be the grade for the OP's coin? ...PF-55?

 

I agree. Impaired proof. Still a keeper.

 

So if it’s a proof...is it a business strike?

 

No. Basically, proofs are struck with specially polished dies and planchets. You will also notice that the rim is more squared off than on a business strike and your coin exhibits that characteristic.

 

Oh wow. By far my coolest find! Thanks.

 

Here is some good info for you
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/strike-type-definition-768693

 

Looks like an impaired proof. Nice find.