This franklin is housed in a plastic container. It has a sticker that says Proof, price CJJ. It is my husbands handwriting so I am sure whether it is indeed a proof. I don't want to take it out of the container unless it is harmful to the coin. It is not real shiny, I think it is called frosted. Thanks for the help.
I'm not sure as to what you are asking. If you wish to have varification of a proof, yes, I think it is a proof. I'm not an expert in these as I collect only circulation issued Franklins, from what I know the eagle is key. The eagle on the proof is more defined, even in the breast feathers. Also, it has more distinct feathers and less of them, 3 on the left and 4 on the right. If anyone else has any defining characteristics of a proof Franklin from a circulation one I am willing to entertain the notion, but I would always look at the eagle first.
I agree this is a proof. The strike is very good, with full bell lines. The fields are just hazy, which happens on proofs. There really isn't a reason to take it out of the container. The container isn't having a negative effect on the coin.
