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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;RedRaider, post: 1265075, member: 27181&quot;]Hi guys and gals,</p><p><br /></p><p>I have another thread going on this topic, but thought that starting a new thread might get some new people involved that are more qualified than me in regards to Indian Head Cent proofs.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I know everyone says there are two ways to tell a proof indian head.</p><p>1.)&nbsp; Flat top lettering, as opposed to rounded.</p><p>2.)&nbsp; Squared edges of the coin, as opposed to rounded.</p><p><br /></p><p>Are there any other characteristics of proofs that are not seen in business strikes?&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>I recently purchased an 1864L indian head cent and it is of very high quality.&nbsp; Although my gut feeling tells me there is no way this can be proof (as there are only about 20 known), there is just something that looks different about it.&nbsp; It has been circulated (minimal).&nbsp; The edges are squared, the lettering is flat, and it has a great color scheme going.&nbsp; You can see many pictures I have posted on the other thread here:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.cointalk.com/t191901/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.cointalk.com/t191901/">http://www.cointalk.com/t191901/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks for your help,</p><p><br /></p><p>RR[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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