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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BR549, post: 1249014, member: 7110&quot;]You have to be real careful about these early matte proof coins, subtle nuances sometimes is the only thing separating a matte proof from a early die state business strike or a worn proof die used to produce business strikes.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m torn between this one, Lincoln&#039;s hair has all the trade marks of a poof strike yet the kernels in the wheat stalks are not quite proof quality. The rims on this one does not tell a lot nor do the die markers. </p><p><br /></p><p>This maybe a case of side by side comparison to be sure...but like they say, two strikes and your out...I can see one strike, are there two.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now, I will let a more knowledgeable collector reply. Got it started, hope someone closes it for you.</p><p><br /></p><p>Edit: sp[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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