Second opinion needed

I'm still here, just had to write a book to get my point across but

It's not that I'm fascinated with nickels, the mint made an error and forgot to add the mint mark on some 71 nickels and that makes them a very sought after coin

 

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@Ethan.Pitassi
And that's exactly what you got, answers to your original question.
A business strike, why would your business strike coin have a semi mirrored surface, most likely because it was struck with new dies. These are sometimes called Proof like. And just remember when you are on this Forum, you get answers from well known numismatists in this Hobby. I may not be one of those, But,Lets put it this way, your coin is still a Business strike, and not a proof. Good luck in your searches and I hope you keep asking questions, that is how you learn.

 

So.... you joined to play games and preach?

Perhaps, sir, when you've shown your willingness and/or ability to help anyone, it will be much easier to place weight into what you say and/or take you remotely seriously. Until that time, your* participation here is akin to a Peanuts telephone call.

Edit: stupidity (your vs. you're)

 

You're mad because people don't agree with you and you're looking for ways to discredit them so you don't have to listen to them. Pure and simple.

The only person who appears to be demonstrating that they "know everything" is the one claiming to know whether people looked at his photos, or whether they know anything about numismatics. You have almost no basis to judge our numismatic knowledge. Everyone told you about the regular business strikes, because we see these types of posts weekly, from a newbie with very few messages, who found a random circulated coin and think they struck it rich. Guess what, with the little bit of information you gave us, you seem to fall right into that category. I consider it nice that people bothered to explain things to you. Instead of being upset about it, try to understand that you have 17 messages and are posting something we see all too often.

First of all, it's collectible. Second of all, it's your fault for assuming no one looked at your photos before responding. How do you know they didn't look? Thirdly, you're also assuming that we don't want someone else to find errors. If you had spent any time on this forum, you'd see we relish when others find errors and cheer each other on. Besides, your coin is damaged. Even if I had a 1971 problem-free no S, your find would not affect the value at all. If anything, it's one more we can tick off as being damaged and not near or better than the one I own and you just made mine worth more.

Take a breath and stop looking for reasons to discount their input. Why don't you challenge the responses by using numismatic terminology, referencing strikes, and demonstrating that you know something and that what you are saying is plausible beyond it's what you think you're seeing. Anyway, I wasted my time typing this, but I couldn't help myself, especially with the assumptions and excuses you have launched in defense of your coin. Good luck. If you send it in, go ahead and post pictures here when you get it back.

 

Ok.. Yes I know..
Here is the biggest image you will probably ever see of a 1971 No S Proof Nickel - Click on image

 

To me, the obverse definately shows signs of a well-struck coin, almost (but not quite) proof-like (would need in hand to better judge).... but the reverse gives it away as definately a business strike coin.

 

Wow... I initially missed this pile-o-poo, likely lost in the drivel, until @Seattlite86 was so kind as to address it.

If I may do so again... wow! Are you really so naive as to believe such ulterior motives behind the responses received, and have you yet bothered to discover the value of a 69-S 5C PR in less than stellar condition? Although pettiness abounds in this hobby, the mere notion that the membership of any coin forum would knowingly lie in order to preserve the value of coins that will never be valuable is so far beyond patently ridiculous it's genuinely comical. I've personally dumped much better looking coins, including actual proofs of the very same date, back into circulation and am guessing that I'm not the only one who has done so.

Please, sir; drop the conspiracy theories and come back to the real world. Trust me... it's not so bad here.

 

Welcome to CT! After looking at the pics, IMO it looks like a regular business strike that went through the washer and dryer by mistake. Either that or someone may have tried to clean or polish it. The Jefferson nickel series is cool, as it has lots of varieties and can still be readily found in pocket change.

 

I second, third and fourth this. It is not so bad here, you would have been banned over at the Coin Community web site for combative postings in about a day or so. THAT SITE IS TOXIC to new members. I made it 23 hours and poof.......kicked off for good. And good riddance I say!

 

The once-house of Mighty Mouse? Perhaps this was before your time here, but we used to have the pleasure of hearing how that forum was oh so wonderful, and all while he incessantly belittled this one. Considering what you've said, it seems there was an even deeper irony to this than I realized.

 

All of those coins shown are business strike nickels including the '69 S

 

That's the most ignorant statement. You don't know how long he stared at your photos before posting. As well as your photos are not very good, it doesn't matter how many angles and photos you payp of none of them are any good. I would know I used to payp garbage photos and get frustrated when I was told to try harder. I agree with everyone else though these are all businesses, no proofs. Not even the 69 s is a proof .

 

Is this like the "Find The Pope In The Pizza Contest"?

 

Hardee har har!

 

None of the coins you posted are proofs. Give it time and you will be able to spot the difference.

 

Every coin minted comes from a die that has its own unique die characteristics. It is imperative to study and compare the die characteristics for the coin one suspects might be a rarity other than a business strike such as a circulated proof error. Although the pictures aren't the best, I would surmise the coin in question is a circulation strike. A more detailed examination under a microscope for know die characteristics for the no S 1971 proof nickel would prove beyond a doubt the circulation strike die characteristics rather than the no S proof characteristics. When questionable there is always a TPG service. I would respect the decision of many of the older long time collector/dealer members on Coin Talk.

 

Books that was my experience at the CC site. Experiences may vary!
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