Is this a Proof?

[relicsncoins]

I've had this for some time and believe it may be a proof. The coin has mirrored surfaces and the rims are very squared off and sharp as well as the lettering being squared off. Take a look at the rims in this photo and give me your opinion as to wheter it is a a proof or business strike.

 

Thanks,

 

JJ

 

[James_OldeTowne]

My guess is business strike.

[relicsncoins]

What makes you think that James? I've never seen rims on a Business strike Indian like these. Also, the surfaces or mirrored but do no show hairlines as if pollished.

 

Jason

[EZ_E]

It sure looks proof to me with the squared rims and denticles and exceptionally strong strike.

[jgrinz]

I also Believe it to be a proof - Do You have a straight on shot of the coin ??

[MarkFeld]

I can't tell from the images, but my guess, based upon the color being wrong/off, is that it's a cleaned or dipped business strike. A reverse image might help.

[TomB]

The image is funky and appears to have been deliberately taken with such an angle and lighting technique so as to hide flaws on the coin. Regardless of proof or business strike, I would stay away from this piece as, in my opinion, it spells trouble.

[michael]

impossible to tell fromn the scan

 

and then from scans photos it is only a guesstimate

 

and i cant even guessitimate

 

sorry