U Uncle Ben Full Member Joined Apr 24, 2013 Messages 119 Reaction score 55 Golden Thread 0 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jan 30, 2014 #1 Upvote 0
SilverFace Silver Member Joined Aug 21, 2011 Messages 2,796 Reaction score 476 Golden Thread 0 Location Silverville Primary Interest: Other Jan 30, 2014 #2 It's kinda hard to tell for sure but it looks like it could be. Seems like your good luck with Ben's is continuing Ben. Nice find!
It's kinda hard to tell for sure but it looks like it could be. Seems like your good luck with Ben's is continuing Ben. Nice find!
BRChiver Hero Member Joined Oct 3, 2012 Messages 502 Reaction score 373 Golden Thread 0 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jan 30, 2014 #3 I agree, can't say for sure but looks like you might have got one. Congrats either way! HH! BRChiver
Zero Bronze Member Joined Feb 20, 2013 Messages 1,040 Reaction score 617 Golden Thread 0 Location Kentucky Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jan 30, 2014 #4 I think so. I got one not to long ago. The mirror finish is the only distinguishing characteristic. Here is my proof Ben in the lower right corner. Congrats on some nice finds.
I think so. I got one not to long ago. The mirror finish is the only distinguishing characteristic. Here is my proof Ben in the lower right corner. Congrats on some nice finds.
U Uncle Ben Full Member Joined Apr 24, 2013 Messages 119 Reaction score 55 Golden Thread 0 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jan 30, 2014 Thread Owner #5 So the proof Benjamin's don't have the brushed feature? Or silhouette? I don't think it's played because the edge is right and not shiny.
So the proof Benjamin's don't have the brushed feature? Or silhouette? I don't think it's played because the edge is right and not shiny.
T twiasp Hero Member Joined Dec 13, 2012 Messages 662 Reaction score 366 Golden Thread 0 Detector(s) used White's MXT Pro Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jan 30, 2014 #6 Is it a proof or just broken out of a Mint set sometime in the past?
U Uncle Ben Full Member Joined Apr 24, 2013 Messages 119 Reaction score 55 Golden Thread 0 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jan 31, 2014 Thread Owner #7 I think your right and it is from a mint set... Cool
M MIhunter Bronze Member Joined Jun 29, 2011 Messages 1,517 Reaction score 419 Golden Thread 0 Location Southeastern MI Jan 31, 2014 #8 Your best bet is too hold it next to a proof ben and a MS ben. I have found two proof FDR dimes (1957 & 1963). The comparison is very helpful If you dont have any, go to a local coin shop.
Your best bet is too hold it next to a proof ben and a MS ben. I have found two proof FDR dimes (1957 & 1963). The comparison is very helpful If you dont have any, go to a local coin shop.
B boristhespider88 Bronze Member Joined May 10, 2012 Messages 1,947 Reaction score 612 Golden Thread 0 Primary Interest: Other Jan 31, 2014 #9 Looks like a proof to me! Nice find! View attachment 938883