South Africa 5 Schillings - Proof or Proof Like?

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Krumpola
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Posted: 17 Jul 2025, 21:12 #
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Hello all!

 

I'm asking for input whether this S

A. 1960 5 Shillings is a Proof or Proof Like. I tried to compare  it with other similar coins, but I am unable make a final  determination. Love to hear what folks think. Thank you!

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rsirian1
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Posted: 17 Jul 2025, 21:24 #
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Is that a reflection of the ceiling fan?

Krumpola
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Posted: 17 Jul 2025, 21:34 #
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Unfortunately, yes.

rsirian1
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Posted: 17 Jul 2025, 22:59 #
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The ceiling fan reflection isn't bad.  Hard to take a picture of a mirror.  I would assume prooflike just because of the very low mintage of the Proofs but I'm really not sure.  

HJG
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Posted: 18 Jul 2025, 00:00 #
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Leaning Proof. I cannot find a single proof like example with that impressive reflection anywhere online. 

Idolenz Catalogue referee
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Posted: 18 Jul 2025, 00:15 #
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I have not seen how other contemporary proofs from South Africa look like in a cursory search but it looks at least way more proof than this graded specimen (which to me looks just like a normal uncirculated strike TBH). 

Just the incomplete denticles look odd for a proof which should be stamped enough times and with enough force to not have this happen.

Krumpola
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Posted: 18 Jul 2025, 02:14 #
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I recently acquired this coin. I was really drawn to it and I have yet to see another S.A. 5 shillings with such a mirror quality. I also tried search online without success. I appreciate hearing your input!

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