Is my 1900 Liberty nickel a proof or business strike?

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I don't have a picture. Here is a brief description of the coin: It's completely black, graded about VF or F at the least, it has about full Liberty, it's quite shiny, it seems like it MAY be made of higher quality metal than all of the rest of my Liberty nickels, and has minimal wear.
What do you guys think?
Note: This coin was purchased from a trusted seller and certainly isn't a fake.
Also, what would be it's value if it's a proof?
It's a long shot that it's proof, not a bad coin though if it is what you are saying it is; a pic would be of much help in such a post.
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Quote: C.johnIt's a long shot that it's proof, not a bad coin though if it is what you are saying it is; a pic would be of much help in such a post.
Well, the seller had a picture of the coin.

It's not a good picture, but here it is just for the hell of it:
http://www.listia.com/auction/8957827-1900-liberty-head-v-nickel

Yeah I know it looks like a low grade from the picture but in real life it is beautiful!
No offense meant - I've been collecting the Liberty V Nickels for a while and they are a most awe inspiring coin. I'll post pics of some of mine.
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Quote: C.johnfronts


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I love them no doubts.
Wow, nice coins!!
Thanks - those are just two of the 40 in my collection.
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Quote: C.johnThanks - those are just two of the 40 in my collection.
40? Wow!
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Quote: C.johnThanks - those are just two of the 40 in my collection.
40? Wow!
Yes 40 - a whole roll of them, all readable dates, some in lesser condition than what is posted.  (8
- but I would love to get them graded maybe one day.
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Quote: C.johnThanks - those are just two of the 40 in my collection.
40? Wow!
Yes 40 - a whole roll of them, all readable dates, some in lesser condition than what is posted.  (8
- but I would love to get them graded maybe one day.
Give me pictures of them and I will grade them.
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The 1899 is about a VG, with the 1900 grading a G.
I dunno, the obverse is better but the reverse has no readable legend I would grade then both at G
Here's one I have just sold.
Tony k do u have any more in that grade and shape I'd love to have a show piece like that
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Quote: tony_k_1965Here's one I have just sold.
Mine looks like that except it's black and a bit shiny and graded VF, while yours is likely an EF .
Quote: C.johnTony k do u have any more in that grade and shape I'd love to have a show piece like that
I will let you if I do as I haven't checked properly yet. If not I'll let you know when I do.
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Quote: C.johnTony k do u have any more in that grade and shape I'd love to have a show piece like that
I will let you if I do as I haven't checked properly yet. If not I'll let you know when I do.
Thanks tony k, high regards (c.john)
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Also, I was wondering, does black mean fake?
Quote: happycustardAlso, I was wondering, does black mean fake?
I wouldn't have said so, it's probably just down to how it's been stored or where it's been.
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Quote: happycustardAlso, I was wondering, does black mean fake?
I wouldn't have said so, it's probably just down to how it's been stored or where it's been.
Okay, thanks.

Does black decrease the value though?
The coin is a stunning VF.

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