1910 Matte Proof Lincoln Diagnostics
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1910 Matte proof Lincolns have very few distinguishing diagnostics.
But some characteristics are as follows:
1. Heavy die polish on the obverse around the word WE. This polish is mostly East to West in direction.
2. There may also be some die gouges between/near U and S in the word TRUST and between N and G of IN GOD.
3. On the reverse there is a die scratch extending downward and to the left from the first leg of M in UNUM. A word of caution---Many examples of business strikes exhibit raised lines around the M. This was due to damage on the master die. ONLY matte proofs have the line extending downward from M as pictured below.
4. Matte proofs have very wide and square rims.
Please examine the large photo of this 1910 to get a better feel of the overall "look" of a matte proof. Notice the rims and look for heavy die polish mostly around the rims and for die gouges. The amount of die polish and size of the die gouges can vary from coin to coin depending on the stage of the dies.
Die scratch from M in UNUM.
Wide flat rims.
But some characteristics are as follows:
1. Heavy die polish on the obverse around the word WE. This polish is mostly East to West in direction.
2. There may also be some die gouges between/near U and S in the word TRUST and between N and G of IN GOD.
3. On the reverse there is a die scratch extending downward and to the left from the first leg of M in UNUM. A word of caution---Many examples of business strikes exhibit raised lines around the M. This was due to damage on the master die. ONLY matte proofs have the line extending downward from M as pictured below.
4. Matte proofs have very wide and square rims.
Please examine the large photo of this 1910 to get a better feel of the overall "look" of a matte proof. Notice the rims and look for heavy die polish mostly around the rims and for die gouges. The amount of die polish and size of the die gouges can vary from coin to coin depending on the stage of the dies.
Die scratch from M in UNUM.
Wide flat rims.
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<< <i>Dave, Thanks for the post. Question: Is a diagnostic the verticle die scratch from Lincoln's beard to the shirt collar? Mike
Mike, is this the dieline you are talking about rising from the bowtie towards Lincoln beard? If it is, it is not mentioned in the 1983 Numismatist study of MPL characteristics. I provided this image because toning can cover up fine details.
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