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Awesome toned Canadian 1959 proof-like (PL) cent

For me, this coin was impossible to photograph to show all the cool toning in its old PCGS slab. So, I decided to send it to our hosts here, for a PCGS Gold Shield reholdering. I love the coin even more now.

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  • neildrobertsonneildrobertson Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesome cent. How does one tell a PL issue apart from a regular business strike?

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  • 1960NYGiants1960NYGiants Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭✭

    @neildrobertson said:
    Awesome cent. How does one tell a PL issue apart from a regular business strike?

    There are two things I look for with PL strikes:
    1. The rims are flat with square edges
    2. The finish on a PL coin looks like it has a very thin layer of glass on it, i.e., the texture has a glossy look especially in the fields

    BTW - nice pretty coin SPP

    Gene

    Life member #369 of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
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    Canadian coins and pre-confederation tokens
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