2000-P Sac $, can the luster be proof-like?

steve_richardson

I got a roll of dollars at the bank this week, and they all turned out to be uncirculated 2000-P Sacs. They all looked like pretty standard unc Sac dollars, except for one that immediately stood out to me as having better luster. The fields are much more reflective than the usual almost-matte that I am used to on these coins. Is it possible the this one just happened to have a particularly good strike that gave it better luster than the average Sac? Is there such a thing as “proof-like” for these coins? (I have seen that phrase used before, but I’m not sure if it has a technical definition… thanks for patience with me as I try to learn more.)

I took a bunch of photos to try and show what I’m talking about, but it’s hard for me to capture well. In these shots the coin on the left has what I would call the usual matte luster, and the coin on the right is the one I am wondering about with more of a mirror effect.

ricko

@steve_richardson... The coin does have a better appearance, likely from a mint set, put into circulation. Could get an MS designation if submitted (but not worth the investment). Doubt it would get PL... Cheers, RickO

cameonut2011

PL examples are widely known. Your coins don’t look fully PL however.

steve_richardson

@ricko Thanks for the feedback! That makes sense that it could be from a mint set. I hadn’t thought of that!

I’m not planning to send it for grading. I put it in my Whitman 20th-21st Century Album.

steve_richardson

@cameonut2011 said:
PL examples are widely known. Your coins don’t look fully PL however.

Thanks! I’m glad you are able to tell from the photos… still trying to improve my coin photography!

Che_Grapes

Almost looks like a real proof - but it’s a P mint so guess that’s not possible

Nice find! Always liked those Sacajawea dollars!

OAKSTAR

@steve_richardson - What's the most important thing to look for with these coins?

steve_richardson

@OAKSTAR said:
@steve_richardson - What's the most important thing to look for with these coins?

It really depends on your interests in collecting, I’d say. I typically just look for dates/mint marks that I don’t have yet. I’m not particularly interested in errors or varieties, so I don’t know if there any varieties that people usually look for.

Not sure if that answers your question… is that what you were getting at?

OAKSTAR

@steve_richardson said:

@OAKSTAR said:
@steve_richardson - What's the most important thing to look for with these coins?

It really depends on your interests in collecting, I’d say. I typically just look for dates/mint marks that I don’t have yet. I’m not particularly interested in errors or varieties, so I don’t know if there any varieties that people usually look for.

Not sure if that answers your question… is that what you were getting at?

Yes, I suppose there could be dozens of different things to look for and many different interests for collectors.

If you're not interested in errors or varieties and you come across something like these, send them to me. 😉

steve_richardson

If you're not interested in errors or varieties and you come across something like these, send them to me. 😉

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If I find any of those, I’ll keep you in mind. I’m sure we could make a deal we would both be happy with. 😄