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2023 W $5 Proof finish....

heavymetalheavymetal Posts: 630 ✭✭✭✭
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Is this the "normal look" of a 2023 W proof $5 Gold Eagle? The obverse device frosting has very strong pixelation which I never noticed as being this stark before. The reverse pixelation is not as noticeable. My 1st thought when opening the mint box was... " is this real?" It just looked funny to me. This is the only example handily available to check at this time. HM




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  • MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I am unsure, but AI would know!
    Good pics.

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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,768 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The "frosted device thing" on modern coins has been disappointing for a while. The first time I noticed it was on the 2012 Star Spangled Banner commemorative $5 gold. I don't think that this frosting is attractive.

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  • MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My 2021’s:

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  • gumby1234gumby1234 Posts: 5,679 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The mint changed the way they prepare the dies. I think they use a laser now to etch the frosted part of the dies. It has an unnatural frosted appearance compared to older cameo coins.

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  • Jzyskowski1Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭

    There’s a bunch on eBay. Raw and graded. $30-$30,000. Interesting 🧐


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  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,619 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's the way they make coins now.

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  • The_Dinosaur_ManThe_Dinosaur_Man Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't like it either.

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