Is this an improperly rinsed planchet?

Rover

The hazing on the coin seems to follow the roller marks from planchet preparation. Was the planchet improperly rinsed? If not, what would explain it?



Dan

edit-BTW it's the 40% silver

nwcs

Looks like deep scratches from a roller. I doubt it's bad rinsing from the examples I've seen. An interesting example. How lustrous is it?

crito

I don't know if the process is the same now as then for proofs, but was watching program on TV (discovery? history? I don't remember) and they showed silver planchets being washed in a tumbler with soapy water and BB's (little ball bearings.) Which I imagine wipes out any roller marks fairly well. but like said, maybe they did things differently in 76. i dunno fur sure.

Rover

nwcs- It's actually DCAM although you can't tell from the scan. I lightened up the scan to better show the haze. The haze is not quite as dramatic on the real coin. In the right light/angle the haze disappears completely. Thick frost on the devices.

Dan

drOcoinOoperator

Looks like someone swiped it a couple times with steel wool!!

Thats cruel!!!

paigowjohnny

Rover...if you ever go to the forums across the street...that might be worth posting in the "Ask NGC" section...

Trime

How does the surface look on an angle is the haze on the surface or deep down (planchet)?
Ron