? on 1902 Maundy sets

coinrookie

Is it true that in 1902 that the Maundy sets were only struck with a matte proof finish?

Steve

laurentyvan

1902 Maundy sets in Krause are listed only in proof but I'm not sure they are matte proof. Certain coins of the 1902 minting were available as matte proofs on an individual basis. Someone else will expand on this later I'm sure.

cosmicdebris

Matte proofs as far as I know

laurentyvan

I remember hearing that-what confuses me is that Krause uses both the terms prooflike and matte proof.

For instance- 1d 1902 Prooflike, 2d 1902 prooflike, 3d Prooflike and matte proof, 4d 1902 prooflike. Why would Krause list only it as a matte proof coin; if all Maundy sets were matte proof, some of them have been broken up I'm sure and there would be matte proofs listed for the other denominations. If I'm wrong, please show me where so I can move up the numismatic knowledge ladder.

cosmicdebris

Just doubled check Spinks UNC and Matte Proofs for 1902.

wybrit

I think in a round-about way the answer was given. To clarify: the proof sets are matte, but the P/Ls were standard maundy - no matte surfaces.

1jester

OK, stupid question from a novice: how can you tell a maundy coin from a regular strike if you happen upon it? I presume it's just from experience?

wybrit

OK, stupid question from a novice: how can you tell a maundy coin from a regular strike if you happen upon it? I presume it's just from experience?

Definitely not a stupid question.

1902: easy to tell (matte versus P/L).

Most maundy sets look proof, so the reflective qualities are usually sufficient to tell them apart from business strike 3ds.

The problem is some of the earlier Victorian years, IMO. Even the business strikes are pretty well struck. Looking at the rims helps - full rims with beads all around ==> suspect maundy.