1770 MS64 PL 1/2d arrived, but it's giving me fits!
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The one I initially referred to in this thread arrived today. It's actually more attractive than NEN's pictures imply. The fields look as if they're pure liquid. It's breathtaking
I notice that a proof is listed for this date. As with the 1806 1d that NEN said was actually a business strike PL, how do you tell the difference? The detail on this piece is very sharply detailed.
The problem is that no matter how I adjust my camera or the lighting, I cannot get a decent shot. If the shot is bright enough to capture the detail, I lose the overall blue toning (which is VERY prevalent), yet if I retain the color accuracy, the shot is too dark to make out all the details. And under no circumstances am I able to capture the PL aspect of the fields.
Various examples follow. What looks like wear on the reverse is not. It's the result of my sh*tty photogrpahy.
I notice that a proof is listed for this date. As with the 1806 1d that NEN said was actually a business strike PL, how do you tell the difference? The detail on this piece is very sharply detailed.
The problem is that no matter how I adjust my camera or the lighting, I cannot get a decent shot. If the shot is bright enough to capture the detail, I lose the overall blue toning (which is VERY prevalent), yet if I retain the color accuracy, the shot is too dark to make out all the details. And under no circumstances am I able to capture the PL aspect of the fields.
Various examples follow. What looks like wear on the reverse is not. It's the result of my sh*tty photogrpahy.
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<< <i>I notice that a proof is listed for this date. As with the 1806 1d that NEN said was actually a business strike PL, how do you tell the difference? The detail on this piece is very sharply detailed. >>
I suspect its not clear cut. I'm sure I read somewhere that the proof dies once the proof run is finished are then used for the business strikes, so even with a unpolished flan the early results would appear pretty good. I suspect this happened with the twelve sided Brass 1937 3d, the proof and first type business strikes are very sharp with thin rims. The second issue and onwards have much thicker rims and less sharp inner angles. Another case in point is the 1951 crown which is proof like. The 1935 specimen crown which can look quite liquid. I also have a 1960 polished die crown that I cannot tell the difference between its finish and my 1953 proof.
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You tell the difference by looking at the toothed border. A Proof has a complete set all around the edge - further apart than the currency -and joined together by a raised line.
You can see these points in MrEureka's pics.
Nice coin.
Teg