ASE Finish Types Question

tneig

Hi,
I'm still a little unsure of the different finishes of ASEs.

I own some of the matte finish and some proofs.
Easy to see the difference between those 2 types when purchasing new.

In the attached pictures, it show some 'previously owned ASEs" I picked up from a private deal.
Some are the basic matte finish and some have the polished background.
Does this mean the ones with the polished backgrounds were originally proofs, or burnished?
Aware of the term burnished, but don't know how that applies here.

thx

derryb

burnished applies to the unc. W mintmark.

BAJJERFAN

Milk spotted applies to ALL ASES.

Bochiman

For your original question about the finishes, I have noticed over the years (line up every year from 1986 onward, in the "bullion" type) that you will see different finishes.
Likely just their method of striking them being refined.

A pristine 1986 looks different than a pristine 2000 which looks different than a pristine 2011.

They will also tone a bit differently. I really like the toned SAEs from the early years as many times that surface finish and the toning combine to give a great look.

19Lyds

<< <i>burnished applies to the unc. W mintmark. >>

And were only availble beginning in 2006.

Different finishes show up on the common bullion coins due to die age wear. Some can appear glossy and some can appear dull or matte and some can be a combination of both but prior to 2006 AND without the mintmark all the SAE's were essentially the same except for the proof versions.

19Lyds

<< <i>Hi,
I'm still a little unsure of the different finishes of ASEs.

I own some of the matte finish and some proofs.
Easy to see the difference between those 2 types when purchasing new.

In the attached pictures, it show some 'previously owned ASEs" I picked up from a private deal.
Some are the basic matte finish and some have the polished background.
Does this mean the ones with the polished backgrounds were originally proofs, or burnished?
Aware of the term burnished, but don't know how that applies here.

thx >>

derryb

<< <i>

<< <i>burnished applies to the unc. W mintmark. >>

And were only availble beginning in 2006.

Different finishes show up on the common bullion coins due to die age wear. Some can appear glossy and some can appear dull or matte and some can be a combination of both but prior to 2006 AND without the mintmark all the SAE's were essentially the same except for the proof versions. >>