Prooflike Surfaces on Seated Halves - Uncommon?

Catbert

I own an 1849 seated half that has a reverse that has mirrored surfaces amongst deep purple toning. I've posted this before, but it is a joy so to see in hand and the great pics don't show the flashy mirrored reverse. From CRO:



I'm curious to hear from others whether PL surfaces are unusual with seated halves or are seen fairly often. What has been your experience? Also, if you have a PL seated half, post a pic.

crypto79

The late 70s and most of of the 80s P mint coins are almost exclusively pl to a degree or another due to their low mintages and production methods of the era

lasvegasteddy

i never dove into those seated coins
but from what i've seen...it can be hard to try to cherry pick a proof from ms
many have stunning fields...devices can be razor sharp too with even frosted looks

i'd think yes

very common

but those in this niche will chime in surely

GoldenEyeNumismatics

I used to own this coin.

The semi-PL is not unusual for this year.