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Prooflike Classic Coinage

CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,600 ✭✭✭✭✭
I've always enjoyed seeing mirrored prooflike surfaces on classic coinage. If you have a favorite, please post a pic here. I realize that a pic will not likely show the mirrors, but you can describe it nonetheless.



Here's a seated half where the mirrored reverse gleams a deep blue/purple with green tints. Fun!



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  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That looks like a splendid example, Catbert. Great coin.



    Images of most that I have are soft with low contrast like your 1849. The one below is an exception. It is an early die state, and free of clashing which is very unusual for this date.



    It has shimmering, proof-like fields and is mostly untoned except around the rim. No doubt it was dipped long ago and then stored in an album.

    Lance.



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  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,398 ✭✭✭✭✭
  • goldengolden Posts: 9,993 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice.
  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    My only Bust Series coin officially given the PL designation.


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    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • HighReliefHighRelief Posts: 3,717 ✭✭✭✭✭
    One of my favorite Classics with warm toning color and prooflike surfaces against frosty devices.


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  • FlatwoodsFlatwoods Posts: 4,246 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice coins everyone.

    Catbert yours is a particularly attractive example. I like it a lot.

    I'm not sure if i have an example to post.
  • CatbertCatbert Posts: 7,600 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank you Flatwoods and Lance.



    Anymore examples board members would like to share?
    Seated Half Society member #38
    "Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,581 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Too bad PCGS does not designate PL on more denominations of classic coinage.



    1877-S over Horizontal S 25C PCGS AU58 CAC



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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow...some beautiful coins here... Highrelief, that is an awesome coin. Cheers, RickO

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