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Prooflike Classic Coinage
Catbert
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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!
Here's a seated half where the mirrored reverse gleams a deep blue/purple with green tints. Fun!
Seated Half Society member #38
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
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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.
Latin American Collection
Catbert yours is a particularly attractive example. I like it a lot.
I'm not sure if i have an example to post.
Anymore examples board members would like to share?
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
1877-S over Horizontal S 25C PCGS AU58 CAC
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