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NEWP 1937 Proof Walker

ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited September 17, 2020 3:11PM in U.S. Coin Forum

I took a break from the circulation strikes to focus a bit on a matching proof set. Here is the '37 I just picked up. Very nice, no hairlines. PF65. However, the "AW" is almost polished down suggesting a later die state. Fox mentions a "without AW" variety, but I don't see that's it's acknowledged in other sources.

This one matches my set very well and I'm glad to have added it. Sometime I'll have to get back to the business strike set and tackle those tough '20's but for now I think I'm lovin the mirror field proofs.

PS, do any of you all have a designated proof Cameo Walker you'd like to share? (this one is not) Thanks

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    ShaunBC5ShaunBC5 Posts: 1,934 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's really nice! Congrats on the pick up.

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    JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin!

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    SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,592 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice looking PR Walker!

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    JBNJBN Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is a wonderfully bright proof example. Examine Liberty's outstretched hand to see if you have a 'floating finger', as you had mentioned reverse die polishing.
    Very nice example of a tough date. Congratulations.

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    SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,121 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Your pics are pretty dark ... but looks like it’s a nice one, congrats. I’m interested in picking up one of these too but it’s tough finding them without haze/spots....especially trying to judge from pics alone.

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    ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @SeattleSlammer said:
    Your pics are pretty dark ... but looks like it’s a nice one, congrats. I’m interested in picking up one of these too but it’s tough finding them without haze/spots....especially trying to judge from pics alone.

    Yes it’s very tough finding them without Haze and/or distracting spots.

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    CoinPhysicistCoinPhysicist Posts: 619 ✭✭✭✭

    Nice proof walker. I agree the pictures are a little dark, but these coins can be hard to photograph.

    I myself have been trying to complete a matching proof walker set (3/7). It's really easy to find mediocre proof walkers and finish the set in a week. But it's really hard to find quality top notch ones. Wish I had a full cameo proof WLH....

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    jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 11,206 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great Walker. Thanks for sharing.
    Jim


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    ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CoinPhysicist thanks for the reply. It’s tough finding the right ones. My degree is in Physics. Is yours also?

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    messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,736 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The missing AW doesn't necessarily mean later die stage. The initials are in a rather vulnerable part of the die and are raised, so they are easily polished off when the proof die is prepped. My preference with proof Walkers is that all the detail that is supposed to be present is present, and it looks like yours is pretty much in that category.

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    CoinPhysicistCoinPhysicist Posts: 619 ✭✭✭✭

    @ThreeCentSilverFL said:
    @CoinPhysicist thanks for the reply. It’s tough finding the right ones. My degree is in Physics. Is yours also?

    Nice! Yep, me too. :). Do you still do physics?

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    Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,913 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’m not a big proof guy, but wow, this one is AMAZING. Well done!

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
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    TestoonTestoon Posts: 163 ✭✭✭

    @CoinPhysicist said:

    @ThreeCentSilverFL said:
    @CoinPhysicist thanks for the reply. It’s tough finding the right ones. My degree is in Physics. Is yours also?

    Nice! Yep, me too. :). Do you still do physics?

    Cool! More coin/physics people! I teach physics at a local college.

    Bill
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    WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's a really nice proof that you've got there! Congratulations!

    I plan on testing out the proof Walker waters very soon.

    I always wanted a 1936 proof...

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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    mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like a nice '37.

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 32,216 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's a beauty I like

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is a very nice proof WLH....I have thought about getting one or two of these... I may have to 'think' harder now... ;) Really nice. Cheers, RickO

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    BullsitterBullsitter Posts: 6,197 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice addition... B)

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    ThreeCentSilverFLThreeCentSilverFL Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CoinPhysicist said:

    @ThreeCentSilverFL said:
    @CoinPhysicist thanks for the reply. It’s tough finding the right ones. My degree is in Physics. Is yours also?

    Nice! Yep, me too. :). Do you still do physics?

    Sort of, more applied science/material science as it relates to building construction.

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    ashelandasheland Posts: 24,420 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice! :love:

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    airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 18, 2020 10:43AM

    That's a nice looking piece. I (well, a designated dealer) looked through a LOT of examples before finding one nice enough to buy when I got mine.

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    crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,212 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A true beauty.
    Congratulations 🍾

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