Question on Morgan proofs
Morgan13
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I've been looking at Morgan Proofs on the PCGS app.
People talk about the surface of some of these proofs and how many polish lines one can tolerate when purchasing a proof.
They may be dye polish lines or not. I don't really know.
They tend to be glamour shots with no obvious lines on the proofs.
Can anyone here show a proof with the dye polish lines or polish lines whichever they are?
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Most discussions about lines on Proof coins are with respect to man-made hairlines, not mint-made die polish lines and certainly not “dye” polish lines.
Hairlines of at least some extent are almost always found on Proofs, whereas die polish lines are much less frequently encountered. Additionally, in many cases, it can be very difficult, if not impossible to see hairlines or even die-polish lines in images.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
@MFeld thank you. That pretty much sums it up.
I apologize for misspelling die.
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Then the absence of raised lines in the field of coins with a mirror surface MAY BE one more characteristic to look for when evaluating a deep mirror Morgan coin for Proof status - right? Do all authentic Morgan Proofs exist with a wide rim? Were any Proof dies positively known to be retired and used for regular issues. If so, it seems to me that those first strikes (if they exist) should have deep mirror surfaces but no wide rim.
I think it can be important to add that if you're considering buying a Proof, you should select your year range carefully, unless you're going for the set (which very few ever will).
Post 1900 Proofs are generally much lower quality than the years of 1896-1900, with 1898 generally being the undisputed peak of Proof Morgan production. Color is balanced fairly evenly among the years, with the exception of the later 90s dates, as a lot got dipped to show contrast.
The 80s dates and early 90s dates can be hit or miss. The 70s dates are also generally not used for type purposes. 1895 is very cost prohibitive, and most of the available ones are rather poor quality for the price when compared with other dates.
A 1898 in DCAM:
Far outclasses your average 1883 in DCAM:
Coin Photographer.
Amazing coins.
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