Kennedy half ... Satin Finish or not?

pcpro · February 10, 2010 1:22PM

Your opinions?

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Twincam · February 10, 2010 2:51PM

I believe that coin is a satin finish.

giorgio11 · February 10, 2010 10:19PM

I agree with twincam that it looks like a Satin Finish coin--although the PCGS number is obviously for the business strike. If it is a true biz strike (and the others are), it's a Pop 5 coin. My 2005-P Satin Finish is an MS70, and I am comparing the two right now (my 2005-P biz strike is an MS66). The biz strike is more reflective, of course, with a less uniform texture. The eBay coin seems to have that uniform texture. BUT ... some of the higher-grade business strikes 2005-up have a similar appearance to the SF pieces. I wonder how clearly the Mint maintains the separation between the two production methods? This is a topic that has interested me for several years now. Comments welcome ...

raycyca · February 14, 2010 11:13PM

Satin piece in a regular label. PCGS has made several mistakes in the past in the Kennedy series. Look at the 1982's, etc. Buyer beware. Ray

DIMEMAN · February 15, 2010 3:22AM

I personally wish the mint would do away with the whole Satin Finish thing. It has been nothing but a pain in the A$$ since it started!!!!!

Sorry, I had to vent!!!!!

19Lyds · February 15, 2010 6:48AM

<< <i>Satin piece in a regular label. PCGS has made several mistakes in the past in the Kennedy series. Look at the 1982's, etc. Buyer beware. Ray >>

What do you mean "Look at the 1982's" ??

eCoinquest · February 15, 2010 10:01AM

Definitely a Satin. If I recall correctly, that seller has had trouble with SF coins being sold as Business Strikes before, but don't quote me on it as my memory is pretty bad.

sinin1 · February 15, 2010 10:15AM

aren't they like SMS from 65-67? not always easy to tell difference?

Twincam · February 15, 2010 11:52AM

<< <i>Definitely a Satin. If I recall correctly, that seller has had trouble with SF coins being sold as Business Strikes before, but don't quote me on it as my memory is pretty bad.

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In this case, your memory is just fine...

LindeDad · February 17, 2010 3:51AM

Satin IMO.