Question about 1861 half - proof or circulation strike?
jzbrown
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Hello - first post from longtime lurker/learner. Thanks for everything I have learned reading this forum.
Question is: Is it possible to tell the difference between a proof and a PL circulation strike by something specific other than the strike?
The reason is as follows:
Looking at an 1861 seated half in an old pci holder.
My local dealer has one that is graded ms62 but looks way better.
All devices are frosted with mirror fields. I do not know how deep as I did not really want to show that much interest in it until I checked further.
Strike is just razor sharp front and rear and with the pl appearance, I am thinking (hoping!!) it may be mis attributed.
Any assistance appreciated.
Question is: Is it possible to tell the difference between a proof and a PL circulation strike by something specific other than the strike?
The reason is as follows:
Looking at an 1861 seated half in an old pci holder.
My local dealer has one that is graded ms62 but looks way better.
All devices are frosted with mirror fields. I do not know how deep as I did not really want to show that much interest in it until I checked further.
Strike is just razor sharp front and rear and with the pl appearance, I am thinking (hoping!!) it may be mis attributed.
Any assistance appreciated.
Regards,
Jim
Jim
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And to get the correct answer, I suggest you post your question here. LSCC Seated Halves
Bill Bugert, a co-author of "The Book" on Seated Halves will most likely answer your question.
Thank again,
Jim
Jim
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