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Re: Post a Trio, Triplets, a Triad, a Trilogy or a Threesome
The face lines are die polish and the "hit" looks like a strike thru. A PR69 for a 1898 does not equate to a PR69 from today. (View Post)2 -
Re: Post a Trio, Triplets, a Triad, a Trilogy or a Threesome
They polished Proof dies to a mirror finish by hand in 1898, so inevitably some might have hit the devices. Rather common issue. (View Post)1 -
Incredible Trade Gets a Major Grade Bump From CACG
I really just wanted to share the video here, but the coin did get a massive bump. To be fair, I think it's a liner DCAM and 68+ does seem to fit better. I'll update the thread with CAC… (View Post)14 -
Re: Beautiful 1873 proof Trade Dollar someone just posted on Reddit
Agreed. Given the photos we have, I have no reason to believe it is significantly hairlined though. (View Post)1 -
Re: The Proofs of 1898 - The Peak of US Proof Production
A new press would affect strike quality, whereas the number of DCAM coins is a distinctly die preparation effect. (View Post)2
