1965 1-cent Proof Like Matte and Mirror finished ?

That's actually really , really interesting... can you post links to higher res photos like on photobucket?

I've seen this on several proof likes also, it looks like a high cameo with a cameo background. I usually find it on 64s and 65s in Pl.

@Hjnong Matte coins are some of my favorites, imo this would be listed in my own collection as a variety although this would not be supported by Charltons. Recently I purchased a coin that was matte certified by NCG there was no indication on the coin holder that said it was an error. Hope this helps.

@RogerD Thanks for the info from NGC. I think it's reasonable to call these coins "Error" cause there must be something wrong when final finished of those coins. Not only the background but the whole coin show the clear Sadin finished like evidence make me guess it was happened in the final step of the minting.

I went through some 1966 and 1963 1-cent proof like ( all sealed in the RCM film ) today and found 5 matte 1966 and 2 lightly matte of 1963. I also added some photos of 1966 to the album mentioned above. Please feel free to check. For the 2 lightly matte 1963, still can't get good pictures. Sorry about that. I'll keep searching for 1963 and 1964.

So, for now, the following is my statistics:

1963 1-cent Proof Like: 0 matte out of 130 ( only 2 lightly matte, not good enough to take pictures )

1965 1-cent Proof Like: 20 matte out of 600

1966 1-cent Proof Like: 5 matte out of 100

Note: not including those lightly matte OR only one side of reverse and obverse matte

Thanks everyone! I'll keep reporting here! Any statistics from your end will be very appreciated!

Have a nice weekend!

@RogerD I accidentally bought a lot ( about 2000 1-cent cut from proof like sets ) from eBay a couple of years ago. I have had a good time on this lot except my eye feel a little bit tired.

Updated the statistics as the following: ( @staircase's data included! )

( Note: not including those lightly matte OR only one side of reverse and obverse matte )

1963 1-cent Proof Like: 2 matte out of 270 ( not including 2 lightly matte not good enough to take pictures )

1964 1-cent Proof Like: 1 matte out of 100

1965 1-cent Proof Like: 20 matte out of 600

1966 1-cent Proof Like: 5 matte out of 100

1967 1-cent Proof Like: 1 matte out of 50

Picasa web album updated.

https://picasaweb.google.com/117515...t=directlink

Will go through 1964 1-cent pl later

Here is the picture of my searching lot.

@Staircase looks like matte to me, if it was toning the reflective nature would still be there. From now on PL sets are going to have to go on the radar, darn it anyway.

@Hjnong That's a wierd mistake buying all those pennies. Did you manage any hangers in the 63's? That would be a nice bonus on a PL penny.

Of the 50 or so 67's, only the one pictured above has the matte background. It's not as strong as the other years, particularly '65 and '66.

Also, only one '64 out of 100 showed up.

Edit: sp

@RogerD for the hangers of 1963 searching, I forgot this one, you might have interest to take a look. Please see the photos: