Proof 63 Barber Half Dollar With Hairlines - Page 2

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sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 04/15/2014 08:58 am If they are die polish lines, they should show up as tiny ridges on the coin. Would need a high powered loupe and to examine the coin in hand to verify. I think they are hairlines on the coin, because I can't imagine that they would produce all proof coins off such a polished die, with those lines so obvious. I am inclined to agree with the comments of jack jeckel, and perhaps there was some hard dust particles below the coin as it was stored obverse up. Report this Post to the Staff
mainer020648 Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 04/15/2014 09:19 am Paul, this might help you understand why it can be a PR63 with the lines. Hairlines are post-production and may affect the grade. Die lines occur during production from a newly polished die. Given the pronounced lines and Cam designation, I would assume this was an early strike from a newly polished die. Hope this helps. Edited: I agree with sel_69l that it would have to be seen in hand with a loupe but the lines appear above the surface from the picture. Edited by mainer020648 04/15/2014 09:32 am Report this Post to the Staff
Elbesaar Rest in Peace United States 699 Posts	Posted 04/15/2014 09:31 am Very attractive 1892 Half, IMHO. The reverse has quite a few die polish lines. Yes, there is a finger print on the obverse as well as a few stray hairlines, not die polish ones. Coin has great eye appeal and $20 to ship it registered is more than fair. If I were working on a Proof collection, I would definitely consider this piece. Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 04/15/2014 09:57 am Coming from you, Elbesaar, that is high praise indeed. It is a mistake to compare proof coins of a hundred years ago with modern proofs. Apples and oranges. I, too, would consider it. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 04/15/2014 10:57 am I would say those are not die polish lines, and that is a fingerprint on the obv. Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 04/17/2014 08:06 am I always tend to agree with Conder. A grade uptick for the cameo. Report this Post to the Staff
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