I picked up a couple of tubes of ASE's recently and noticed what appears to be satin or burnished finish on the 2012 tube. I thought all satin finish ASEs have a W mintmark? Did some get released otherwise. Photos are comparing a typical shine on the 2011 but lacking on the burnished 2012... ?
I can't "really" answer your questions.... BUT I have ASE from 1986 to 2020 and some are shiny and some are satin. No rhyme or reason. I think the satin is just some type of toning inherent in the planchet. Or could be the die state. I can't answer why but I have both, so I doubt its an error. Seems pretty common to me.
Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited. Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use