Quote: We have been discussing this in othe topics, I think the 2026 Enh UC finish will be very different from the 2013 version. So that will be 7 different finishes for the ASEs
I don't see how the obverse can be significant different. Granted they could alter what finishes are where. I believe to constitute an Enhanced Uncirculated, the field will need to be similar or the same as the 2013 finish. Either way I'm sure it will be beautiful, and the first type 2 in this finish (so the design itself will be the refreshed design of 2021). My feeling is the observe will be similar in the execution of the finish, not a lot you can do differently and still call it Enhanced Uncirculated. The reverse is a different story. I really can't envision it looking as "Enhanced" as the type 1 reverse, there were a lot of areas on that design to enhance, the shield, the arrows and branches held in the eagles talons,etc They may be able to apply different finishes to the eagle itself. If they can't, then the field can be a different finish (same as the 2013) than the eagle as a minimum and of course the lettering will probably be proof. Trying to get the finishes straight in my mind: Bullion (is generally called a finish, this is debatable). Proof Uncirculated Reverse proof Enhanced Reverse Proof Enhanced Uncirculated
It does get pretty confusing for sure. "Bullion" is just that, it's not a type of finish.
BUT Then the Mint uses the term "Uncirculated" for what should be a type of finish, well "Uncirculated" isn't really a type of finish, either! And that's even following what the Mint says! I'm not sure what all the different types of finishes are, and I even googled it up. Proof is for sure, and reverse proof. Frosted, matte, burnished, there are a few. "Uncirculated" is a different type of term, as is bullion. Confusing topic, no matter what someone says in a video
The various ASE finishes are interesting and fun to collect. However I'd like to mention the finishes and better security features of other government mints, Canada, Britain, Australia. It's normal for their bullion to have two finishes, one proof like, one satin which I think is pretty nice, they change them sometimes. Also their security features are far superior. The ASE and AGE missing reed on the edge is lame, has already been counterfeited. It's frustrating for whatever reason the US Mint hasn't made better security features like the Canada Maple Leaf, Britannia especially with so many fakes. I wonder why.
Here are pics of some of my Australia, Canada, Britannia, just regular bullion but look how much better they look than bullion ASE, AGE in my opinion.
Yes these other mints "have it all over us" in regards to both security features and special finishes! To see the ASE in a high relief! Would be awesome. I believe even the cheapest bullion versions of the Maple Leaf have the micro engraving security feature. We are essentially still stuck at weight/diameter/thickness and the scope, plus learned eyes to spot fakes. And the Chinese obviously attempting to sell at half the going rate, that's a dead giveaway people still seem to overlook. I have a few of the Maple Leafs, it would be nice to pick up a few again. The one really overlooked version is the "tailored finish specimen", it is really cool.
Quote: Here are pics of some of my Australia, Canada, Britannia, just regular bullion but look how much better they look than bullion ASE, AGE in my opinion.
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