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When I was quarter hunting it seemed D had a more pronounced shine where P has a more satin finish. Edited by jboehm
Yesterday 09:02 am
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I'm interested to see what others think, but as far as I know, there is no difference in finish between mints on circulation coins. Perhaps you live a little closer to the Denver mint as compared to the Philadelphia mint, so those quarters had passed through a few more hands by the time they got to you?
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Bedrock of the Community
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I've noticed similar over the years--not deeply pervasive, but yes.
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Same here. Some definitely seem to have a satin finish and it is not from circulation, to my eyes.
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I've noticed similar over the years--not deeply pervasive, but yes. Quote:
Same here. Some definitely seem to have a satin finish and it is not from circulation, to my eyes. I agree. It is noticeable enough that I can probably guess the mint mark >80% of the time. It has been discussed before, I will try to find some topics... |
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Depending on how common these satin finish coins are, is there a possibility they're escapees from the satin finish coins included in 2005-2010 US Mint Sets, maybe never included in the sets but from the same runs?
By the same token, since 2011 Mint Sets have featured the "Brilliant" finish.
So, for over 20 years the Mints have been cranking out coins with finishes that are not typical business strikes.
Just tossing random thoughts in the air. In either case, I wouldn't think these would constitute a significant part of the population.
Edited by Vector Ze
Yesterday 2:13 pm
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It really goes back further than that. The Mint only acknowledged there was a difference (by calling them Brilliant Finish) after the satin finish was abandoned in 2011. After the 1965-1967 SMS run, uncirculated mint set coins continued to be made differently. They were still minted on different presses (lower speed & higher pressure) with fresher dies and received better handling than typical business strike coins. This may have not been the norm, and some mixing may have occurred, but their distinction from regular business strikes coins has been certain since the the sets resumed in 1984 and the press lines were separated. I am pulling this from memory. Cladking may come along and correct some things for me.  |
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Ah well looks like I'm learning something today then. Thx all for the gentle course correction on my answer to the OP's question.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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You've probably motivated me to pull out some of my earlier Mint Sets to take a look, jbuck. The coins have always been nice BU, but I thought that prior to 2005 they were basically business strikes that were given special care.
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I believe an overlap in condition is expected. The best made, early die stage business strike probably has better eye appeal than the worst late stage mint set coin. The question is, how broad is the overlap.  I have mentioned in other posts that I have been filling my album holes with mint set coins the last seven years after almost exclusively pulling them from circulation the previous forty (NCLT issues being the normal exception). I can barely perceive any difference between them and my freshest pulls, and even that is when I really look at them. For the most part, everything blends in. That is, except when comparing same year P&D coins. You know, what started this topic. |
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jbuck, I have a long history of sidetracking threads, I apologize for that.
I thought I might have something to add. Maybe not.
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Note really a sidetrack! I believe it was relevant to the discussion. We want to get all the possibilities on the table for review.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Great info jbuck! Thanks!
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interesting conversation. Something I have not really paid much attention to.
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It is definitely a thing. Every once in a while, I come across a Denver nickel with a mirror finish. Philadelphia coins can be shiny, but they will not reflect your finger like a mirror. I have seen that finish on nickels and quarters, although I do not hunt half dollars.
This subject has come up a few times just in my three years on the forums.
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