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Don't wait until the last minute, if you want to order one, though. Sometimes they take them off of their ordering list a few weeks or a couple of months before the end of the year.
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United States
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I ordered the silver proof a few days ago, should be here soon. Nice looking coin.  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Fuzzy317: Your photographs really highlight how the techniques used to enhance the contrast between the "frosty" devices and "mirror-like" fields on today's proof coins definitely reduce the level of detail seen in the final product.
There is definitely more detail shown in the BU coin vs. Proof upon close inspection. The details in the depiction of Fort McHenry (obverse) are more vivid and the flag (reverse) appears to have more three-dimensional texture.
Thanks for the images!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Rest in Peace
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 Based on the pictures posted I'll pass on the proof and just get the Unc. version. It's all about eye appeal for me no matter what. That proof looks like it was masked and bead blasted. A bit too much frost for me. |
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personally I like the proof front better, but the flag on the uncir more.
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I like both of them, was a little undecided when I was placing the order. But when they arrived they truly shined.
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Fuzzy317: Your photographs really highlight how the techniques used to enhance the contrast between the "frosty" devices and "mirror-like" fields on today's proof coins definitely reduce the level of detail seen in the final product. I think the sandblasting has been taken a bit too far.  |
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Both the proof and uncir look good. Got mine a few days ago.
My proof arrived Friday. Nice little box it came in, well done by the mint in my opinion. |
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Both of mine came of Tuesday and they both look fantastic, should get 70's for both from PCGS
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I don't think the coin's design serves as inspiration for our adulation of the pivotal moment in our history. I think, once again, the CCAD and CFA let us down. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of either offering. I still sing a pretty good rendition of the SSB though! |
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Is the gold coin 1/4 an oz or 1/10 an oz. It looks like it is 1/4, but $5 coin made me think 1/10 oz.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Modern US commemorative $5.00 gold coins (Half-Eagles) are struck to the same standard and specifications that were used when gold coins were struck for circulation. The gold bullion (i.e., American Eagle) coins use a different system for their denominations. So, the SSB gold half-eagle is 0.900 gold with a net weight in pure gold of 0.242 ounces. See the following link for more info: http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs...StarSpangledCollecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Rest in Peace
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The gold bullion (i.e., American Eagle) coins use a different system for their denominations. After banning importation of krands, the most popular fractional gold in the world, AGE were issued to the same specs (unlike any other US gold). This gave them a built-in inventory of bezels, holders, etc. Once the AGE was firmly established, they lifted the ban. |
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