I am a big fan of tigers,I'm guessing what your referring to is a reverse Cameo Proof,on a regular Cameo Proof the high parts are frosted and the back round is mirror like.Hope this helps.
Posted 01/04/2009 11:20 pm
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For proofs, the die preparation is an intricate process. As you probably know, a die is the reverse image of a coin, i.e. the points of relief on a coin are recessed on a die. The flat fields on the die are masked with tape and then the design given a type of sand blasting to impart the frosted appearance. The fields are then polished to a high gloss with diamond paste. Finally, the blanks used to mint the coins are also polished before striking. Your coins is essentially created with the reverse of that process so it is called a reverse proof. Some world coins do have design highlights containing other metals, usually gold, but those are readily apparent. Here is an Australian Lunar coin from the Perth Mint
For proofs, the die preparation is an intricate process. As you probably know, a die is the reverse image of a coin, i.e. the points of relief on a coin are recessed on a die. The flat fields on the die are masked with tape and then the design given a type of sand blasting to impart the frosted appearance. The fields are then polished to a high gloss with diamond paste. Finally, the blanks used to mint the coins are also polished before striking. Your coins is essentially created with the reverse of that process so it is called a reverse proof. Some world coins do have design highlights containing other metals, usually gold, but those are readily apparent. Here is an Australian Lunar coin from the Perth Mint
Edited by biokemist6
01/04/2009 11:21 pm
01/04/2009 11:21 pm
