1963 P LMC Struck Through Capped Die (Proof?)

Some of those struck through die cap coins are really shiny. Something about how they are struck that seems to prevent them from aging like a normal coin and can look very proofish. Makes some of them pretty hard to photograph.

The reverse is well struck (by an early die state die) judging by the nice clear steps but the polishing that is evident between the right planter and CENT seems too rough for a proof die.

I'm with John1, not proof dies.

Thanks for the feedback gang!




Petespockets55 - After reading this I focused on comparing the steps on PCGS between Proof and MS, and this coin. From what I see, the steps on this coin are better struck than even the MS67 coins. Maybe the 67+ is equivalent. The definition in the steps here look more like a proof strike imo. The polish lines do indicate a business strike but how likely are these lines on a such an early die state? and could these lines be due to something else besides polishing?

the reverse does appear to be a business strike to me.

Nice struck thru capped die. Doesn't look like a proof on the reverse to me. Just thinking about the process, you would expect a strong strike on the side opposite the die cap because of the extra layer of metal causing an increase in striking pressure.