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What is satin proof on a 1936 buffalo nickel?
Satin proof coins had a dull luster to them and looked too much like uncirculated business strike coins so they changed to the brilliant proof coins.
What does KG VI Matt Proof FDC mean referring to coins?
KG VI means King George VI. A "Matt Proof" coin is a process where the surface of the coin is deliberately finely granulated as distinct from the usual mirror like surface of "Proof" coins with frosted highlights. The flat surfaces will have a satin like appearance. FDC is an abbreviation for Fleur du Coin. It refers to a "Proof" coin that has been hand finished.
How do you identify a Matte Proof coin?
A "Matt Proof" coin is a process where the surface of the coin is deliberately finely granulated as distinct from the usual mirror like surface of "Proof" coins with frosted highlights. The flat surfaces will have a satin like appearance. FDC is an abbreviation for Fleur du Coin. It refers to a "Proof" coin that has been hand finished. Any such coins are usually protectively packaged by the Mint and are sold at a price well above the face value of the coin.
What does FB or SP mean with coins?
Full Bands or FB is the term used to describe the horizontal and diagonal bands on the fasces on a Mercury Dimes. The SP may be a Satin Finish Proof which should be written as SFP.
Are coins worth less in a proof set?
Coins in proof sets are generally worth a bit more than coins used in general circulation.
What is a proof or uncirculated coin?
The term Proof actually refers to a method of manufacturing that produces coins with very sharp details and a mirrorlike surfaces and are called Proof coins. Uncirculated or Mint State coins are coins not released into circulation and have no wear on them.
What do you mean by proof?
Proof coins are special coins produced by mints with special dies and polishing to be perfect and to have an extra eye appeal. Thus proof coins are near perfect representations of that particular coin.
What are proof like condition coins?
Proof-like coins have features similar to a proof coin, but may not fit the definition of a proof (for example, they may not be double struck). Proof-like coins have mirrored fields (you should be able to see your reflection in the spots of the coin where there is no design) and are generally of higher quality than coins produced for circulation.
What does matte proof mean?
Matte proof coins are special proofs that have a grainy "sandblasted" look on the surface. Matte proof coins were sometimes made in the early part of the 1900's. Normal proof coins have a mirror like brilliant surface.
What is satin finish vip specimen?
Most circulation coins have a reasonably mirror-like background. For VIP's or for photographic purposes, a very few coins are struck where the dies have been sand-blasted to give a frosted 'satin' finish.
What is a wheat coin?
For any coin (not just wheat cents) the term "proof" means that the coin was struck from special highly-polished dies and packaged for sale to collectors. Proof coins have a mirror-like surface and more finely-detailed images than normal coins that are struck at high speed from standard dies. Today many proof coins are struck as "satin finish" coins. The portraits or other images are given a fine sandblast finish while the backgrounds are mirrored, so the coin resembles a cameo portrait.
What is the value of a 1962 proof penny?
About $2.00 for average proof coins
