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I have had a couple of false starts recently with proofs, sending back a Gothic Crown and a 1902 proof set to their respective sellers, not being happy enough.

Still dipping my toe in this area, as I want examples of all different types, including proofs.

Much happier with this, a 1911 proof florin, aFDC for me, comments welcome

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Very nice !

What's that at the bottom of the truncation. Is that supposed to be there ?

cheers

Garrett.

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And what about the parallel lines running across the obverse from SE to NW, but not across the top of the bust?

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Die prep, the latter. Former, a bit of scrunge left a slight bit of increase oxidation - hopefully not raised.

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Sorry to ask, but is that a bit of cross-hatch below the G of DG?

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Please ask, that's exactly why I posted the thread! Proofs are proving problematic to photo and obtain, I'm sure I am not alone!

Despite the issues raised based on the pics, so far I am inclined to go ahead with the purchase, The 'scrunge' is not raised, cannot see any cross-hatch 'in-hand', I am happy this coin is pretty much untouched since it was struck, but I will conclude that proofs are a minefield!

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Something I found useful with proofs is to tilt them in artificial light. This exposes any hairline issues far better than daylight does.

Or is it the other way round? I forget now...try it in both lights in the future! :)

But, hey, if it looks good in-hand, it probably is! :)

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Tilted photos to follow, watch this space :)

It's difficult to photograph proofs at the best of times, I just meant for personal satisfaction it's worth checking them over in that way! :)

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