Paulus Posted August 15, 2015 Posted August 15, 2015 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 Quote
Garrett Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 Very nice ! What's that at the bottom of the truncation. Is that supposed to be there ? cheersGarrett. Quote
DaveG38 Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 And what about the parallel lines running across the obverse from SE to NW, but not across the top of the bust? Quote
VickySilver Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 Die prep, the latter. Former, a bit of scrunge left a slight bit of increase oxidation - hopefully not raised. 1 Quote
Coinery Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 Sorry to ask, but is that a bit of cross-hatch below the G of DG? Quote
Paulus Posted August 16, 2015 Author Posted August 16, 2015 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! Quote
Coinery Posted August 16, 2015 Posted August 16, 2015 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! Quote
Paulus Posted August 16, 2015 Author Posted August 16, 2015 Tilted photos to follow, watch this space Quote
Coinery Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 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! Quote
Coinery Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) Dup. Edited August 17, 2015 by Coinery Quote
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