Woods020

Perhaps. I tend to think the brilliant coin appears weaker because it is blast white. The color on the satin nickel adds the appearance of definition. This is one articulately true when we are looking at pictures  
Really my point is this: Is there really a difference in detail, or is it an optical illusion? The satin proofs will reflect light differently and have added shadows due to surface irregularity. I’m not arguing I’m right or wrong by the way. Just posing the question. Is it quantifiably different? Also was strike pressure consistent, or did it also change as a result of desperation to get the mirrored fields?

These pics still aren’t worthwhile, but I do believe a decent picture will show this coin has been wizzed/polished. 

I do not believe NGC will allow PCGS graded foreign coins in their registry. US coins yes, but unless it has changed very recently no on foreign. With that said I am not a foreign collector so it may have changed. 

I also believe this is a very undervalued series currently. Given the mintage figures I think 36-42 proofs are a good investment currently. My opinion only. Which is why I’m very curious about this. 

It does. But doesn’t it also add to your rationale? You focus a lot on the loss of detail due to over polishing the dies, but isn’t the method of strike likely to contribute as well? As you said satin proofs were struck in such a way that it would lend itself to more detail. Im just pressure testing the theory of over polishing being the only culprit. Im learning here with you. 
 
Also I would be curious to see if strike pressure SOPs changed throughout the 36-42 proof era vs those before and after. Actually all SOPs for the era suck as struck once/twice or coin press/medal press etc… Seems Sinnock was borderline desperate and seeing what would stick. Variances may be due to a range of factors. 
 
By the way I have a 1914 proof that I like 10 times more than the 36, despite the 14 being 67+ and the 36 being 68. The 36 has incredible reflectivity,  but it lacks that wow factor to me. The 14 I have is beautifully toned and to me is a more attractive coin. 

Here is my 1936 Brilliant Buffalo proof, and I do not see loss of detail myself. What am I missing? I surely agree about the deep mirroring as this is one of the most deeply mirrored proofs I have seen. I just do not see loss of detail, but I could be wrong. 
 
 

It's a 180 rotation.  

Your coin matches the tolerances for a normal 1920 cent (2.9 grams can be in spec since you're using a scale with only 0.1 gram resolution).  Sorry, but it just looks like a worn, corroded cent
Do you have any compositional analysis?  An Argentina 10 centavo used a 75Cu/25Ni planchet.  This is the same composition as a US nickel.  Your coin is copper colored, not silver like a nickel.  
Unless you can get some data from a handheld XRF that shows the coin has the same comp as a nickel, you don't have anything, since all of your data matches a US cent

I apologize if my answers were offensive. I understand the sentimental value and that is priceless. I have two Morgan dollars from my grandfather that mean the world to me, but they are common dates in circulated condition. The condition of the two coins versus their value to you are very different things. The coins have been ruined from a numismatic standpoint. I know that’s tough to hear but true. They aren’t proof like or anything else other than altered beyond collectibility. Now putting them in a nice holder and enjoying them for what they are, sentimental items, will bring you a lot of personal value. 

Brad, have you matched your coin to one of the 12 OMM's listed on Variety Vista?  OMM-11   Your closeup photo is too dark to see much and the well lit photo too far away.   From what I can see you might have a match for OMM-11, but I just cannot tell for sure from your photos.

He didn't say he thought it was an "O" mint mark. He thought it might be a "D" over "S". "Omm" means "over mint mark." Normally all of the letters are capitalized to avoid confusion. See Coinbuf's post above.

I noticed several had fairly low prices. Im gonna put together a set before the prices start shooting up. Seems like Washingtons really started going up after i started putting togethera set of them. My mom actually bought the 1955 for me. She gave me the money for my birthday and told me to get something so I got that. 

From the sellers pics I truly had no idea what to expect because the sellers pics left a LOT to be desired. I put a lot of faith in the PCGS team on this one cause of the not so nice pics.  I give them a break because I know 1st hand how hard it is to get decent images of proof coins behind plastic.  So with that said I was pretty happy when I opened the box to find this pretty one waiting for me.
Thanks for looking😊
 
Edited to say 
1937 Brilliant proof PCGS 67+

Here’s one that arrived earlier this week that I find good enough to add to my primary collection.  It will replace 2 PCGS 65’s.
This one here is a 66 that looks more like a 67 to me.
Thanks for looking, Joe
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 

Very nice. I think this is a series that is currently undervalued. If it ever catches on more it will be a good series to have. I think now is a good time to buy them. 

These pics still aren’t worthwhile, but I do believe a decent picture will show this coin has been wizzed/polished. 

I guess they are ok finds for people that have more time on their hands than most. I'm basically retired now and still would not be using my time to 20x dissect coins for anomalies so minute that they have no significant value whatsoever. I may spend a little time on known varieties but all these pocket change errors are beginning to bore me. Lol

Position A and B on these and Sacs and presidential dollars have to do with the edge lettering application. 
 
Position A- edge lettering reads upside down if the obverse is facing up. 
 
Position B - edge lettering reads normally if the obverse is facing up. 
 
it has nothing to do with the position of the mint mark. 

Congrats. You will do well with this one. 

Also no this is not the first. Sacajawea and presidential dollars are the same. Earlier coinage, for example capped bust half dollars from 1807-1836 had lettered edges. 

Outstanding Help Woods !. I matched the lettering but didn't check the Obverse reverse! That is definately IT.
 
Thank You!

Thanks for the replies. Yeah I'd be happy at 63 but annoyed at 62. 
I'll send it in, I love the reverse. Yeah some European coins have very attractive designs indeed, I basically collect world coins but there are some very attractive USA classic coins, the Morgan Dollar is tough to beat. I love the crisp strike and lustre of the 1881 S. 

Magical! Call Harry Potter !