Prooflike Half Dime

[physics-fan3.14]

Just got this little beauty in the mail from Heritage. It is now my earliest prooflike, by a margin of 20 years. This tiny little coin shines with strongly mirrored surfaces, over which the most attractive blue toning has formed. The reverse is far more reflective than the obverse, but both sides definitely qualify for prooflike. This piece is totally original.

 

The prooflike characteristics seem to have been formed by die polish, as evidenced by die polish lines covering both sides. The strike is quite strong, with all stars fully formed. I am quite pleased with this coin, although the grade of 64PL seems a bit low. Tell me what you think!

 

[bsshog40]

Nice one Jason. Man if that Obv looked as clean as the Rev, whoa!!

[robec1347]

Woo hoo Jason! What a great pickup. You can't beat a PL Bustie.

[physics-fan3.14]

Woo hoo Jason! What a great pickup. You can't beat a PL Bustie.

 

You'll be seeing this one in the not-too-distant future, Bob, and then you won't think so highly of it. This itty-bitty coin is buried so far in white plastic that you need a telescopic lens just to see the blasted thing.

[robec1347]

Woo hoo Jason! What a great pickup. You can't beat a PL Bustie.

 

You'll be seeing this one in the not-too-distant future, Bob, and then you won't think so highly of it. This itty-bitty coin is buried so far in white plastic that you need a telescopic lens just to see the blasted thing.

 

We'll try to surprise you.

[coinman_23885]

I like the coin, and your other proof like coins (e.g. the 1855 Coronet MS65PL cent). The coin appears premium quality for the grade, and I like the strong strike.