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1937 Three Pence Proof Opinions Please

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wdrob

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I am curious what a matte proof three pence would look like. I have compared this with other 1937 proofs and none seem to look like this one, that I have found.

 

The first picture is of a PR64 and the closest comparison I have found, yet still the example I have shows a distinct difference according to my eyes.

 

Granted, the 1937 Three Pence Matte Proof is very rare indeed. According to NGC there are only 2 to 4 known, so I do not think this is one, but I am curious as to why the distinct difference (to me).

 

The PR64 from ThePurplePenny

 

TPP_Proof64.jpg

 

 

And then the one I have and am asking about

 

1937_King_George_VI_Proof_Three_Pence.jpg

 

 

 

 

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brg5658

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The matte proofs were produced for photographic reasons only. They do not have reflective fields like your coin and the other coin posted. They have reduced detail and have a sandblasted look about them. Here is an example of a shilling from the same year, sold in June 2013 by Goldberg's for $2600.

 

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wdrob

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Ah! That is a matte proof. OK.

 

Not even close then. Maybe the one I have pictured is partially cameo then and that is what makes it look different to me.

 

 

 

 

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