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How do you tell what matte proof finish looks like?

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Ron,

Matte proof coins are special proofs that have a grainy "sandblasted" look on the surface -- they do not have the mirrored finish like modern proofs.

Here are some pictures of matte proof gold indians :

http://www.certifiedassets.com/images/coins/1910_250_pf68_032309.jpg

http://www.certifiedassets.com/images/coins/1911_250_pf67_001_holder.jpg

http://www.stacks.com/lotdetail.aspx?lrid=AN00143992&fs=true#photos

http://www.stacks.com/lotdetail.aspx?lrid=AN00114647&fs=true#photos

http://www.stacks.com/lotdetail.aspx?lrid=AN00043708&fs=true#photos

I hope this helps,

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.

Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
WINS Member #14
CoinMasters Member #1814

Frequently Asked Questions :
I have created a Frequently Asked Questions page on my website, where you may be able to get an immediate answer to your question. You can find the page here :
http://www.workingmancoins.com/FAQ/index.htm


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