question about a 2009 half

picked it up today and just relized the finish looked odd

are all 2009's satin finish


and what is satin finish anyways

 

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Yes it would be satin finish !! all for the mint sets where done in satin finish !! satin finish is basically more smoothed dies also they have frosted devices like the bust and the lettering !​

 

Wow, I found a 2009 in a roll once and didn't keep it. Lol stupid me

 

are the ones not from mint sets but from rolls just normal?

 

In 2005 the US Mint decided to adopt a "Satin Finish" for all the coins within the US Mint Sets. This continued through 2010.

A "Satin Finish" is nothing more than a special matte finish produce with higher tonnage presses. Distinguishing a Satin Finish coin from a high grade business strike can be quite challenging and the TPG's ALWAYS lean toward a Satin Finish Designation.

For 2009, there were three finishes used to produce Kennedy Half Dollars (and all other coins for that matter).

1. Regular Business Strike Sold in Bags and Rolls by the US Mint
2. Satin Finish for the US Mint Sets
3. Proof Finish for the US Proof Sets.

 

is there a value difference i kinda wish i would have gotten a normal one for my type album

 

HE CHARGED YOU 3.25??

 

No it was closer to 3

 

Well that is better than buying the whole set which is valued at $32.00.

 

id rather pay 3 there then les on ebay this way i know i want it in my album