What type of proofs are these?

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  1. J4S0n44

    J4S0n44 New Member

    Can anyone tell me what proof types these two SBA dollars are? One on left is very dark goldish tint to the whole coin. Was wondering why these two proofs look different than the mirror like proofs I have owned. Thank you Reverse.jpg Obverse.jpg
     
    J4S0n44, Oct 13, 2014
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  3. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    It looks like the SBA on the left was treated in a gold wash similar to what was done to the state quarters by the TV hucksters. It is definitely nothing that came from the Mint.

    Chris
     
    cpm9ball, Oct 14, 2014
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  4. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Couldn't it be heavy toning?
     
    Treashunt, Oct 14, 2014
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  5. J4S0n44

    J4S0n44 New Member

    It does not look like a gold wash to me but then again, I am the one asking for help on this. Would a gold wash make Susan, eagle moon & earth keep the "frosted" look on the devices?
     
    J4S0n44, Oct 14, 2014
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  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I'd phrase your question a bit differently - could a coin maintain its frost after being plated ? Yes.

    But the coin in question looks more like a toned coin to me.
     
    GDJMSP, Oct 14, 2014
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  7. J4S0n44

    J4S0n44 New Member

    Ah good to know. If it was toning, any idea what would cause that kind of toning?
     
    J4S0n44, Oct 14, 2014
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  8. Jim M

    Jim M Ride it like ya stole it

    Put one of them in a Dansco album for a while and TADA.. thats how they look. Least the ones I did, years ago look similar.
     
    Jim M, Oct 14, 2014
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