I noticed that the UHR Gold Eagle coin has some that look very proof like while others look a bit more regular mint stateish.. Have any of you been able to see this as well?
I have noticed this as well as the grading companies. http://mintnewsblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/2009-ultra-high-relief-double-eagle_26.html Interesting little tid bit on the topic
Proof Like 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagles Fetch Big Premiums -from Coin Update News [February 26th, 2010]
NGC Proof Like "PL" 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coins -from Mint News Blog [February 26, 2010]
http://cgi.ebay.com/2009-20-ULTRA-H...iewItemQQptZCoins_Bullion?hash=item255973ce8e god they command a pretty big premium.
I bought some and when I got them they had a proof like finish. Very nice coins .....:high5: Sold mine and bought something else, I can't remember what tho....:rolling: I remember the critics called them "cereal bowls"......
"In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so." -Anton Ego
I had the pleasure of seeing an MS-70 PL UHR at FUN in January, and it was gorgeous. Unfortunately, the price reflected this. If you are going to buy one, I suggest an MS-69 PL example - its not worth the significant premium to buy a 70. Interestingly, Roger Burdette says the prooflike examples are struck towards the end of die life on the UHR, which is markedly in contrast to normal prooflikes which are the first dozen or so strikes off a new die. Apparently, the shape of the fields has a polishing effect on the die, and tends to create the mirrored effect as time goes by.
