How do you tell the difference between satin finish..

Whats the difference between a satin finish coin and a business strike, how are they issued . When looking at a coin how to tell wethar its a satin finish or a business strike. confused help. Thank you for your answers

 

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I can only answer how they are issued for the presidential dollars. The presidential dollars in the uncirculated mint sets and uncirculated presidential dollar sets (available as either P, D or both) are satin finish. I assume that this is how they will be supplied in the future. The uncirculated rolls and bags obtained from the mint or from banks are all business strikes.

For other series like American Silver Eagles, the satin finish is offered somewhat idiosyncratically; one year it is offered, the next not.

I'm not an expert in distinguishing them, but a bit of a matte look compared to the smoother and shinier look of the business strike coins. Also, because of special handling, they're likely to be much more free of dings (bag marks).

 

This is a satin finished lincoln pcgs the differince is in the fields this pic is not the best but i hope it help's

 

Here's the reverse

 

Hi, there is a presidential set for sale at this site that contains all three varieties. You can zoom in to see the set. hsn.com

 

Amazing that they can sell a set of coins that anyone can acquire for $38.90 from the mint and from your local bank (one proof set $14.95, one uncirculated dollar P&D set $15.95, and 8 business strikes at face value), for $99 just by putting it in a fancy box.

 

I was'nt telling him to buy them, i just wanted him to see the picture(you can sort of see a little difference between the satin & regular strikes). Alot for packaging, but it looks nice though i guess.