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<p>[QUOTE="chip, post: 623986, member: 19122"]quote"Because the planchets for proofs are burnished before striking, it is unlikely that polishing after striking will produce the same mirrored finish. Especially in the recessed areas, or protected areas inside letters, for example, the polishing will not be able to get into every crack or crevice on the coin."</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you, for the answer, it makes sense. It also is a good reminder to check expensive coins with a good loupe, keeping in mind what you wrote about luster and the cartwheel effect[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="chip, post: 623986, member: 19122"]quote"Because the planchets for proofs are burnished before striking, it is unlikely that polishing after striking will produce the same mirrored finish. Especially in the recessed areas, or protected areas inside letters, for example, the polishing will not be able to get into every crack or crevice on the coin." Thank you, for the answer, it makes sense. It also is a good reminder to check expensive coins with a good loupe, keeping in mind what you wrote about luster and the cartwheel effect[/QUOTE]
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