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Not a coin but I really like it..

 

That's a beauty!

 

It was my first Carr. I have a copper one also. I just plain lucked into it for $65. I see they go for much more than that..

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...2009+Amero&_nkw=2009+Amero&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

Woah!

 

sorry, forgot one .

 

Thanks

 

This might be my favorite Proof Zincoln ...

 

If I posted this before, please accept my apologies. It has some beautiful toning in hand that the picture doesn't show.

 

Now that is a stunning coin! What grade? I'm going to guess 64+, although I have no idea how to grade proofs

 

They gave it a 65, but 64+ is close enough.

 

I probably would have guessed 66 if it weren't for the hairlines. You seem to be a pretty experienced collector, do you know why a lot of proofs have hairlines? I've always been confused as to why proofs have hairlines.

 

Proof coinage is often found with two types of lines on it.

The first is mint-made and would be die polish lines. These lines are actually raised from the surface, but in images it can be tricky to determine if a line is raised or incuse. These die polish lines are from polishing the dies used for coin production and generally will be found in the fields and will not be seen on raised devices. However, one can always find exceptions to any generalized rule.

The second cause of hairlines is from inappropriate or rough handling of the coin. Recall that these 19th century proof pieces were not sold in flexible film, hard plastic, cardboard holders or capsules, but were instead often sold in small envelopes or with tissue. Proof surfaces are rather delicate and any rubbing or scuffing up against them will impart hairlines. Since the fields are typically quite flat, these hairlines stand out very well. Additionally, years of collectors and non-collectors handling, examining, storing and selling coins takes a toll on raw pieces with fragile surfaces.

Hairlines are likely the major determinant for grade among most classic coinage types.

 

Morgandude11...OMG..Sweet!!!

 

1964 Silver Proof Set in original Mint packaging

 

Love these, especially unopened...it is what I got my Avatar out of..

 

Speaking of 1964 Proof Sets ...