Star-Spangeled Banner Commemorative Release 3/5

Over the years I have sent two or three pieces back to the mint, but the most common grade I get is PR69. I don't buy many circulation strikes from them so I won't comment on the MS grades. I am happy to anounce that this PR coin is a 70. This makes only the third 70 I received from the mint in the last 5 years. It even passed inspection with my stereo microscope at 20X, and I am very critical when it comes to grading any currency. I haven't been too keen about buying much since they went to laser technology. I see a definite difference between my engraved ASE Proofs and those made with laser. There is no way to compare commemoratives however, since they were struck with dies made either one way or the other.

 

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where are the pics for both gold and silver?

 

How does this coin look in hand, I have not seen one yet but am thinking about buying one.

 

My opinion is that it's quite pleasing to look at in hand.

 

Both coins look phenomenal, proof and uncirculated versions.

 

I think the proof is beautiful. The waved flag effect on the reverse is what I had hoped for, in person versus on pic.

 

Good design, far better on the silver IMO. I will be getting as many silver proofs as possible.