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<p>[QUOTE="iPen, post: 2344721, member: 69760"]It was my understanding that reverse proofs would be designated as proofs or "PF" by NGC (proofs by TPGs and collectors). But why are the Mexico 1 oz Libertad reverse proofs designated as PL's by NGC?</p><p><br /></p><p>Was the minting process not proof enough?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>My guess... :</p><p><br /></p><p>Did they employ a different method that doesn't allow it to classify as proofs? For example, were MS dies simply polished at the devices to create reverse proofs? Seems economical for a small release of 1,500 (1,000 to bank employees and 500 on the market for 2015). The fields on the reverse proof almost look the same as the MS strikes, so I'm taking an educated guess at that. Do you know for sure why?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Pics from the net. To me, either proof or reverse proof looks great.</p><p><img src="https://www.moderncoinmart.com/images/D/2015mo_s1onza_ms_pf70_3coinset_obv_web.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="iPen, post: 2344721, member: 69760"]It was my understanding that reverse proofs would be designated as proofs or "PF" by NGC (proofs by TPGs and collectors). But why are the Mexico 1 oz Libertad reverse proofs designated as PL's by NGC? Was the minting process not proof enough? My guess... : Did they employ a different method that doesn't allow it to classify as proofs? For example, were MS dies simply polished at the devices to create reverse proofs? Seems economical for a small release of 1,500 (1,000 to bank employees and 500 on the market for 2015). The fields on the reverse proof almost look the same as the MS strikes, so I'm taking an educated guess at that. Do you know for sure why? Pics from the net. To me, either proof or reverse proof looks great. [IMG]https://www.moderncoinmart.com/images/D/2015mo_s1onza_ms_pf70_3coinset_obv_web.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
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