Prooflike Coins
The first few hundred coins struck from a new (or newly polished) die will usually exhibit some degree of mirror, or prooflike (abbreviated as "P-L') surface. The degree of prooflike surface may be noted in the grade description.
Selected term: Deep Mirror Prooflike (DPML)
Explanation: Having highly reflective mirrorlike fields, similar to a coin struck as a Proof
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Prooflike Coins
Certain business strike coins were made with prooflike surfaces at the various mints, particularly in the 19th century in Philadelphia, Carson City, New Orleans, and San Francisco.
prooflike: "Prooflike" is a term used for uncirculated coins with mirror-like fields.
proof set: a complete set of proof coins of each denomination produced by a mint ...
Prooflike Tendencies
281 1835 Breen-6141. Tall Head. MS-60. Lovely greenish gold with considerable reflective prooflike surface among the fields of obverse and reverse.
Prooflike: a circulation strike that mimics the deeply reflective appearance of a Proof coin.
provenance: a fancy word for pedigree. Be sure to raise your nose in the air whenever you say this word.
prooflike: An Uncirculated coin having received special minting treatment and a mirror surface for the benefit of collectors, with minor imperfections due to the minting process permissible. Sometimes used as "Proof-like" or "proof-like." ...
Prooflike Also 'PL'. Simulating the appearance of a proof coin with its mirror field and frosted devices.
Prooflike Term to designate a coin that has mirror-like surfaces, the term especially applicable to Morgan dollars. Those Morgan dollars that meet PCGS prooflike standards are designated PL.
Prooflike - having the appearance of a proof coin, that is, mirrorlike fields
Quarter eagle - a U. S. $2.50 gold coin, issued from 1796 to 1929
R1, R2, R3, etc. - a scale of coin rarity ranging from R1 (very common) to R8 (unique) ...
Prooflike
Most often used as a designation in the Morgan dollar series. Usually a characteristic of the first coins struck on newly polished DIES.
Prooflike/Deep Mirror Prooflike - The term used to describe business strike coins that have reflective fields. They look similar to proofs, however, do not exhibit the unusually strong strike of prods, nor the squared rims.
prooflike
An business strike coin having mirrorlike fields giving it an appearance similar to that of a proof strike.
proof set
A specially packaged set of proof coins.
Prooflike - An exceptional production coin, struck from brilliantly polished dies on a blank which may or may not also have been polished before striking.
Proof Set - Group of proof coins of one date, as sold by the mint in the year of issue.
Prooflike - A coin that looks like a proof but isn't really. A great British example that is often confused as a proof is the 1951 Festival of Britain crown.
prooflike
Having mirrorlike fields, similar to a coin struck as a proof.
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Prooflike
A coin that has mirror-like surfaces. This term is particularly applicable to Morgan dollars.
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Prooflike - A condition when the coins are issued in a quality which is better than the normal circulation striking but not up to Proof quality. The surfaces will shimmer.
PROOFLIKE
Having a surface as flawless and brilliant, or nearly so, as a proof but struck from working dies and sold to collectors as above-average specimens.
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semi-prooflike A term used to describe a coin that has some mirror-like surface mixed with satin or frosty luster. Reflectivity is obscured on such a specimen, unlike the reflectivity on prooflike and deep mirror prooflike coins.
semi-prooflike
A coin that has some mirror-like surface mixed with satin or frosty luster.
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Prooflike! This is an outstanding example of the Flying Eagle type! This is the Obverse style of 1856 with the lettering font used in 1856. The coin has very few marks and could qualify as a 65. The coin has a lovely golden tone as well.
ProoflikeSaid of a presentation piece or an exceptional production coin, struck from brilliantly polished dies on a blank which may or may not also have been polished before striking.
Quarter EagleLegal name for the $2.50 gold coin.
Prooflike
A term used to describe regular circulation coins (i.e. non-Proof strikes) possessing a reflective, Prooflike surface.
P/L - Prooflike - Same as the DMPL but the reflectivity is usually less than 4" readability.
Cameo - The distinction of the main device from the surrounding field. The stronger the contrast, the 'whiter' the device will appear.
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deep mirror prooflike
Any coin that has deeply reflective mirror-like fields, the term especially applicable for Morgan dollars. Those Morgan dollars that meet PCGS standards are designated deep mirror prooflike (DMPL).
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Deep Mirror Prooflike - An attribute given to coins with highly-reflective, mirrorlike fields that give it a similar look to that of a proof strike.
Deep mirror prooflike
Any coin that has deeply reflective mirror-like fields. While a general term, it is especially applicable for Morgan dollars.
Denomination
The value assigned by a government to a specific coin.
Deep Mirror Prooflike (DMPL) - Having highly reflective mirrorlike fields, similar to a coin struck as a Proof.
Delamination - Metal missing or retained but peeling from the surface, due to incomplete bonding or impurities in the planchet.
(See prooflike.) A coin or banknote prepared with special care as an example of a given issue. In the case of banknotes, the actual word "specimen" may be overprinted on the design.
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Letters appearing after a serial number.
Coin doctors would take a slightly prooflike specimen, give it a high mirror gloss in the fields by polishing it heavily, then apply some sort of acid etch to the raised devices.
such as a scratch, nick, ding, cleaning, hole or pitting date The year(s) shown on a coin, usually the same as the year it was minted dealer A person or company that regularly buys and sells numismatic collectibles deep mirror prooflike ...
deep mirror prooflike (DMPL) A grading term used to describe the fields of a coin. Demand note Demand notes, authorized in 1861, were the first paper money issued by the United States federal government for circulation.
The 1796 issue is considerably scarcer than the first year coins, particularly in mint state, but like its predecessor, several well-struck prooflike specimens have appeared on the market over the years.
The DMPL Morgan is contrasted with the Prooflike (PL) Morgan which also has mirror fields, but to a lesser extent. The way to determine whether or not your Morgan Dollar is PL or a DMPL is to measure the amount of reflectivity on the mirror surface.
The term applied to coins, usually Proofs and prooflike coins, that have frosted devices and lettering that contrast with the fields. When this is deep the coins are said to be 'black and white' cameos.
(5) To the gradations of Uncirculated and Proof described above were added 11 more for prooflike surface, and a further 11 for Deep Mirror Prooflike (both pertain mostly to Silver Dollars and, to a lesser extent, Commemorative Half Dollars).
A few Prooflike pieces are known. Coloration is above average and ranges from green-gold to coppery orange-gold.
Cameo - A proof, or prooflike coin with exceptional contrast between the fields and the devices. On a cameo coin, the fields are mirrorlike, while the devices give a frosty appearance from the highly polished dies.
1880 S MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR PROOFLIKE PCGS MS66. PCGS has graded 9,278 coins MS66. and of those only 30 have passed Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC). This beautiful lightly tone coin is displayed in the original PCGS green case.
Now, if you know something about 1954 6d's you'll know that year they were struck from hardened polished dies and sometimes have a lovely prooflike appearance.
Specimen issue, with a prooflike field in a red box.
Proof in sterling silver with incuse edge (rare)
Proof with raised edge lettering, in a red box.
Proof/pattern with finer edge lettering
Proof in gold (25 to 30 known) ...
For the Roosevelt Dime collector, this 'special coin' might be a piece with monster toning or one that is fully prooflike and very unusual as such.
Although struck with normal dies, a coin described as BU is almost prooflike in appearance, being perfectly sharp, absolutely flawless and showing no signs of wear or bag marks. See the Grading Coins article for more information.
On inception of the design, April 4, the coiner struck a few prooflike specimens (presentation pieces) on brilliantly polished blanks.6 The first obverse die began, almost at once, to chip and crumble at the rims.
The average 1979 US Mint sets will run you $11-$12, especially if there's a prooflike or sharper-struck coin included and your dealer neglects to factor that in the price.
In King William IV's reign (1830-1837), maundy coins were produced in 1831-37, and identical circulation coins were produced for the colonies, identifiable only through not having a prooflike surface.
This consists of placing the die against a rotating zinc dish. The process was used so that coins would STRIKE-up properly. Newly polished dies were a major factor in the production of PROOFLIKE dollars. See Also: Polished Die.
used for encapsulating coins, they are issued by grading services for coins that can be graded and assigned a numeric value. The slab has the date, grade, mintmark, issuing service name and ID, quality and any special notes such as PL for "ProofLike.
The bust on the dime is an allegorical female Liberty Head figure with a winged cap. Also, some coins have been plated outside the Mint with mercury to give them a "Prooflike" appearance; ...
I had been looking for a certified PL (Prooflike), and
there it was Mint State 63 PL. The coin was taken out of the case and
handed to me for inspection, as requested, and just before being told the price, ...
To put things in perspective, I mention that Aubrey Bebee at the same convention was offered a Prooflike Uncirculated 1796 silver quarter for $200 (today the same coin would be worth closer to $50,000)! ...
prooflike - Used to describe any uncirculated coin with a mirrorlike reflective surface but lacking the full characteristics of a proof.
quarter eagle - A United States two and one half dollar gold coin.
 See also: Proof, Coin, Struck, Mint, Grade
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