1960 proof 801

[jcuve]

For a proof, this is an LDS example of the new(ish) 1960 DDR-009, WDDR-017 (FS-801) with a medium to strong class II spread. On my LDS example I cannot detect 4 hubbings as noted by Wiles.

[uglycent]

Beautiful DDR! I love it.

[VAB2013]

Outstanding DDR Jason! Quick question please, why does this proof have the tiny imperfections in the planchet? Is that because it is LDS?

[Petespockets55]

Beautiful images as always.
I finally realized that your images (in the fields) remind me of NASA lunar images with the smooth creamy surfaces with small bumps (rocks and boulders on a grand scale). So professionally done to perfection. Thank you.

[VAB2013]

It sure does resemble the photo of the moon ___________ (insert name) LOL... but the reason I asked about those small bumps is I thought proofs were supposed to be smooth. Is it because Jason's scope is so powerful and awesome it is showing these tiny little bumps? or is it because it's LDS?

[jcuve]

Outstanding DDR Jason! Quick question please, why does this proof have the tiny imperfections in the planchet? Is that because it is LDS?

They are imperfections from die use - they get worse and the frosting decreases over time on these older proofs. You can see them rather easily through the scope.

[VAB2013]

They are imperfections from die use - they get worse and the frosting decreases over time on these older proofs. You can see them rather easily through the scope.

Thank you Jason, I know very little about proof coins and didn't expect to see that. As said above, your awesome photography even makes the imperfections look beautiful!

[jcuve]

Thank you Jason, I know very little about proof coins and didn't expect to see that. As said above, your awesome photography even makes the imperfections look beautiful!

Thank you.

It is a good question and one I have pondered regarding the craters. It might be that the Mint staff polished the dies periodically and the craters are the polished over flow lines. I don't have a proof variety in multiple die states to examine to see if that theory pans out or not. When I post another proof DDR later you can see light flow lines in the fields whereas in the above 1960 you cannot.

[jfines69]

It sure does resemble the photo of the moon ___________ (insert name) LOL... but the reason I asked about those small bumps is I thought proofs were supposed to be smooth. Is it because Jason's scope is so powerful and awesome it is showing these tiny little bumps? or is it because it's LDS?

They show up cause Jason is the King of Photography

[jfines69]

Excellent DDR... I compared yours with VVs sample http://varietyvista.com/01b%20LC%20D...960PDDR009.htm and noticed that the quad DD on the T has begun to disappear in the Stage B image and looks gone in Stage E... All those bumps could very well be from left over abrasion lines!!!

[Petespockets55]

It sure does resemble the photo of the moon ___________ (insert name) LOL... but the reason I asked about those small bumps is I thought proofs were supposed to be smooth. Is it because Jason's scope is so powerful and awesome it is showing these tiny little bumps? or is it because it's LDS?

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