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by rlhaug
Sat Mar 23, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: Grading Help
Topic: 1973 RCMP grading
Replies: 1
Views: 8426

Re: 1973 RCMP grading

I have several of these. The leatherette cases they were packaged in had a red "velvet-like" base that causes discoloring of the reverse.
by rlhaug
Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: Errors and Varieties
Topic: defining Specimen vs. Proof-like coins
Replies: 3
Views: 14147

Re: defining Specimen vs. Proof-like coins

I am interested in the general differences between PL and Specimen coins. I have quite a collection of Canadian coins but I am depending on the sellers description of 60s-80s coins; be it specimen or PL. Later the finish is different and distinguishable but the earlier coins appear to be the same PL...
by rlhaug
Sun Feb 10, 2019 4:45 pm
Forum: Errors and Varieties
Topic: defining Specimen vs. Proof-like coins
Replies: 3
Views: 14147

defining Specimen vs. Proof-like coins

I cant tell the difference. Both types of coins are double struck on special plachets.