1926 half rupee p/l restrike maybe?

So this coin I have is super shiny, I mean I can read words in it's reflection, but it is not like brand new shiny, it definitely has wear, and the finish is pretty dinged, but definitely noticeable that it is mirror like. Question is, Does anyone know if there are distinct differences between a regular one and a p/l restrike? I doubt it is a actual proof, because guy is not frosted. He is just as shiny as the rest of the coin. Under 20/50x magnification, I can tell someone cleaned it with an abrasive substance like baking soda or something, but I doubt it could shine a coin like this without doing serious damage, even if you took a long time doing it. As for silver polish, there is no residue or smell, and some patina lingers around edges so I doubt that. More help is appreciated. I purposefully took a non reflection pic in low light to get the best details.

Hi,

  From the picture it does not look like Proof or Proof-Like. Here's a Proof Rupee for comparing the surface, http://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=466521

The Proof rupee from Baldwin's auction is not well handled and has lot of scratches, but still you can see the shiny surface.

Hope this helps.

Quote: sujit_kumarHi,

  From the picture it does not look like Proof or Proof-Like. Here's a Proof Rupee for comparing the surface, http://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=466521

The Proof rupee from Baldwin's auction is not well handled and has lot of scratches, but still you can see the shiny surface.

Hope this helps.

I purposefully took a low light pic for less reflection. here is a reflection pic. Pay attention to the Reeding of the other coin reflecting on the Rupee. It is not the best pic for showing how reflective it is, but I don't know how else to do so. It is easier with a coin I have that is a known proof in P70 condition because there are no scratches on surface.

I know it's very confusing sometimes. Here's one i have that got me interested initially.



Later i realized that it's just made from a fresh die perhaps making it little flashy.

Quote: sujit_kumarI know it's very confusing sometimes. Here's one i have that got me interested initially.



Later i realized that it's just made from a fresh die perhaps making it little flashy.

1945 vs 1926

Mine has considerable wear. The pearls on the crown are melding, which leaves me to believe that it should not still be so reflective. Upon 20x'ing the surface and finding dings, knicks, dents, and scratches it further makes me believe it shouldn't be so reflective.

Were there differences in the P/L dies to look for?

Unfortunately there were no separate Die used for Proof/PL in any BI coins. There are certain years where only Proof/PL or Specimen strikes were there, no currency Issue.

1926 Half Rupee (Bombay Mint, Pridmore # 348) had a mintage of 2,011,113 circulation strikes and unknown number of Proof (Restrikes) as per Pridmore's book.

Quote: BarnabusSo this coin I have is super shiny, I mean I can read words in it's reflection, but it is not like brand new shiny, it definitely has wear, and the finish is pretty dinged, but definitely noticeable that it is mirror like. Question is, Does anyone know if there are distinct differences between a regular one and a p/l restrike? I doubt it is a actual proof, because guy is not frosted. He is just as shiny as the rest of the coin. Under 20/50x magnification, I can tell someone cleaned it with an abrasive substance like baking soda or something, but I doubt it could shine a coin like this without doing serious damage, even if you took a long time doing it. As for silver polish, there is no residue or smell, and some patina lingers around edges so I doubt that. More help is appreciated. I purposefully took a non reflection pic in low light to get the best details.