mirror finish coins

Discussion in 'General Precious Metals Discussion' started by Naphthalene Man, Jul 26, 2011.

  1. Naphthalene Man

    Naphthalene Man Active Member Silver Stacker

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    I've pondered this many times, how is it that the mints can achieve a perfectly frosted raised finish on an exquisitely mirrored coin?

    Looking back at myself (often with the Queen/panda/some other animal or object partially obscuring a section of my face) in some coins often gives me a headache/makes my feel cross-eyed as my focus changes from the coin to the reflection and back while looking for obvious mistakes in the finish.

    Anyone know the answer without google?
     
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