JQC,

In the mid 1990’s, my local dealer friend showed me 4 proof gold Stellas in PCGS PR-65. He wanted $50K each. At the time I thought that was nuts. Today, I reflect, and think, maybe I was nuts not to buy them. That was the last time I ever saw a Stella again.

Yes I agree with all of that. Yes, they are absolutely two different coins and struck consecutively, or darn near. When I first got the images from PCGS, I thought that they messed up, or purposely got lazy and repeated my coin image. Until further review as you did.
Another unique trait that I did not mention before, and along the lines of the rims, is the toning on the rim of coin #93 near 8:00. Coin #94 has zero toning at 8:00 on the rim. Also, that small faint spot next to the date on coin 93, I think it’s a small, faint milk spot?
The only reason I have these two coins(4 total-S coins), is because I got through to the Mint that day. After 13 years, I opened up the coins(sans OGP), picked out the 70’s and handed them over to be graded this spring. My only other ASE of note would be the v75 Silver Proof..
Thanks for your analysis E1. Coin 93 & 94 below..

Rick,

I have microscopic inspection experience from the tech industry. I did a side by side comparison of the two images. I am of the opinion that the two coins are different. Compare the face of the rims coin to coin. They have different mechanical markings or scratches. However, the black spot pattern is the same from coin to coin and this may be due to contamination that may have accumulated on the die. These two coins may have been struck consecutively or in near sequence to each other.

JMHO here. I try to stay away from those. All of my 2011-S Burnished ASEs grew spots. 2011 is a spot prone year. There is some kind of purity issue with those planchets. They may have come from overseas. I would have to see the coins in person though. It could be small voids in the burnished finish. Black spots are difficult to get rid of. The calcified milk spots can not be removed with acetone either. Save your money for a nice 1995-W and skip the rest. If you like the design, get into proof walkers. I loved that 2011 25th Anniversary set, but they all turned into a spotted nightmare.

Kaiser,

No worries on your end.

Major D,

How does “Straight” sound?

Do you have a problem with that?

Now put your guns away.

Cheers

Unfortunately, the safety of those cities has been cancelled out. And purposely so.

DAVESWFL,

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Rick,
Wow, that’s a great coin to have and it looks pretty dang nice! Anyone would be extremely happy to add it to their prized collection. I really enjoy you sharing some of your coins and experience. It’s nice knowing someone that actually posses some of these beauties! I just wish I could hold it in my hands, lol! Both you & E1 talking about the Kennedy’s has sparked my interest and has given me the itch to start looking at some of the better dates in high grade (affordable). I’m kinda saving my money for the Flowing Hair and trying to decide on how many to purchase. Somewhere between 1 & 5, it just depends on how many are going to be minted and my gut feeling. This will be a hard decision as they’re going to be $3300 or so each, gulp!!!!

Well, as always, Good Luck ALL!!!

Ventris has a true BS degree – that is NOT indicative of “upholding American values”! Truly disgusting (to me). I grew up in the 1950s when we had REAL American values.