Terminology Question

Tootawl · March 30, 2003 12:58PM

Why is the term "Blast White" or "Bright White" used when describing a coin that is bright or blast silver, not white?

MrEureka · March 30, 2003 1:00PM

Because silver tarnishes. Which begs the question, why do they call tarnish "toning"?

dabugler · March 30, 2003 1:02PM

Those terms were invented by grading services to see who could out do the other. For example, what's the difference between "deep cam" and "ultra cam"?

lablover · March 30, 2003 1:02PM

Here we go again...WHY? Well, because we've always done it this way.

satootoko · March 30, 2003 1:03PM

And what is an AToner apologizing for?

lablover · March 30, 2003 1:05PM

<< <i>Those terms were invented by grading services to see who could out do the other. For example, what's the difference between "deep cam" and "ultra cam"? >>

Is it not apparent?

dabugler · March 30, 2003 1:08PM

<< <i>Is it not apparent? >>

Oh yes, it's very apparent.

Conder101 · March 30, 2003 8:28PM

Silver is the most reflective of metals reflecting over 95% of all the light that falls on it so when seen in white light it tends to have a "white" or rather lacking in any specific color appearance. Other metals (Even the other "silver" ones) selectively absorb some frequencies and have a slight blue, yellow etc tint to them.

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