What is the difference between "chatter" and "wear" on a coin?

Longacre

I posted another thread, and a nice gentleman commented on the picture that I posted. Does anyone know what the difference between "chatter" and "wear" is (if there is any difference)? Is chatter a subset of wear or a degree of wear, or is chatter considered to be very insignificant marks that may or may not impact the grade of the coin. Thanks.

coinguy1

<< <i>Is chatter a subset of wear or a degree of wear, or is chatter considered to be very insignificant marks that may or may not impact the grade of the coin. Thanks. >>

"Chatter", as used by this writer, refers to post strike abrasions/imperfections and is completely distinct from "wear".

ziggy29

To me, "chatter" is a lot of small marks and scratches, none of which are particularly noticeable alone, that collectively detract from the eye appeal of a coin.

jeffatbeach

Chatter or Contact marks are minor abrasions on a coin caused by contact with other coins in a bag or roll.
Wear is caused by friction to the high points of a coin.

Baley

Take a brand new coin

rub it between your thumb and forefinger for 10 minutes... that's wear.

tap it with the edge of another coin for 10 minutes... that's chatter.

airplanenut

<< <i>Take a brand new coin

rub it between your thumb and forefinger for 10 minutes... that's wear.

tap it with the edge of another coin for 10 minutes... that's chatter. >>

Send it right to PCGS... that's a higher grade coin

poorguy

<< <i>Take a brand new coin

rub it between your thumb and forefinger for 10 minutes... that's wear.

tap it with the edge of another coin for 10 minutes... that's chatter. >>



Now that's precise! That's about right.

ER

<< <i>Chatter or Contact marks are minor abrasions on a coin caused by contact with other coins in a bag or roll........... >>


The coins chat with one another, hence chatter.