Lots of great coins, including many with "honest wear" that have (perhaps) never been messed with ... but sorry, folks, that does not qualify as "original surfaces." Any sort of wear removes the original surface. Truly "original" surfaces must be, by definition, free from wear, circulation, dipping, cleaning, artificial toning, etc.
Nonetheless, I love looking at everyone's coins !!
<< <i>Lots of great coins, including many with "honest wear" that have (perhaps) never been messed with ... but sorry, folks, that does not qualify as "original surfaces." Any sort of wear removes the original surface. Truly "original" surfaces must be, by definition, free from wear, circulation, dipping, cleaning, artificial toning, etc >>
I TOTALLY disagree with that statement. Original surfaces have NOTHING to do with the state of preservation of a coin.
<< <i>Lots of great coins, including many with "honest wear" that have (perhaps) never been messed with ... but sorry, folks, that does not qualify as "original surfaces." Any sort of wear removes the original surface. Truly "original" surfaces must be, by definition, free from wear, circulation, dipping, cleaning, artificial toning, etc.
Nonetheless, I love looking at everyone's coins !!
Best, Sunnywood >>
I am embarrassed to admit you are correct. When I posted my gold I was thinking in terms of "Original Skin". Although I was not first to lead us astray, I will take the blame. Maybe dizzy can take us all off the hook by editing his title to "Original Skin".
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How about a nice, undipped dmpl?
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Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
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Nonetheless, I love looking at everyone's coins !!
Best,
Sunnywood
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<< <i>Lots of great coins, including many with "honest wear" that have (perhaps) never been messed with ... but sorry, folks, that does not qualify as "original surfaces." Any sort of wear removes the original surface. Truly "original" surfaces must be, by definition, free from wear, circulation, dipping, cleaning, artificial toning, etc >>
I TOTALLY disagree with that statement. Original surfaces have NOTHING to do with the state of preservation of a coin.
The Ludlow Brilliant Collection (1938-64)
<< <i>Lots of great coins, including many with "honest wear" that have (perhaps) never been messed with ... but sorry, folks, that does not qualify as "original surfaces." Any sort of wear removes the original surface. Truly "original" surfaces must be, by definition, free from wear, circulation, dipping, cleaning, artificial toning, etc.
Nonetheless, I love looking at everyone's coins !!
Best,
Sunnywood >>
I am embarrassed to admit you are correct. When I posted my gold I was thinking in terms of "Original Skin". Although I was not first to lead us astray, I will take the blame. Maybe dizzy can take us all off the hook by editing his title to "Original Skin".
<< <i>I won't be tiring of this newp for a LONG time
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Very nice!!!! Awesome die clash as well!!!!!
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