In your opinion, do certain coins look better with subdued luster?

dan1ecu

Are there certain designs that are more attractive when the coin isn't lustrous? Have you ever seen a coin where booming luster detracts from the eye appeal?

Dan

nwcs

Nope, can't think of a one.

mozin

No way!

morgannut2

Matte Proof Gold and 1921 Peace $1's--hides collector mishandling if nothing else.

Hoot

I on't say that Type 1 buffalo nickels are prettier with subdued luster, but I will say that those that are best struck are typically subdued. Very often, these pieces bear many resemblances to their matte proof cousins and require a special form of appreciation. I have seen many MS67 graded Type 1 pieces that showed this characteristic and were extremely fetching. I like the subtleties that the combination of strike, rough surface details (as designed) and subtle luster impart. This can also be true for any circulation strike coin that has a thick, natural skin and concomitantly subdued luster. It may be an qcquired taste.

Hoot

mgoodm3

Dark glossy copper looks nice without luster.

nwcs

<< <i>Dark glossy copper looks nice without luster. >>

I don't know, I've seen some dark copper with fantastic luster and it made me drool.

MrScience

I think a more subdued matte/frosty/satiny appearance can be very striking and attractive, for example, on Peace dollars and Washington quarters (not that I don't like booming luster, too!). Sadly, it seems that some TPGs don't share this view!

John

oldcameoproofsguy

I love booming luster, especially when it brings out beautiful toning on a coin. When purchasing gold, luster is the most important thing I look for. In fact, I am kind of a luster monger.

gyocomgd

<< <i> In fact, I am kind of a luster monger. >>


That's the single best line I've read all week! I wish "Luster monger" were my screen name.

Elcontador

IMO, older coins, say pre 1835, look unnatural with booming luster. Ie., if you see Unc.Draped Bust coinage with booming luster, someone played with it.

Darkmane

<< <i>IMO, older coins, say pre 1835, look unnatural with booming luster. Ie., if you see Unc.Draped Bust coinage with booming luster, someone played with it. >>



agreed. i like post-seated coins with some booming luster - pre-barber coins with a thick layer of history on it =P

Coxe

<< <i>In fact, I am kind of a luster monger. >>



I am a luster luster.

MikeInFL

FECs...Mike

ER

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<< <i>IMO, older coins, say pre 1835, look unnatural with booming luster. Ie., if you see Unc.Draped Bust coinage with booming luster, someone played with it. >>



agreed. i like post-seated coins with some booming luster - pre-barber coins with a thick layer of history on it =P >>



Yep.
Remember that lustrous blast white mint state Bust Dollar on ebay a while back?