I'm in love....

Remember this absolutely amazing shot of the mint bloom on the Carter 1794?

Well, the Newman 1803 is the only other early dollar that I've seen with this same mint bloom. I'm drooling right now!

Well, the Newman 1803 is the only other early dollar that I've seen with this same mint bloom. I'm drooling right now!
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jeff
- Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
I knew it would happen.
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Best wishes,
ERic
I can say that on the 1803 it jumps and dances quite nicely - especially if you get that off angle with a far away light source that the above image was taken at...
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See the difference? Some is angle, some is a very old mishandling that took the very delicate original surfaces off. Most 18th century coinage no longer has this original mint bloom.
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I take that term to mean the combination of original as-struck surfaces with flow lines and luster interacting at their best - some intangible quality is likely included. Something like the way the frost on a superb Peace dollar combines with the luster that elicits wonder at the preservation. A freshness that defies time and transports you back to 1794.
Bruce will have a much better answer.
Best wishes,
Eric
What percentage of mint state/uncirculated 18th century coins have full Mint Bloom?
My guess... 2%
Excluding Morgan dollars, what percentage of mint state 19th century coins have full Mint Bloom?
My opinion... 5%
<< <i>It's not just luster - as luster will remain after mishandling. It's like microluster - a velvet blanket upon which luster sits. Can't describe it any differently. >>
There you have it - microluster. The closest wording I could get out was was that frost. Velvety is the word!
Best wishes,
Eric
Steve
<< <i>Virgin frost that makes the surfaces glow. This is the very first thing that mishandling will destroy. See how Miss Liberty's cheek and neck reflect the light in that pic? Now compare it to this pic:
See the difference? Some is angle, some is a very old mishandling that took the very delicate original surfaces off. Most 18th century coinage no longer has this original mint bloom. >>
Great example but we need pictures of the 1803!!!
So do you own the coin yet?
http://www.pcgscoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/86851
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<< <i>It's not just luster - as luster will remain after mishandling. It's like microluster - a velvet blanket upon which luster sits. Can't describe it any differently. >>
Great term and definition TDN. What beautiful and fantastically hammered coin.
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>See, to me that shot makes it look like it's been dipped. It's just too reflecty.
http://www.pcgscoinfacts.com/Coin/Detail/86851
I, too, prefer this image.