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Very good article!
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I see the TDNut beat me to it. LOL
Fascinating, as the late Mr. Spock would say.
Is that an older photo of you.....or do you just not age?
Correction: The Eliasberg-Blay-TDN 1807 bust quarter.
That was about 10 years ago! 30 pounds heavier back then too!
Thanks for posting this article
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Good to see you back, Jay. A good article, indeed. Thanks to TDN for that, too. ( Not beating you to the punch, but for sharing )
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Cool article! It's good to see you posting again.
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**_"Dr. Duckor points out that coins that truly grade “Mint State 65 to 67 are that way because they are as minted, not altered.” Duckor is probably saying that there is an original luster and sheen that will remain intact if a coin is never dipped, cleaned, or doctored.
The dealer and noted connoisseur Joe O’Connor stresses that “even a light dipping will impair the original luster of a coin.” An important part of the Mint’s creation is being taken away.
... “For almost all silver coins, dipping them is harmful.” remarks Mark Hagen. “There are some strictly original coins that are very dark and ugly. Dipping may make them look better. But, ugly original coins are seldom seen, and it is impossible to know before the dipping what is underneath the toning. Even if a coin has black toning, dipping might make the coin worse.”_
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I liked the whole article, but this echoes my thinking.
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Interesting article.... Always good to see Jay post .... Cheers, RickO
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TwoSides2aCoin:
I am also glad to see that Jay noticed the re-publication of that article. I really enjoyed the days when I frequently discussed Saints with Jay, Dr. Duckor and other collectors.
Jay was a dedicated and knowledgeable collector.
Hopefully, Jay will really 'be back' someday!
Boosibri:
Thank you.
TwoSides2aCoin:
I address some of the same topics in other articles, often from different angles.
Here is Part 2 (from 2009) - Links to all three should appear at the respective bottom of each.
How will Coin Collectors Interpret Certified Coin Grades in the Future?
Understanding Classic U.S. Coins and Building Excellent Coin Collections, Part 2: Dipped Coins
As I indicate elsewhere on this forum, I believe that members should not take personally differences of opinion and philosophy. A great aspect of this forum is that a provides a setting for knowledgeable numismatists to debate topics and express conflicting points of view.