Stolen form Heritage.........love there descriptions
PQ
Mottled Toning
CAC-endorsed
Excellent for the grade
Hint of luster remains
Underlying mint luster
perhaps 300 or 400 examples survive
evidence of post-strike contact
Luster glistens across truly untouched, spotless, and glittering surfaces.
Superb Gem
old roll toning
minor strike softness
prohibitively rare - for specific coins for which demand far exceeds the extant populations
dreck - used it until I used the term on here years ago (my old account name) and was picked up by others
handsome - usually for outstanding, warm, natural toning
commodity coins - high population issues (like 1889 Morgans in MS63) that might as well trade as commodities, with the exception of rare die varieties.
scuff magnet - referring to 1921 low relief Morgan dollars and ICG slabs
Llamas and alpacas are camels. They aren't like camels, or related. They are camels. When was anyone going to tell me this?! How long had Bill Nye been holding out on us?
Coruscating luster.
“The eye appeal is fabulous”—auction description by Bob Grellman
“This is a coin for the most fastidious perfectionist”—Lester Merkin auction lot description.
TomT-1794
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“A virtual smorgasbord of colors add considerably to the eye-appeal of this mouth-watering example.”
I don’t think I ever read anything like that, but I sort of like it.😉
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
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cabinet friction
I "love" (note heavy sarcasm) when obvious environmental damage or porous surfaces are described as "patina"...
My new fave:"us coins auction error coins"... ;-)
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Or when an over-dipped coin is described as having 'satiny' luster.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
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Eye Appeal, Eye Appeal, Eye Appeal
Unique
Extremely Rare
Wow
Stolen form Heritage.........love there descriptions
PQ
Mottled Toning
CAC-endorsed
Excellent for the grade
Hint of luster remains
Underlying mint luster
perhaps 300 or 400 examples survive
evidence of post-strike contact
Luster glistens across truly untouched, spotless, and glittering surfaces.
Superb Gem
old roll toning
minor strike softness
Hen's Tooth
EAC 6024
A negative one that I use is Sewer Toning.
"mellow"
" mottled toning"
"full mint bloom"
"collector grade"
www.brunkauctions.com
Yes, I heard an old-timer use that, once, a long time ago. He lived in a rural area.
It must've caught on, because now, I hear it a lot in the collecting community.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
CAC
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Frost
Crusty
Dirty
Original
Eye Appeal
Early
My YouTube Channel
"Pulsating luster"
"Oil slick iridescence"
And for a bit of alliteration - "Silky smooth surfaces"
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
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Condition Rarity
intense used as a modifier in connection with other descriptive terms
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Blizzard thick DCAM frost.
Real money. Material value.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
prohibitively rare - for specific coins for which demand far exceeds the extant populations
dreck - used it until I used the term on here years ago (my old account name) and was picked up by others
handsome - usually for outstanding, warm, natural toning
commodity coins - high population issues (like 1889 Morgans in MS63) that might as well trade as commodities, with the exception of rare die varieties.
scuff magnet - referring to 1921 low relief Morgan dollars and ICG slabs
I will just submit my known preference... Blast White..... Cheers, RickO
WOW
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
Credit goes mainly to Laura:
Headlight luster
Jaw-dropping ,,,, also, Pick your jaw off the floor color
Godzilla monster color
Commems and Early Type
"The Holy Grail"
"She's a Beauty"
“Used”. Cracks me up! Lol
Moose
Monster
Superb
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Fleur de coin
Pocket carried
Commerce used.
bob
"Mark Feld approved"
Opportunity knocks
Single Finest Graded
Llamas and alpacas are camels. They aren't like camels, or related. They are camels. When was anyone going to tell me this?! How long had Bill Nye been holding out on us?
Dripping luster...
Dave
Original
Crusty
Iridescent
One that Sheridan Downey uses to describe toning - raucous
Undisturbed
Caky
BHNC #248 … 140 and counting.
careful, your leaning onto porn territory.
With @DeplorableDan on "scudzy"!
Also love "from my Grand Pa's collection"
...
For copper, I like "smooth surfaces" and and "medium to light brown color" for circulated pieces.
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Coruscating luster.
“The eye appeal is fabulous”—auction description by Bob Grellman
“This is a coin for the most fastidious perfectionist”—Lester Merkin auction lot description.
Check out some of my 1794 Large Cents on www.coingallery.org
Rare, galactic toning.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
A gem of the first water. Usually applied to diamonds but occasionally to coins as well.
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Condition Census #1
Check out some of my 1794 Large Cents on www.coingallery.org
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Prachtexemplars
Erstabschlag
And as the Swiss say, "Guten tag mein freund!"
Pareidolia
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"hints of lilac" gets me everytime
It's all about what the people want...
I used to hear some old timers say, "It's as rare as hens' teeth."..... Hens don't have teeth.
Here are a couple of my favorite phrases used to describe coins:
Grey dirt surfaces
Original thick skin
professionally conserved
David Hall used to disparage "bird shit toning."
And then, of course, there's Dave Bowers' "uncirculated, light rubbing."
Yes and ‘seafoam green’… Why not just say possible PVC residue. lol
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
I really despise "easily passed CAC." How do they know? Just so glib.
"She comes out of the sun in a silk dress,
running like a water color in the rain...."
Or, equally so:
"TomB approved"
That is a badge of honor.
“A virtual smorgasbord of colors add considerably to the eye-appeal of this mouth-watering example.”
I don’t think I ever read anything like that, but I sort of like it.😉
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Extreme doubling seen....