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  1. GoldFinger1969 liked Lehigh96's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    Plastic deformation doesn't change the crystal structure of the metal. So while I understand your point about die wear creating more...

    Feb 27, 2026 at 3:23 AM

  2. GoldFinger1969 liked Insider's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    I really this is an honest question - otherwise you would join my little club of special posters for adding to my frustration. ;):D I...

    Feb 27, 2026 at 3:20 AM

  3. GoldFinger1969 liked ldhair's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    Great choice for a featured thread.

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:35 AM

  4. GoldFinger1969 liked GDJMSP's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    If I had to choose 5 of the most important threads that have ever been written on this forum - this would be one of them.

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:34 AM

  5. GoldFinger1969 liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    IGWT posted the above on the PCGS thread linked above. I'm not sure if he posts over here or not, but I thought it was worth repeating....

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:32 AM

  6. GoldFinger1969 liked Leadfoot's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    Although the response is not quite 100%, it seems the majority early responders agree with GDJMSP. Interesting....

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:30 AM

  7. GoldFinger1969 liked Leadfoot's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    Wow, what a detailed and great response. Thanks! I gotta tell you GDJMSP, that you are the first I've read to suggest that LDS...

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:27 AM

  8. GoldFinger1969 liked GDJMSP's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    It is not irregularities that create the cartwheel effect of luster, quite the contrary, it is the regularity of the metal flow lines...

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:26 AM

  9. GoldFinger1969 liked GDJMSP's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    I understand what you are asking, and it is a trap that too many fall into when trying to explain or understand luster and what creates...

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:26 AM

  10. GoldFinger1969 liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    Thank you GDJMSP for your excellent reply. You make some great points, especially about the prooflike coins. You also make a good point...

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:18 AM

  11. GoldFinger1969 liked Leadfoot's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    Because luster is caused by wear on the die, later die states often have better luster. Then why do LDS coins often exhibit better...

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:17 AM

  12. GoldFinger1969 liked Leadfoot's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    Good point. I think that strike is something that isn't looked at very closely by the TPGs and the wise collector can find rare fully...

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:17 AM

  13. GoldFinger1969 liked flyers10's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    Thanks for a very imformative post. I enjoyed checking out your Franklin Registry set. I am currently 124 and haven't worked on it in...

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:06 AM

  14. GoldFinger1969 liked GDJMSP's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    I would agree about quality of strike, but quality of luster is arguably the single most important factor in modern market grading.

    Feb 27, 2026 at 2:06 AM

  15. GoldFinger1969 liked physics-fan3.14's post in the thread Luster: A guide for Beginners.

    I think strike is also very important, and very underrated. Luster and strike seem to have gotten the short end of the stick in modern...

    Feb 27, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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