Yes, it is a result of metal flow and thus die wear. It cannot really be "corrected" with polishing, however (I assume you mean die polishing...
I like this coin at a solid 63. I wouldn't be surprised if the label said 64, but there are some scratches on the reverse that bring it down to 63...
No, that is not totally correct. Full Bands (FB) is the designation for Mercury Dimes at both NGC and PCGS. Roosevelt Dimes are designated Full...
This one is the most attractive of the group you've posted so far. I really like that reverse. I think this one is a 53, but I'll bet the...
The what are the what and do what? Explain what you mean. "Flow lines" develop as a die ages, and contribute to the appearance of mint luster. A...
I thought CAC didn't sticker cleaned coins. I thought that was half the point.
1. That is an extremely early die state, and is thus is often considered more perfect than later die states. 2. They don't downgrade for die state.
What we term "mint luster" is actually more accurately related to "chatoyancy." That would clear up the confusion with two meanings for one word....
Thanks for that explanation, @Insider . I see why you're making the points that you are - I think we just disagree on the best technique for...
64? Seriously? What is hiding in those pictures that we aren't seeing? Do you have any other pictures of this coin? Because I'm not seeing a 64...
This has the canary yellow that a well known Ebay coin doctor admitted to creating, and he was able to get a pretty good number of his coins in...
It's a saying that means it's overstuffed and spilling out. There's so much good info that it will take a couple of readings to get it all....
I'm not the MPL expert here, but those "grainy" fields look a lot like a considerable amount of contact marks. The strike is not nearly strong or...
The strike on this one, especially the reverse, is kinda wonky. That's making it hard to grade. I like it at 45, but I could see it going AU-50....
I like this one better at 55, but this is exactly the type of coin that winds up in 58 holders all the time.
So you going to tell us what this is graded or keep us in suspense?
Insider, the answer to your question is C: all of the above and none of the above. You're making a big deal out of the word "luster" - but you of...
I would strongly suspect that these Vatican coins relate basic Bible stories, or encourage good Catholics to perform good deeds (acts of service...
Easily 66PL. I think it just misses DMPL.
Can you show the whole coin? Is it is a convincing attempt, or is it something that most people would catch?
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