Ya think so huh ? I dunno spock, .986 is about as pure as you can get - especially 700 years ago. Sure .999 is closer, by a tad over 1%. But...
All the fine scratches on the coat and the rim trouble me somewhat. Don't think it would make 65, 64 maybe but not 65.
It isn't a secret. Just about anybody who regularly submits coins knows it and has since the day the TPG's came into existence.
How many pictures of .986 gold (about as pure as they could get it) coins that are toned would you like to see ?
What series ?
Yup.
Of course luster can be gone. Luster is an effect, not a tangible thing you can touch or feel. It is merely the reflection of light. Luster is...
You bought them in rolls didn't you ? Somebody else will too. You might wanna hang on to that '60 - looks like it might be a retained strike...
Those who collected back then knew all about it. They knew that the coins would tone, could become corroded etc ect. It was also commonplace back...
Yes, but you don't want to use them. The glue on them is worse than the staples.
That used to be true. But the company has changed hands twice since 2000 and so have their grading standards. They no longer have the same graders...
I have one problem with your comments, luster cannot be restored. Once it is gone it is gone forever. That said, luster can be covered up by dirt...
Now, now - let's not go there :)
Only because I have suffered severe dain bramage due to exposure - to spock :rolleyes:
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