Here's a pretty good example of wood....
Very good picture. Coins are not easy to capture there true essence.
This is a good answer http://en.allexperts.com/q/Coin-Collecting-2297/2010/5/Ultra-Cameo-vs-Deep.htm
Wrong....
Wrong.....
The difference in the wear patterns of the wheat stalks is most likely a result of the strike than actual wear. It was common for the press to...
This is the pinnacle of my Lincoln set....
I give you and A for ingenuity in setting up the phone using a TP tube but your coin gets an F for luster. Even though you can see a hint of...
They do have some budget busting stuff if you're on a small budget but they have some nice stuff that will do well with even a small budget.
That's the truth....but I go check out Heritage or Legend instead of eBay.
Good looking Lincoln.
Almost a Woodie....
I think it's graded correct at AU.
Here's an example of die polish lines. These are pretty dramatic. As you state....the lines are on the fields but do not cross the devices. I do...
Die lines, unlike cracks, do not present themselves as raised material. They are very fine and can't be felt....maybe with a machine they could be...
There is little or no luster. Obviously been cleaned. Probably a little darker chocolate brown. Overall it's still a great find.
Post some pics out of the slab. Different angles to show luster.That will help much.
The reverse die was granulated and appears as a 'sandblasted' look. Can't really tell by the pics but it doesn't seem to have much luster. The...
It may even be AU. What a roll find.
Nice bluish gem...
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