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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2299669, member: 24314&quot;]I think not...I do know that I am at fault for misleading every one because it still has not gotten thru.&nbsp; A coin collector needs to know what luster is in order to learn to recognize the luster on a coin.&nbsp; As they continue to learn more he/she will eventually (hopefully) understand what ORIGINAL Mint luster looks like in order to purchase nice Unc&#039;s.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I should learn a lot and perhaps be able to change my &quot;notion&quot; of luster if you would be kind enough and take the time to answer a few questions for me as you did before.&nbsp; If not, that&#039;s OK I understand that you may be too busy or that my questions are petty or have been answered many times before.&nbsp; I&#039;ll post my answer as A. right after the question.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1. Does the metal surface of a unused, freshly polished coin die reflect light?&nbsp; A. Yes, the surface of the die is lustrous.&nbsp; B&gt;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>2. Does the metal surface of an old worn die which cracked and lost a chunk out of its side reflect light?&nbsp; A.&nbsp; Yes, the metal surface of the old, broken, greasy die is lustrous.&nbsp; B&gt;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>3.&nbsp; Does the metal surface of an upset blank reflect light?&nbsp;&nbsp; A.&nbsp; Yes, the metal surface of the planchet is lustrous.&nbsp; B&gt;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>4.&nbsp; Does the metal surface of a Proof copper coin reflect the light?&nbsp; A.&nbsp; Yes, The metal surface of a copper Proof is lustrous.&nbsp; B&gt;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>5.&nbsp; Does the metal surface of a Proof silver coin reflect light?&nbsp; A.&nbsp; Yes, the silver surface is lustrous.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>6.&nbsp; Does the metal surface of a rainbow toned mint State silver coin reflect light?&nbsp; A.&nbsp; Yes, its surface is lustrous - its bodacious!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>7.&nbsp; Does the surface of a polished coin reflect light?&nbsp; Yes, the surface of the polished metal is lustrous.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>8.&nbsp; Does the surface of a cleaned metal coin reflect light?&nbsp; A.&nbsp; Yes, the cleaned metal coin is lustrous.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>9. Does the surface of a porcelain Chinese game counter reflect light?&nbsp; A.&nbsp; Yes it too is lustrous.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>10.&nbsp; Does the metal surface of a corroded silver &quot;sea water&quot; coin reflect light?&nbsp; A. Yes, absolutely; however JUST AS IN EACH CASE ABOVE the reflection of light (LUSTER) appears different. B&gt;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>NOTE: You beginners pay attention to this test as it may be something you learn one day in a grading seminar.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Actually, there is no need to answer the posted questions because I really believe I may have made my point which is EVERYTHING HAS LUSTER! </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>PS&nbsp; At this very moment I&#039;m being blinded from the reflection of light from MY WOOD DESK - it is freshly waxed and very lustrous <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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