Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Collecting Taste
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Curtis, post: 8274651, member: 26430"]I'd imagine that depends on the thickness of plating... With modern methods of (especially electroplating) the plating may be too thin to sustain a dent-by-biting (i.e., it would have the effective hardness of the metal underneath).</p><p><br /></p><p>But on ancient fourrées, the thickly plated / foil-wrap ones, I wonder if the bite test would've worked. I haven't looked closely at gold ones, but the silver often seems thick enough I'd imagine it might be dent-able by tooth.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'd be fine sacrificing a plated denarius to test it out. I just wouldn't want to sacrifice my teeth if the metal wins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Curtis, post: 8274651, member: 26430"]I'd imagine that depends on the thickness of plating... With modern methods of (especially electroplating) the plating may be too thin to sustain a dent-by-biting (i.e., it would have the effective hardness of the metal underneath). But on ancient fourrées, the thickly plated / foil-wrap ones, I wonder if the bite test would've worked. I haven't looked closely at gold ones, but the silver often seems thick enough I'd imagine it might be dent-able by tooth. I'd be fine sacrificing a plated denarius to test it out. I just wouldn't want to sacrifice my teeth if the metal wins.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Collecting Taste
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...