Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Define “Tooling”
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Publius2, post: 5185187, member: 105571"]Well, there are certainly tooled coins where the intent is to deceive and perhaps of all tooled designations those are perhaps the most prevalent. However, I think it is appropriate for some coins to be labeled as tooled where the intent may or may not have been to deceive. In fact, these latter examples may lie in that vague gray area between tooled, damaged, scratched, and improperly cleaned. In some cases I'm not sure the grader can transport himself adequately into the mind of the perpetrator. In the case of your Bar Copper, I think it may lie in that gray area. If the perp had used a wire brush to clean the grime out, then it would be improperly cleaned but when he used a pointed tool, then maybe a tooled judgement is appropriate. </p><p><br /></p><p>I tend to agree with you that tooled sounds worse than the other details grades. So, maybe it's a philosophy question: If a grader has the choice of deciding between which detail grade to apply, should he apply the worst or the best? I dunno![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Publius2, post: 5185187, member: 105571"]Well, there are certainly tooled coins where the intent is to deceive and perhaps of all tooled designations those are perhaps the most prevalent. However, I think it is appropriate for some coins to be labeled as tooled where the intent may or may not have been to deceive. In fact, these latter examples may lie in that vague gray area between tooled, damaged, scratched, and improperly cleaned. In some cases I'm not sure the grader can transport himself adequately into the mind of the perpetrator. In the case of your Bar Copper, I think it may lie in that gray area. If the perp had used a wire brush to clean the grime out, then it would be improperly cleaned but when he used a pointed tool, then maybe a tooled judgement is appropriate. I tend to agree with you that tooled sounds worse than the other details grades. So, maybe it's a philosophy question: If a grader has the choice of deciding between which detail grade to apply, should he apply the worst or the best? I dunno![/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
>
Coin Chat
>
Define “Tooling”
>
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...