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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;stldanceartist, post: 2103334, member: 13307&quot;]I&#039;d say you got it for about normal price (that&#039;s what Morgans go for in my boss&#039;s auctions.)&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Here is the definition of Luster from the official ANA Grading Standards:</p><p><br /></p><p>Official A.N.A. Definition: Luster, or mint bloom or frost, is one of the most important aspects of grading in the Mint State category. All other things being equal, a coin with rich, deep mint luster is a better candidate for a higher grade than is one with a dull or lifeless luster. One rule does not fit all; luster can vary from type to type, and examination of a wide selection of coins in the marketplace is the best way to gain expertise in this vital feature.</p><p><br /></p><p>And from <a href="http://coins.about.com/od/coinsglossaryl/g/A-Definition-Of-Luster.htm" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.about.com/od/coinsglossaryl/g/A-Definition-Of-Luster.htm" rel="nofollow">About.com</a>&#039;s definition:</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;Luster on a coin&#039;s surface is the sheen or reflective qualities that are produced during the minting process. When a coin is struck, metal flows from the center of the coin towards the outer edge. This process produces microscopic striations (very tiny parallel grooves) that reflect light back to the viewer in a unique crossing pattern. As the coin is tilted under a light, this crossing pattern will spin around the coin. This is known as the <a href="http://coins.about.com/od/coinsglossary/g/cartwheel_coin.htm" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://coins.about.com/od/coinsglossary/g/cartwheel_coin.htm" rel="nofollow">cartwheel effect</a>.&quot;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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