Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Horn Silver
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 2510901, member: 19165"]Very useful, thanks! </p><p><br /></p><p>So, horn silver is basically a type of corrosion. Would you say that it is a strong negative, like verdigris, or just a general negative? Which is worse for grade/value/eye appeal - horn silver, or porosity? (both of which are from corrosive processes, and/or environmental damage)</p><p><br /></p><p>Obviously, all things being equal a coin without horn silver is going to be more desirable, but I'm just trying to figure out how bad this stuff is. On an American coin, this would make it almost unsaleable - but the ancient collectors tend to treat things a bit differently.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 2510901, member: 19165"]Very useful, thanks! So, horn silver is basically a type of corrosion. Would you say that it is a strong negative, like verdigris, or just a general negative? Which is worse for grade/value/eye appeal - horn silver, or porosity? (both of which are from corrosive processes, and/or environmental damage) Obviously, all things being equal a coin without horn silver is going to be more desirable, but I'm just trying to figure out how bad this stuff is. On an American coin, this would make it almost unsaleable - but the ancient collectors tend to treat things a bit differently.[/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
>
Horn Silver
>
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...