Lessons in problem coins: Whizzed.

Thanks for this.
Also, as a side... I bet that felt gooooood, didn't it?

 

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It ALWAYS does. It came THIS close to making me change my avatar to Yoda. Much to learn I still have.

 

meh...at our age, take what you can get...

 

Heck, at my age, if I can get a little snort of Buffalo Trace Bourbon without dying, it's a good day. Some things are worth a little risk-taking.

 

And having a really stout numismatic library is good too.

 

Wow, I have been saying exactly this for years!

 

If we coin guys weren't into coins, we'd be COMPLETELY unbearable to be around. Coins are pretty much all we have going for us. Soooo, twice a year, I go work for the ANA, pretend I like most other coin people, maybe learn a thing or two, hang out with a few I can actually stand, and then go home.

I genuinely DO like the ANA Colorado Springs staff. They're fine people.

 

This is my favorite post of the month so far.

 

Wait, it's still young.

 

I figured it deserved more than "of the week", even if we're exactly 7 days into the month.

 

This thread has been very informative.

I appreciate the fact that there is an argument happening in this thread. When people square off over definitions, and explain themselves, it helps nail down what words mean. I find an enumeration of pros and cons to be very helpful in learning how to think about these things.

I've always thought the best way to learn about a topic is to find out where people are debating it.

 

The wife recently became a fan of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream.
I'm more of a tequila man myself, love the Margaritas.

 

Yah, I sampled the Cream at the distillery last August, but bought the Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Do you have a really good (price ALMOST no object) tequila recommendation? My bar has become admired for quality stock.

 

I cannot make a recommendation regarding Tequila because I drink it mostly mixed and I've yet to run taste tests; however, I can help you in the Rum department. You simply have to try Zaya - it is like swallowing silk compared to the gravel that is Barcardi Reserve.

Do yourself a favor and compare side by side on the Rum.
It is a revelation.

 

Walk on the wild side... do a taste test alongside Newfie Screech, too.

 

Going back to definitions; I'm a bit partial to Doug's viewpoint.

If someone 'whizzes' a coin with nylon or plastic such that the metal isn't gathered around the edges then how is that different than buffing? Isn't buffing just whizzing without the creation of artificial flow lines? If you create artificial flow lines how is that done without movement of metal?

It is probably academic at this point since it doesn't matter if the coin has been buffed or whizzed - neither is desirable; however, understanding that the luster can be 'faked' is good to know.

Again, I'm new to this sport - I just don't know if equating the terms 'whizzed' and 'buffed' is helpful. It seems that keeping the definitions separate would be a good thing.

 

Thank you. Zaya will be on the bar if you ever come over.

 

I think thats a fair question