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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 96171, member: 112&quot;]Defintion of frost - </p><p>A crystallized-metal effect seen in the recessed areas of a die, thus the raised parts of a coin struck with that die. This is imparted to dies by various techniques, such as sandblasting them or pickling them in acid, then polishing the fields, leaving the recessed areas with frost.</p><p><br /></p><p>Many of the business strike coins from this period - mid to late 1800&#039;s - had frosted devices when struck with new dies. And typically these frosted coins will bring higher prices when sold. So if an unscrupulous person were to add frost to a coin like this they could sell it to an unsuspecting buyer for a substantial premium.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you look at the coin carefully, in the lower part of the neck, you can see that it is slightly darker. Following the neck to the area just below the ear you can see where it gradually gets much lighter until there is a spot that is almost white. This is what would happen if someone were trying to alter the coin with an airbrush. You start out with a very thin coat and build it up until you have the frosted appearance.</p><p><br /></p><p>The same look can be seen on the cap, cheek, chin and in the hair. Then there is the area where it is heaviest - at the base of the ribbon. This is the spot where I think the person screwed up and decided to bag their idea.</p><p><br /></p><p>Could I be wrong ? Yes, of course. But based on the pics the whitish areas do have the appearance of having been sprayed onto the coin - thus my opinion.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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