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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 7545324, member: 26302&quot;]Interesting, even ancient collectors? If its a modern coin, (within the last few hundred years) I am always conscientious to hold on the edge, but make no effort at all with ancients. They all have thick patinas and I never have seen any damage from handling. Some have been mistreated with poor cleaning, yes, but not fingerprints.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now, I do not rub my fingers intentionally on devices, but will pick them up not worrying about it. Many ancients are very thin, and can hurt or not get a good grip on the edge. I think the light touch of a finger on the coin is less severe than dropping it. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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