1914 Buffalo Nickel Matte Proof? - Page 2

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bestofvariety New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 03/22/2025 5:46 pm Thank you @fortcollins! This is great advice and I appreciate your assessment. I've learned to default towards it's not what I think it is. I'm going to take your advice and bring it to a coin show. Happy hunting everyone! Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8516 Posts	Posted 03/23/2025 11:51 pm First thing I thought when I saw the coin, vinegar coin. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
bestofvariety New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 03/24/2025 5:45 pm Does vinegar treating a coin normally strip away all luster or would it be possible to leave some luster in tact? Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25086 Posts	Posted 03/24/2025 8:56 pm Quote: Does vinegar treating a coin normally strip away all luster or would it be possible to leave some luster in tact? Acetic acid removes surface layers from the coin, so yes it will strip away mint luster. Don't confuse "shiny" with "luster". Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 03/24/2025 9:08 pm Without a doubt treated coin. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188052 Posts	Posted 03/25/2025 09:38 am Quote: Don't confuse "shiny" with "luster". Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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