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What are sellers on ebay trying to say? Original, uncleaned? |
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I have seen a former member, dsfreeworld, use the word crusty to describe his Seated Liberty dimes that had original, toned surfaces. I am guessing this is what the seller means, but without seeing the coin described, I cannot be for sure. |
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Yes, that's kind of what they're trying to say. It's a term that doesn't really have an "official" definition in numismatics; I envision something like a Bust Half or Seated coin with a rather nice old circulation cameo when I consider that word. No barnacles are involved.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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crusty= unquestionably original patina on a circulated coin
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02/27/2013 11:17 pm
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Hmmm, I always thought of corroded and verdigris covered coins when I heard the term crusty. Not a good thing at all. Guess I shouldn't turn down a dealer if he offers me a box of crusty old 2 cent pieces at the next coin show?
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When I saw the title of this thread I thought of my 1909-S IHC. I consider it crusty.    |
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I always thought it meant original uncleaned but any grade. Well not MS. Yes, I agree Jeff yours does look crusty. I guess the question should be asked of ebay sellers, especially if the pics aren't good. Don't want to end up with corroded when I thought I was getting crusty haha. Edited by Ron_CA
02/28/2013 10:17 am
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Do you have a link you can reference?
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Quote:I have seen a former member, dsfreeworld, use the word crusty to describe his Seated Liberty dimes that had original, toned surfaces. Former? He is still active.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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crusty to me means thick patina, uncleaned, never messed with and I also usually think of Bust or seated types when I hear the term "crusty". I do not usually think of circulated coins either when I hear the term but it definitely can be as long as it has original surfaces but I also do not think of a blast white gleaming UNC coin either
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Most recent listings were for bust quarters. I still haven't got the last piece to my 7070 puzzle.
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former member My bad. I guess former wasn't the right word to use |
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No worries. |
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Crusty to me is a coin that hasn't been stripped of it's original skin. Whether it be VG or MS. This is what I call circulated crusty.  |
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My idea of crusty has always been in association with original surface silver coins where you could see interruptions in the crust proving originality or just were able to recognize the original 'crust' like this Morgan  But I see that opinions vary with the term Crusty |
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to me I would call that Morgan Blast white, but you are correct crusty seems to be a matter of opinion and varies from one person to another. I guess its about like the term "thick skin" on a coin, that term leaves a lot for interpretation also
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