Question About Publishing A Numismatic Article

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TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 10:02 pm I have an essay that I wrote a couple months ago for my math class (of all things) that was on the subject of the physics of toning and how to mathematically predict the order in which the rainbow colors appear. The model works and can be useful in identifying artificially-toned coins. I would probably cut out a lot of the technical math stuff and leave just the explanations of the physics, the basic formula of my model, and my results. My question is, if I were to send it in to The Numismatist, would they be interested in publishing it and would you guys be interested in reading it? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

zxcccxz Pillar of the Community Canada 5417 Posts	Posted 05/20/2014 10:53 pm I would definitely be interested in reading it. Although, without prior proof that the the article is accurate and based on fact and proven through test results and authenticated by a third-party organization or tested in a laboratory, there is no chance the Numismatist would publish it. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyJames Valued Member United States 211 Posts	Posted 05/21/2014 12:07 am I don't think he's talking about doing experiments that need to be replicated in any way. It sounds more like a review of some basic optics principles as they apply to coins. The theory is pretty solid (300-400 years old?). The model, if the math is right, can stand on its own. Edited by JimmyJames 05/21/2014 12:07 am Report this Post to the Staff
pyrbob Rest in Peace United States 1943 Posts	Posted 05/21/2014 05:33 am I would send it in. Include enough math to show how you came to your conclusion. Bob Campbell is an authority on toning and I have heard him talk about it at ANA Summer Seminars. I see he is giving an evening talk about toning this summer. One of the things he points out is the sequence of the colors so this is not new information. But I think you findings are still worth publishing as support to the fact. Report this Post to the Staff
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