Thank you for your detailed answer. My question was specifically regarding bronze.
For example, I have here a french 5 centimes 1899, which is still nicely reflective and coppery. Not completely original, but 80% there. As a contrast I have a 10 centimes 1910, which is a dull homogneous brown, which only a hint of copperiness remaining at some edges. I personally find both coins attractive (they both have almost no wear or marks), but had suspected that a closer to mint state copy (here the 5 centimes) would be more desirable on the marketplace. Just wanted to hear some opinions or experiences on that.
For example, I have here a french 5 centimes 1899, which is still nicely reflective and coppery. Not completely original, but 80% there. As a contrast I have a 10 centimes 1910, which is a dull homogneous brown, which only a hint of copperiness remaining at some edges. I personally find both coins attractive (they both have almost no wear or marks), but had suspected that a closer to mint state copy (here the 5 centimes) would be more desirable on the marketplace. Just wanted to hear some opinions or experiences on that.




















