Posted 02/09/2024 2:14 pm
These are all business strikes. The finish depends on lots of things. For example a coin struck by a brand new die will have a bright and smooth finish where a worn die can show the signs of wear by having cracks or 'stretch marks' as the die expands and contracts from excessive use. Also to take into account the quality of the metal and the alloy mix, and the effects of the annealing oven will change how they appear.
Then there are environmental issues and how well the coin were taken care of after they left the mint.
Also the time they spend in circulation will affect the finish with wear from handling and oils from the fingers, hands, and pockets.
Then there are environmental issues and how well the coin were taken care of after they left the mint.
Also the time they spend in circulation will affect the finish with wear from handling and oils from the fingers, hands, and pockets.
Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin
7070 type set coin count: 51/76
Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars
Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin
7070 type set coin count: 51/76
Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars
Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents
