abrasions - Light rubbing or scuffing from friction, not to be confused with hairlines or bag marks.
adjustment marks - Small striations or file marks found on early United States coins.
abrasions
Light friction rubbing or scuffing which is different from hairlines and bag marks. Sometimes referred to as "cabinet friction" because many times it is caused by a sliding action in a coin cabinet.
abrasions Area(s) of a coin where a foreign object or another coin has displaced metal in an abraded fashion. Similar to a bag mark but usually on the high points or open fields and not as deep or acute as the former.
Abrasions
Areas of a coin where another coin or a foreign object has displaced metal in an abraded fashion.
Adjustment marks ...
Abrasions - An abrasion is an area of a coin where another coin or a foreign object has displaced metal in an abraded fashion.
abrasions
Marks on a coin where another object has displaced metal in an abrasive manner.
adjustment marks ...
Abrasions caused by modern minting techniques where coins are struck and then dumped into a container. The coins crash into each other causing nicks and cuts around the edges.
Minor abrasions on an otherwise uncirculated coin, caused by contact between coins in a mint bag.
Bid
The price offered to buy a particular precious metal item.
See "abrasions", "bag mark", or "gouges". copper nickel - A metal alloy of 88% copper and 12% nickel. This alloy was used for US Flying Eagle and Indian cents from 1856 to the middle of 1864.
There may be bag abrasions. Older coins may be tarnished or toned.
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU): Usually implies full mint lustre, in other words no toning or tarnish.
By this time the coin, if viewed under magnification, is apt to have a number of nicks and abrasions.
The hypercritical perfectionist with a glass will see a few minute abrasions, doubtless inflicted in the bag, and an insignificant rim bruise or so. This coin is still the equal of any that we have seen, including two described as 'gems.
contact marks, bag marks: Minor abrasions on an otherwise Uncirculated coin, caused by handling in Mint-sewn bags and contact with other surfaces.
Bag Marks - Can be scratches or minor abrasions caused by coins knocking against each other in bags.
Because of their smaller size they usually have fewer abrasions than larger denomination coins.
When grading mint state pieces, note that this coin often comes with some parts of the design softly struck and may have many "bag" marks and abrasions.
The surfaces will show abrasions but these will be less detracting or heavily concentrated than on coins in the lower About Uncirculated grades.
Gem quality status is easily seen here by the intense white luster, bold strike, and lack of marks and abrasions. All attributes present on this coin.
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Term Definition
Abrasions
Scuffs, slide marks, or other marks on a coin made by moving contact between the coin and another coin or the coin and a hard surface or object.
Marks and abrasions are usually detracting and numerous. Possible planchet flaw of some type may be present or minor rim ding. Hairlines may be numerous due to wiping at one time.
Contact Marks
Minor scratches and abrasions on uncirculated coins from being in contact or rubbing against other coins.
Counterfeit
Any coin that is not made by the authorized minting authority.
There are two types of polishing: Adding a polish to the surface to fill in pits, or removing tarnish and abrasions. Both are a way to provide care for an object to extend its life and improve its performance.
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A superb-quality coin! Any abrasions are extremely light and do not detract from the coin's beauty in any way. The strike is extremely sharp (or full) and the luster is outstanding. This is a spectacular coin! ...
Many coins show light knocks and abrasions resulting from normal circulation, which must be considered in grading and valuing, for they are detractions even if they occurred in ancient times.
The surfaces are usually below average because of clashmarks and abrasions on both obverse and reverse. The 1844-D usually has thick, frosty luster.
Two Leaves under E in STAES. Fully struck and a real beautiful example. There are really no marks or abrasions to warrant the grade. The dies show heavy die polish on both sides, but this is a desirable aspect of the coin.
2 : Detracting Marks: a collective term for bag marks, contact marks, abrasions, rim nicks, hairlines, scratches etc.
3 : Lustre: degree of (for silver coins).
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU): Usually implies full mint lustre, with no toning or tarnish, should have no marks or abrasions, although such coins will have come into contact with other coins during production.
abrasion - Scratches on the coins surface. This can happen with coin to coin contact or when a hard object comes in contact with the coin. Abrasions are not as deep of gashes as bag marks. Usually located on the highest parts of a coins design.
This grade refers to a heavily worn used note having several strong folds and creases, discoloration, edge tears, frayed corners, surface abrasions, stains, pinholes, and an overall poor appearance. No large pieces of the note are missing, however.
That's a good question. I don't know of any sure way to tell, but it would be a good idea thoroughly inspect it with a magnifying glass to make sure there aren't any suspicious abrasions.
If you strip the coin of this toning, not only will you lose any remaining luster, the coin will appear harsh and unappealing, and suffer microscopic abrasions that will lower its grade.
Contact Marks Minor abrasions on uncirculated coinage from contact with other coins.
 See also: Abrasion, Coin, Mint, Grade, Marks
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