dull: drab, usually referring to the lack of luster.
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Dull - Term for a numismatic item that lacks luster. Dulling may be the result of natural or artificial conditions such as dipping a coin.
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dull
Term for a numismatic item that is lack luster. This may be the result of cleaning, oxidation, or other environmental conditions.
NEVR-DULL is a cotton wadding polish that cleans and polishes all metals including:
silver, gold, brass, copper, pewter, glass, steel, aluminum and chromium.
Removes rust and tar, leaves no deposits in the crevices of metal work.
Lustre that appears dull, washed out, etc. because of either damage to the lustre itself (eg. from excessive dipping) or because of an opaque film covering it and subduing its effect.
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Other times, it is easy to differentiate copper and zinc cents by the high "ring" an elongated copper cent makes compared to more of a dull click made by an elongated zinc cent, when the coins are dropped on a hard surface.
On brilliant Proofs, dull spots appear where there are disturbances; on textured- surface coins such as Matte, Roman, and Satin Proofs, these disturbances create "shiny" spots.
An MS-60 coin may have dull luster and numerous contact marks in prime focal areas, as long as there is no wear.
While the new methods obviously appealed to the artistic instincts of mint engravers and officials, collectors of the day took a decidedly different view, preferring the flashy brilliance of earlier proofs to the relatively dull-appearing surfaces of ...
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Mint Luster - The dull, frosty or satiny shine or finish found on coins, resulting from the centrifugal flow of metal as dies strike the coin blank.
Mint Mark - A small letter that identifies the mint that struck the coin.
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Mint luster: The dull, frosty, or satiny shine found on uncirculated coins.
Mint mark: A small letter on a coin identifying which of the United States Mint's facilities struck the coin.
Matt Proof - A proof finish that leaves a dull surface on the coin as opposed to the usual mirror like finish.
The metal surface is dull or in some cases much too shiny because of polishing. Deep scratches are clearly visible as well as dents from impacts with some deformation of the engraving being apparent.
Is it lustrous or is it dull? Is it brilliant or is it toned (and if it is toned, is the toning attractive)? Most of all, is the coin aesthetically pleasing?
One way to tell is by asking: would you expect an uncirculated, 100 year-old coin to be dull with tiny scratches, or bright and shiny? If your answer is "dull with tiny scratches", then congratulations - you're a natural! ...
Tonguing Sometimes, when a coin is too bright to get the grade desired from one of the grading services, its owner will dab a bit of saliva on it to dull the shiny high points. This is known as tonguing it.
335 1836 Breen-6509. AU-50. Dull yellow surfaces, probably a result of "seawater" storage, or more appropriately from the effects of sand movement in the ocean. Rough surfaces with moderate marks.
McCloskey-4C. Perfect dies.
Although normally brilliant, with time luster may become dull, frosty, spotted or discolored.
- Milled edge - A raised rim around the outer surface of a coin. Not to be confused with the Reeded or serrated narrow edge of the coin.
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A coin that has become dull from too many dips in an acid solution.
overdate
A coin struck from a die with a date that has one year punched over a previous year.
if the coin has virtually no lustre, this must be mentioned in the description (i.e. MS-60, dull; or MS-63, but lacklustre from prolonged immersion in seawater).
This coin exhibits no trace of wear but may show a number of detracting contact marks, and the surface may be spotted or lack a brilliant luster. Rims may be nicked. Eye appeal is poor. Coins in this grade may be unattractive, dull or have washed ...
Matte proof
A proof coin on which the surface is granular or dull. On U.S. coins this type of surface was used on proofs of the early 20th century. The process has since been abandoned.
5. A proof coin or medal having a dull, finely granulated surface is called what?
Answer Matte Proof
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And nothing changed that situation for over sixty years. But in 1857 a dull, dry coinage law sparked an interest that hasn't died in over a century.
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Areas on Matte, Roman, and Satin Proofs where the surface has been disturbed. On brilliant Proofs, dull spots appear where there are disturbances; on textured-surface coins such as Matte, Roman, and Satin Proofs, ...
over dipped A coin that has become dull from too many baths in a dipping solution.
Gold and silver matte proofs have a dull, granular (i.e.. sandblast) finish without any mirror-like qualities. Copper and nickel matte proofs are really more like Roman finish proofs. (See "Roman Finish').
Approximately 25% of the original luster will be present except on those specific issues which are typically found dull. The surfaces will show abrasions but they will tend to be lighter and less detracting than on a coin graded Extremely Fine-40.
Matte - Fine, granular texture on the surface of a proof coin. Matte surfaces have a dull appearance as opposed to the reflective surfaces of a brilliant proof.
A subdued type of luster seen on coins struck from worn dies. Often these coins have a gray or otherwise dull color that makes the fields seem even more lackluster.
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Unlike other coins of similar mintage, the 1943-D has a smaller amount of coins certified in this grade. Decent strike coins can be found but like others, some examples can be dull.
Pennies made prior to 1982 make a distinctive ringing noise when dropped on a hard surface due to their composition, while post-1982 pennies make a dull thud.
An About Uncirculated coin suffers from handling that quickly removes luster from the highest points of the design. This light wear has a slightly dull appearance. Compare your coins to the grading image.
The coin surface may appear dull, lack full mint luster, have large detracting contact marks, damage spots, uneven toning, hairline scratches, scuffs and scrapes and generally poor eye appeal for an uncirculated coin.
Luster - The glossy mint bloom on the surface of an Uncirculated coin. Although normally brilliant, with time luster may become dull, frosty, spotted or discolored.
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Scratched and dull surfaces can be revived with a marble restorer (available from janitorial supply stores). Cultured marble is stronger than real marble, but it does lose its luster after being cleaned for years.
A mint state (MS) grading depends on a coin's luster, contact marks, hair lines and overall appeal. A coin can have a grade ranging from MS-60 (dull luster) to a flawless MS-70.
VG / Very Good
A grading term used to describe a well-worn coin with main features clear and bold - although rather dull and flat. On the SHELDON SCALE, it corresponds to a numerical grade between 5-10.
And, while the luster is usually attractive, it may be somewhat subdued or there may be some dull areas. Frequently, an MS-63 coin is an MS-65 coin that has a slight "problem" such as "one hit too many".
Rusted Dies
DIES which have been damaged (pitted) through corrosion. The "rusted" areas of a die create raised bumps on the coin during the STRIKING process thus giving the coin a flat or dull appearance.
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WARNING: Cleaning silver coins graded fine or below by removing their natural patina, (even if it IS dirt!), will invariably result in something that will look like a flat, dull, unattractive silver disk. Don't do it. Back ...
This practice of cleaning nickels in a mild sulphuric acid solution and drying in sawdust may have contributed to many surviving circulated coins being slightly rough (lightly pitted) and dull in appearance.
Reverse die E can be distinguished in that the wreath is the only one with 26 pairs of leaves. Five of the inside leaves nearest the top left curve of the U are bunched with the tip touching the next leaf. This example has a dull somewhat rough ...
Counterfeits are known, and a number of fairly deceptive pieces dated 1799 surfaced in the early 1980s. These coins all have common characteristics and display dull, lifeless surfaces.
Fine (F)Considerable signs of wear will be apparent on raised surfaces and the fields of the coin will be quite dull. Almost all sections of the coin will exhibit some forms of wear.
frosted proof - a proof coin that has a mirror like surface in the background with a frosted (or dull) surface on the design. Proofs prior to 1937 and again beginning in the 1970's have frosted designs.
Many extant ants show no traces of silver, but all(?) were originally surface-silvered.]
4) Gray/black base-metal imitations
[Good (official?) style, very dull gray or black metal, apparently not copper. Probably cast.
A beautifully toned EF coin may be worth more to many collectors than a dull AU example.
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