iridescence A "glow" displayed by a coin, often gleaming through light pastel colors.
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iridescence: refers to the brightness or reflectivity of toning on a coin.
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Jefferson nickel: the U.S. Five Cents coins struck from 1938 until today.
Iridescencent
Probably the most desirable form of toning on a silver or nickel coin. Iridescent toning covers virtually all of the coin's surface, while still permitting all of the coin's natural lustre to shine through with its full intensity.
Iridescence
Refers to the multi-colored, rainbow-like toning on a coins surface, especially of a silver coin. See also Color and Toning.
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Deep orange-gold with a sublime blend of olive iridescence. Intense frost and deep mirrors form a superb cameo contrast. Sharply struck and aesthetically appealing in all respects.
Roman Syria, large Glass Bracelets (adult size), I have several of various sizes, minor encrustation and some iridescence, intact, CHOICE condition
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Notes from consignor: EF/Good EF. Excellent metal with iridescence and luster, obverse struck from worn die and is better in hand than picture indicates. Nice example of rarely seen issue with excellent reverse.
For proofs the tones tend to be brilliant; white-greyish nickel color with perhaps a trace of iridescent patina; light champagne; light lilac; shades of rosy orange with /hi-lights of soft lilac-blue; golden iridescence; light natural golds; ...
Vibrant frosty luster gleaming from the silvery blue-white obverse and a touch of golden iridescence on the reverse. It is very rare a coin with such a look is combined the with the almost total absence of contact marks and abrasions.
Investor - A person who buys numismatic items strictly for profit rather than for aesthetic purpose. Iridescence - Refers to a coin that has a pastel-colored glow.
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investor An individual who buys numismatic items strictly for profit, not caring to complete a set or particular collection. iridescence A "glow" displayed by a coin, often gleaming through light pastel colors.
 See also: Gold, Collection, Coin, Grade, Struck
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