Rubbing it in: Those poor Dacians
The Roman Propaganda machine was in high gear after both of the Dacian Wars conducted by Trajan.
Rubbing -
The barest trace of wear on the high points of a coin. just a step above "Friction" on the scale of adjectives used to describe degrees of wear. Usually, a coin with rubbing has virtually full mint lustre intact.
Rubbing
Occurs when a coin is slid across a hardened surface, causing the removal of original mint luster, while leaving evidence of friction. See also Cabinet Friction.
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- rubbing or wear on the highest points of a coin surface. In the days of wooden coin cabinets as coin drawers were opened and moved the coins inside would often slide around, thereby gradually rubbing against the drawer bottom.
The rubbing of skin oil into a coin in an attempt to hide contact marks.
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Light rubbing or scuffing from friction. Not the same as bag marks.
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An improperly struck coin.
Usually rubbing on the high points of a coin created from pages slid against each other in an album.
album slide marks
Usually parallel lines created by the plastic slide of an album.
thumbing
The rubbing of skin oil onto a coin in an attempt to hide contact marks.
token
A coin-like object redeemable for a particular product or service, such as bus rides, beer or video games.
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.
friction - The rubbing of a coin against another coin or hard object that results in wear on its surface. Typically, friction causes unwanted wear on a coin resulting in lower desire and value of a coin.
[See Slider] Luster Breaks Small nicks or light rubbing on the high points of an otherwise mint coin. [See Slider] McDonalds Arches Fully rounded cross bands on the reverse fasces of a Mercury dime. Popular in Hawaii, but not on the mainland.
album friction Similar to album slide marks, though the friction may be only slight rubbing on the high points. Album friction is very common on coins with high relief designs.
application of solvents, dipping, and rubbing with abrasive materials or substances cleaned coin while any coin subjected to a cleaning process could technically be considered cleaned, ...
burnishing A process by which the surfaces of a planchet or a coin are made to shine through rubbing or polishing. This term is used in two contexts - one positive, one negative.
A process by which the surfaces of a planchet or a coin are made to shine through rubbing or polishing. This term is used in two contexts - one positive, one negative.
Just rubbing a coin with a cloth can leave tiny hairlines that can be seen under magnification that could render the coin worthless.
Aside from some minor rubbing in the fields, the surfaces are nearly fully prooflike. A scratch crosses the obverse from star 12 up to the left, ending in the field left of the hair curls. Other minor old scratches and abrasions are visible.
The presence of visible hairline scratches from rubbing is the main criteria used. Yet the above coin has very visible hairlines and is artificially white and shiny as well. It also has a rim problem at 1:30 on the reverse.
A simpler method of reproducing a coin that is particularly useful when the coin is thin and rather fragile, is by making a rubbing. For this thin paper such as typing copy paper should be used.
Cleaning - The act of attempting, through some sort of solvent or rubbing to take contaminants off a coin. Cleaning more often than not results in damage to the coin.
A lightly toned silver coin, if immersed in a clear liquid silver dip, carefully rinsed, neutralized in a solution of baking soda and water (without the application of any friction or rubbing), and then carefully dried by patting, ...
The obverse of the coin, inspired by a photograph at the Memorial by Larry Ruggeri, depicts United States Park Police officers Robert Chelsey and Kelcy Stefansson as they make a rubbing of a fellow officer's name.
Wear is not apparent to the naked eye, though slight rubbing or cabinet friction may be present under magnification. A coin may feature some flatness of strike, which may be common for that date and type.
The rubbing of a coin can result in a wear on its surface. Typically, friction causes various degrees of noticeable wear and results in lowering the desire (and value) of a coin.
Abrasions - Light friction rubbing or scuffing that 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.
Brighten old, dark pennies in seconds! No scrubbing necessary. The effect is achieved only where the mixture has been in contact with the coin, so be careful to cover the entire coin!
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Luster Breaks Small nicks or light rubbing on the high points of an otherwise mint coin. See slider.
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It is important to note, however, that many mint state coins will have slight "friction" on the high points or in the fields, resulting from coins rubbing against-each other in rolls or bags.
Similar to album slide marks, though the friction may be only slight rubbing on the high points.
album slide marks
Lines, usually parallel, imparted to the surface of a coin by the plastic 'slide' of an album.
If you must, use olive oil or rubbing alcohol.
--You can clean the chain with normal jewelry cleaner.
--Store coin jewelry in plastic sleeves or protective casing. Keep your jewelry coin collections separate from other jewelry.
Even though the coins in the bags are Uncirculated they often pick up 'Bag marks' from knocking and rubbing each other in the bag.
A disturbance which appears either on the high-points of a coin or in the fields, as a result of that coin rubbing against other objects.
a process by which a planchet or coin are made to shine through rubbing or polishing
Business strike
a coin produced for general use and circulation (not proof).
Friction - A disturbance which appears either on the high-points of a coin or in the fields, as a result of that coin rubbing against other objects.
Cabinet Friction - If coins are kept and displayed in wooden cabinets they tend to move about when the tray is taken out and rubbing or friction often occurs on the high points.
Burnishing: A process by which a planchet or coin are made to shine through rubbing or polishing.
Business strike: A coin produced for general use and circulation.
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.
Preparation of a proof striking usually involved polishing Polishing is the act of giving something polish, typically through rubbing. Polishing results in a smoother surface with higher shine.
The rise of metallurgy and mining, an increasingly complex society, a system of government, and the simple touchstone (a method of rubbing stone and testing the purity of soft metals) paved the way for a monetary system based on gold and other ...
Minor wear on the high points of an otherwise uncirculated numismatic piece which has been stored in a tray or cabinet. The wear is caused by rubbing when the tray or cabinet is moved and will adversely affect its value.
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Cleaning - any process that removes foreign substances, corrosion or toning, which include using solvents, dipping, and rubbing with abrasive materials or substances.
Note from Mr. Emmett - Purchased as Ex Dattari, but it doesn't match the description and its coin rubbing is missing from Dattari/Savio.
and dealers -- clean coins every day, using various means, including but not limited to soaking in soap and water, using acetone, and dipping in E-Z-Est Coin Cleaner, and with ancient coins, soaking in olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, rubbing with ...
AUAbout uncirculated. Grade level between extremely fine and uncirculated. Typically, either has full mint sharpness without mint bloom, or has nearly full mint luster with traces of rubbing or enough bag marks to interfere with design details.
Care in placing the coin on the glass and not rubbing it around on the glass should remove the chances of a scratch. If you wish to be extra cautious, try scanning direct scans at the bottom of the page where the scanner is never used.
other coin expert to assist you in deciding whether cleaning a particular coin is a good idea. If you decide to clean a coin, first try out any coin cleaning method on a cheap coin to see the results. Always use non-abrasive cleaners such as rubbing ...
Hand rubbing (thumbs) provides a final polishing. Practicing on cheap, bulk, uncleaned and unidentified coins helps with skill.
 See also: Coin, Silver, Struck, Gold, Collector
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