As a general rule, the edges on the Presidential Dollars are a mess under good magnification (such as a 10 power triplet jeweler's loupe.) Although the edge may appear smooth to the naked eye, once you get a close up look, ...
Aegina AR stater. 490-485 BC. Smooth shelled turtle, with collar and a single row of dots down the middle / Incuse square with skew pattern.
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Smooth with seven indentations ("Spanish flower")
50 cents / E0.50
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Smooth Edge - a wider border on each face of the coin, and an avoidance of relief just inside the wider border, to facilitate easy identification by touch.
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A smooth, flat edge seen mainly on a small-denomination coinage.
Also see: Lettered edge, Reeded edge
Planchet
The blank metal disk, which becomes a coin when struck under high pressure between two dies.
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A smooth edge without reeding. Typical of most patterns.
PLANCHET
The disc of metal or other material on which the dies of the coin, token or medal are impressed; Also called a blank, disc or flan.
A flat, smooth edge.
planchet
The blank disk of metal before it is struck by a coining press which transforms it into a coin.
2. Uniform smooth black or brown surfaces. Most often the original patina has been removed and the surface of a tooled coin is darkened bare metal or some other artificial patina.
Perhaps the smoothing of flan surfaces was considered desirable to remove irregularities of the casting process. Greek Imperial coins on large flans are particularly prone to voids in the metal that were not erased by striking.
The overall smoothness of the surface due to routine handling suggests that indeed, the coin was in circulation. We tried to explore the possibility where we could determine when this coin was in circulation.
Plain edge
A smooth, flat edge seen mainly on a small-denomination coinage.
Planchet
The blank metal disk, which becomes a coin when struck under high pressure between two dies.
However, the term also applies to eradication of the design from the surface of a die, rendering it smooth, and a new design engraved; thus extending the use of the same die. See also canceled die.
If there is any eye appeal in this grade it comes from the smooth surfaces associated with this grade, as any distracting marks have usually been worn off through circulation.
annealing - The heating and cooling process by which planchets are softened to allow the metal to flow more smoothly during the strike.
There are spots of bright bronze showing in areas of harsh cleaning or possible smoothing in the fields. The field areas around both tips of the hat are of a slightly different color than the rest of the coin, possibly due to tooling or smoothing.
Here a file does not refer to a paper file but rather to a small abrasive metal tool used to smooth wood or metal.
Clay's bill, and it was pretended that it was put there in order to smooth the way for the president to adopt the measure, but that in his unreasonable obstinacy he refused to avail himself of the opportunity.
(I acknowledge that many, even most, coins of Cherson have been smoothed (or tooled) and this one looks too good to be true, but close inspection under a microscope shows nothing more than minor expert smoothing in the fields.
A related process is to carve down lumps in the patination to smooth them out and make the coin look better, a process known as "smoothing" and which is again often undetectable as long as a layer of original patination remains.
Notice how uniform and smooth the surfaces are. The note will seem to have a glossy look when turned in the light. Now examine the newest looking bill you have in your wallet, pocket, or purse. Do you see any differences?
The appearance is rough looking, unlike the smooth cheeks and other facial features that typify the many versions of Lady Liberty that have been on U.S Coins.
Smooth-shelled turtle, countermark in middle of shell/Incuse of skew pattern, SG1858. Centered slightly low, head and front appendages clear, rear appendages partially off, light tone, nice example, Very Fine....
The 1¢ size specimen is described by Patrick as having a plain smooth edge, being approximately the same diameter, thickness and weight of a U.S. zinc coated steel cent; the token being 2.
Rather than being state of the art, the equipment furnished to Dahlonega included used machinery and devices that were technologically obsolete, at least in comparison to the smoothly operating steam-powered presses that had been set up in ...
Roll a ball of Plasticine in the palm of your hand to warm it and then flatten it on to a firm surface with a smooth piece of metal (a tobacco tin is ideal for this); dust the surface of the plasticine with a fine coating of talcum powder, ...
The 1842-O Small Date is rare even when worn nearly smooth, but still a numismatically acceptable piece can be acquired in the $1,000 range.
and smoothed. The eye of the Amazon Kyme in image 9 is rather interesting. The Iris is cup shaped with a small raised section in the middle and a raised line goint outward to the edge at 1 o'clock.
A different coin's finish not often used on modern day coins, was most modern coins have a smooth finish or brilliant like background. The Buffalo gold proof 1 ounce coins first issued in 2006 exhibit a Matte finish.
The feel of the coin - fakes are often very smooth or can have sharp edges
Be wary of coins that are too shiny and where the details are blurred. It's the sign that they have been cleaned and worn away some gold ...
Nothing went smoothly.
There were site procurement problems. There were flaws in the
architectural design. There were a number of delays during the process of
construction. It was not until January of 1836 that the cornerstone was ...
In fabric the earliest coins (those attributed to Euelthon of Salamis) have a plain smooth reverse, which, about the time of the Persian wars, gives place to a well-marked incuse square containing a type. After about B.C.
In Australia, the two dollar coin has periodically distributed around its edge a short set of grooves, which alternate between the smooth rim, whilst the one dollar coin has a larger set of grooves, ...
This is a well worn piece with most of the larger details of the designs being worn nearly smooth. A coin in "Very Good" condition is not very good at all. The small details are all gone, as well as most of the large details.
Fine: The design in the center of the coin has worn smooth with just a slight separation of the hair and wing design. Liberty's forehead and hair curls are no longer separated and the majority of the feathers have leveled into one.
As a result, on coins that have the obverse virtually worn smooth, the reverse will still show complete chain detail.
cull: a coin worn almost completely smooth.
Curated: a recently developed term to describe coins that have been cleaned, but where the cleaning has been so light and well done that it is impossible to tell.
Obverse: Most individual leaves will be separated and some details will be visible, but the leaves will be worn smooth halfway from tip to middle of leaves. Approximately half of the horizontal lines in shield are clearly visible and separated.
We only know the coins they left behind and they are given nicknames which refer to the subject, style, or some feature on the coins such as Dapper, Smoothie, Big Nose, Peanut Ear or Beady Eye.
The hair will show very little detail and the jaw will be worn smooth. Less than half of the eagle's feathers will show while the claws will have little or no detail. The lines in the shield will appear merged.
To obtain these qualities, each proof coin die is polished to produce an extremely smooth surface and used for a limited number of coins. Planchets are hand fed to the coin press, where they are struck at a higher than ordinary pressure.
Plain edge - the edge of a coin which is smooth and lacking any decoration
Planchet - a blank disc that will be stamped between dies to produce a coin
Press - a compression machine in which dies come together to stamp a coin ...
love token: A coin that has been altered by smoothing one or both surfaces and engraving initials, scenes, messages, etc., thereon.
luster: Surface quality of a coin, result of light reflected from the microscopic flow lines.
A specimen with a smooth, clean surface is not the norm. Original, uncleaned specimens have coloration ranging from green-gold to attractive orange-gold.
Fair-2 or FR-2 (Fair) - Type and date are barely discernable, but otherwise the coin is damaged or extremely worn with major portions completely smooth.
P-1 (poor) - filler or cull - barely recognizable, most major portions completely smooth ...
Legend is partially worn smooth as is date. On the obverse nearly all details are worn but Liberty's head is fully outlined. The legend merges into the rim. On the reverse the entire wreath is partially won and merged into the rim.
The plug is inserted in the hole and then ground down to be smooth with the fields. A plugged coin can still have value if the overall coin is rare enough. They will bring considerably less than an original unplugged coin.
Almost Good (AG) - Outlined design. Parts of date and legend worn smooth.
This is a used up coin. You should be able to make out the date (possibly with some effort). Often, only parts of the last two digits will be visible.
Love tokens were mainly made from old copper coins, rubbed smooth and then engraved with a message -some only had a few words, while others showed ornate designs.
The surface between the head and tail of a coin, which may be smooth, milled or grooved and which may also contain some text
Flat surface
A name used for the coin's head and tail ...
About Good (AG-3) - Very heavily worn with portions of lettering, date and legends worn smooth. The date may be barely readable.
Good (G-4) - Heavily worn with design visible but faint in areas. Many details are flat.
Now its time to use your fine file and sandpaper to finish up the rough edges of the joint if you have to, to make it smooth inside and out. No need to rush here. Just take it easy and go slow.
Satin or Roman finish proofs were a short-lived experiment showing amazingly smooth, softly glowing surfaces. Matte proofs exist of the 1907 Rolled Edge, 1908 With Motto, 1909, and 1911 through 1915 issues.
Buying online can be the ultimate in convenience...but remember your friend's tale of woe about the smooth Brad Pitt dead ringer who turned out to have two ex-wives and a drinking problem.
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Uncirculated coins made with specially prepared dies so the coins would have a beautiful satin finish-smooth, but not as shiny as a proof.
Series
collection of coins containing all mint marks and dates for a specific value and design.
Collar
A thick metal ring, into which the PLANCHET is deposited, used for making the REEDED or smooth cylindrical edge on a coin. The collar keeps the planchet from expanding freely when it is struck by the DIES.
Breen 227, Nelson-Vlack 3, DF 574, Z. 7-E.; Very Fine 25, above average smooth surfaces, well centered, well struck and having an excellent appearance, from a Superior auction where its specific variety was not recognized. $ 350.00 ...
love token
In coin collecting terms a coin which has been altered by smoothing one or both surfaces and engraving initials, scenes, messages, etc., on it.
Poor (P)
Poor is the bottom of the barrel. The coin has not detail, and is virtually a smooth disc. No identification is possible.
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AG grade coins have a outlined design and parts of date and legend worn smooth.
Fair
Fair ...
About Good - 3. Abbreviation: AG-3 A very heavily worn coin with portions of the lettering, date, and legends being worn smooth. The date on the coin is barely visible.
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