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Coin
Lingo information on Rare Coins |
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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.
adjustment marks
Pre-striking file marks seen mainly on gold and silver
coins prior to 1840. These removed excess metal from overweight
planchets. After 1840 these are seldom seen as the filing
was on the rim and was usually obliterated by the striking
process.
alteration
A coin that has a date, mint mark, or other feature that
has been changed, added, or removed, usually to simulate
a rarer issue.
arrows
Design element usually found in the left (viewer’s
right) claw of the eagle seen on many United States coins.
After 1807, there usually were three arrows while prior
to that time the bundle consisted of numerous ones.
arrows and rays
Term referring to the quarters and half dollars of 1853.
The rays were removed in 1854 because of striking difficulties
presented by the busy design.
arrows at date
Term referring to the arrows to the left and right of
the date, added to the dies to indicate a weight increase
or decrease.
ask
The selling quotation of a coin either on a trading network,
pricing newsletter, or other medium.
attributes
The elements that make up a coin’s grade. The main
ones are marks (hairlines for Proofs), luster, strike,
and eye appeal.
authentication
The process of determining the genuineness of a coin or
other numismatic item.
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| Helpful
Tips when viewing Coin Images...
The image, or "scan",
of a rare coin should only be used as a reference point,
rather than a final decision maker when purchasing rare
coins. "No" digital image or scan will ever do
true justice to the natural beauty of a coin. A digital
camera or scanner, at this stage of technology, can never
reproduce the way a human eye views an object. As you move
a coin in the light, the surfaces change appearance depending
on the angle at which the light source is hitting the coin.
This effect is most obvious with very deep, proof coins.
In person this "mirrored" effect is quite dramatic
as you move the coin around. A two dimensional digital image
loses this reflective nature of a coin, not being able to
depict the mirrored qualities that your eye is able to perceive.
Keep in mind that nothing can compare to examining a coin
in person.
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At Albanese Rare Coins we strive to achieve the highest
quality images in order to assist you with a purchasing
decision; considering the balance between download times
and image quality. As always, you can be confident when
purchasing rare coins from us, as we "hand select"
every coin for its true beauty and eye appeal.
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Dean Albanese for
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