A. HOW DO COINS GET TONED. Knowledge of coin toning is not only useful to know but can be a costly factor in determining the value of a coin. Many people like only "white" coins that more closely resemble the...
Artificial Toning. An Interview With a Coin Doctor There have been many attempts to give a coin the appearance of being in a higher grade than it actually is. Numismatists refer to such treatments as...
A Brief Discussion About Polishing, Cleaning, and Chemical Enhancement Methods Used On Coins. Consider this statistic: 18% of all coins coming into grading services are rejected because they have been...
Buying Coins on eBay can save you tons - if you know what you are looking for ! and who to avoid ! Read before you buy ! Whether you are buying a simple, inexpensive modern commemorative silver coin , or...
The Meaning Of Mint Luster Most coin collectors are- familiar with the term "mint luster" (or lustre). However, many are at a loss to describe it, and it is likely that most do not know the cause of it. The...