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It is the glossy sheen reflected from the surface of a coin. It comes from the flow of metal that occurs when the blank is smashed by the striking dies and the metal flows into the details of the striking dies. At the time of minting, the luster is at its strongest, but may fade over time, become discolored, or spotted. When a coin gets circulated, the first thing to wear off the coin is the mint luster.
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What brings the original mint luster back to copper wheat pennies?
It is impossible to bring back originial mint luster. That luster can only come from the process of striking the coin -- there's nothing you can do to bring it back.
What does uncirculated coin look like?
An uncirculated coin shows no wear at all. Most have full mint luster but also may have minor nicks and scratches. Some uncirculated coins do not have any mint luster but still do not show any signs of wear.
What is the value of a 1943 San Francisco mint penny?
I do not know but I would like to. I have a few with the original luster. Longcorrk@cox.net
What does an uncirculated 1901 silver dollar look like?
It looks like new, shows no wear and has full mint luster.
What is the description of a mint coin in old coins?
A mint coin is a coin that is almost perfect, it must not have dirt, knocks, nicks, scratches or any other marks on its surface, the only higher grade than mint is Proof which means it has to literally be untouched since it left the royal mint and still have full luster.
How much is Luster dragon 2Yu-Gi-Oh card worth?
If it is Top Mint, ENG and common it is worth 1€ not more.
What is the value of a 1989 quarter with a D mint on the front and no mint on the back?
It all depends on condition...a Very Fine grade(circulated) will get you $ .30 Mint State-60(rare, small scratches) will get you a dollar, while MS-66(one or two noticable scratches, full luster) can get you $100
Do diamonds have luster metallic?
Diamonds do not have a metallic luster; diamond luster is adamantine to waxy.
Does nickel have luster?
the answer is luster/
Value of a 1939 penny?
A 1939 Lincoln cent is a common coin and depending on how much wear the coin has, they sell for 15 to 75 cents on average. A nice Mint State example with full mint luster and no finger prints can be as much as $5.00 or more.
Value of 1937 penny?
A 1937 Lincoln cent is a common coin and depending on how much wear the coin has, they sell for 15 to 75 cents on average. A nice Mint State example with full mint luster and no finger prints can be as much as $5.00 or more
What is the value of an 1905 US nickel?
A 1905 Liberty Head nickel is a common coin and depending on how much wear the coin has, they sell for 1 to 5 dollars on average. A nice Mint State example with full mint luster can be as much as $65.00 or more
