Well, I have a question... I am no numismatic(?) expert
and I am sure to get a variety of answers but, I would like opinions..
Why is 'patina' and the 'aged' look SO important for coins and their value?
I personally do not plan on selling any of my coins (unless I happen across one that is worth a metric butt ton of money), and I do not like that old, pocket worn/green/dull look. I ocassionally take the few silver coins I have and give them a light rub with a jewerly cloth. No hard rubbing/chemicals bath's etc. I just like that 'clean' look.
The reason behind this is that I was curious about one of my coins and asked here and a Facebook group (ID Me) their thoughts, and I consistently got "it was cleaned, so not much".... Please explain
Thank you,
and I am sure to get a variety of answers but, I would like opinions..
Why is 'patina' and the 'aged' look SO important for coins and their value?
I personally do not plan on selling any of my coins (unless I happen across one that is worth a metric butt ton of money), and I do not like that old, pocket worn/green/dull look. I ocassionally take the few silver coins I have and give them a light rub with a jewerly cloth. No hard rubbing/chemicals bath's etc. I just like that 'clean' look.
The reason behind this is that I was curious about one of my coins and asked here and a Facebook group (ID Me) their thoughts, and I consistently got "it was cleaned, so not much".... Please explain
Thank you,