What does the term “original skin” mean on a gold coin?
According to a Professional Numismatists Guild quarterly newsletter article, “…veteran numismatists appreciate the ‘originality’ that such features impart to an old coin. Copper spots and streaks imply that a coin still has its ‘original skin,’ a term that is used widely within the coin business to describe pieces that have not been improperly cleaned and are thus natural in appearance. Typically, gold coins having original skin will show a fine layer of gentle haze in addition to whatever spotting is present. It may be that originality is an acquired taste that does not come quickly to the novice, but it is something that every buyer of gold coins should strive to understand and appreciate.”
Who invented colorized coins?
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