A Look at Burnishing, Tool Marks, Weakness and More.

The article informs about the burnishing process, which smoothens out defects on a coin's surface using a metal tool, altering its original surface level. Topic include tool marks, common types, and their appearance on both counterfeit and genuine coins, highlighting their significance in detecting alterations. it explains the concept of "circulated" coins and the nuances between circulated and uncirculated conditions, emphasizing the importance of understanding these terms in numismatics.