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1259:- "The process or condition of being worn or gradually reduced in bulk or impaired in quality by continued use, friction, attrition, exposure to atmospheric or other natural destructive agencies; loss or diminution of substance or deterioration of quality due to these causes." "This Scarcity will be farther increased by the Wear of Silver Coins, which has lessened their Weights considerably."
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circulation. Proof coins with the grade of PR-63 are sometimes called "Choice Proofs". Proof coins that are below the grade of 60 and show signs of circulation or mishandling have been classified as
Impaired Proofs, these are not included alongside circulated coins as they were never issued or intended for circulation in the first place. Coins in impaired proof condition include
528:. Since individuals never used these coins to purchase goods or services, the coins were not handed from one person to another; they were not jumbled up with other coins in pockets or purses; and they were not repeatedly counted—and touched—by retailers and bank personnel. Consequently, uncirculated coins should not show signs of wear.
1825:- Refers to a coin which has not been circulated and which still retains the majority of its original mint luster. Sometimes "Uncirculated" and "Brilliant Uncirculated" are used interchangeably. However "Brilliant" not be applied to a coin which has significant defects impairing its eye appeal or which is lacking in luster.
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Half dimes of this era are scarce, with 1802 being a prime rarity. Most surviving examples of various 1800-1805 dates are seen in lower ranges of condition, from About Good to Very Good or so. Fine specimens are not easy to locate, Very Fine pieces are still more elusive, and
Extremely Fine coins are
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Like circulated grades, proof coins are graded on the
Sheldon scale from 1 to 70, and are preceded by the abbreviation ‘PF’ or ‘PR’ to distinguish them from circulation strikes. Proof coins graded 60 to 70 are mirrored to those of Uncirculated grades with the difference that the coin was not made for
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Coin has good, overall average luster and even strike for the type. Several small contact marks in groups, as well as one or two moderately heavy marks may be present. One or two small patches of hairlines may show under low, (3-4x) magnification. Noticeable, light, scuff marks or defects may be seen
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Impaired or dull luster may be evident. Clusters of small marks may be present throughout with a few large marks or bag nicks in prime focal areas. Hairlines may be very noticeable. Large unattractive scuff-marks might be seen on major features. The strike, rim and planchet quality may be noticeably
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I am concerned that some advertisers in widely read 'print' coin publications are selling uncertified coins as 'Choice' (implied or thought to be MS-63 or higher), Very Choice (thought to grade MS-64), or Gem
Uncirculated (thought to be MS-65 or higher) that do NOT come close to qualifying for such
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Of course, it is also true that if a coin collector owns a coin graded MS-65 by one of the leading third-party grading companies, there is a distinct possibility that if the collector removed the coin from the protective holder ('slab') and submitted the coin for grading to one of the other leading
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Coin has a sharp strike with full, original luster, May have three or four very small contact marks and a single, more noticeable, but not detracting mark. On comparable coins, one or two small single hairlines may show under (6x+) magnification, or one or two partially hidden scuff marks or flaws
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Coin has above average quality of strike and full original mint luster, with no more than two or three minor, but noticeable, contact marks. A few very light hairlines may show under (6x+) magnification, or there may be one or two light, scuff marks showing on frosted surfaces or in the field. The
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Mint luster may be slightly impaired. Numerous small contact marks, and a few scattered, heavy marks may be seen. Small hairlines are visible without magnification. Several detracting scuff marks or defects may be present throughout the design or in the fields. The general quality is average, but
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Mint luster may be diminished or noticeably impaired, and the surface has clusters of small contact marks throughout. Hairlines could be very noticeable. Scuff-marks may show as unattractive patches on large areas or major features. Small rim nicks, striking or planchet defects may show, and the
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Unattractive, dull or washed-out, mint luster typify this coin. There may be many large detracting contact marks (bag nicks), or damage spots, but absolutely no trace of wear. There could be a heavy concentration of hairlines (minute scratches to a coin's surface), or unattractive large areas of
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Coin shows an attractive high quality of luster and strike for the date and originating mint. A few, small, scattered, contact marks, or two larger marks may be present, and one or two small patches of hairlines may show under (5x+) magnification. Noticeable, light, scuff marks may show on the
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The following table shows coins that have detracting features. Coin dealers will normally grade these coins at or below the ones shown for that respective type, the grades here depend on how bad the issue or issues are. Grading services typically label these coins as "authentic" with x grade
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The "perfect coin", as minted. Has no trace of wear, handling, scratches or contact with other coins from a (5x) magnification. Coins in this grade are almost non-existent in older coins with very few examples known. Copper coins are bright with full original color and luster. Eye appeal is
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UNCIRCULATED is often paired with the additional qualifiers of BRILLIANT, CHOICE, or GEM. NGC considers BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED to be any coins that would grade from 60-70 on the
Sheldon Grading Scale. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED is considered to be any coins that would grade from 63 to 70 and GEM
2036:- The modern numerical grading scale used for grading coins. The scale was created by American numismatist Dr. William H. Sheldon in 1949. This scale has become widely known and firmly accepted as the standard for coin grading in the US. The scale runs from 1 to 70 as follows: ... MS-60 -
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and other defects that make them less attractive to the collector. Some Mint State early coins appear to be circulated due to weak strikes, die cracks, planchet problems, or metal quality. There are a few United States coins for which no mint state specimens exist, such as the 1792 silver
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Coins with no wear at all are alternately referred to as
Uncirculated (Unc.), Brilliant Uncirculated (BU), and Mint State (MS). ... It is important to note that Uncirculated and similar terms refer only to the fact that the coin has no wear. The presence or absence of bagmarks, toning
580:. Along these lines, some numismatists argue that an unscrupulous subset of coin dealers mislead customers by using adjectival grades without defining their terms. At the same time, there appears to be at least some consensus in the numismatic community for the following definitions.
1788:... the designation BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) is frequently used to describe uncirculated coins. Because of the absence of a numerical grade, this term is ambiguous at best. Often, coins that are offered as BU may in reality be AU (About Uncirculated) by strict definition.
2114:(MS-60, 61, 62) ... Although most price guides will give a price for coins in MS-60 condition, in many cases this is a very unusual grade, with typical uncirculated pieces often grading somewhere in the MS-62 to MS-64 range depending on the series.
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The ANA has not established equivalent official adjectives for the listings within the MS-60 to MS-70 range. Commercially, MS-70 coins are often called
Perfect Uncirculated, MS-65 coins are often called Gem Uncirculated, and MS-63 coins are Choice
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Slight, overall wear is seen at the highest points of the coin (examples being raised features). All the details are full and very sharp. Mint luster may show only in protected areas of the coin's surface (Such as between the star points).
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rare. Strictly
Uncirculated pieces are extremely rare. Those that do come on the market are apt to be dated 1800. Uncirculated specimens dated 1801, 1802, 1803 and 1805 are exceedingly rare or non-existent. (No pieces were coined in 1804.)
220:: Some early American coin varieties are almost always found to be weakly struck in places. This does not bring the grade of these coins down as in some cases no flawless coin exists for the variety. Early coins in general usually have
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Examples include coins that are struck off center, have porosity, color impurity, or are weakly struck. The issue or issues are dependent on severity, and the resulting grade is caused by the "reality of the market". (see entry below)
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Some deeply recessed areas show detail. All lettering is sharp. The letters in the word LIBERTY show completely in coins with this feature, but may be weak. Moderate to considerable, but even wear throughout the coin.
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Coin has a sharp strike with full original luster, with no more than four, lightly-scattered, contact marks or flaws. No hairlines or scuff marks show. Copper coins have lustrous original color. Eye appeal is exceptional.
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grade mint state coins using a number from 60 to 70 inclusive, with 70 representing a perfect coin with no visible blemishes. Coins in the lower grade range (60-63), are usually unworn, and may suffer from weak striking,
2178:. What is Gem Uncirculated or Mint State-65 to one expert can legitimately be viewed as a lower grade, MS-64 by another expert, and MS-66 by yet another. This is because grading is interpretive, not an exact science.
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These coins were gone over with a metal or wire brush to "enhance" the uncirculated details. Whizzing causes damage and wear to the surface of a coin which lowers its grade to "circulated" status.
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chose to adapt the scale for use on all US coins. The scale used today is a modification of the original
Sheldon scale, with added adjustments, additions, deletions, and modifications to it.
1950:(MS-60, MS-61, MS-62): A technically uncirculated coin with abundant and noticeable defects such as bag marks and scrapes. It is usually accompanied by a poor strike and dull mint luster.
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Slide marks are caused by improperly placing a coin into an album that contains plastic strip slides. The marks are given as the plastic slides or rubs across the surface of a given coin.
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Coin has a sharp strike with full original luster, with no more than two small non-detracting contact marks or flaws. No hairlines or scuff marks are visible. Eye appeal is exceptional.
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as a "generic term applied to any coin that has not been in circulation. It often is applied to coins with little 'brilliance' left, which properly should be described as simply
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Coin dealers and individual coin collectors often use adjectives—with or without an accompanying
Sheldon numerical grade—to describe an uncirculated coin's grade. The term
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1958:(MS-64): These coins have moderate distracting bag marks and/or very few, but noticeable, light scratches due to handling. Eye appeal will be good, but not outstanding.
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or lamination are caused by flaws in a coin's metal before it was struck. Some "established planchet defects on early copper" may be more accepting by grading services.
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highest points of the design features. Overall quality is above average and eye appeal is very pleasing. Copper coins have full luster with original or darkened color.
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Carbon streaks are a flaw caused by environmental conditions. Some contributing factors include coin storage in a damp place, or exposure to cigar or cigarette smoke.
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1962:(MS-65, MS-66): any uncirculated coin with only minor and light distracting marks or imperfections. Strike and eye appeal will be above average for the coin type.
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Improperly stored coins in vinyl 2x2 flips, older albums, and coin holders. Green and gray streaks and/or spots appear on the surface of an affected coin.
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Clear enough to identify, date may be worn smooth with one side of the coin blanked. Coins that are very badly corroded may also fall under this category.
2110:(discoloration), or a strong strike does not affect a coin's Uncirculated status, although such things can affect the numerical grade of the coin. ...
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Rims of the coin are slightly worn, design is visible, but faint in areas, with many parts of the coin worn flat. Peripheral lettering nearly full.
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eye appeal must be above average and very pleasing for the date and originating mint. Copper coins display full original or lightly toned color.
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refers to a coin minted for regular distribution that was never actually put into circulation, i.e., it was never used for daily commerce; it is
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Depending on conditions. Coins that have very low eye appeal will be affected as the market value of these coins cannot warrant a higher grade.
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Album slide marks: Lines (often parallel) imparted to the surface of a coin by the plastic "slide" of an album, mostly found on proof coins.
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Oils exist in human fingerprints which can leave marks on the surface of a coin. These marks are usually the result of mishandling.
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All lettering and major features are sharp. Light, but even wear is seen on the surface and high points of the coin. Traces of mint
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These include mostly early coins, excess metal (such as silver and gold) was cut from overweight coins to conform to weight laws.
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All lettering and major features are sharp. Light to moderate, but even wear is seen on the surface and high points of the coin.
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within the design or in the field. Attractive overall quality with a pleasing eye appeal. Copper coins may be slightly dull.
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Example of an Early American Cent - the coins that inspired Sheldon to create a more precise grading scale. (Courtesy of the
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Slightly clearer design-features, with five or possibly six letters of the word LIBERTY showing in coins with this feature.
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1874:. Bressett, Kenneth E.,, Bowers, Q. David,, American Numismatic Association. (7th ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman. 2013.
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1318:. Bressett, Kenneth E.,, Bowers, Q. David,, American Numismatic Association. (7th ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman. 2013.
1284:." Whereas Susan Headley states that a "... BU coin ... generally falls into the lowest MS grades on the Sheldon scale."
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However, bear in mind that if a coin dealer advertises a coin as "Gem Uncirculated", it does not necessarily mean that a
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grading services--or even to the same service--the coin could come back with a different grade, e.g., MS-66 or MS-64.
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A Guide Book of United States Coins (Deluxe "Mega Red" ed.) 2017 ("The Official Red Book of United States Coins")
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The majority of pieces surviving today are dated 1800, and nearly all of the AU or finer coins are of this date.
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scuff-marks. Rim nicks may be present, and eye appeal is very poor. Copper coins may be dark, dull and spotted.
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below average. Overall eye-appeal is generally acceptable. Copper coins will show a diminished color and tone.
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quality issues which depending on severity and market conditions can bring the grade down for other coins.
1954:(MS-63): An uncirculated coin with fewer deficiencies and better eye appeal been lower Mint State grades.
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These coins were dipped into a dilute acid solution too many times which stripped the coin's surface of
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Slight detail shows, with two to three letters of the word LIBERTY showing in coins with this feature.
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By 1953 the original Sheldon scale had become outdated. It was not until the 1970s, however, that the
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Traces of wear at the highest points of the coin. At least half of the original mint luster remains.
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to coins in the MS-60 to MS-62 range, which may or may not be accurate depending on how one defines
2174:... grading is, always has been, and will forever admit of a generous proportion of, old-fashioned
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The finest known 1792 Silver Disme AU50 PCGS ... realized an impressive $ 998,750 final price...
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Observations on coin in general With some proposals for regulating the value of coin in Ireland
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of various coin grades and years, ranging from AG (About Good) to AU (Almost Uncirculated).
1670:"Finest known 1792 Silver Dime brings $ 998,750 in Heritage's $ 28 million CSNS Auctions"
576:, i.e., they might refer to an MS-60 coin with little or no effulgence (brightness) as
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Readable lettering although very heavily worn. The date and design may be worn smooth.
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The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins
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The Official American Numismatic Association Grading Standards for United States Coins
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may be present. Eye appeal is exceptional. Copper coins have lustrous original color.
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Yeoman, R. S. (2016). Bressett, Kenneth; Bowers, Q. David; Garrett, Jeff (eds.).
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Even longtime coin collectors sometimes do not understand the difference between
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overall, the coin is rather attractive. Copper pieces may be darkened or dull.
561:) is probably the most common—and the most ambiguous—of such adjectives. While
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The Everything Coin Collecting Book: All You Need to Start Your Collection ...
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The Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Coins 2014, 52nd Edition
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In 1949, the original scale was first presented in Dr. William H. Sheldon's
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Common adjective grading usually maps to the following Mint State grades:
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A Walking Liberty half dollar in MS (Mint State) condition, graded MS66.
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Official A.N.A. Grading Standards for United States Coins Fifth Edition
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Photograde: Official Photographic Grading Guide for United States Coins
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In modern-day United States numismatics, collectors, coin dealers, and
545:, and the 1802 Draped Bust (Heraldic Eagle reverse) silver half dime.
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1588:. Dublin, Ireland: printed by A. Rhames, for R. Gunne. p. 14.
1244:. In this regard, it may prove helpful to review the definition of
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By definition an uncirculated coin will show no trace of wear.
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Grade mirrors uncirculated grade. (See chart in above section)
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Grades for impaired proofs mirror those for circulated grades.
2429:"PVC Damage on World Coins – What It Is & How to Avoid It"
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UNCIRCULATED is used for coins that would grade from 65 to 70.
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Rims of the coin are complete. Peripheral lettering is full.
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titled "A Quantitative Scale for condition" as a way to grade
1739:(2nd ed.). Atlanta, Georgia: Whitman. pp. 627–631.
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in large part on the Sheldon scale. The scale was created by
2310:"Market Analysis: When a planchet defect is not unusual"
2205:"What Are Proof Coins? What Should You Know About Them?"
1839:"The Advertising of 'Choice' or 'Gem' Uncertified Coins"
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Slightly more detail in the recessed areas of the coin.
2552:"Counterfeit Detection: Take a Look at Whizzed Coins"
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which accidentally found their way into circulation.
2341:"Toning. Does it help, or hurt the value of a coin?"
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is sometimes used to refer to a coin grading MS-63.
2373:. Numismatic News. October 16, 2017. Archived from
2004:- The adjectival equivalent of Mint State 65 or 66.
2000:- An Uncirculated coin grading MS-63 or MS-64. ...
488:Three-fourths of the original mint luster remains.
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1276:(as discussed earlier). For example, PCGS defines
669:would assign an MS-65 or MS-66 grade to the coin.
584:Commonly Used (but unofficial) Adjectival Grades
82:. The scale is known today as the Sheldon scale.
1676:. Heritage Auctions. May 9, 2016. Archived from
2277:"Heavy adjustment marks can shave market value"
1118:, but carbon does not contribute to oxidation.
502:Almost all of the original mint luster remains
2455:"NUMISMATICS' GREATEST MISNOMER: CARBON SPOTS"
2264:. American Numismatic Association. p. 34.
2230:"Official ANA Definition of an Impaired Proof"
385:Moderate wear on the higher surface features.
2154:(2nd ed.). Atlanta, Georgia. p. 1.
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2431:. CoinWeek. October 24, 2016. Archived from
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1778:. Collectors Universe, Inc. June 12, 1995
1636:Ken Potter, Brian Allen (21 March 2011).
2517:Thomas E. Hudgeons, Jr. (11 June 2013).
1978:"Coin collecting terms, slang, glossary"
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1701:Bowers, Q. David. Sherman, Mike (ed.).
1564:www.oed.com (Oxford English Dictionary)
1528:"Difficult to Grade Coins – Part Three"
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1240:is that circulated coins show signs of
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673:Numerical grades for uncirculated coins
468:About Uncirculated/Almost Uncirculated
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1394:Richard Giedroyc (15 November 2006).
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1772:"How United States Coins are Graded"
1466:"How United States Coins are Graded"
54:assessment of a coin's quality. The
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2138:(MS-70): An utterly flawless coin.
2070:. Numismatic Guarantee Corporation
974:Grade mirrors uncirculated grade.
960:Grade mirrors uncirculated grade.
946:Grade mirrors uncirculated grade.
932:Grade mirrors uncirculated grade.
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2345:Professional Coin Grading Service
1986:Professional Coin Grading Service
1532:Professional Coin Grading Service
2461:. April 18, 2014. Archived from
2405:. March 17, 2008. Archived from
667:third-party coin grading company
2308:Steve Roach (August 13, 2019).
1924:Headley, Susan (May 18, 2017).
1845:. CoinWeek, LLC. Archived from
1526:Mike Sherman (April 19, 2016).
1436:American Numismatic Association
76:Early American Cents, 1793–1814
56:American Numismatic Association
2371:"Grades multiplied over years"
2064:"What is an Adjectival Grade?"
60:Official ANA Grading Standards
36:National Numismatic Collection
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2275:Steve Roach (July 19, 2018).
1837:Reynolds, Greg (2011-04-20).
1361:James F. Ruddy (March 2005).
194:Adapted scale (1970s–present)
70:Original Sheldon Scale (1949)
2260:Ken Bressett and A. Kosoff.
2152:Grading Coins by Photographs
1431:"The ANA Coin Grading Scale"
533:third-party grading services
204:Walking Liberty half dollars
2402:Numismatic Guaranty Company
1608:"Grading Draped Bust Cents"
592:Equivalent Numerical Grade
27:70-point coin grading scale
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2523:. Diversified Publishing.
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496:Choice About Uncirculated
482:Choice About Uncirculated
439:Extremely Fine/Extra Fine
44:Sheldon Coin Grading Scale
2150:Bowers, Q. David (2012).
1806:DavesCollectibleCoins.com
1566:. Oxford University Press
1250:Oxford English Dictionary
1027:Planchet defects such as
2485:"Glossary of Coin Terms"
2397:"Insidious Fingerprints"
2022:Dave's Collectible Coins
2132:Superb Gem Uncirculated
2094:"Coin Grading Tutorial"
2050:Superb Gem Uncirculated
1703:"Draped Bust Half Dime"
1642:. Krause Publications.
645:Superb Gem Uncirculated
64:William Herbert Sheldon
1926:"What Is a "BU" Coin?"
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1584:Prior, Thomas (1729).
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1538:on September 13, 2021
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2351:on November 11, 2020
2320:on November 27, 2021
2289:on September 4, 2020
2136:Perfect Uncirculated
2134:(MS-67, 68, 69) ...
995:Grade usually given
655:Perfect Uncirculated
649:MS-67, MS-68, MS-69
602:MS-60, MS-61, MS-62
2377:on December 2, 2022
2124:Choice Uncirculated
2120:Choice Uncirculated
2116:Select Uncirculated
2042:Choice Uncirculated
1998:Choice Uncirculated
1956:Choice Uncirculated
1952:Select Uncirculated
1936:on December 7, 2021
1499:www.coingrading.com
1476:on January 21, 2022
625:Choice Uncirculated
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456:Ch. Ex. Fine, EF45
163:About Uncirculated
1680:on August 18, 2017
1443:on August 19, 2022
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272:Some detail shows
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2489:Heritage Auctions
2465:on March 30, 2023
2459:www.coinbooks.org
2098:Heritage Auctions
1713:on August 3, 2021
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2209:www.coinnews.net
2201:
2195:
2194:
2188:
2180:
2147:
2141:
2140:
2130:(MS-65, 66) ...
2128:Gem Uncirculated
2106:
2104:
2090:
2084:
2083:
2077:
2075:
2060:
2054:
2053:
2046:Gem Uncirculated
2030:
2028:
2013:
2007:
2006:
2002:Gem Uncirculated
1994:
1992:
1974:
1965:
1964:
1960:Gem Uncirculated
1943:
1941:
1932:. Archived from
1921:
1912:
1911:
1905:
1897:
1868:
1862:
1861:
1855:
1854:
1834:
1828:
1827:
1819:
1817:
1808:. Archived from
1797:
1791:
1790:
1785:
1783:
1768:
1762:
1761:
1732:
1726:
1725:
1719:
1718:
1709:. Archived from
1698:
1692:
1691:
1686:
1685:
1666:
1660:
1659:
1657:
1656:
1633:
1627:
1626:
1624:
1623:
1614:. Archived from
1604:
1598:
1597:
1581:
1575:
1574:
1572:
1571:
1561:
1554:
1548:
1547:
1545:
1543:
1534:. Archived from
1523:
1514:
1513:
1511:
1510:
1505:on June 26, 2022
1501:. Archived from
1491:
1485:
1484:
1482:
1481:
1472:. Archived from
1462:
1453:
1452:
1450:
1448:
1439:. Archived from
1427:
1418:
1417:
1415:
1414:
1391:
1385:
1384:
1382:
1381:
1358:
1352:
1351:
1345:
1337:
1312:
1295:
1291:
1285:
1266:
1260:
1226:
1125:
1004:Adjustment Marks
989:
981:Detracting coins
878:
677:
635:Gem Uncirculated
586:
232:
85:
21:
2605:
2604:
2600:
2599:
2598:
2596:
2595:
2594:
2580:
2579:
2578:
2577:
2567:
2565:
2564:on May 16, 2023
2550:
2549:
2545:
2535:
2533:
2531:
2516:
2515:
2511:
2498:
2496:
2483:
2482:
2478:
2468:
2466:
2453:
2452:
2448:
2438:
2436:
2427:
2426:
2422:
2412:
2410:
2395:
2394:
2390:
2380:
2378:
2369:
2368:
2364:
2354:
2352:
2338:
2337:
2333:
2323:
2321:
2307:
2306:
2302:
2292:
2290:
2274:
2273:
2269:
2259:
2258:
2247:
2238:
2236:
2234:coins.about.com
2228:
2227:
2223:
2214:
2212:
2203:
2202:
2198:
2181:
2162:
2149:
2148:
2144:
2102:
2100:
2092:
2091:
2087:
2073:
2071:
2062:
2061:
2057:
2026:
2024:
2016:Enders, David.
2015:
2014:
2010:
1990:
1988:
1976:
1975:
1968:
1939:
1937:
1923:
1922:
1915:
1898:
1882:
1870:
1869:
1865:
1852:
1850:
1849:on July 5, 2022
1836:
1835:
1831:
1815:
1813:
1800:Enders, David.
1799:
1798:
1794:
1781:
1779:
1770:
1769:
1765:
1747:
1734:
1733:
1729:
1716:
1714:
1700:
1699:
1695:
1683:
1681:
1668:
1667:
1663:
1654:
1652:
1650:
1635:
1634:
1630:
1621:
1619:
1618:on July 4, 2022
1612:www.ngccoin.com
1606:
1605:
1601:
1583:
1582:
1578:
1569:
1567:
1556:
1555:
1551:
1541:
1539:
1525:
1524:
1517:
1508:
1506:
1493:
1492:
1488:
1479:
1477:
1464:
1463:
1456:
1446:
1444:
1429:
1428:
1421:
1412:
1410:
1408:
1393:
1392:
1388:
1379:
1377:
1375:
1367:. Zyrus Press.
1360:
1359:
1355:
1338:
1326:
1314:
1313:
1309:
1304:
1299:
1298:
1292:
1288:
1267:
1263:
1238:key distinction
1227:
1223:
1218:
1206:AU50 and lower
1195:AU58 and lower
1172:MS62 and lower
1168:Corrosion spots
1156:MS62 and lower
1153:Cleaning marks
1141:MS62 and lower
1130:MS63 and lower
1124:
1101:MS63 and lower
1090:MS63 and lower
1076:MS63 and lower
1065:MS64 and lower
1062:Carbon streaks
1054:MS64 and lower
1039:MS64 and lower
1024:MS65 and lower
1008:MS66 and lower
983:
898:Impaired Proof
868:
862:
675:
551:
511:
442:Ex. Fine, EF40
230:
196:
155:Extremely Fine
72:
28:
23:
22:
15:
12:
11:
5:
2603:
2601:
2593:
2592:
2582:
2581:
2576:
2575:
2543:
2529:
2509:
2476:
2446:
2420:
2388:
2362:
2339:Mike Sherman.
2331:
2300:
2267:
2245:
2221:
2196:
2161:978-0794836870
2160:
2142:
2085:
2055:
2040:, ... MS-63 -
2008:
1966:
1913:
1881:978-0794838249
1880:
1863:
1829:
1792:
1763:
1746:978-0794843922
1745:
1727:
1707:PCGS CoinFacts
1693:
1661:
1648:
1639:Strike it rich
1628:
1599:
1576:
1549:
1515:
1486:
1454:
1419:
1406:
1386:
1373:
1353:
1325:978-0794838249
1324:
1306:
1305:
1303:
1300:
1297:
1296:
1286:
1261:
1220:
1219:
1217:
1214:
1211:
1210:
1207:
1204:
1200:
1199:
1196:
1193:
1189:
1188:
1173:
1170:
1164:
1163:
1157:
1154:
1150:
1149:
1142:
1139:
1135:
1134:
1131:
1128:
1120:
1119:
1104:Also known as
1102:
1099:
1095:
1094:
1091:
1088:
1081:
1080:
1077:
1074:
1070:
1069:
1066:
1063:
1059:
1058:
1055:
1052:
1045:
1044:
1040:
1037:
1033:
1032:
1025:
1022:
1013:
1012:
1009:
1006:
1000:
999:
996:
993:
982:
979:
976:
975:
972:
969:
966:
962:
961:
958:
955:
952:
948:
947:
944:
941:
938:
934:
933:
930:
927:
924:
920:
919:
916:
913:
910:
906:
905:
902:
899:
896:
892:
891:
888:
887:Grade code(s)
885:
882:
861:
858:
855:
854:
850:
847:
846:Mint State 70
844:
840:
839:
836:
833:
832:Mint State 69
830:
826:
825:
821:
818:
817:Mint State 68
815:
811:
810:
806:
803:
802:Mint State 67
800:
796:
795:
791:
788:
787:Mint State 66
785:
781:
780:
776:
773:
772:Mint State 65
770:
766:
765:
761:
758:
757:Mint State 64
755:
751:
750:
746:
743:
742:Mint State 63
740:
736:
735:
731:
728:
727:Mint State 62
725:
721:
720:
716:
713:
712:Mint State 61
710:
706:
705:
701:
698:
697:Mint State 60
695:
691:
690:
687:
684:
681:
674:
671:
661:
660:
657:
651:
650:
647:
641:
640:
637:
631:
630:
627:
621:
620:
617:
604:
603:
600:
594:
593:
590:
550:
547:
510:
507:
504:
503:
500:
497:
494:
490:
489:
486:
483:
480:
476:
475:
472:
469:
466:
462:
461:
457:
454:
451:
447:
446:
443:
440:
437:
433:
432:
425:
422:
419:
415:
414:
411:
408:
405:
401:
400:
397:
394:
391:
387:
386:
383:
380:
377:
373:
372:
369:
366:
363:
359:
358:
354:
351:
348:
344:
343:
340:
337:
334:
330:
329:
326:
323:
320:
316:
315:
312:
309:
306:
302:
301:
298:
295:
292:
288:
287:
284:
281:
278:
274:
273:
270:
267:
264:
260:
259:
256:
253:
250:
246:
245:
242:
241:Grade code(s)
239:
236:
229:
226:
195:
192:
189:
188:
185:
181:
180:
177:
173:
172:
169:
165:
164:
161:
157:
156:
153:
149:
148:
145:
141:
140:
137:
133:
132:
129:
125:
124:
121:
117:
116:
113:
109:
108:
105:
101:
100:
99:Basal State-1
97:
93:
92:
89:
71:
68:
46:is a 70-point
26:
24:
14:
13:
10:
9:
6:
4:
3:
2:
2602:
2591:
2588:
2587:
2585:
2563:
2559:
2558:
2553:
2547:
2544:
2532:
2530:9780375723490
2526:
2522:
2521:
2513:
2510:
2506:
2494:
2490:
2486:
2480:
2477:
2464:
2460:
2456:
2450:
2447:
2434:
2430:
2424:
2421:
2408:
2404:
2403:
2398:
2392:
2389:
2376:
2372:
2366:
2363:
2350:
2346:
2342:
2335:
2332:
2319:
2315:
2311:
2304:
2301:
2288:
2284:
2283:
2278:
2271:
2268:
2263:
2256:
2254:
2252:
2250:
2246:
2235:
2231:
2225:
2222:
2210:
2206:
2200:
2197:
2192:
2186:
2179:
2177:
2171:
2167:
2163:
2157:
2153:
2146:
2143:
2139:
2137:
2133:
2129:
2125:
2121:
2117:
2113:
2099:
2095:
2089:
2086:
2082:
2069:
2065:
2059:
2056:
2052:
2051:
2047:
2043:
2039:
2035:
2034:Sheldon Scale
2023:
2019:
2012:
2009:
2005:
2003:
1999:
1987:
1983:
1979:
1973:
1971:
1967:
1963:
1961:
1957:
1953:
1949:
1935:
1931:
1927:
1920:
1918:
1914:
1909:
1903:
1896:
1895:Uncirculated.
1891:
1887:
1883:
1877:
1873:
1867:
1864:
1860:
1848:
1844:
1840:
1833:
1830:
1826:
1824:
1811:
1807:
1803:
1796:
1793:
1789:
1777:
1773:
1767:
1764:
1760:
1756:
1752:
1748:
1742:
1738:
1731:
1728:
1724:
1712:
1708:
1704:
1697:
1694:
1690:
1679:
1675:
1671:
1665:
1662:
1651:
1649:9781440215780
1645:
1641:
1640:
1632:
1629:
1617:
1613:
1609:
1603:
1600:
1595:
1591:
1587:
1580:
1577:
1565:
1560:
1553:
1550:
1537:
1533:
1529:
1522:
1520:
1516:
1504:
1500:
1496:
1490:
1487:
1475:
1471:
1470:www.pcgs.com/
1467:
1461:
1459:
1455:
1442:
1438:
1437:
1432:
1426:
1424:
1420:
1409:
1407:9781593375683
1403:
1400:Adams Media.
1399:
1398:
1390:
1387:
1376:
1374:9780974237152
1370:
1366:
1365:
1357:
1354:
1349:
1343:
1335:
1331:
1327:
1321:
1317:
1311:
1308:
1301:
1290:
1287:
1283:
1279:
1275:
1271:
1265:
1262:
1258:
1255:
1251:
1247:
1243:
1239:
1235:
1231:
1230:uncirculated
1225:
1222:
1215:
1208:
1205:
1202:
1201:
1197:
1194:
1191:
1190:
1186:
1182:
1178:
1174:
1171:
1169:
1166:
1165:
1162:
1158:
1155:
1152:
1151:
1147:
1143:
1140:
1137:
1136:
1132:
1129:
1122:
1121:
1117:
1115:
1110:
1108:
1103:
1100:
1097:
1096:
1092:
1089:
1086:
1083:
1082:
1078:
1075:
1072:
1071:
1067:
1064:
1061:
1060:
1056:
1053:
1051:
1048:Unattractive
1047:
1046:
1041:
1038:
1035:
1034:
1030:
1026:
1023:
1021:
1018:
1015:
1014:
1010:
1007:
1005:
1002:
1001:
997:
994:
991:
990:
987:
980:
973:
970:
967:
964:
963:
959:
956:
953:
950:
949:
945:
942:
939:
936:
935:
931:
928:
925:
922:
921:
917:
914:
911:
908:
907:
903:
900:
897:
894:
893:
889:
886:
883:
880:
879:
876:
874:
873:coin patterns
867:
866:Proof coinage
859:
853:exceptional.
851:
848:
845:
842:
841:
837:
834:
831:
828:
827:
822:
819:
816:
813:
812:
807:
804:
801:
798:
797:
792:
789:
786:
783:
782:
777:
774:
771:
768:
767:
762:
759:
756:
753:
752:
747:
744:
741:
738:
737:
732:
729:
726:
723:
722:
717:
714:
711:
708:
707:
702:
699:
696:
693:
692:
688:
685:
682:
679:
678:
672:
670:
668:
658:
656:
653:
652:
648:
646:
643:
642:
639:MS-65, MS-66
638:
636:
633:
632:
629:MS-63, MS-64
628:
626:
623:
622:
618:
616:
613:
609:
606:
605:
601:
599:
596:
595:
591:
588:
587:
581:
579:
575:
571:
567:
564:
560:
556:
548:
546:
544:
539:
534:
529:
527:
523:
515:
508:
501:
499:Ch. AU, AU58
498:
495:
492:
491:
487:
485:Ch. AU, AU55
484:
481:
478:
477:
473:
470:
467:
464:
463:
458:
455:
452:
449:
448:
444:
441:
438:
435:
434:
430:
426:
423:
420:
417:
416:
412:
409:
406:
403:
402:
398:
395:
392:
389:
388:
384:
381:
378:
375:
374:
370:
367:
364:
361:
360:
355:
352:
349:
346:
345:
341:
338:
335:
332:
331:
327:
324:
321:
318:
317:
313:
310:
307:
304:
303:
299:
296:
293:
290:
289:
285:
282:
279:
276:
275:
271:
268:
265:
262:
261:
257:
254:
251:
248:
247:
243:
240:
237:
234:
233:
227:
225:
223:
219:
215:
213:
205:
200:
193:
186:
183:
182:
178:
175:
174:
170:
167:
166:
162:
159:
158:
154:
151:
150:
146:
143:
142:
138:
135:
134:
130:
127:
126:
122:
119:
118:
114:
111:
110:
106:
103:
102:
98:
95:
94:
90:
87:
86:
83:
81:
77:
69:
67:
65:
61:
57:
53:
49:
45:
37:
32:
19:
2590:Coin grading
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2437:. Retrieved
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2423:
2413:December 31,
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2379:. Retrieved
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2365:
2353:. Retrieved
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2322:. Retrieved
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2313:
2303:
2293:December 31,
2291:. Retrieved
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2270:
2261:
2237:. Retrieved
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2224:
2213:. Retrieved
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2173:
2151:
2145:
2135:
2131:
2127:
2123:
2122:(MS-64) ...
2119:
2118:(MS-63) ...
2115:
2112:Uncirculated
2111:
2108:
2101:. Retrieved
2097:
2088:
2079:
2072:. Retrieved
2067:
2058:
2049:
2048:... MS-67 -
2045:
2044:... MS-65 -
2041:
2038:Uncirculated
2037:
2033:
2032:
2025:. Retrieved
2021:
2011:
2001:
1997:
1996:
1989:. Retrieved
1981:
1959:
1955:
1951:
1948:Uncirculated
1947:
1945:
1938:. Retrieved
1934:the original
1929:
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1871:
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1857:
1851:. Retrieved
1847:the original
1842:
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1821:
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1805:
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1787:
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1469:
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1434:
1411:. Retrieved
1396:
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1378:. Retrieved
1363:
1356:
1315:
1310:
1289:
1282:Uncirculated
1281:
1277:
1273:
1269:
1264:
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1138:Overdipping
1112:
1105:
1098:Black spots
1073:Fingermarks
998:Description
984:
890:Description
869:
689:Description
664:
654:
644:
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624:
615:Uncirculated
614:
611:
607:
598:Uncirculated
597:
577:
574:Uncirculated
573:
569:
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562:
558:
554:
552:
530:
526:uncirculated
525:
521:
520:
365:Choice Fine
308:Choice Good
244:Description
217:
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209:
75:
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48:coin grading
43:
41:
2469:October 19,
2439:October 19,
2381:October 19,
2355:October 19,
1542:October 19,
1236:coins. The
1234:circulated
1126:(aka "rub")
1123:Slide marks
860:Proof coins
686:Grade code
280:About Good
187:Mint State
179:Mint State
171:Mint State
80:Large cents
2536:August 25,
2314:Coin World
2282:Coin World
2239:2013-06-16
2215:2014-03-05
2103:August 19,
2074:August 18,
2027:August 18,
2018:"Glossary"
1991:August 18,
1940:August 18,
1930:The Spruce
1853:2017-08-18
1816:August 21,
1802:"Glossary"
1782:August 22,
1717:2017-08-18
1684:2017-08-18
1674:www.ha.com
1655:2013-06-16
1622:2013-06-16
1570:2017-08-18
1509:2013-06-16
1480:2013-06-16
1447:January 3,
1413:2013-06-24
1380:2013-06-24
1302:References
1181:turn black
1177:turn green
1029:die cracks
915:PR, PR-60
864:See also:
522:Mint State
431:may show.
393:Very Fine
379:Very Fine
339:VG+, VG10
322:Very Good
147:Very Fine
131:Very Good
115:Very Fair
58:based its
52:numismatic
2185:cite book
2170:879642085
1902:cite book
1890:857586264
1755:926062081
1594:938217893
1342:cite book
1334:857586264
1248:from the
1203:Whizzing
1185:oxidation
538:bag marks
471:AU, AU50
382:VF, VF20
128:7, 8, 10
2584:Category
2557:CoinWeek
1982:PCGS.com
1843:CoinWeek
1495:"Strike"
1017:Planchet
368:F+, F15
325:VG, VG8
222:planchet
120:4, 5, 6
2568:May 16,
2499:May 16,
2324:May 16,
2176:opinion
2068:NGC.com
1859:grades.
1087:damage
1020:defects
895:1 - 59
353:F, F12
311:G+, G6
144:20, 30
136:12, 15
2527:
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1592:
1559:"wear"
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1146:luster
1114:carbon
1107:sulfur
1050:toning
971:PR-70
968:Proof
957:PR-67
954:Proof
943:PR-65
940:Proof
929:PR-63
926:Proof
912:Proof
901:PR-45
884:Grade
683:Grade
659:MS-70
619:MS-63
612:Choice
608:Select
429:luster
297:G, G4
238:Grade
91:Grade
1254:wear
1246:wear
1216:Notes
1192:Wear
1183:from
1159:See:
1116:spots
1109:spots
992:Type
849:MS70
835:MS69
820:MS68
805:MS67
790:MS66
775:MS65
760:MS64
745:MS63
730:MS62
715:MS61
700:MS60
572:with
396:VF25
350:Fine
294:Good
266:Fair
252:Poor
139:Fine
123:Good
107:Fair
2570:2023
2538:2017
2525:ISBN
2501:2023
2471:2017
2441:2017
2415:2022
2383:2017
2357:2017
2326:2023
2295:2022
2191:link
2166:OCLC
2156:ISBN
2105:2017
2076:2017
2029:2017
1993:2017
1942:2017
1908:link
1886:OCLC
1876:ISBN
1818:2017
1784:2017
1751:OCLC
1741:ISBN
1644:ISBN
1590:OCLC
1544:2017
1449:2023
1402:ISBN
1369:ISBN
1348:link
1330:OCLC
1320:ISBN
1242:wear
543:dime
218:Note
42:The
1085:PVC
965:70
951:67
937:65
923:63
909:60
843:70
829:69
814:68
799:67
784:66
769:65
754:64
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709:61
694:60
610:or
566:(BU
493:58
479:55
465:50
450:45
436:40
418:35
404:30
390:25
376:20
362:15
347:12
333:10
283:AG
269:FR
255:PO
212:ANA
184:70
176:65
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