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Coins have 2 measures of grading.
There are broad letter grades, such as VG for Very Good, XF for Extremely Fine, etc. Within those grades there are finer numeric distinctions that take very specific attributes into consideration to determine how close a coin is to the average amount of wear for its category. Assigning these numeric grades is difficult for the average collector and is normally done by graders with specialized training.
To address MS-63 specifically, "MS" means Mint State and refers to a coin that's never been in circulation and is in the same condition it was when it was first struck. Within MS there are numeric grades ranging from 60 to 70. An MS-60 coin is the lowest grade of Mint State. It's still in superb condition but may have bag marks or other damage sustained during the minting process. An MS-70 coin is as perfect as possible; hardly any coins are ever graded at that stratospheric level. In fact, not many coins are even graded as worthy of a 65 or 66. Thus 63 means the coin is in near-pristine condition, with only very slight imperfections.
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What is the value of 1971 D mint and 1972 D mint silver dollars?
Copper-nickel, not silver. In circulated condition, each of these coins is only worth $1. Uncirculated in MS63 condition 1971-D and 1972-D Eisenhower Dollars are worth $ 5 and $5, respectively.
What does MS 63 or MS64 mean for coin circulation?
"MS" stands for "Mint State". Coins are graded on a scale of 1 to 70, with 1 being "Poor" or basal state (only barely identifiable as a particular coin) and 70 being perfection. 60 and above are Uncirculated ratings - thus, an MS60 coin has no sign of wear, but perhaps a lot of dings from a mint bag or a mottled surface, while MS69 may have a couple of barely visable hairline scratches. MS63 would thus be a nice looking coin with no wear, and MS64 would be an even better looking coin.
What is the value of a 1901 US dime?
Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the wreath. It may be blank or there may be an O or S.Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:No mint mark (Philadelphia):Very worn condition - $2Moderately worn - $7Slightly worn - $9Almost no wear - $62Uncirculated - $106 to $4,230 depending on quality"O" mint mark (New Orleans):Very worn condition - $6Moderately worn - $17Slightly worn - $26Almost no wear - $178Uncirculated - $450 to $12,030"S" mint mark (San Francisco):Very worn condition - $81Moderately worn - $339Slightly worn - $450Almost no wear - $734Uncirculated - $1,080 to $26,650AnswerThe 1901 Barber Silver Dime was minted in Philadelphia, New Orleans and San Francisco so the value depends on where it was minted and what condition the coin is in. According to USA Coin Book, these are the values:Philadelphia (no mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $5.75 up to about $100 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 choice uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $150. Proof coins were also minted in Philadelphia and these are worth about $420 in PR63 choice proof condition.New Orleans (small "O" mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $6.75 up to about $420 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 choice uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $900.San Francisco (small "S" mint mark): In good condition, this coin is worth about $80 up to about $940 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 choice uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $1525.All coin prices depend on characteristics of the coin itself. The wear and condition of the dime play a huge role of its pricing. Along with its mintage of almost 18 million the coin is pretty common. It has a .900 silver composition, so its always worth its silver. A 1901 dime with sell for right around 2-3 dollars. A barber dime like this would de a great gift to a child or grandchild. If your 1901 dime is in very very nice shape it can be worth 70-120 dollars in some cases.I would check out pcgs.com for more up-to-date pricing and for more information about pricing.
What is the value of a 1854 Seated Liberty half dime with arrows?
July 26, 2009 The 1854 Seated Liberty half dime was produced at 2 US Mint facilities; Philadelphia and New Orleans. To obtain the proper value for your coin, it must be determined at which mint it was struck. This is done by finding the mint mark which is located on the reverse [tails] side of the coin beneath the word "DIME". The letter "O" indicates the coin was minted at New Orleans and is represented as 1854-O. If there is no letter, that indicates the coin was minted at Philadelphia and is represented in this answer as 1854-P. The values for these coins can be seen in the chart given below. Circulated Grades......1854-P..........1854-O G4................................$22...............$25 F12...............................$29...............$40 EF40.............................$72...............$110 AU55.............................$150.............$225 Uncirculated GradesMS60.............................$215..............$290 MS63.............................$330..............$815 MS64.............................$750..............$1,600 MS65.............................$1,900...........$4,200 MS66.............................$5,500...........$9,000 MS67.............................$20,000.........$25,000
What would cause the date of an 1880 silver dollar from San Francisco to have a zero that is sort of on a 45 degree angle and eights that look almost like B's and will this effect value?
As with any collectible, a primary consideration in determining its value is its condition (or grade). Novice collectors, with some practice, can become quite accurate in determining grades for circulated coins (G-4 through AU-50). It becomes much more difficult when assigning grades for Uncirculated coins (MS-60 through MS-70) or Proof coins (PF-60 through PF-70) and the assistance of an experienced coin collector or trusted coin dealer should be sought.Another consideration is whether the coin has a mintmark, indicating where the coin was made: D = Denver O = New Orleans S = San Francisco CC = Carson CityCoins struck in Philadelphia generally do not bear a mintmark. There are other mintmarks, but the above list covers most.There are many Internet and printed resources in helping determine the appropriate grade for a coin. Whichever resource you choose to use, ensure that they follow the grading guidelines established by the American Numismatic Association (ANA).Unless you have indicated the mintmark of the coin, the following is a value range for the coin in question, struck in Philadelphia and is taken from the Numismatic News Coin Market Monthly Price Guide for March 2007:VG8- $16.00 F12- $19.00 VF20- $20.00 XF40- $21.00 AU50- $22.50 MS60- $36.00 MS63- $52.50 MS65- $850.00I hope this has answered your question. If not, try phrasing your question differently or providing additional information and I will do my best to answer. Please remember to leave feedback. Thank you.MGirardMORE INFO: The coin needs to be seen for an accurate assessment. The cause of the "Odd looking date" may be from a filled or collapsed obverse die or when the date was punched in the die it was off-angle. Either way the coin may have added value because of this. Take it to a coin dealer for a idea of value.
What is the value of a 1880 S US silver dollar worth in MS63 condition?
Currently as of April 2012 a 1880 Morgan silver dollar in MS63 uncirculated condition is worth around 63 dollars.
What is the value of a 1879-s ms63 Morgan dollar?
An 1879 S Morgan dollar in MS(Mint State)63 condition is worth somewhere around $64. This is a common date.
What is the value oa a 1921 peace silver dollar graded ms63?
A certified example graded as MS-63 is $425.00.
What is the value of an 1886 ms63 silver dollar?
The 1886 Morgan is a high mintage, more common date coin. A MS-63 example has a average retail value of $60.00.
What is the value of a 1896 Morgan Silver Dollar minted in Philadelphia?
As of 10/2008 an 1896 Morgan/Liberty Head Silver Dollar minted in Philadelphia in fine condition is worth $18.00, uncirculated is worth $34.00, proof is worth $1,300.00 It is a fairly common date - it would be worth $17 - $22 in circulated condition, and perhaps $35 - $70 in uncirculated condition (depending on just how uncirculated it was - you'd need a dealer or other specialist to judge the condition for you).
What does the grade MS63 mean on a 1974 Ike dollar?
It means that is circulated. Since it is only graded MS63 it is not the highest grade but also not the lowest grade in the Mint State(MS) category.
What is the value of a 1935 MS63 Peace dollar?
As of August 2012 the value will be around 116 dollars.
How much is the 1927 double gold eagle worth in ms63?
A certified example in MS-63 has a average retail value of $2,100.00
What is the value of an 1881S MS63 US silver dollar?
As of Oct. 2012 the value of a 1881-S US dollar graded MS-63 is $65.
What is the value of an 1883 US silver dollar in MS63 condition?
Look on the back below the DO in dollar for a small letter. It could be blank or there could be a CC, S, or O. See below for their values in MS63 condition.No letter: $79Letters CC: $234Letter S: $2,410Letter O: $65
What is the value of a 1927 20 dollar gold coin MS63?
Varies with year and condition. Check the table below. http://www.pcgs.com/prices/
How much is a 1934D Peace dollar worth in MS63 condition?
Assuming it doesn't have a mintmark, the value is around $234 as of 9/2013.
