AU55 NGC is a coin grading designation provided by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) which signifies that the coin has been graded as Almost Uncirculated (AU) with a numerical grade of 55. This indicates that the coin has some wear but the original details are still visible. It falls between AU50 (less wear) and AU58 (more wear).
Retail list for this coin is $26.00
Lots of wear on the coin and the lowest grading possible.
edge of a coin with grooved lines that run around the entire perimeter of the coin
In coin collecting, it means Brilliant Uncirculated, a very nice coin, but not as good as a Proof coin.
A coin described as "Premium Quality" is an above average example.
It means the front side the "heads" of the coin. The reverse is the opposite end often called the "tails" of a coin.
A coin collection is called, well, a coin collection. The hobby of collecting coins is called numismatics.
Coins are graded on a scale of 1 to 70, where 70 is absolutely flawless and 1 is only barely recognizable. The prefix of letters AU mean "about uncirculated," meaning that the coin shows signs of some use, but the wear is minimal.
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It means "premium quality". It is not an official form of grading.
As of September 1st 2012>>That depends on the denomination:5 dollar gold coin: $1,22010 dollar gold coin: $2,46020 dollar gold coin: $23,080These values will change slightly as the value of gold changes.