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There are two basic meanings to the term "trends" in terms of coin collecting. Both relate to the resale value of a coin. #Trends can refer to the general tendency for a coin's value to increase or decrease. Value trends for gold coinage, for example, are currently (as of 6/21/2007) rising, simply because gold itself is increasing in value. Value trends for recent US Proof sets, though, are dropping. #Trends is the old name for Coin World's coin value column. Thus the phrase "Trends at $37,000" would mean that the value according to "Coin World Trends" has been around $37,000. Recently the column has changed to Coin World Values and has spun off into its own publication.
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What does poor mean in coin collecting?
Lots of wear on the coin and the lowest grading possible.
What does the term reeding mean in coin collecting?
edge of a coin with grooved lines that run around the entire perimeter of the coin
What does the condition BU mean?
In coin collecting, it means Brilliant Uncirculated, a very nice coin, but not as good as a Proof coin.
What does PQ mean re coin collecting?
A coin described as "Premium Quality" is an above average example.
What does obverse mean in coin collecting terms?
It means the front side the "heads" of the coin. The reverse is the opposite end often called the "tails" of a coin.
What does pq plus grade mean in coin collecting?
It means "premium quality". It is not an official form of grading.
What does circulated mean in coin collecting?
A coin which has "circulated" shows evidence of use in commerce, such as luster interruption, wear, circulation marks, dirt, etc. Conversely, an "uncirculated" coin displays no such evidence.
In coin collecting What does MS-60 mean?
MS - 60 means uncirculated but with some scratches. The higher the number on a scale of 1 through 70, the better the coin's condition.
What does EF40 mean in coin collecting?
"EF40" combines an acronym for "extremely fine" with a number grade of "40" from the Sheldon grading scale.
What does F mean in coin collecting?
It generally stands for fine, a coin in fine condition will have all of its major details clearly visible, but will show signs of circulation and some details will have worn off.
What does au58 mean in coin collecting?
In coin collecting, "AU58" refers to a specific grade on the Sheldon scale, which measures the condition of coins. The "AU" stands for "About Uncirculated," indicating that the coin shows minimal wear but may have slight signs of circulation. A grade of 58 suggests that the coin is very close to uncirculated condition, with only minor imperfections that are barely noticeable. This level of grading is important for collectors as it affects the coin's value and desirability.
When a half cent is burnished what does that mean and does it decrease the value of the coin?
To burnish metal is to polish it so that it shines. This is not something that coin collectors would do to a collectible coin, since some small part of the coin would be polished away by this process, and the objective of coin collecting is to keep the coin as close as possible to its original condition when minted. If you are not a coin collector, then burnishing a coin is irrelevant to its value.
