0
What else can I help you with?
How do you determine mint state of old coin?
The term "Mint State" refers to the grade of a Uncirculated coin, The grading is not based on the amount of wear a coin has because there is none. It's based on how well the coin has been struck and the number an severity of any contact marks, scratches, rim nicks and scuff marks on the coin.
What is an uncirculated nickel?
The term "Uncirculated" means any coin that has not been put into circulation.
Why is the term proof not a grade for coins?
The term "proof" has to do with how the coin was produced in the first place, rather than the condition of the coin.
Who coin the term new systematics?
Julian huxley
Is the term mint used to refer to coin money?
yes
What is MS-65 in coin terminology?
Mint State. The numerical term is given strictly for Numismatic grading purposes.
What is BU in reference to silver coins?
"BU" is a level of coin grading. It means "Brilliant Uncirculated" meaning that the coin has not been circulated and still has the bright and clean appearance it had when it left the mint. Another term meaning the same thing is "Gem Uncirculated". Any coin described as BU or Gem will attract a high price for that particular type of coin.
What does MS-65 mean?
MS stands for Mint State and 65 is the grade given to the coin. There are several grading levels for a regular strike coin, Mint state being the best with MS grades ranging from 60 to 70 (70 being a flawless coin). You may also see a coin marked PF 65 which simply means the coin was a specially longed proof coin, double struck with a special dye by the mint for collectible purposes.
Who coin the term philosophy?
I heard that Pythagoras coined the term "Philosophy" which means "Love for Knowledge".
How do you determine mint state of old coin?
The term "Mint State" refers to the grade of a Uncirculated coin, The grading is not based on the amount of wear a coin has because there is none. It's based on how well the coin has been struck and the number an severity of any contact marks, scratches, rim nicks and scuff marks on the coin.
What is EF40?
It's a grading term. EF (or XF) stands for Extremely Fine, and 40 is a numeric subgrade within that broader class. It's just below AU - Almost Uncirculated - and means that the coin has been in circulation but has only very slight visible wear.
What does the term PR mean in coins?
PR is used in terms of grading coins to designate that the coin is proof. For example, a perfect proof coin would be graded as PR-70. A nearly perfect proof coin might be graded PR-68 or PR-69, etc.
What is the value of a 1907 D silver half dollar in very good condition?
The term "Very Good" (with caps) has a specific meaning in numismatic grading; it actually means a coin that is just above the lowest collectible grade of wear. If that's what you're referring to, Numismedia quotes a 1907-D Barber half at $13 (retail) in VG. If you're using the term as a generic description, that might be closer to VF, which means slight but obvious wear. In that case the coin is quoted at $79 retail, so you see that the meaning of the term is very important.
What is an uncirculated nickel?
The term "Uncirculated" means any coin that has not been put into circulation.
What is an MS mint mark?
"MS" isn't a mint mark. It's an abbreviation for the grading term "mint state", which means that a coin is in the same condition as when it left the mint for distribution. Normally MS is followed by a number from 60 to 70 that indicates how well-struck the coin is. MS-60 is the lowest grade for an uncirculated coin, while an MS-70 is as close to perfection as you can get. In practice very few uncirculated coins qualify as MS-65 or higher.
What is brilliant uncirculated?
"Brilliant uncirculated" (abbreviated BU) is a coin grading term indicating that the coin has never been spent and retains its original mint luster. BU is a somewhat vague description and has largely been replaced by MS (Mint State) along with a number ranging from 60 to 70 to provide a more-specific evaluation of the coin's condition.
What are fine coins?
"Fine" is a general numismatic grading term used to describe a coin with moderate wear. There are numeric sub-grades within Fine that parse out subtle differences, so you may see a coin described as F-12 or F-15, for example. There's a good Wikipedia link posted below.
