Quality. . . Standards for Grading Coins
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very top quality coins are the rarest, and therefore the most highly
priced. The finest coins are also the most likely to appreciate the
most. The standard by which rare coins are measured is a scale of
1-70. One (1), the lowest, is considered poor quality, while 70, the
best, is considered nearly unattainable perfection.
Uncirculated coins are those minted but never used for monetary transactions. It is important to know that not all uncirculated coins are created equal. Certain examples are observed with less abrasions and marks than others. When professionals grade uncirculated coins, several factors are taken into account. The coin's luster, "eye-appeal", number of abrasions, and surface condition determine the grade. A numismatic shorthand was developed which places all mint state coins into eleven different categories, namely Mint State 60 to Mint State 70. Mint State 60 represents the lowest uncirculated grade and Mint State 70 represents virtual perfection. In reality, very few coins in Mint State 68, 69 or 70 are observed. The real trading range for 99.9% of all mint state coins is MS-60 to MS-67. You should know that the difference of one or two grading points on a U.S. coin can change the value hundreds or even thousands of dollars on today's market. "the best investments of all are the assets you personally possess, profit from, and enjoy while you own them" We select only uncirculated rare coins to achieve the high returns investors demand. A 70 point numerical grading scale is used to define the condition of a rare coin. Circulated coins are graded from 1 to 59 depending on the degree of wear. Uncirculated coins will grade 60 or higher and are sought after by both collectors and investors. Tables: Circulated - Minted and used as legal tender. Uncirculated - Minted but were never circulated. Proof - Struck for collectors and not for circulation. |
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