A coin that has been graded as 60+ on the Sheldon or European grading systems.; The process by which a coin is made. The US Mint uses this definition for the coins in the uncirculated coin set that it sells. For these coins, adjustments are made to the minting process which result in a more proof-like finish.These include using a higher force during coining, the use of fresh dies, and special. Uncirculated coins fit one of three categories — they've been released to the public but are not intended for general circulation, they've undergone a special minting process that produces a smooth, satin-like finish, or they've been graded as 'Mint State 60+' on the Sheldon Grading Scale, meaning they're close to or in the same condition as. The main benefits of uncirculated coins are: Cost. If you want to invest in gold and silver via coins, uncirculated coins are the most cost-effective option. Since they are easier to produce, the premiums for these coins are generally lower than proofs. Uncirculated coins appeal to both the investor and coin collector side in all of us. Definition of Uncirculated in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of Uncirculated. What does Uncirculated mean? Information and translations of Uncirculated in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.

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Uncirculated (MS-60, MS-61, MS-62): A technically uncirculated coin with abundant and noticeable defects such as bag marks and scrapes. It is usually accompanied by a poorstrike and dullmint luster.

The uncirculated coin is a numismatic version of issues released at a part of the Mint's America the Beautiful SilverBullion Coins Program.

The term '~' refers to the specialized minting process used to create these coins.

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Selected term: Brilliant ~ (BU) Explanation: A descriptive term used to indicate an ~ coin that still retains a lot of the brilliantluster. Not a heavily tonedcoin
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A premium gradePeacesilver dollar is the Mint State - ~ condition. Essential to the grade is the presence of mint luster covering the entire surface. Luster is the result of a fine texture to the metal from the minting process.

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Term to indicate a coin or numismatic item that has never been in circulation, a coin without wear. See “Brilliant ~,' “Mint State,' and “new.'
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~ Coins (UNC): Every coin starts its life as an ~ coin when it is struck at the mint. However ~ 'specimen' coins are issued specially for collectors. They are or may be better than ordinary coins (produced for circulation), but may still have some small imperfections.
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Mint state; as struck; never circulated; without any wear
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Either a circulation coin that has never been circulated or a coin with a brilliant field over a brilliant relief.
Washing
Process by which rimmed blanks are tumble-washed in a drum and dried by hand.

~ (Mint State-60, Mint State-61, Mint State-62)
A Charlotte coin graded Mint State-60 will often show heavily abraded surfaces. These marks will impair the luster somewhat, even though no true wear will appear on the high spots.

~ - describes an unworn coin and means the same as Mint State
Variety - a variety is a coin that differs from its basic design type in some distinctive way and is thus differentiated by collectors
Wire rim - a fine, raised line of metal around the rim of very sharply struck coins ...

~ - Without rub, friction or wear from circulation.
Variety - A minor change from the basic design type of a coin.
Year Set - Collection including one coin from each year within a series.

~ and Proof American EagleDollars
Eagle vision is supposed to be the most accurate, and it would take an eagle eye to spot flaws in American Silver Eagles.

~: A coin that has not been put into circulation and does not have any signs of wear. Marks on a coin from manufacturing do not count against it when determining if it is ~.
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Variety: Coins from the same year and mint that have slight differences in the design, such as a Double Die.

~: a coin in new condition, sometimes said to be 'brilliant ~' or 'BU.' The term is often used interchangeably with Mint State.
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~ Coin that has never been used, thus retaining its original luster.
Uniface A coin struck with the design on one side only.
Union A proposed United States gold coin worth one hundred dollars. Only one pattern 'half union' is known to exist. Platinum $100 coins are not technically 'unions'.

~ - Never circulated; without any wear.
Variety - Any coin struck from a die pair that differs from others with the same date and mintmark, such as die doubling, different style letters or numerals, or a repunched mintmark.
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~ - A coin that has absolutely no wear. ~ coins are also called Mint State coins. Grades range from Mint State (MS) 60 through MS70.
Upset Mill - The machine that imparts the first portion of the edge on a blank panchet.

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This is a coin that has never been in circulation and retains its original luster. It is also called a Mint State coin.
Uniface
A coin struck with the design on one side only.

~ - The word '~' means exactly what it says, the coin has not been in circulation, however 'ordinary' ~ coins often have bagmarks, edge knocks and other small scuffs and imperfections.

~
A coin that has never been in circulation or without wear.
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A state of preservation used to describe coins that never circulated in the channels of commerce, i.e. a coin without any wear from circulation.
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A variety of U.S. silver dollar described in the book Morgan and Peace Dollars by Van Allen and Mallis.

~ Coin- A coin that has never actually been used as money and has no visible signs of wear.
Uniface - A coin that is just strike in one side.
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~ set
Set of coins issued by the U.S. Mint, consisting of one of each coin issued for circulated. Also called ~ Mint set, or unofficially, a Mint set.

~-Never circulated; without any wear.
undergrading-Unscrupulous practice of assigning a coin a lower grade than merited.
uniface-Showing a design on one side only.

~ - A coin or numismatic item in new condition, which has seen no wear and has not been circulated, but may show marks from bagstorage.
Underbidder - One that executes the bid preceding the winning bid.
Undergraded - A coin bearing a grading designation lower than it should.

Gem ~
The adjectival equivalent of Mint State 65 or 66.
Ghosting
When the outline of the design on one side of the coin appears faintly, in reverse, on the other side. It occurs most commonly on coins which are relatively thin compared to their diameter, and have relatively high relief.

Gem ~: a grade range of 65 to 66 on a scale of 1 to 70.
Gobrecht dollar: U.S. Silver Dollars designed by Christian Gobrecht and struck from 1836 to 1839.
gold: a soft, precious metal of yellow color.

Unc (~) - A grade, see the grading page
Uniface - A coin with a design on just one side. Normally as a pattern or trial piece.
Unique - Only one example known ...

About ~ Alternate of Almost ~.
abrasions Area(s) of a coin where a foreign object or another coin has displaced metal in an abraded fashion. Similar to a bag mark but usually on the high points or open fields and not as deep or acute as the former.

About ~ - The grades AU50, 53, 55, and 58. A coin with an AU grade initially appears to be in mint state condition. Upon further inspection it is found to have slight friction or rub keeping it from a mint state grade. Same as Almost ~.

About ~
The grades AU50, 53, 55, and 58. A coin that on first glance appears ~ but upon closer inspection has slight friction or rub.

If an ~ coin is one that has not yet been 'handled' by the public, then a poorly struck or crudely manufactured coin that has not yet been 'handled' by the public is also ~.
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UNC = ~ Typical
SILVER and COPPER COINS :As the term would suggest, a coin which has seen little, if any, circulation in the commercial sense. Wear is not apparent to the naked eye, though slight rubbing or cabinet friction may be present under magnification.

Almost ~ - A coin or paper money note that is very close to being ~. Upon first glance it may appear un-circulated. When inspected closely it will have a slight amount of wear or friction. Same as 'About ~'. Sometimes abbreviated as 'AU', or 'A Unc'.

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~, by definition means coins that have never been used in general commerce and therefore have retained the characteristics of newly-minted coins. These coins do not show any signs of wear.

~ coins, particularly ones in higher ranges are elusive with superb pieces being scarce to rare. Many examples show lightness of striking, particularly on the stars on the obverse, the high parts of Miss Liberty, and E PLURIBS UNUM on the reverse.

~ set: Set of coin, consisting of one of each coin issued for circulation. Also called ~ Mint set or unofficially, a Mint set.
Upsetting mill: A machine that squeezes planchets so that they have a raised rim, in preparation for striking.
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~ (Unc.) : In new condition but may show very slight signs of handling though not of wear.
Extremely fine (EF): Nearly as good as ~. No definite signs of wear but the very highest points of the design may show the slightest signs of rubbing.

~ coins made with specially prepared dies so the coins would have a beautiful satin finish-smooth, but not as shiny as a proof.
Series
collection of coins containing all mint marks and dates for a specific value and design.

~Washington quarters typically have very good luster and eye appeal although strikes can vary considerably. What this provokes, unfortunately, is a tendency for folks to dip these coins to restore a strong eye appeal and gloss over technical weakness.

~
Generalized term that refers to a coin which shows no signs of circulated wear or mishandling. ~ coins can still have lots of marks and chatter-which is different from other detrimental aspects to a coin's surfaces and devices.

~ - A Mint State coin free of any trace of wear.
Unique - An item of which one specimen only is known to exist.
Variety - Any coin recognizably different in dies from another of the same design, type, date and mint.

~ pieces must be free of any trace of wear at the hair above the forehead and over the ear. In addition, check the drapery on Liberty's bust and shoulder. On the reverse, the eagle's head and the tail feathers below the shield are the high spots.

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A coin preserved in a condition as issued by the mint, without any signs of wear. Also called Brilliant ~ (BU) or Mint State (MS), scoring between 60 and 70 on the ANA grading scale.
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An ~ note with a centrefold or tellers counting flick.
EF - Extremely fine
A note in this grade should be clean with crispness to the paper, it may have up to 3 light folds, it should not be stained or faded and would have spent a short period in circulation.

Most ~ 1883-S Morgan Dollars came out of a handful of bags, several of which can be attributed to the LaVere Redfield hoard. Most 1883 Morgans produced in San Francisco found their way into circulation. This is a fairly common date in circulated grades, and is very available in grades up to AU.

While ~ sets from the early days of the program (no longer available from the U.S. Mint) are hot sellers, special edition sets of the coins that are legal tender issued by the U.S. Mint and colorized by The Morgan Mint are popular as well.

Almost ~
AU
AU graded coins have a small trace of wear visible on the highest points.

Almost ~ - 50, 55
Mint State - 60, 63, 65, 67, 70
Current practice allows intermediate grades such as Very Fine-25 or Mint State-62 to be used.

COMPLETE ~ SET OF FIRST YEAR OF MORGAN DOLLARS (1878): First year set of series in Brilliant ~ (MS-60+ - MS-63, all original surfaces).

A roll of ~ coins can be very valuable and is a popular option that many collectors and dealers prefer. Unless there is an especially valuable or rare coin hidden in the roll, selling the whole roll is likely more valuable.
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Width: For ~ version, 0.117 inches (2.98 millimetres) and verify version, 0.122 inches (3.10 millimetres)
Frame: Reed
Specific description: The coin minted with the, In God We trust and Liberty ...

Typical ~ or Proof -
A term which the A.N.A. suggests using to describe a Mint State-60 or Proof-60 coin. This is not necessarily the way a coin typically comes. (For example, a typical bag-quality 1881-S dollar is actually closer to Mint State-63).
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A brilliant ~ coin, with a matte, even surface
Bullion
An investment coin made of precious metal ...

Brilliant ~ (BU): Usually implies full mint lustre.(US: MS-67)
FDC (Fleur de Coin): Perfect mint state, with no abrasions or marks, and full lustre. Usually applied to proof coins only, or coins from sealed mint sets. (US: MS-70) ...

Mint State/~: Synonymous terms to describe a coin that has full, original Mint luster and no wear visible on the coin's high points.

WHAT DOES ~ REALLY MEAN?
Let's suppose I was walking down the street and noticed a cent lying on the sidewalk. I carefully pick the bright and shiny coin up by the edges and wrap it in a tissue. When I get home I send it off to a grading service. In a few weeks it is returned to me graded MS-63.

3. Some about ~ coins might appear to be mint state if viewed
(A) under sunlight
(B) under a tensor-type or pinpoint light source
(C) under a floodlight which increases the brilliance but decreases your ability to identify detracting marks
(D) too carefully
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Note that gem ~Barber, Walking Liberty, and Franklin half dollars are worth considerably more than their silver value. For instance a typical ~ 1921-S Walking Liberty half dollar can bring $12,000+ in the coin market but the same coin in very worn condition (Good) may only bring $30 or so.

AU - About ~
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The grading of ~ coins is far more subjective. Since an ~ coin shows no wear and all the details which were originally struck are visible, the grading question becomes one of judging visual impact and general attractiveness. A subjective element is introduced and process of grading becomes an art.

A choice About ~ 55, this specimen has medium yellow gold color with an olive tint, clear detail and surfaces, plus splendid eye appeal. Virtually no abrasions are found. The obverse has thirteen stars divided 8 left and 5 right. The first two date numerals lean far to right.

See Also -- AG-3 About ~Same as 'Almost ~'. The grades AU50, 53, 55, and 58. A coin that on first glance appears ~ but upon closer inspection has slight friction or rub.

About ~ - Same as 'Almost ~'. Sometimes abbreviated as 'AU'. abrasion - marks or small scratches on the surface of a coin where another coin or object has slid across or bumped the coin. Can also be caused by the coin sliding in a holder or coin drawer.

About ~ (AU) A grading term used to describe a coin or banknote. accolated, conjoined, jugate Design with two heads facing the same direction and overlapping. accumulation Coins, tokens, etc., unsorted, unclassified, and unattributed; not a collection.

AU - Almost ~, includes the grades AU50-AU58. Coins that at first glance appear ~ but upon closer inspection have light rub or wear and will usually have mint luster still present.
Plain Edge - a coin with no lettering, reeding, or inscription on the edge.
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BU - Brilliant ~, Best ~ or Bright ~. It can also be described as UNC, Uncirulated or Mint State.
Bullion - A metal which has yet been struck into coinage. Gold and Silver coins frequently use this term as bullion content to describe the amount of gold or silver in a minted coin.

In addition to the ~ gold bullion coins, a Proof 1-ounce version was issued starting in 1986. Proof versions of fractional American Eagle gold coins (half-ounce, quarter-ounce, tenth-ounce) were offered in subsequent years.
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A coin that grades not quite ~. Annie Slang for ANE or American Numismatic Exchange. A computerized trading network that rose to prominence following introduction of slabbing. Had an unexpected demise in 1989 due to internal discord.

About ~. Grade.
auction
A public or private sale in which items are sold to the highest bidder.
auction house (traditional auction house)
A place where public and/or private auctions are held.
authentic
An original, non-counterfeit coin.
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Uncirculated Coins

New, unused or ~ copper cents weigh about 3.11 grams each or about 145 copper pennies per pound. New zinc cents are much lighter and weigh only 2.5 grams each yielding about 180 zinc pennies in a pound. And there are about 80 ~ quarters in a pound.

An example would be ~ 1903 Morgan dollars. semi-numismatic Term indicating a coin that has a significant bullion value and some numismatic value. The most recognized examples are Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens double eagles.

For example, Choice AU-55 represents an especially select About ~ coin (typical About ~ being AU-50).
cleaning - Refers to removing dirt or otherwise altering the appearance of a coin through the use of abrasive materials that mar or scratch the surface in a detectable fashion.

AU (AU50, AU53, AU55, AU58) About ~. Grade. aVF (F15?) about Very Fine. Grade. aXF (VF35?) about Extremely Fine. Grade. B# (B1-B10?) Browning number (1925). Die variety - Bust Quarters, 1796-1838. B# (B1-B23?) Bolender number (1950, 1998). Die variety - Silver Dollars, 1794-1803.

mint set: An official set of ~ or specimen coins of the year
mint state: A state of a coin that shows no signs of circulation
mintage: The number of coins struck of a particular designation
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numerical system from About Good-3 to Perfect ~-70.
- Hairlines- A series of minute lines or scratches, usually visible in the field of a coin, sometimes caused by cleaning or polishing.
- Half eagle - A United States five dollar gold coin.

He said that most of the known coins were in either ~ or almost ~ condition. I had rated the coin as XF. Now I wanted to know for sure and I sent the coin to PCGS to be slabbed. Lo and behold the coin came back rated as almost ~AU-58.

As a consequence, folks are naturally interested in knowing more about a coin that is of a vintage recent enough to potentially still be found in brilliant ~ rolls (which are of a date that can be found at very modest prices).

One of the most common half eagles struck at the Dahlonega Mint in terms of number of coins known, but in high grade (Choice About ~ or better) it becomes a rare coin. The obverse and reverse on the majority of 1852-D half eagles are weakly struck and show an overall mushy appearance.

cents, if not ~, then certainly in one of the other grades I had learned about - such as Fine or Very Fine. Bob Rusbar furnished me with several Whitman folders, and before long I had a sprinkling of Lincoln cents from 1909 onward, missing such things as the 1909-S V.D.B.

- Proof like - Used to describe any ~ coin with a mirror like reflective surface but lacking the full characteristics of a proof.
- Quarter eagle - A United States two and one half dollar gold coin.
- Reeded edge - The edge of a coin with grooved lines that run vertically around its perimeter.

Bronzehalf centenionalis, about ~, 1.60g, 17.6mm, 0o, uncertain possibly unofficial mint, 355 - c. 361 A.D.

A specially packaged group of ~ coins from one or more mints of the same nation containing at least one coin for most or all of the denominations issued during a particular year
mint state
In the same condition as when delivered from the mint (natural toning excepted); ~ ...

Mint sets are made by the government and have one of each coin made from each mint in ~ condition. They are regular 'business strikes' (just normal coins) that are packaged by the mint and sold to collectors. If we made pennies at two mints in that year, the mint set will have two pennies; one of each.

15. What is the overall condition or grade by normal numismatic standards? (Very few cobs are seen in ~ grade, or even in About ~.)
16. Entirely a subjective judgment, how attractive is the overall appearance of the coin ('eye appeal')? Does the coin appeal to you?

Should we buy only choice, gem ~ coins? Like so many things in coin collecting, it's a matter of opinion. Each collector sets his or her goals and goes on from there.
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Collecting the largest in the finest condition available is even more of a challenge, though a crown need not be ~ to be a majestic and beautiful representation. Crowns of the world may be accumulated for a few dollars each to thousands of dollars per coin, depending on the condition and date.

Uncirculated Cash

Cartwheel luster
THe surface brilliance of an ~ coin originating from when the coin was first produced. This brilliance disappears when a coin circulates or is cleaned.

Strangely the 'Claudius' would thus be missing from the countermark, and the countermark would show on almost ~ coins of Claudius.
Another maybe more likely possibility would be to move the time of use to Titus (TIAV = Titus Augustus).

The numerical scale is intended to bring some precision to the old coin grading descriptions, which were Poor - Fair - Good - Fine - Very Fine - Extremely Fine - About ~ - ~ - Mint State.

Uncirculated Coins

February 14th 1966 saw the introduction of decimal coins into circulation in Australia and for the first time the Royal Australian Mint made ~ grade coins in sets available to collectors and visitors to the mint. The very first of.
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