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All About Coin Collecting: Grade Coins With Ease!
Coin collection is not just about having as many coins as possible. More important than the number of coins is the quality of those coins. This quality is measured by the coins’ grade and the grade is measured using a scale from zero to seventy (seventy being the highest point grade). Doctor William Shelby introduced this point scale in his work “Penny Whimsy”.
Here are the classifications of coins according to grade.
1. “Mint State” Coins
This is equivalent to a value of 60 to 70 in the Shelby’s grade scale. This means that the coin has no blemishes whatsoever. Most of the coins in this category are uncirculated, shiny, new coins, with absolutely no signs of wear.
2. “Almost Uncirculated” Coins
The “Almost Uncirculated” coins have a point grade of 50, 55, or 58.
It is very important to note that in these coins, coin collectors must know the locations of the high points in a particular coin. By checking the difference of the light reflected in the high points to the other parts of the coin, an “Almost Uncirculated” coin is separated from the Mint State coins.
3. “Fine Coins”
These can further be classified as” Extremely Fine” (40, 45), “Very Fine” (20, 25, 30, and 35) or “Fine” (12) depending on the sharpness of the remaining details on the coins. The coins are observed to have wear but the designs are still intact.
For “Extremely Fine” coins, the mint luster is still present.
“Very Fine” coins can be compared to coins which have been used for 1-3 years. Minor features of the coins are already gone.
4. “Good Coins”
These coins can be specifically defined as “Very Good” (12), “Good” and “Almost Good” coins.
The coins in this category are worn out. Only weak designs can be observed since the details of the coins in the high points are nearly smooth.
Full rims must be observed for the “Very Good” coins category.
In the case of “Good” coins, the mint mark and the date must be visible.
On the other hand, “Almost Good” coins are the most worn of coins in this category.
5. “Fair Coins”
The coins are “worn out”, but can still be distinguished as belonging to one of the types of coins – as long as one can identify a coin, it is a “Fair C”.
6. “Basal Coin”
These metals that can be determined to be coins – but the kind of coin are undeterminable.
With the classifications described, it will be very easy to grade coins. Just remember that knowledge of the coins’ grades gives coin collectors advantages!
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Abraham Lincoln Total of 650 Uncirculated Coins in Rolls
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1884 CC MS-62 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED GSA $1 COIN MINT STATE $182.50 |
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BEAUTIFUL PAIR UNCIRCULATED 2010 P & D SACAGAWEA $1 COINS HIGHEST GRADE 1 $5.95 |
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1994 TWO COIN SET * VIETNAM MEMORIAL * PROOF & UNCIRCULATED COMMEMORATIVES $75.00 |
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1998 BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED £5 COIN 50TH BIRTHDAY OF THE PRINCE OF WALES. $18.97 |
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27 WORLD AND US UNCIRCULATED COINS 1955-2010 $30.00 |
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MEXICO PESO 1957 UNCIRCULATED MEXICAN SILVER COIN $12.99 |
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PANAMA 1 BALBOA 1947 BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED 90% SILVER COIN $42.00 |
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1989 US MINT UNCIRCULATED COIN SET – 12 COINS TOTAL D & P SETS $5.00 |
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1989 US MINT UNCIRCULATED COIN SET – 12 COINS TOTAL D & P SETS $5.00 |
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2007 – 2010 Uncirculated Presidential Dollars — 16 Coins $26.99 |
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2 2012 1 Ounce American Silver Eagle GEM BU Coins 999 Fine Silver Uncirculated $66.29 |
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UNCIRCULATED ROLL OF 1960-P SMALL DATE LINCOLNS (30) COINS $46.09 |
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CYPRUS 1974 50 MILS GRAPES UNCIRCULATED COIN $4.99 |
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CYPRUS 1963 5 MILS BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED COIN $4.99 |
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CYPRUS 1979 5 MILS BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED COIN $1.99 |
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CYPRUS 1970 5 MILS BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED COIN $13.99 |
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CYPRUS 1972 50 MILS GRAPES UNCIRCULATED COIN $4.99 |
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1969 S UNITED STATES BIRTH YEAR MINT SET TWO COINS UNCIRCULATED HOLDER $0.99 |
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1969 UNITED STATES BIRTH YEAR MINT SET THREE COINS UNCIRCULATED HOLDER $0.99 |
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1969 UNITED STATES BIRTH YEAR MINT SET THREE COINS UNCIRCULATED HOLDER $0.99 |
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1969 UNITED STATES BIRTH YEAR MINT SET THREE COINS UNCIRCULATED HOLDER $0.99 |
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1994-P WASHINGTON QUARTER NGC MS65 CHOICE BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED COIN MINT STATE $11.00 |
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~Gold Beautiful Uncirculated ~1907 $20 St.Guaden Mini coin ~ $0.89 |
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NORWAY : UNCIRCULATED TYPE SET 1964 – 7 COINS $9.00 |
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1922-P PEACE SILVER DOLLAR UNCIRCULATED US MINT COIN BU UNC MS PQ STUNNER $31.00 |
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1976 SILVER UNCIRCULATED IKE DOLLAR NICE COIN L@@K $16.99 |
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3 2012 1 Ounce American Silver Eagle GEM BU Coins 999 Fine Silver Uncirculated $105.17 |
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1993 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set $10.95 |
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2$ Deux Dollar 2011 $2 Canada UNC MINT SEALED !!!! Pack of 5 Coins $14.98 |
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2011 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 42 Coins FREE SHIP USA $85.25 |
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NEW 2012 LOONIE ROLL UNCIRCULATED MINT SEALED 25 COINS IN ROLL $34.38 |
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1943 STEEL CENTS Uncirculated set of Five Wartime Coin Collection encased $3.00 |
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2005 Uncirculated Silver Dollar Coin & CD Rom Set $35.32 |
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1 COIN LOT 1955 S WHEAT PENNY UNCIRCULATED #B344 $1.95 |
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5 2012 1 Ounce American Silver Eagle GEM BU Coins 999 Fine Silver Uncirculated $168.99 |
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1864 Copper TWO CENT PIECE. Brown Uncirculated . Great Type Coin, Unusual Denom. $149.00 |
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1879-O MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR KEY DATE UNCIRCULATED US MINT COIN MS UNC STUNNER $32.01 |
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1986 TENTH OUNCE GOLD EAGLE COIN UNCIRCULATED MINT FIRST YEAR R OF ISSUE $219.99 |
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2001 U.S. MINT UNCIRCULATED COIN SET $18.25 |
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1897-P Morgan Silver Dollar BU Mint State Uncirculated PQ Stunner MS US Coin $55.00 |
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2005 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 30 Coins FREE SHIP USA $19.95 |
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EAST AFRICAN 1964 FIVE CENTS UNCIRCULATED POST-INDEPENDENCE Issue COIN BRONZE. $1.56 |
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1981 S JEFFERSON NICKLE UNCIRCULATED GEM CAMEO PROOF #222..SEE MORE COINS HERE! $2.99 |
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UNCIRCULATED SLABBED LOT OF 100 MINTSTATE OR PROOF COINS HIGHEST GRADE $200.00 |
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2004 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 30 Coins FREE SHIP USA $22.95 |
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BRILLIANT Morgan Silver Dollar UNCIRCULATED 1921 Coin $49.99 |
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1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Proof Like BU Mint State Uncirculated MS US Coin $95.00 |
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US Coin collection Lot, Proof + Uncirculated $90.00 |
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1923-P PEACE SILVER DOLLAR UNCIRCULATED US MINT COIN UNC MS STUNNER $41.00 |
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2011 United States Mint Uncirculated 14 Coin Clad Proof $43.95 |
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1994 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE SHIP USA $14.95 |
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1990 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE SHIP USA $12.95 |
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2000 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 30 Coins FREE SHIP USA $20.25 |
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1993 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE US SHIP $16.95 |
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1995 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE SHIP USA $24.95 |
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1996 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 16 Coins FREE SHIP USA $25.95 |
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2007 – 2011 Presidential Golden Dollar 40 Coins P & D Uncirculated Coin Lot $105.00 |
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1989 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE SHIP USA $13.25 |
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2002 Proof and Uncirculated US Mint Annual Coin Sets PDS 30 Coins FREE SHIP USA $27.25 |
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1991 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE SHIP USA $17.95 |
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1986 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE SHIP USA $18.25 |
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1981 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 19 Coins FREE USA SHIP $19.25 |
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1987 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE SHIP USA $14.25 |
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2006 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 30 Coins FREE SHIP USA $29.75 |
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1980 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 19 Coins FREE US SHIP $15.95 |
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1998 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE USA SHIP $17.95 |
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1984 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE US SHIP $12.95 |
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2001 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 30 Coins FREE SHIP USA $32.50 |
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1997 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE SHIP USA $25.25 |
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1988 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE SHIP USA $16.25 |
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1985 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE US SHIP $12.95 |
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2003 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 30 Coins FREE SHIP USA $25.25 |
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1990–1998 BU Washington Quarters 18 Uncirculated Coins from Mint Set Cello P & D $33.95 |
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1992 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 15 Coins FREE SHIP USA $13.25 |
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2 2012 1 Ounce American Silver Eagle GEM BU Coins 999 Fine Silver Uncirculated $67.09 |
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CYPRUS 1973 5 MILS BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED COIN $3.99 |
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~1865 Maximilian mini gold coin Imperio Mexicano Beautiful~Uncirculated~ $0.89 |
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Roosevelt Dime 1950-P Uncirculated US Coins $19.99 |
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Roosevelt Dime 1950-S Uncirculated US Coins $54.99 |
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2011 Denver Mint Brilliant Uncirculated Coins in Plastic Holder $12.00 |
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1890 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR RARE bu/au GEM US COIN UNCIRCULATED $75.00 |
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NEPAL 50 PAISA SILVER COIN KING TRIBHUVAN VIKRAM 1938 AD KM-718 UNCIRCULATED UNC $15.50 |
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Sacagawea 2010-D & P Uncirculated (two coins) $6.50 |
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1883 LIBERTY HEAD NICKLE NICE UNCIRCULATED COIN NICE $45.00 |
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1885-P Morgan Silver Dollar BU Mint State Uncirculated PQ Stunner MS US Coin $57.00 |
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2002 Proof and Uncirculated US Mint Annual Coin Sets PDS 30 Coins FREE SHIP USA $20.95 |
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1987 Uncirculated 10 coin set with D and P mint marks $4.50 |
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2010 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 42 Coins FREE SHIP USA $82.95 |
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1971-S Eisenhower Uncirculated 40% Silver Dollar Coin $9.95 |
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1989 Uncirculated 10 coin set with D and P mint marks $4.50 |
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3 2012 1 Ounce American Silver Eagle GEM BU Coins 999 Fine Silver Uncirculated $103.88 |
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2008 Proof and Uncirculated Annual US Mint Coin Sets PDS 42 Coins FREE SHIP USA $151.00 |
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2$ Deux Dollar 2011 $2 Canada UNC MINT SEALED !!!! Pack of 5 Coins $14.98 |
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US UNCIRCULATED COIN SETS BOTH D/P MINT- AVAILABLE:1989/1990/1991/1992/1993/1994 $6.95 |
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1978 3 Coin Uncirculated P & D Ike Dollars & S Proof $14.50 |
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1946-P Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar Uncirculated PQ Stunner MS US Coin $49.00 |
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1977 3 Coin Uncirculated P & D Ike Dollars & S Proof $12.50 |
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1964-D KENNEDY 90% SILVER MINT STATE UNCIRCULATED US COIN NO TONING GREAT! *** $10.51 |
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LOT OF 2 UNCIRCULATED Lincoln Wheat Penny Cents! END COINS! COLLECTABLE! C03 $1.08 |
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2011 P&D US Mint Uncirculated 28 Coin Set Sealed In Brown Box $38.95 |