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What does MS mean in coins?
What does MS mean in coins?
Michele
Sat Nov 09 2024
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I've encountered the abbreviation MS on some coins and I'm wondering what it stands for. Does it represent a specific grading system or has some other significance in numismatics?
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DondaejiDelight
Mon Nov 11 2024
Mint State (MS) is a grading system that categorizes coins based on their condition.
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CryptoAlchemy
Mon Nov 11 2024
The grades range from MS-60 to MS-71.
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IncheonBeautyBloom
Mon Nov 11 2024
These grades are specifically used for business strike coins that have never been in circulation.
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Margherita
Sun Nov 10 2024
A coin graded as MS-60 will have marks or imperfections on its surface.
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Raffaele
Sun Nov 10 2024
As the grade increases, the number of marks decreases.
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