NGC uses two-letter codes before a coin’s numeric grade to describe its method of production and overall appearance. The most common are MS for Mint State coins (those struck for circulation) and PF for Proof coins (those struck for collectors).

The numerical grades MS-60 through MS-70, used to denote a business strike coin that never has been in circulation. A Mint State coin can range from one that is covered with marks (MS-60) to a flawless example (MS-70).

2023年9月11日 · MS-65 is the grade of the coin or how good the conditionof the coin is in. It means mint state 65. The order of the grades are AG, G, VG, F, VF, EF (also known as XF), AU, MS. These stand for...

2016年5月2日 · Lincoln Wheat Cent Graded Mint State 65 Red (MS-65RD) Photo courtesy of Teletrade Coin Auctions, www.teletrade.com. A coin graded MS-65 shows an attractive high quality of luster and strike for the date and mint. The coin may have a few small scattered contact marks, or two larger marks may be present.

Proof-65: Choice Proof: Under a magnifier will show only very fine hairlines on the coin. Proof-60: Proof: A proof coin with scattered hairlines and handling marks that can be seen even without a magnifying tool. MS-70: Perfect Uncirculated: A non-proof coin that contains no lines, bag marks, or anything of the sort. A perfect coin. MS-65 ...

2024年2月18日 · Mint State Almost Perfect (MS-69) Uncirculated with exceptional eye appeal, sharp strike, and perfect luster. Almost flawless coin, barring minor imperfections in the planchet, strike, or contact marks.

Uncirculated (MS-60, 61, 62): An uncirculated coin with noticeable deficiencies, generally either an overabundance of bagmarks, a poor strike, or poor luster. Although most price guides will give a price for coins in MS-60 condition, in many cases this is a very unusual grade, with typical uncirculated pieces often grading somewhere in the MS ...

2005年1月10日 · A really pretty one with no easily visible marks is MS-65. If you have an average roll of new cents from the supermarket, 2-5 will be MS-60, 5-15 will be MS-61, 25-40 will be MS-63, 5-8 will be MS-64 and 1-2 will be MS-65. If you are exceptionally lucky, one will be MS-66. An MS-68 coin is one in 100,000!

2024年5月13日 · Choice Uncirculated (MS-64): Moderate contact marks in less distracting areas. Lots of original lustre or toning. Gem Uncirculated (MS-65, 66): Minimal markings or imperfections, a nice original look with a good strike showing detail on the high points of the coin.

2023年3月23日 · A penny graded MS65 (Mint State 65) is a coin that falls within the Mint State category of the Sheldon Coin Grading Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70. MS65 is considered a “Gem Uncirculated” coin, which means it is in exceptional condition but not quite perfect. Here are some specific conditions you can expect from a penny graded MS65: