2007-12-04 05:22:34 · 2 answers · asked by chilliman 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
"GEM UNCIRCULATED (MS-65) - An avobe average Uncirculated coin that may be brilliant or lightly toned and that has very few contact marks on the surface or rim"
Basically it's very near-perfect.
2007-12-04 10:48:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
MS-65 coin, Shows an attractive high quality of luster and strike for the date and mint. May have a few small scattered contact marks or two larger marks may be present. One or two small patches of hair lines may show. ( hair lines are small scratches that can be seen using a Lupe). Noticeable light scuff marks may be seen on the high points of the design. Overall quality is above average and eye appeal is very pleasing. If copper, the coin has some attractive luster with original or darkened color, as designated.
Contact marks: light and scattered without major distracting marks in prime focal areas.Hairline: may have a few scattered.Luster: above average, fully original. Eye appeal: very pleasing.
The above are the American Numismatic Association's standard for an MS-65 coin
2007-12-06 20:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋