This set is a great addition to any coin collection and a perfect gift for any numismatist. The adjectival term that equates to a numeric grade of 50, 53, 55, or 58. American Numismatic Association, the national organization for coin collectors. American Numismatic Society, a coin collecting organization founded in 1858. The designation of a coin's variety according to standard reference books.
The determination of a coin's genuineness. A non-precious metal, such as copper, nickel or zinc. An unstruck coin disc, the same as "planchet". Abbreviation for Brown, a designation used to describe the color of a copper coin. Related terms: RB (Red Brown) and RD (Red). An adjectival grade which NGC defines as being MS 60 or higher. Refined precious metal in any form, including bars, rounds or coins. The process of having a coin authenticated, graded and encapsulated.An adjectival grade which NGC defines as being MS 63 or higher. A coin honoring an event, place or individual, usually of limited mintage. Small nicks imparted by contact with other coins.
One which has been sealed inside a plastic holder. The numerical value assigned to a coin's condition on a scale of 1 to 70. A US copper coin of that value, issued from 1793 to 1857.
A US silver five-cent coin, issued from 1794 to 1873. A scarce date required to complete a collection, usually more difficult to find and afford.
A base-metal coin of small value, such as a cent or nickel. The structure where coins are produced, or the governmental body overseeing its work. Coins with major mint errors as a result of human or mechanical error during manufacturing. A small letter or letters appearing on a coin to denote its city of manufacture.A complete set of coins of each denomination produced by a particular mint. The abbreviation for Mint State, it's used with a numerical figure to grade unworn coins. The studying and collecting of coins.
One who engages in numismatic activity for whatever end. The abbreviation for Proof, it's used with a numerical figure to grade proof coins. A coin made years after the original edition but from the same dies.Coins packaged by banks, dealers or the United States Mint. A continuous run of coins of the same type, such as the Buffalo Nickel series of 1913-38.
A slang term for an encapsulated coin. The action of producing a coin, or the quality of a coin's detail sharpness. A special type of US silver dollar made from 1873 to 1885, primarily for export. A US silver three-cent piece, issued from 1851 to 1873. Assembling a collection of one of each coin denomination and design.
Describes an unworn coin; this means the same as Mint State. A collection of all coins issued by a country for any one year (does not necessarily include every mint mark).