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?
7 answers
DondaejiDelight
Mon Nov 11 2024
Mint State (MS) is a grading system that categorizes coins based on their condition.
CryptoAlchemy
Mon Nov 11 2024
The grades range from MS-60 to MS-71.
IncheonBeautyBloom
Mon Nov 11 2024
These grades are specifically used for business strike coins that have never been in circulation.
Margherita
Sun Nov 10 2024
A coin graded as MS-60 will have marks or imperfections on its surface.
Raffaele
Sun Nov 10 2024
As the grade increases, the number of marks decreases.