What does AU-55 mean in coin grading?

What does AU-55 mean in coin grading?

Uncirculated
AU-55. High grade…is the numerical designation out of “70” that means AboutUncirculated. Also called Almost Uncirculated-55 or AU+. There is slight wear on the high points with minor friction in the fields. Luster can range from almost nonexistent to virtually full, but it will be missing from the high points.

What does AU mean in coins?

This changed to the letter grading system beginning with the lowest grade – Basal State (also Poor (PO)), then continuing Fair (Fr), About or Almost Good (AG), Good (G), Very Good (VG), Fine (F), Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (EF), Almost or About Uncirculated (AU), Uncirculated (Unc) and up to Brilliant Uncirculated …

What does AU 50 mean in coin grading?

50. About Uncirculated/Almost Uncirculated. AU, AU50. Traces of wear at the highest points of the coin. At least half of the original mint luster remains.

What is AU 53 coin grade?

About Uncirculated (AU-50, 53, 55, 58): The coin has wear ranging from extremely light to only a trace of friction on the highest points, along with medium to nearly full luster.

How do you know if a coin is uncirculated?

The only way for a coin to be classified as uncirculated is if there is no evidence of wear anywhere on the coin. In other words, the luster is bright and complete across the entire surface of the coin.

What is AU 58 coin?

AU58 – “[The coin] will show full detail with minor friction on only the highest points.” MS60 – “[The coin] will have no wear on the high points. There may be many heavy marks and abrasions. Strike may not be full, luster may be very dull, and/or eye appeal may be quite negative.”

What grade is AU details?

PCGS Grading Standards

Grade Labeling
About Uncirculated 50 AU-50
Extremely Fine 45 XF-45
Extremely Fine 40 XF-40
Very Fine 35 VF-35

What does NGC PF70 mean?

NGC defines a PF70 coin as “having no post-production imperfections at 5x magnification.” In short, a “perfect” coin. NGC and other leading coin graders use what’s known as the Sheldon scale to determine grades.

What does PCGS MS63 mean?

MS63: An average uncirculated coin for the issue. Full mint luster is not required, nor is full strike. Average eye appeal is sufficient to make this grade. Bagmarks are present and can be heavy at times, but they should not overwhelm the overall appeal of the coin.

Can you get uncirculated coins from the bank?

The Federal Reserve assembles rolls of Uncirculated coins from the mint, circulated coins from banks, or a mixture of the two for delivery to banks that need them. Banks assemble rolls of coins by denomination (such as nickels or dimes) without regard for date, mint mark, design or condition.