What Does MS60 Through MS70 Mean?

What Does MS60 Through MS70 Mean? When you start buying certified coins, the numeric grades on PCGS and NGC holders can seem arbitrary at first. This guide explains the Mint State grade range and why those numbers have real consequences for value and desirability. What Does Mint State Mean? A coin graded in the Mint State range (MS60 through MS70) has no wear on its high points. What distinguishes the grades within the Mint State range is not wear, but the quality of the coin's surfaces: the number and severity of contact marks, the strength and originality of the luster, the sharpness of the strike, and overall eye appeal. The MS Grade Breakdown MS60: Uncirculated, heavily marked. MS63: Choice Uncirculated, the first grade many collectors target. MS64: fewer marks, better luster. MS65: Gem Uncirculated, strong luster, minor marks. MS66-67: Superb Gem, exceptional quality. MS68-69: Near Perfect, approaching flawless. MS70: Perfect Uncirculated. Why the Grade Range Matters for Price For many collector series, the price difference between grades is exponential at the top. Commonwealth Coins carries Mint State certified coins graded by PCGS, NGC, and CAC at www.ccandc.gold.