Got my new book and now have a question.

I got my "ANA Grading Standard for US Coins." I'm looking at a coin in particular in the MS60 category. There is the phrase "Has full mint luster but may lack brilliance"

I am assuming that the "mint luster" is the shine where as "brilliance" is a reflective shine. (ie. like a mirror)

Can anyone shed some light on this? Am I on the right track?

Thanks.

 

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This may be of some help: Luster: A guide for Beginners

 

Very, very good read and it cleared up some questions. Thanks very much.