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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;fish4uinmd, post: 2206004, member: 74335&quot;]from Wikipedia article on the Sheldon scale:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Mint State</b> most commonly refers to a coin&#039;s condition and is attributed to a coin, minted for regular distribution, but has never experienced general circulation. The coin can therefore be described &quot;as new&quot; or &quot;Uncirculated&quot;.</p><p><br /></p><p>In modern-day United States numismatics, mint state coins are given a number from 60 to 70 inclusive, with 70 being perceived as a perfect coin with no visible blemishes. Coins with a lower grade (60-63), although unworn, may suffer from weak striking, bag marks and other defects that make them less attractive to the collector. Some early coins appear quite worn-looking in mint state, due to striking problems or problems with the coin&#039;s planchet and/or metal quality. Other, similar-date, specimens are currently unknown to exist in uncirculated condition. </p><p>The terms <i>Brilliant</i> (Abbr: BU), <i>Choice</i>, and <i>Gem</i> have been used to describe Uncirculated grades. A Brilliant uncirculated coin can describe any coin over the grade of MS60. Choice Uncirculated is used for coins MS-64 and above, while Gem Uncirculated is used for coins graded MS65 and above.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here&#039;s a perfect example of an MS-60 coin that is marked &quot;CLEANED&quot;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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