You're not sure what MS means? Mint State - Mint state is a condition given to coins at a certain level, between 60 and 70, on the Sheldon Grading Scale. Mint state coins have never been in circulation so when buyers get these coins, they are buying a coin in the same condition as originally produced, or very close to it. I don't totally agree with the statement about they have never been in circulation because I have sent in Mint Errors to be graded that I have found in circulation and they have been given a MS grade plenty of times.
Thanks for the quick response. I should have clarified. I am very aware of the grading scales and mint state coins. I am curious as to how others would grade these 2 coins. Not sure if this is the best forum seeking this information. Thanks again.
You're welcome. May I ask where you are from? I ask because I have seen the critter that is responsible for your user name. I have only seen a Jackalope in South Dakota, on the western side of that state. Quite something to see.
Not all mint state Lincoln's grade the same. A MS 65 example from, say, 1910 will look superior in details than one from the 1920's at the same grade.
Both look very nice, we could see better if you'd crop your photos. There's more carpet that coin. LOL First coin is a 1982P small date zinc. Looks to have very few plating bubbles and nice fields. Mint State The 1983 also shows very few bubbles, a desirable trait in the issue as it's plagued with plating bubbles. Mist State
