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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rlm&#039;s cents, post: 2128211, member: 7957&quot;]I guess that means you cannot see the diferences, but they are definitely there.</p><p>MS-65</p><p>This is for &quot;Mint State&quot; (the grade) and &quot;65&quot; (the numerical designation of that grade). This grade is also called &quot;Gem&quot; or &quot;Gem Mint State&quot; or &quot;Gem BU.&quot; There may be scattered marks, hairlines or other defects, but they will be minor. Any spots on copper coins will also be minor. The coin must be well struck with positive (average or better) eye appeal. This is a NICE coin!</p><p>MS-66</p><p>This is for &quot;Mint State&quot; (the grade) and &quot;66&quot; (the numerical designation of that grade). This is not only a Gem-quality coin, but the eye appeal ranges from &quot;above average&quot; to &quot;superb.&quot; The luster is usually far above average, and any toning can not impede the luster in any significant way. This is an extra-nice coin.</p><p>MS-67</p><p>This is for &quot;Mint State&quot; (the grade) and &quot;67&quot; (the numerical designation of that grade). A superb-quality coin! Any abrasions are extremely light and do not detract from the coin’s beauty in any way. The strike is extremely sharp (or full) and the luster is outstanding. This is a spectacular coin!</p><p>MS-68</p><p>This is for &quot;Mint State&quot; (the grade) and &quot;68&quot; (the numerical designation of that grade). A nearly perfect coin, with only minuscule imperfections visible to the naked eye. The strike will be exceptionally sharp and the luster will glow. This is an incredible coin.</p><p>MS-69</p><p>This is for &quot;Mint State&quot; (the grade) and &quot;69&quot; (the numerical designation of that grade). Virtually perfect in all departments, including wondrous surfaces, a 99% full strike (or better), full unbroken booming luster and show-stopping eye appeal. You may have to study this coin with a 5X glass to find the reason why it didn’t grade MS70.</p><p>MS-70</p><p>This is for &quot;Mint State&quot; (the grade) and &quot;70&quot; (the numerical designation of that grade). A perfect coin! Even with 5X magnification there are no marks, hairlines or luster breaks in evidence. The luster is vibrant, the strike is razor-sharp, and the eye appeal is the ultimate. Note: Minor die polish and light die breaks are not considered to be defects on circulation strike coins. </p><p><a href="http://www.pcgs.com/Lingo/M" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.pcgs.com/Lingo/M" rel="nofollow">http://www.pcgs.com/Lingo/M</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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