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<p>[QUOTE="Stevearino, post: 7797170, member: 74571"]As promised earlier today, here's a translation of one book's explanations of the numerical Norwegian grading system:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>1-/2 </b> A circulated, extremely worn-out coin. Details are identifiable, but very little other than the outlines of designs and letters are visible. The edge of the coin is nearly worn away.</p><p><b>1- </b> A circulated coin which is very worn. Worn details in designs and lettering. The rim is worn down to the level of the rest of the coin.</p><p><b>1</b> A circulated coin which clearly shows wear. Lacking many details in designs and lettering. No remnants of mint luster. </p><p><b>1+</b> A circulated coin with deep wear in designs, lettering and rim. Clear, but not complete, details. Letters and designs are rounded off. Could have traces of mint luster, especially in sheltered areas such as between letters and near the rim.</p><p><b>01</b> A circulated coin with wear on the highest points of letters and details. Several evidences of use in commerce. Good mint luster.</p><p><b>0/01</b> An uncirculated coin without evidence of wear, but there could be several, some large, marks from the minting process. Mint luster does not have to be perfect.</p><p><b>0 </b> An uncirculated coin without evidence of wear. Has fewer, smaller marks from the minting process. Mint luster is perfect.</p><p><b>"Glorious" </b>or <b>"Spectacular" </b>["Prakt" in Norwegian]. Especially fine coins. They should have mirror-like fields and matte reliefs. Be careful, there are many coins called "prakt-coins" which are not. [Edit: we would likely call them MS70].<b> </b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>I hope this helps somewhat, friends.</p><p><br /></p><p>Steve[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Stevearino, post: 7797170, member: 74571"]As promised earlier today, here's a translation of one book's explanations of the numerical Norwegian grading system: [B]1-/2 [/B] A circulated, extremely worn-out coin. Details are identifiable, but very little other than the outlines of designs and letters are visible. The edge of the coin is nearly worn away. [B]1- [/B] A circulated coin which is very worn. Worn details in designs and lettering. The rim is worn down to the level of the rest of the coin. [B]1[/B] A circulated coin which clearly shows wear. Lacking many details in designs and lettering. No remnants of mint luster. [B]1+[/B] A circulated coin with deep wear in designs, lettering and rim. Clear, but not complete, details. Letters and designs are rounded off. Could have traces of mint luster, especially in sheltered areas such as between letters and near the rim. [B]01[/B] A circulated coin with wear on the highest points of letters and details. Several evidences of use in commerce. Good mint luster. [B]0/01[/B] An uncirculated coin without evidence of wear, but there could be several, some large, marks from the minting process. Mint luster does not have to be perfect. [B]0 [/B] An uncirculated coin without evidence of wear. Has fewer, smaller marks from the minting process. Mint luster is perfect. [B]"Glorious" [/B]or [B]"Spectacular" [/B]["Prakt"[B] [/B]in Norwegian]. Especially fine coins. They should have mirror-like[B] [/B]fields and matte reliefs. Be careful, there are many coins called "prakt-coins" which are not. [Edit: we would likely call them MS70].[B] [/B] I hope this helps somewhat, friends. Steve[/QUOTE]
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