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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;desertgem, post: 1052940, member: 15199&quot;]IMO, you basically have it correct. Generally with wear, the surface is altered from normal by the friction of circulation. The luster is affected or eliminated in that area. &quot;Rub&quot;, if there is really a definition , could indicate the beginning of wear, and consist of small, shallow, minute lines interrupting the luster , especially easily seen on proof coins. Scratches may occur on a MS or a circulated coin. Doesn&#039;t make a MS coin non-MS, but depending on the depth and size of the scratch may be considered damage great enough to prevent slabbing. Scratches usually appear bright against the field or luster ( if it is such a coin).</p><p><br /></p><p>Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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