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<p>[QUOTE="treehugger, post: 1413300, member: 28451"]For what it's worth, here is the differentiation from numismedia:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>MS 63</b> - This is the grade that many collectors feel is the most collectible in numismatics. Prices are typically reasonable compared to higher grades and the coin should have at least an average strike and eye appeal, with minimal distracting marks. </p><p><b>MS 64</b> - This is the grade where prices in many series begin to increase dramatically. For this reason the coin will begin to show fewer marks and the strike will be the strongest yet. No primary distractions that will draw your eye. A near-gem coin with just a few tiny marks or weakness in strike to keep it from a higher grade. </p><p><b>MS 65</b> - This is the gem category. Coin should be fully struck with eye appeal. Either brilliant or toned but there should not be any unsightly marks or color that negates eye appeal. Any marks should be very minor in appearance. Prices spread out even further.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="treehugger, post: 1413300, member: 28451"]For what it's worth, here is the differentiation from numismedia: [B]MS 63[/B] - This is the grade that many collectors feel is the most collectible in numismatics. Prices are typically reasonable compared to higher grades and the coin should have at least an average strike and eye appeal, with minimal distracting marks. [B]MS 64[/B] - This is the grade where prices in many series begin to increase dramatically. For this reason the coin will begin to show fewer marks and the strike will be the strongest yet. No primary distractions that will draw your eye. A near-gem coin with just a few tiny marks or weakness in strike to keep it from a higher grade. [B]MS 65[/B] - This is the gem category. Coin should be fully struck with eye appeal. Either brilliant or toned but there should not be any unsightly marks or color that negates eye appeal. Any marks should be very minor in appearance. Prices spread out even further.[/QUOTE]
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