Grading abbreviations. These are general guidelines for grading. It should be noted that many issues, such as "S" mint and "O" mint issues, never exhibit full detail even in the highest Uncirculated grades as not all coins are fully struck. The mint was interested more in commerce than art, so very few coins are nicely struck and almost all have at least a few bagmarks. (Small scuffs and abrasions from being banged around with other coins in bank bags). Central figure = The main design in the center of the coin, such as Washington, Franklin, Lincoln, Miss Liberty, a shield or an eagle.
NOTE: MS = Mint State Unc. = Uncirculated. BU = Brilliant Uncirculated Unc. All terms can denote the same grade, but BU usually refers to a fully brilliant coin whereas MS or Unc. may usually refer to a coin that is toned to various degrees and colors.
(Because no two coins are exactly alike and because coins should not be graded by a single comparison, cookie-cutter approach). Beverly Hills Coin Club
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