Dug condition means that the coin was recovered using a metal detector and was dug out of the ground. These coins may have some defects due to weathering and water damage that other coins may not...
Opinions vary as to grades a coin may be but guidelines have been established. These are some of those guidelines to grading coins. The scale is from 1 through 70 and the numbers not shown merely...
G means good and it is accompanied by a numer, normally 4.
The number scale is 1-70. 1 being poor, 70 being flawless proof. G4 is on the lower end of the scale under very good, fine, very fine,...
The MS (Mint State) grades applies only to uncirculated coins. MS-60 is the base grade. A coin can have many scratches, dings and spots, but has no wear. The highest grade is MS-70, this is a perfect...