There are two major factors that indicate a coin is in uncirculated condition:
- Mint luster. Coins that have never been in circulation usually exhibit a distinctive sheen or luster.
- No trace of wear. One of the most obvious signs that a coin is uncirculated is the absence of wear or rubbing on the coin’s high points.
What is uncirculated dollar?
A lot of different words get kicked around when it comes to describing paper money in uncirculated condition. We often hear mint, perfect, brand new, never touched, etc. Uncirculated is a technical term that implies that the note has never been folded before and it is free of any condition issues.
Is the uncirculated Morgan silver dollar worth anything?
Collectors are always ready to add a nicer condition coin to their collection. The uncirculated Morgan silver dollar pictured is an example of a highly desirable coin. Find one such as this and top dollar is routinely paid for these choice, better condition coins.
How to tell if a silver dollar is uncirculated?
UNCIRCULATED (MS60) – A strictly Uncirculated coin with no trace of wear, but with bag marks and other abrasions more obvious than for MS-63. May have a few small rim mars and weakly struck spots. Has full mint luster but may lack brilliance, and surface may be spotted or heavily…
When is a coin considered an uncirculated coin?
If your coin is worn and looks similar to the one illustrated in the link below, it is considered a circulated coin. If your coin looks similar to the one illustrated in the link below and has no evidence of wear due to being in circulation, it is considered an uncirculated coin.
Where is the mint mark on a Morgan silver dollar?
Morgans that carry the mint mark, “CC” are usually rare and highly sought after in the coin collection world. The “CC” stands for Carson City, Nevada, where the coin was minted. Only 296,000 ( more)
