The perfect coin
MS70. The perfect coin, as minted. Has no trace of wear, handling, scratches or contact with other coins from a (5x) magnification. Coins in this grade are almost non-existent in older coins with very few examples known. Copper coins are bright with full original color and luster.
What does MS70 stand for?
perfect mint state 70
Only a tiny fraction of the coins produced each year have the full strike and flawless surfaces required to be considered perfect mint state 70 (MS70) or Proof 70 (PR70). It’s no surprise that coins graded in MS70 or PR70 are highly sought after among collectors.
What does MS70 PCGS mean?
MS70. The perfect coin, as minted. Has no trace of wear, handling, scratches or contact with other coins from a (5x) magnification. Coins in this grade are almost non-existent in older coins with very few examples known.
Where is the mark on a Susan B Anthony dollar?
Mint Marks. The mint produced Susan B. Anthony dollars at three different mints: Philadelphia (P), Denver (D) and San Francisco (S). As illustrated in the photo in the link below, the mint mark is located on the obverse of the coin, in the lower left-hand area, just above the shoulder of Susan B Anthony.
What’s the difference between 1979 and 1981 Susan B Anthony dollars?
In summary, the fundamental difference of these two years in which the variant known as Type 2 was produced lies in the fact that the prices of the 1979-S MS70 Susan B. Anthony dollars have suffered a drop from 2019 to 2020. Meanwhile, the valuation of the 1981-S MS70 dollar has risen in 2020 from 2019.
Which is the best grade for a MS 69 coin?
A coin graded MS-69 has a very attractive sharp strike and full original luster for the date and mint, with no more than two small non-detracting contact marks or flaws. No hairlines or scuff marks can be seen even under magnification. The coin has exceptional eye appeal.
Who is the designer of the Susan B Anthony coin?
The obverse of the coin shows the bust of suffragette Susan B. Anthony facing right with 13 stars on either side. The mint mark appears on the left and the phrase “In Good We Trust” on the right, below the phrase, are the initials of its designer, Frank Gasparro (FG).
