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Welcome to Salt Lake Coins, we specialize in a variety of Uncirculated Coins, Currency and Supplies. Our inventory is just fun Affordable Collectable Coins. We are constantly adding new items to our inventory so please check back often.
I have been collecting and selling coins for more than Twenty years. Mostly Ebay and the local area. The Coins I like to collect are high Quality Affordable Coins that have some type of extra designations like Cameo, Proof, Accented Hair or something that sets it apart for the ordinary minted coin. Coins having the potential to increase in value over the coming years.
Sheldon’s Numerical System From one to Seventy The standard for grading in most areas of North America. Not all of the numbers in the range are used, and the following are the more commonly seen numerical grades and their adjectival equivalents:
| Circulated Grades | Un Circulated Grades |
| aG-3 About Good G-4 Good VG-8 Very Good VG-10 Very Good Plus F-12 Fine F-15 Fine Plus VF-20 Very Fine VF-30 Very Fine Plus EF-40 Extremely Fine EF-45 Choice Extremely Fine AU-50 About Un circulated AU-55 Choice About Un circulated AU-58VeryChoiceAboutUn circulated |
MS-60 Typical Mint state MS-61 Typical Mint state MS-62 Select Mint state MS-63 Choice Mint state MS-64 Very Choice Mint state MS-65 Gem Mint state MS-66 Gem Mint state MS-67 Superb Mint state MS-68 Superb Mint state MS-69 Superb Mint state MS-70 Perfect Mint state |
How to Handle Coins:
The are many types of holders that provide adequate protection for ordinary handling. Before removing a coin from its holder, consider whether it’s really necessary. Collectible coins should always be handled carefully to avoid the possibility of causing wear to uncirculated coins or additional wear to better circulated pieces.
Never touch an uncirculated or Proof coin anywhere but the edge. Fingerprints alone may reduce the coin’s grade and consequently its value. When examining another person’s coins, always handle by the edges, regardless of grade. Be sure your hands are squeaky clean. Get in the habit of picking up all collectible coins by their edges, and it will soon become routine.
Be careful not to introduce substances that may lead to spots or color changes. Don’t handle collectable coins around food, drinks, or anything that can spill. When setting a coin down outside of a holder is necessary, place it on a clean, soft surface. A velvet pad is an ideal surface and essential for regular handling of valuable material. A clean soft cloth or clean piece of blank paper may be sufficient for less valuable items. Do not drag coins across any surfaces.
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