Define Uncirculeted

[azda 978]

That's quite a low percentage John, I thought it would have been around the 99% mark.

[1949threepence 3,367]

Tis true very few coins actually grade as uncirculated , it is probably the most hyped grade , most coins are either GEF or a/unc

The differences between GEF and UNC are pretty small, yet the price difference for a specific coin type/date can be huge. For instance, I have seen a GEF with lustre 1895 farthing offered for £85, whilst a BUNC of the same year is offered at £275. Don't get me wrong, the BUNC is a lovely coin, whereas the GEF is much inferior in eye appeal, so the price differential is probably justified, but it does show how the slightest difference in grade at this level can make a huge difference in the price.

Very true.

However, I'd also add that even within technically "UNC", there are variants. For example, I have an 1874 F70 penny which would literally be BU, were it not for the fact that it is patchily toned, thus detracting somewhat. You can also get an UNC coin which is evenly toned all over, resulting in considerably subdued lustre.

As far as the all important "eye appeal" goes, it is entirely possible to have a GEF looking more attractive than a technically UNC coin of the same ilk.

With specific regard to the distinction between UNC and a/UNC, you'd really have to say that UNC is UNC, but a/UNC is better than GEF but not quite going the full 9 yards to UNC

[damian1986 142]

It helps when the marketing is blatantly that and not a genuine attempt at qualifying the amount of wear a coin has.

Edited September 21, 2015 by damian1986

[PWA 1967 2,041]

Off the coin subject,but such a shame for him to go off the rails .The guy obviously has issues seeing him take the route he has over

the last few years.

[ozjohn 607]

Perhaps we could keep this thread on track. The matters raised in the previous but one post could be better explored in the Free For All area.

[1949threepence 3,367]

Off the coin subject,but such a shame for him to go off the rails .The guy obviously has issues seeing him take the route he has over

the last few years.

Often the way for child stars. Once they reach adulthood they are unable to diversify into other areas of acting. As you say though, he has issues anyway.

[Rob 3,106]

I'm blissfully ignorant of all that you are prattling on about. Don't know who it is and more particularly, don't care. I just see yet another eBay listing not as described and so to be avoided.

[Coinery 1,005]

With specific regard to the distinction between UNC and a/UNC, you'd really have to say that UNC is UNC, but a/UNC is better than GEF but not quite going the full 9 yards to UNC