Coin that has never been used, thus retaining all or most of its original luster.
A coin in new condition, sometimes said to be `brilliant uncirculated” or `BU.” The term is often used interchangeably with Mint State.
A state of preservation used to describe coins that never circulated in the channels of commerce, i.e. a coin without any wear from circulation.
Coin that has never been used, thus retaining its original luster.
Generalized term that refers to a coin which shows no signs of circulated wear or mishandling. Uncirculated coins can still have lots of marks and chatter-which is different from other detrimental aspects to a coin's surfaces and devices.