The Coin
Quality Score
Imagine if every used car had a 1-100 condition rating from expert mechanics. That's grades for coins.
The 1-70 Quality Meter
1-10
Well-Loved
Like a bike left in rain - still valuable metal
11-58
Everyday Money
Pocket-worn but historic - most old coins
60-70
Time Capsule
Like new - rare survivors from vaults
How 1 Number Changes Everything
MS-60$75
MS-63$110
MS-65$180
MS-67$900
1881-S Morgan Dollar
Same coin, different grades - like identical cars with different mileage.
Key Insight
MS-67 is 12x rarer than MS-65 → 5x price jump
The Perfect 70 Club
Microscopic Perfection
MS-70 means zero flaws under 5x zoom - rarer than a baseball no-hitter.
Trading Sweet Spot
We only list coins with 10k+ 70s - like stocks with good volume.
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