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The term "gem" is generally used by numismatists to denote a coin that MS-65/PR-65 or higher.
What does MS-65/PR-65 mean? See my guide on coin grades!
Sometimes the lingo is used as follows:
MS-60 "Typical"
MS-61 or MS-62 "Select"
MS-63 "Choice"
MS-65 and higher "Gem"
...these terms are used for the corresponding proof grades too. Generally the term "Gem" is used to describe higher end Mint State coins.
What does MS-65/PR-65 mean? See my guide on coin grades!
Sometimes the lingo is used as follows:
MS-60 "Typical"
MS-61 or MS-62 "Select"
MS-63 "Choice"
MS-65 and higher "Gem"
...these terms are used for the corresponding proof grades too. Generally the term "Gem" is used to describe higher end Mint State coins.
Guide created: 09/01/07 (updated 10/13/09)
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