D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

mint state

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01 n. A numerical grade indicating the degree of perfection of the condition of a coin which is classified as uncirculated, ranging from 70 for a…
  1. 1.
    A numerical grade indicating the degree of perfection of the condition of a coin which is classified as uncirculated, ranging from 70 for a coin in perfect condition to 60 for a coin which is uncirculated but may have a weak strike, or numerous small scratches from being handled in mint bags; usually used as the abbreviation MS; as, an MS-67 Morgan Dollar.(Numismatics)