Peace Silver Dollar MS64 (1922-1935)

Peace Silver Dollar MS 64

Grade Definition

MS 64 is the contraction for the denotation "Mint State Grade 64". This grade is part of the Sheldon coin grading scale, which was created by Dr. W.H. Sheldon in 1949 and is widely used today by the most reputable coin grading services, primarily PCGS and NGC. These are the top two independent coin grading firms in the United States, and ITM Trading will only deal in graded coins if they are graded by PCGS or NGC.

Specifics of the Grade

A Peace Silver Dollar coin in MS 64 will be pleasing to the trained and untrained eye alike, and any scuffs or marks will be smaller and lighter than a coin of a lower grade. Any defects in the minting process itself will probably not be visible to the naked eye, but will require a low magnification and a trained eye to detect. A Peace Silver Dollar in MS 64 will have may have a pleasing silver sheen to it and / or it may exhibit some "Toning" which is coloration caused by the silver in the coin reacting with it's surroundings over the years.