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finest known The best-known condition example of a particular numismatic item.
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finest known: the coin ranked as the best example known of a denomination, type, date, or variety.
finest known - For a particular issue, this would be the highest known grade between the professional grading services.
Finest Known
The highest graded example of a particular numismatic item. Also know as Top Pop.
First Day Cover (FDC)
An envelope with a new stamp and cancellation showing the date the stamp was issued.
Finest known: A coin that is considered to be the best known quality or grade for that type of coin.
FINEST KNOWN
A designation bestowed on a coin when it is recognized by a large group of knowledgeable specialists in the area as the best available example for that denomination and date.
Finest Known
The coin judges to be the finest specimen known of a denomination, type, date, or variety.
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381 1846-C MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant yellow gold. Lustrous fields. A delicacy from the U.S.
The finest known specimen of this rare and beautiful coin is in the Munich collection. See Th. Reinach, L'Histoire par les Monnaies, pp. 89-98.
PCGS AU 55 FINEST KNOWN (Tied)
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A listing of the finest known examples of a particular issue. There is no fixed number of coins in a Condition Census with 5, 6, 10, and other totals used by different surveyors.
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brilliance; (5) prooflike surface from luster; (6) determining provenance or pedigree; (7) population or census numbers, as in low pop versus high pop; (8) Condition Census; (9) die varieties; (10) die states within die varieties; (11) Finest Known ...
Condition Census: A ranking of the five or six finest known examples of a specific issue.
Die: A piece of fabricated steel which stamps the design into a planchet.
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Shown above are two of the finest known coins of Kumargupta. On obverse, king is shown wearing short sleeved coat, Dhoti, turban, earrings, necklace, armlets, wristles and trampling tiger by his right foot.
It included a number of finest known and Condition Census pieces. It was first offered for sale as a complete set in the mid-1980's but serious negotiations regarding its sale did not begin until the end of that decade.
Many coins are unique, finest known, or one of only two known. There is an EF Denarius of Julius Caesar "possibly the finest known specimen" estimated at $22,000; an EF Sestertius of Drusus "among the finest known" at $30,000; ...
The collector of Broken Bank Notes discovers that some issues are almost always found in uncirculated condition while the finest known examples of others may be heavily worn.
Contrary to what you might think while looking at our lists in the past, we do deal in circulated Indian Cents as well as the expensive finest knowns.
This remarkable specimen is ranked as the 9th Finest Known in existence by Martin A. Logies in his recent book "The Flowing Hair Dollars of 1794, A Historical and Population Census Study," published August 2004.
One Class I dollar, a PCGS Proof-68 once owned by the Sultan of Muscat (now Oman) and the finest known 1804 specimen (pictured below), sold in 1999 to coin dealer David Akers, who reportedly bought it for a private collector. The price was $4.
Other forms of particularization include: (7) population or census numbers, as in low-POP versus high-POP; (8) condition census; (9) die varieties; (10) die states within die varieties; (11) "Finest Known" and "Tied for Finest Known" to differentiate ...
(It's a blasted R-1 1852 large cent, for Christ's sake!) Or how about this ditty entitled "Double Struck Sheldon-120B Tied for Fourth Finest Known"? Tied for fourth finest?
I am not aware of this piece but assuming that it exists, it is by far the finest known and it is the only Uncirculated 1865 quarter eagle that exists.
The term used is "finest known" which of course is finest known in a slab which implies the best coin in existence but with so few Aussie coins slabbed by PCGS or NGC this is simply misleading.
Likewise there is still plenty of research to be done in determining the finest known examples of many world coins, especially gold pieces.
Known examples (11-12 known):
Finest known. Ex - Garrett
"Brilliant Uncirculated" (illustrated above). Ex - Norweb - Stack's "Americana / Hain Family Part II" Sale, January 15-17, 2002, Lot 724, illustrated, sold for $414,000.00 ...
Condition Census
The five finest known examples of a particular date coin listed according to their condition. For example condition census for the 1848-C Half Eagle is as follows: MS64, MS64, MS62, MS61, MS61 ...
condition census
The finest known specimens of a particular coin type or variety.
contact marks
Small surface scratches or nicks which is caused by contact of coins in the same bag.
Condition Census A listing of the finest known examples of a particular issue. There is no fixed number of coins in a Condition Census with 5, 6, 10, and other totals used by different surveyors.
Condition census - a roster of the five or six finest known specimens of a particular coin
Contact marks - small nicks imparted by contact with other coins ...
5 Liberty Gold Coin is an amazing Condition Census or Top Five example and is tied for the Finest Known. A fabulous orange-gold coin that is perfect in every way. Business strikes in MS-68 of any denomination are nearly impossible to locate.
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My opinion: The 1859-S Liberty Seated dollar is a great rarity in MS-63 grade and ranks among the top several finest known specimens. Offered at auction, it would probably sell for a record price as many numismatists competed to own it. Go for it! ...
condition census
Term introduced by Dr. William H. Sheldon to denote the finest specimen and average condition of next five finest known of a given variety of large cents. Catalogers are gradually extending the use of the term to other series.
A much smaller group were amazingly well struck and may well be among the finest known examples of the type. In my view, grading is intended to only measure preservation.
David Lawrence Rare Coin Auction for the high bid of $442.50 the value of this rare 1924 Mercury dime is far above the typical average uncirculated price. The state of preservation assures it is in an exclusive group, easily one of the finest known.
Could it be that the hint that this was perhaps the finest known would enhance the coin's salability? I truly doubt it. It was most likely an oversight on the part of the dealer.
condition census Term to denote the finest specimen and average condition of next five finest known of a given variety of large cents. Catalogers are gradually extending the use of the term to other series. conjoined See: accolated.
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