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G-4
This is for "Good" (the grade) and "4" (the numerical designation of the grade). The major
details of the coin will be worn flat. Minor wear into the rims is allowable, but the peripheral
lettering will be nearly full.
G-6
This is for "Good" (the grade) and "6" (the numerical designation of the grade). A higher
grade (i.e., less worn) than a G-4 coin. The rims will be complete and the peripheral
lettering will be full.
Gem BU
Short for Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Gobrecht Dollar
The silver dollars dated 1836, 1838, and 1839 struck in those years and restruck later (some
1836-dated coins were struck in 1837). These are named for their designer, Christian
Gobrecht, Chief Engraver from 1840 to 1844 but defacto engraver when William Kneass
suffered his stroke in 1835.
Gold
Obviously, the precious metal. Also, slang for any United States gold issues.
Gold Commemorative
Any of the eleven commemorate coins struck in gold from 1903 until 1925. Also, any of the
modern United States commemorative gold issues, sometimes called modern gold
commems.
Gold Dollar
The small coins of one dollar denomination struck from 1849 until 1889.
Good
The adjective corresponding to the grades G-4 and G-6. Coins in these grades usually have
little detail but outlined major devices. On some coins, the rims may be worn to the tops of
some letters.
Grade
The numerical or adjectival condition of a coin.
Grading
The process of numerically quantifying the condition of a coin. Before the adoption of the
Sheldon numerical system, coins were given descriptive grades such as Good, Very Good,
Fine, and so forth.
G-4
This is for "Good" (the grade) and "4" (the numerical designation of the grade). The major
details of the coin will be worn flat. Minor wear into the rims is allowable, but the peripheral
lettering will be nearly full.
G-6
This is for "Good" (the grade) and "6" (the numerical designation of the grade). A higher
grade (i.e., less worn) than a G-4 coin. The rims will be complete and the peripheral
lettering will be full.
Gem BU
Short for Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Gobrecht Dollar
The silver dollars dated 1836, 1838, and 1839 struck in those years and restruck later (some
1836-dated coins were struck in 1837). These are named for their designer, Christian
Gobrecht, Chief Engraver from 1840 to 1844 but defacto engraver when William Kneass
suffered his stroke in 1835.
Gold
Obviously, the precious metal. Also, slang for any United States gold issues.
Gold Commemorative
Any of the eleven commemorate coins struck in gold from 1903 until 1925. Also, any of the
modern United States commemorative gold issues, sometimes called modern gold
commems.
Gold Dollar
The small coins of one dollar denomination struck from 1849 until 1889.
Good
The adjective corresponding to the grades G-4 and G-6. Coins in these grades usually have
little detail but outlined major devices. On some coins, the rims may be worn to the tops of
some letters.
Grade
The numerical or adjectival condition of a coin.
Grading
The process of numerically quantifying the condition of a coin. Before the adoption of the
Sheldon numerical system, coins were given descriptive grades such as Good, Very Good,
Fine, and so forth.