Coin Terms?

[kloccwork419]

Whats the MDS and others like that mean????? I thin EMS is one and LDS or LMS I dont know

[CCC]

MDS is Middle Die State(Middle of its working life) Here is a link to help:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numismatic_terminology

[1sgret]

VEDS- Very Early Die State EDS- Early Die State MDS- Mid (Middle) Die State LDS- Late Die State (Old verbage) May have changed somewhat in terms used now days.

[CCC]

VEDS- Very Early Die State EDS- Early Die State MDS- Mid (Middle) Die State LDS- Late Die State (Old verbage) May have changed somewhat in terms used now days.

Your right. They have changed somewhat. The basic explanation of the States as you explained are still the same. Everyone (as you explained) should start with the basics especially someone new to the hobby. Don't worry about getting everything at once, in due time it will all make "cents".

[Brad]

This is an old thread that you should read:

http://www.lincolncentresource.net/forums/showthread.php?t=843&highlight=die+states