Difference Between AU58 and MS60 Article

DisneyFan

What I found most interesting was the final conclusion of the article. How many of us really expect to have the best set?

"Despite the unequivocal objective, wear-based differences separating an AU58 coin from being an MS60, there are many subjective reasons why some collectors may prefer an AU58 over its MS60 counterpart. The awarding of an MS60 label doesn’t guarantee that the given coin will necessarily look especially nice for its grade, and there are many cases in which a collector might find a nicely preserved AU58 the superior specimen from the standpoint of eye appeal. Furthermore, the AU58 will also likely cost less than the similar MS60 specimen, due to its lower technical grade.

Then again, when it comes to raw numbers, the MS60 does offer the collector the higher technical grade. Consequently, in the case of the PCGS Set Registry, the MS60 at the most basic level provides a higher score to the collector than the equitable AU58 could mathematically offer. Yes, the MS60 might cost slightly more – maybe much more – than its AU58 counterpart, depending on the coin. But at the end of the day, the MS60 does afford the collector potentially better positioning for their collection on the PCGS Set Registry, and this can mean the difference between an award for having the best set and being a runner up."

Mr_Spud

Everyman sets, 58 is the best, a 60 might as well be a bodybag to an Everyman collector

Treashunt

I usually prefer the 58.

Or as I call them AU-63
Usually to make a 58 it has to be an attractive coin

ricko

I always take the coin that I find most appealing - to me. Since I do not participate in the registry competition, I do not consider points. Cheers, RickO

amwldcoin

Actually my body bags have been 62's + 3's. Frustrating when there is a tiny bit of rub the graders let slide that keeps you away from those magical 58+'s.