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Numismatic Phrase Generator
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Phillip AftooraFor many years a controversy has existed within the numismatic community concerning adjectival versus numeric grading. Valid arguments have been presented on behalf of each method; yet, a consensus has not been reached. Shown below is an attempt to reconcile and to combine both grading systems into one simple, understandable, and usable technique. It is called the "NUMISMATIC PHRASE GENERATOR." To use the "NUMISMATIC PHRASE GENERATOR" select any three digit number and apply the first digit to Column A: apply the second digit to Column B: finally apply the third digit to Column C. The described process will generate a phrase of resounding authority that can easily be dropped into any numismatic conversation, auction catalog, or sales presentation. One need not be an expert numismatist to use the "NUMISMATIC PHRASE GENERATOR" effectively. Anyone lacking numismatic experience may randomly select a three-digit number; for example 652, a number of no special significance, will generate the phrase; pristine, premium, example. Who would not love to own a pristine premium example of anything? Column A Column B Column C
0-CHOICE 0-FIERY 0-COIN
1-SATINY 1-LUSTROUS 1-FIELDS
2-OUTSTANDING 2-ORIGINAL 2-EXAMPLE
3-VIBRANT 3-FROSTY 3-SPECIMEN
4-MAGNIFICENT 4-NATURAL 4-APPEARANCE
5-LOVELY 5-PREMIUM 5-COLOR
6-PRISTINE 6-PLEASING 6-TONING
7-SUPERB 7-DAZZLING 7-QUALITY
8-COMPLETELY 8-GLOWING 8-SURFACES
9-IMPRESSIVE 9-BRILLIANT 9-TREASURE Once the numerical code from the "NUMISMATIC PHRASE GENERATOR" has been selected, it may be easily attached as an addendum to a numerical grade. For example, a coin's grade may now be quickly described as an MS63/65 - 652.
Addendum: I copied this from the Volume 1 Issue 2 of "Out on a Limb" by the Money Tree, a great little journal that is both quite humorous and informative put out by Ken Lowe and Myron Xenos from 1987 - 1998.  Hopefully it is new to all the CCF community, and I'm not stepping on anyone's toes by recreating it here on CCF. Full copyright goes to the author Phillip Aftoora! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.  P.S. Much thanks to Fuzzy317 for teaching me how to format this article!  "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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This is good, for fun I chose 123 = satiny original specimen  edited typo Edited by chequer
08/08/2015 10:47 pm
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thanks. I will play this game  Fuzzy317 = Vibrant Lustrous Specimen  I am a Specimen, not so sure on the Vibrant or Lustrous part |
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7-DAZZLING For some reason, I can't take dazzling seriously. I just don't know. |
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Numismatic Phrase Generator- Definitely a 299! So... an Outstanding Brilliant Treasure? LOL! |
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"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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This is an 272 of the frivolity which I see creeping into this hobby and onto this forum and as soon as I'm released from the Institute someone is going to pay. 
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And, of course, we need the alternate, when reviewing somebody else's coin with lust in our hearts...
Column A Column B Column C
0-GENUINE 0-CHINESE 0-COIN
1-ARTIFICAL 1-LIFELESS 1-FIELDS
2-COUNTERFEIT 2-MODERN 2-EXAMPLE
3-TOOLED 3-LIFELESS 3-SPECIMEN
4-DAMAGED 4-UNNATURAL 4-APPEARANCE
5-SCRATCHED 5-SUBPAR 5-COLOR
6-FAKE 6-UNPLEASING 6-TONING
7-COMMON 7-DAZZLING 7-QUALITY
8-COMPLETELY 8-ARTIFICAL 8-SURFACES
9-UNIMPRESSIVE 9-DULL 9-MISTAKE
-----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ |
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"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Almost want to add another # to my moniker....right now I am a Satiny Dazzling ..... something?
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amida173 gets my vote. |
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I like the numismatic phrase generator, a thousand different ways for ebay sellers to describe their coins without the use of rare or scarce. Thanks for sharing this westcoin. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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This has been an Impressive Brilliant Quality post!
I'm getting the hang of it already.
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This has been an Impressive Brilliant Quality post!
I'm getting the hang of it already. Not me. I'm to old so just like to collect coins. |
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