about good

adjective

of a coin
: showing evidence of heavy wear

Note: This is one of a set of standards often used to determine the value of a coin to collectors. Ranging from best to worst, these grades are brilliant uncirculated, uncirculated, about uncirculated or almost uncirculated, extremely fine, very fine, fine, very good, good, and about good.

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of about good was in 1883

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“About good.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/about%20good. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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