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US Coin Grading
Grading coins is not an exact science. All grades are subjective. We attempt to give you the best grading guidelines possible when we estimate the grade of a coin. We follow the guidelines outlined in the Red Book and make our grading decisions based on visual inspection of the coin itself and analysis of magnified digital images. If you would like to see the criteria we use to grade each type of coin and what the grading points are, please click on a coin below.
These are taken verbatim from The Official Red Book Guide to United States Coins, 58th Edition by R.S. Yeoman, edited by Kenneth Bressett, and published by Whitman Publishing in 2004. Where grades existed in the 57th Edition but were not in the 58th Edition, we left the grade provided by the 57th edition rather than remove it. You will notice that some grades are not specified. We may assign an "in between" grade to a coin that has more detail than one grade but does not quite reach the qualifications for the next.
Please remember that coin grading is subjective. When there is a doubt, we tend to the conservative grade and we always list the reasons for the grade assigned to each coin. If you believe the grade to be different than stated, bid according to your own judgment. We do not claim to be professional graders - we just want to describe our coins accurately. For this reason, we supply some of the best pictures on eBay to aid you in making an informed decision before you bid.
To see the criteria we use for our grades, click on the type of coin below and you will automatically be redirected to that portion of the page. For those not specified, the general guidelines of the A.N.A. Grading System are used as outlined below.
Essential Elements of the A.N.A. Grading System
About Good (AG3) - Very heavily worn with portions of lettering, date, and legends worn smooth. The datemay be barely readable.
Good (G4) - Heavily worn with design visible but faint in areas. Many details are flat.
Very Good (VG8) - Well worn with main features clear and bold although rather flat.
Fine (F12) - Moderate to considerable even wear. Entire design is bold with overall pleasing appearance.
Very Fine (VF20) - Shows moderate wear on high points of design. All major details are clear.
Choice Very Fine (VF30) - Light even wear on the surface and highest parts of the design. All letteringand major features are sharp.
Extremely Fine (EF40) - Design is lightly worn throughout, but all features are sharp and well defined.Traces of luster may show.
Choice Extremely Fine (EF45) - Light overall wear shows on highest points. All design details are verysharp. Some of the mint luster is evident.
About Uncirculated (AU50) - Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of themint luster is still present.
Choice About Uncirculated (AU55) - Evidence of friction on design high points. Most of mint luster remains.
Mint State - The terms Mint State (MS) and Uncirculated (UNC) are interchangeably used to describe coinsshowing no trace of wear. Such coins may vary to some degree because of blemishes, toning, or slight imperfections as described in thefollowing subdivisions.
Uncirculated (MS60) - Has no trace of wear but may show a number of contact marks and surface may bespotted or lack some luster.
Uncirculated (MS63) - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may beimpaired.
Choice Uncirculated (MS65) - An above average Uncirculated coin that may be brilliant or lightly tonedand has very few contact marks on the surface or rim. MS67 through MS62 indicate a slightly higher or lower grade of preservation.
Perfect Uncirculated (MS70) - Perfect new condition, showing no trace of wear. The finest quality possible,with no evidence of scratches, handling, or contact with other coins. Very few regular issue coins are ever found in this condition.
Proof (PF60) - Surface may have several contact marks, hairlines, or light rubs. Luster may be dull andeye-appeal lacking.
Attractive Proof (PF63) - Reflective surfaces with only a few blemishes in secondary focal places. Nomajor flaws.
Choice Proof (PF65) - Reflective surfaces with no noticeable blemishes or flaws. Few scattered barelynoticeable marks or hairlines. |
Liberty Cap Type 1793-1797
AG3 About Good - Clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Outline of bust clear, no details. Date readable. Reverse lettering incomplete.
VG8 Very Good - Some hair details. Reverse lettering complete.
F12 Fine - Most of hair detail shows. Leaves worn but all visible.
VF20 Very Fine - Hair near ear and forehead worn, other areas distinct. Some details in leaves show.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Light wear on highest parts of head and wreath.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Only a trace of wear shows on Liberty's face. |
Draped Bust Type 1800-1808
AG3 About Good - Clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Bust outline clear, few details, date readable. Reverse lettering worn and incomplete.
VG8 Very Good - Some drapery shows. Date and legends complete.
F12 Fine - Shoulder drapery and hair over brow worn smooth.
VF20 Very Fine - Only slight wear in above areas. Slight wear on reverse.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Light wear on highest parts of head and wreath.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Wear slight on the hair above forehead. |
Classic Head Type 1809-1836
G4 Good - LIBERTY only partly visible on hair band. Lettering, date, and stars worn but visible.
VG8 Very Good - LIBERTY entirely visible on hair band. Lower curls worn.
F12 Fine - Only part wear on LIBERTY and hair at top worn in spots.
VF20 Very Fine - Lettering clear-cut. Hair only slightly worn.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Light wear on highest points of hair and leaves.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Sharp hair detail with only a trace of wear on higher points.
MS60 Uncirculated - Typical brown to red surface. No trace of wear.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Well-defined color, brown to red. No traces of wear. |
Coronet Type 1840-1857
VG8 Very Good - Beads uniformly distinct. Hairlines show in spots.
F12 Fine - Hairlines above ear worn. Beads sharp.
VF20 Very Fine - Lowest curl shows wear, hair otherwise distinct.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Light wear on highest points of hair and leaves.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Very slight trace of wear on hair above Liberty's ear.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Luster clear.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - No trace of wear.
PF63 - Nearly perfect. |
Flowing Hair, Chain Type Reverse 1793
Flowing Hair, Wreath Type Reverse 1793
Liberty Cap Type 1793-1796
AG3 About Good - Date and devices clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Lettering worn but readable. Bust has no detail.
VG8 Very Good - Date and lettering distinct, some details of head visible.
F12 Fine - About half of hair, etc. details show.
VF20 Very Fine - Ear visible. Most of details can be seen.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Highest points of hair and back of temple show wear. |
Draped Bust Type 1796-1807
AG3 About Good - Clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Lettering worn, but clear; date clear. Bust lacks details.
VG8 Very Good - Drapery partly visible. Less wear in date and lettering.
F12 Fine - Hair over brow is smooth, some detail showing in other parts of hair.
VF20 Very Fine - Hairlines slightly worn. Hair over brow better defined.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hair above forehead and left eye outlined and detailed. Only slight wear on oliveleaves. |
Classic Head Type 1808-1814
AG3 About Good - Details clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Legends, stars, date worn but plain.
VG8 Very Good - LIBERTY all readable. Ear shows. Details worn but plain.
F12 Fine - Hair on forehead and before ear nearly smooth. Ear and hair under ear sharp.
VF20 Very Fine - All hairlines show some detail. Leaves on reverse show slight wear.
EF40 Extremely Fine - All hairlines sharp. Very slight wear on high points. |
Coronet Type 1816-1857
Matron Head 1816-1835
G4 Good - Head details partly visible. Even wear in date and legends.
VG8 Very Good - LIBERTY, date, stars, legends clear. Part of hair cord visible.
F12 Fine - All hairlines show. Hair cords show uniformly.
VF20 Very Fine - Hair cords only slightly worn. Hairlines only partly worn, all well defined.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Both hair cords stand out sharply. All hairlines sharp.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Only traces of wear on the hair and the highest point on leaves and bow.
MS60 Uncirculated - Typical brown to red surface. No trace of wear.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Coronet Type 1816-1857
Young Head 1835-1857
G4 Good - Considerably worn. LIBERTY readable.
VG8 Very Good - Hairlines smooth but visible, outline of ear clearly defined.
F12 Fine - Hairlines at top of head and behind ear worn but visible. Braid over brow plain, ear clear.
VF20 Very Fine - All details more sharp. Hair over brow shows only slight wear.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hair above ear detailed, but slightly worn.
AU55 Choice About Uncirculated - Trace of wear on high points of hair above the ear and eye and on highestpoints on leaves and bow.
MS60 Uncirculated - Typical brown to red surface. No trace of wear.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Flying Eagle Type 1856-1858
G4 Good - All details worn, but readable. VG8 Very Good - Feather details and eye are evident, but worn.
F12 Fine - Eagle head details and feather tips sharp.
VF20 Very Fine - Feathers in right wing and tail show considerable detail.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Slight wear, all details sharp.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight wear on eagle's left wing and breast.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may beimpaired.
PF63 - Nearly Perfect. |
Indian Head Type 1859-1909
G4 Good - No LIBERTY visible.
VG8 Very Good - At least three letters of LIBERTY readable on head band.
F12 Fine - LIBERTY completely visible. VF20 Very Fine - Slight but even wear on LIBERTY.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY sharp. All other details sharp. Only slight wear on ribbon end.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Very slight trace of wear above the ear and the lowest curl of hair.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may beimpaired. |
Lincoln Type Wheat Ears Reverse 1909-1958
G4 Good - Date worn but apparent. Lines in wheat heads missing. Full rims.
VG8 Very Good - Half of lines show in upper wheat heads.
F12 Fine - Wheat lines worn but visible.
VF20 Very Fine - Cheek and jaw bones worn but separated. No worn spots on wheat heads.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Slight wear. All details sharp.
AU50 Almost Uncirculated - Slight wear on Lincoln's cheek and jaw and on the wheat stalks.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes or discoloration.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Slight blemishes. Red-Brown color.
MS65 Choice Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Barely noticeable blemishes. Nearly full red color. |
Lincoln Type Memorial Reverse 1959-Date
No grading points are furnished in the 58th edition of The Official Guide To United States Coins.
See General A.N.A. Grading |
Two-Cent Pieces 1864-1873
G4 Good - At least IN GOD visible.
VG8 Very Good - WE weakly visible.
F12 Fine - Complete motto visible. WE weak.
EF40 Extremely Fine - WE is bold.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Leaf tips, arrow points, and the word WE show trace of wear.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.
PF63 - Nearly Perfect. |
Silver Three-Cent Pieces 1851-1873
G4 Good - Star worn smooth. Legend and date readable.
VG8 Very Good - Outline of shield defined. Legend and date clear.
F12 Fine - Only star points worn smooth.
VF20 Very Fine - Only partial wear on star ridges.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Ridges on star points show.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Star shows trace of wear at each point. Center of shield may be weak.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Nickel Three-Cent Pieces 1865-1889
G4 Good - Date and legends complete though worn. III smooth.
VG8 Very Good - III is half worn. Rims complete.
VF20 Very Fine - Three-quarters of hair details show.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Slight, even wear.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight wear on hair curls, above the forehead, on the wreath and numeral III.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Shield Type 1866-1883
G4 Good - All letters in motto readable.
VG8 Very Good - Motto stands out clearly. Rims worn slightly but even. Part of shield lines visible.
F12 Fine - Half of each olive leaf is smooth.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Leaf tips show slight wear. Cross over shield slightly worn.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Traces of light wear on only the high points of the design. Half of mint lusteris present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.
PF63 - Nearly Perfect |
Liberty Head Type 1883-1912
G4 Good - No details in head. LIBERTY obliterated.
VG8 Very Good - At least 3 letters in LIBERTY readable.
F12 Fine - All letters in LIBERTY show.
VF20 Very Fine - LIBERTY bold, including letter I.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY sharp. Corn grains at bottom of wreath show on reverse.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Traces of light wear on only the high points of the design. Half of mint lusteris present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear but can have many contact marks. Surface may be spotted, or lusterfaded.
MS63 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
PF63 - Nearly Perfect. |
Indian Head or Buffalo Type 1913-1938
G4 Good - Legends and date readable. Horn worn off.
VG8 Very Good - Half horn shows.
F12 Fine - Three-quarters of horn shows. Obverse rim intact.
VF20 Very Fine - Full horn shows. Indian's cheekbone worn smooth.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Full horn. Slight wear on Indian's hair ribbon.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Traces of light wear on only the high points of the design. Half of mint lusteris present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
PF63 - Nearly Perfect. |
Jefferson Type 1938-2003
VG8 Very Good - Second porch pillar from right nearly gone, other three still visible but weak.
F12 Fine - Cheekbone worn flat. Hairlines and eyebrow faint. Second pillar weak, especially at bottom.
VF20 Very Fine - Second pillar plain and complete on both sides.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Cheekbone, hairlines, eyebrow slightly worn but well defined. Base of triangleabove pillars visible but weak.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Traces of light wear on only the high points of the design. Half of mint lusteris present.
MS65 Choice Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Barely noticeable blemishes.
PF65 - Nearly Perfect. |
Peace Medal Nickel 2004
No grading points are furnished in the 58th edition of The Official Guide To United States Coins.
See General A.N.A. Grading |
Flowing Hair Type 1794-1795
AG3 About Good - Details clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Eagle, wreath, bust outlined but lack details.
VG8 Very Good - Some details remain on face. All lettering readable.
F12 Fine - Hair ends show. Hair at top smooth.
VF20 Very Fine - Hairlines at top show. Hair about ear defined.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hair above forehead and at neck well defined but shows some wear.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight wear on high waves of hair, near ear and face, on the head and tip ofeagle's wings.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting marks are blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Draped Bust Type Small Eagle Reverse 1796-1797
Draped Bust Type Heraldic Eagle Reverse 1800-1805
AG3 Almost Good - Details clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date, stars, LIBERTY readable. Bust outlined but no details.
VG8 Very Good - Some details show.
F12 Fine - Hair and drapery lines worn but visible.
VF20 Very Fine - Only left of drapery indistinct.
EF40 Extremely Fine - All hairlines show details.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight wear on bust, shoulder and hair; wear on head and top of small eagle'swings.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Capped Bust Type 1829-1837
G4 Good - Bust outlined, no detail. Date and legend readable.
VG8 Very Good - Complete legend and date plain. At least 3 letters of LIBERTY show clearly.
F12 Fine - All letters in LIBERTY show.
VF20 Very Fine - Full rims. Ear and shoulder clasp show plainly.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Ear very distinct, eyebrow and hair well defined.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mintluster is still present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. Attractive mint luster. |
Liberty Seated Type 1837-1873
G4 Good - LIBERTY on shield smooth. Date and letters readable.
VG8 Very Good - At least three letters in LIBERTY are visible.
F12 Fine - Entire LIBERTY visible, weak spots.
VF20 Very Fine - Entire LIBERTY strong and even.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY and scroll edges distinct.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mintluster is still present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. Attractive mint luster. |
Draped Bust Type Small Eagle Reverse 1796-1797
Draped Bust Type Heraldic Eagle Reverse 1798-1807
AG3 About Good - Details clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date readable. Bust outlined, but no detail.
VG8 Very Good - All but deepest drapery folds worn smooth. Hairlines nearly gone and curls lack detail.
F12 Fine - All drapery lines visible. Hair partly worn.
VF20 Very Fine - Only left side of drapery is indistinct.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hair well outlined and shows details.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mintluster is still present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Capped Bust Type 1809-1837
AG3 About Good - Details clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date, letters, and stars discernible. Bust outlined, no details.
VG8 Very Good - Legends and date plain. Minimum of 3 letters in LIBERTY.
F12 Fine - Full LIBERTY. Ear and shoulder clasp visible. Part of rim shows both sides.
VF20 Very Fine - LIBERTY distinct. Full rim. Ear and clasp plain and distinct.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY sharp. Ear distinct. Hair above eye well defined.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Traces of light wear on only the high points of the design. Half of mint lusteris present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Liberty Seated Type 1837-1891
G4 Good - LIBERTY on shield smooth. Date and letters readable.
F12 Fine - Entire LIBERTY visible, weak spots.
VF20 Very Fine - Entire LIBERTY strong and even.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY and scroll edges distinct.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mintluster is still present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster maybe impaired. |
Barber or Liberty Head Type 1892-1916
G4 Good - Date and letters plain. LIBERTY is obliterated.
VG8 Very Good - At least three letters visible in LIBERTY.
F12 Fine - All letters in LIBERTY visible, though some are weak.
VF20 Very Fine - All letters of LIBERTY plainly even.
EF40 Extremely Fine - All letters in LIBERTY are sharp, distinct. Headband edges are distinct.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight traces of wear on the hair, cheekbone and leaf tips in wreath.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Winged Liberty Head or "Mercury" Type 1916-1945
G4 Good - Letters and date clear. Lines and bands in fasces are obliterated.
VG8 Very Good - One-half of sticks discernible in fasces.
F12 Fine - All sticks in fasces are defined. Diagonal bands worn nearly flat.
VF20 Very Fine - The two crossing diagonal bands must show.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Diagonal bands show only slight wear. Braids and hair before ear show clearly.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear. Most mint luster is present.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. Attractive mint luster.
MS65 Choice Uncirculated - Only light scattered marks that are not distracting. Strong luster, good eyeappeal. |
Roosevelt Type 1946-Date
VF20 Very Fine - Hair above ear slightly worn. All vertical lines on torch plain.
EF40 Extremely Fine - All lines of torch, flame, and hair very plain.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster maybe impaired.
MS65 Choice Uncirculated - Only light scattered marks that are not distracting. Strong luster, good eyeappeal.
PF65 - Nearly Perfect. |
Twenty-Cent Pieces 1875-1878
G4 Good - LIBERTY on shield obliterated. Letters and date legible.
VG8 Very Good - One or two letters in LIBERTY may show. Other details will be bold.
F12 Fine - At least three letters of LIBERTY show.
VF20 Very Fine - LIBERTY completely readable, but partly weak.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY sharp. Only slight wear on high points of the coin.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on breast, head and knees.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Draped Bust Type Small Eagle Reverse 1796
Draped Bust Type Heraldic Eagle Reverse 1804-1807
AG3 Almost Good - Details clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date readable. Bust outlined, but no detail.
VG8 Very Good - All but deepest drapery folds worn smooth. Hairlines nearly gone and curls lack detail.
F12 Fine - All drapery lines visible. Hair partly worn.
VF20 Very Fine - Only left side of drapery is indistinct.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hair well outlined and detailed.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on shoulder and highest waves of hair.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster maybe impaired. |
Capped Bust Type 1815-1838
Variety 1 Large Size 1815-1828
AG3 Almost Good - Details clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date, letters, and stars readable. Hair under headband smooth. Cap lines worn smooth.
VG8 Very Good - Rim well defined. Main details visible. Full LIBERTY on cap. Hair above eye nearlysmooth.
F12 Fine - All hairlines show but drapery has only part details. Shoulder clasp distinct.
VF20 Very Fine - All details show, but some wear. Clasp and ear sharp.
EF40 Extremely Fine - All details show distinctly. Hair well outlined.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on tips of curls and above the eye, and on the wingand claw tips.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Lustermay be impaired.
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Capped Bust Type 1815-1838
Variety 2 - Reduced Size No Motto On Reverse 1831-1838
G4 Good - Bust well defined. Hair under head band smooth. Date, letters, stars readable. Scant rims.
VG8 Very Good - Details apparent but worn on high spots. Rims strong. Full LIBERTY.
F12 Fine - All hairlines visible. Drapery partly worn. Shoulder clasp distinct.
VF20 Very Fine - Only top spots worn. Clasp sharp. Ear distinct.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hair details and clasp are bold and clear.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on hair around the forehead and on the cheek and atthe top and bottom tips of eagle's wings and left claw.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Lustermay be impaired. |
Liberty Seated Type 1838-1891
G4 Good - Scant rim. LIBERTY on shield worn off. Date and letters readable.
VG8 Very Good - Rim fairly defined, at least three letters in LIBERTY evident.
F12 Fine - LIBERTY complete, but partly weak.
VF20 Very Fine - LIBERTY strong.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Complete LIBERTY and edges of scroll. Clasp shows plainly.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight wear on Liberty's knees and breast and on the neck, wing tips, and claws.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster maybe impaired. |
Barber or Liberty Head Type 1892-1916
G4 Good - Date and legends readable. LIBERTY worn off headband.
VG8 Very Good - Minimum of three letters in LIBERTY readable.
F12 Fine - LIBERTY completely readable but not sharp.
VF20 Very Fine - All letters in LIBERTY plainly even.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY bold, and its ribbon distinct.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear above forehead, on the cheek and on the eagle's head,wings, and tail.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster maybe impaired.
PF63 - Reflective surfaces with only a few blemishes in secondary focal places. No major flaws. |
Standing Liberty Type 1916-1930
G4 Good - Date and lettering readable. Top of date worn. Liberty's right leg and toes worn off. Leftleg and drapery lines show much wear.
VG8 Very Good - Distinct date. Toes show faintly. Drapery lines visible above her left leg.
F12 Fine - High curve of right leg flat from thigh to ankle. Left leg shows only slight wear. Draperylines over right thigh can be seen only at sides of leg.
VF20 Very Fine - Garment line across right leg will be worn but show at sides.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Flattened only at high spots. Her toes are sharp. Drapery lines across right legare evident.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on head, knee cap, shield's center, and the highest pointon the eagle's body.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear but can have many contact marks. Surface may be spotted, or lusterfaded.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. Attractive mint luster. |
Washington Type 1932-1998
VG8 Very Good - Wing tips outlined. Rims are fine and even. Tops of letters at rim are flattened.
F12 Fine - Hairlines about ear are visible. Tiny feathers on eagle's breast are faintly visible.
VF20 Very Fine - Most hair details show. Wing feathers are clear.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hairlines sharp. Wear spots confined to top of eagle's legs and center of breast.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear but can have many contact marks. Surface may be spotted, or lusterfaded.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. Attractive mint luster.
MS64 Uncirculated - Shows a few scattered contact marks. Good eye appeal and attractive luster.
MS65 Choice Uncirculated - Only light scattered contact marks that are not distracting. Strong luster,good eye appeal.
PF65 - Hardly any blemishes and no flaws. |
Statehood Quarter Dollars 1999-2008
No grading points are furnished in the 58th edition of The Official Guide To United States Coins.
See General A.N.A. Grading |
Flowing Hair Type 1794-1795
AG3 Almost Good - Clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date and letters sufficient to be readable. Main devices outlined, but lack details.
VG8 Very Good - Major details discernible. Letters well formed but worn.
F12 Fine - Hair ends distinguishable. Top hairlines show, but otherwise worn smooth.
VF20 Very Fine - Hair in center shows some detail. Other details more bold.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hair above head and down neck detailed, with slight wear.
AU50 About Uncirculated - All hair shows with slight wear on the bust and top edges of eagle's wings,head, and breast. |
Draped Bust Type Small Eagle Reverse 1796-1797
Draped Bust Type Heraldic Eagle Reverse 1801-1807
AG3 Almost Good - Clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date and letters sufficient to be readable. Main devices outlined, but lack details.
VG8 Very Good - Major details discernible. Letters well formed but worn.
F12 Fine - Hair ends distinguishable. Top hairlines show, but otherwise worn smooth.
VF20 Very Fine - Right side of drapery slightly worn. Left side to curls is smooth.
EF40 Extremely Fine - All lines in drapery on bust will show distinctly around to hair curls.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on cheek, hair, and shoulder. |
Capped Bust Type Lettered Edge 1807-1836
G4 Good - Date and letters readable. Bust worn smooth with outline distinct.
VG8 Very Good - LIBERTY visible but faint. Legends distinguishable. Clasp at shoulder visible. Curl aboveit nearly smooth.
F12 Fine - Clasp and adjacent curl clearly outlined with slight details.
VF20 Very Fine - Clasp at shoulder clear. Curl has wear on highest point. Hair over brow distinguishable.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Clasp and adjacent curl fairly sharp. Brow and hair above distinct. Curls welldefined.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Trace of wear on hair over eye, and over ear.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. May have slide marks from storage handling.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster maybe impaired. |
Capped Bust Type Reeded Edge "50 Cents" 1836-1837
Capped Bust Type Reeded Edge "Half Dol." 1838-1839
G4 Good - LIBERTY discernible on head band.
VG8 Very Good - Minimum of three letters in LIBERTY must be clear.
F12 Fine - LIBERTY complete.
VF20 Very Fine - LIBERTY is sharp. Shoulder clasp is clear.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY sharp and strong. Hair details show.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on cap, cheek, and hair above the forehead, claws, wing tops, and the head.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster maybe impaired. |
Liberty Seated Type 1839-1891
G4 Good - Scant rim. LIBERTY on shield worn off. Date and letters readable.
VG8 Very Good - Rim fairly defined, at least three letters in LIBERTY are evident.
F12 Fine - LIBERTY complete, but weak.
VF20 Very Fine - LIBERTY mostly sharp.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY entirely sharp. Scroll edges and clasp distinct.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on Liberty's breast and knees, head, claws, and wing topsof eagle.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster maybe impaired. |
Barber or Liberty Head Type 1892-1915
G4 Good - Date and legends readable. LIBERTY worn off headband.
VG8 Very Good - Minimum of three letters readable in LIBERTY.
F12 Fine - LIBERTY completely readable but not sharp.
VF20 Very Fine - All letters in LIBERTY evenly plain.
EF40 Extremely Fine - LIBERTY bold, and its ribbon distinct.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear above forehead, leaf tips, and cheek. Also on the head,tail and wing tips of the eagle.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Lustermay be impaired.
PF63 - Reflective surfaces with only a few blemishes in secondary focal places. No major flaws. |
Liberty Walking Type 1916-1947
G4 Good - Rims are defined. Motto IN GOD WE TRUST readable.
VG8 Very Good - Motto is distinct. About half of shirt lines at left are clear.
F12 Fine - All skirt lines evident, but worn in spots. Details in sandal below motto are clear.
VF20 Very Fine - Skirt lines sharp including leg area. Little wear on breast and right arm.
EF40 Extremely Fine - All skirt lines bold.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on head, knee and breast tips also on the claws and head.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster maybe impaired.
MS65 Choice Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Barely noticeable blemishes.
PF65 - Choice Brilliant surfaces with no noticeable blemishes or flaws. May have a few scattered barelynoticeable marks or hairlines. |
Franklin-Liberty Bell Type 1948-1963
VF20 Very Fine - At least half of the lower and upper incused lines on the rim of the bell must show.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Wear spots appear at top of end curls and hair back of ears. On reverse, LibertyBell will show wear at top and on lettering.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster maybe impaired.
MS65 Choice Uncirculated - Only light scattered contact marks that are not distracting. Strong luster,good eye appeal.
PF65 - Choice Brilliant surfaces with no noticeable blemishes or flaws. May have a few scattered barelynoticeable marks or hairlines. |
Kennedy Type 1964-Date
No grading points are furnished in the 58th edition of The Official Guide To United States Coins.
See General A.N.A. Grading |
Flowing Hair Type 1794-1795
AG3 Almost Good - Clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Date and letters readable. Main devices outlined, but lack details.
VG8 Very Good - Major details discernible. Letters well formed but worn.
F12 Fine - Hair ends distinguishable. Top hairlines show, but otherwise worn smooth.
VF20 Very Fine - Hair in center shows some detail. Other details more bold.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hair well defined but will show some wear.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on tips of highest curls and breast feathers are usuallyweak.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. |
Draped Bust Type Small Eagle Reverse 1796-1798
AG3 Almost Good - Clear enough to identify.
G4 Good - Bust outlined, no detail. Date readable, some leaves evident.
VG8 Very Good - Drapery worn except deepest folds. Hairlines smooth.
F12 Fine - All drapery lines distinguishable. Hairlines near cheek and neck show some detail.
VF20 Very Fine - Left side of drapery worn smooth.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Drapery shows distinctly. Hair well outlined and detailed.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on the bust shoulder and hair left of forehead and alsoon the breast and top edges of wings.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. |
Draped Bust Type Heraldic Eagle Reverse 1798-1804
G4 Good - Letters and date readable. E PLURIBUS UNUM illegible.
VG8 Very Good - Motto partially readable. Only deepest drapery details visible. All other lines smooth.
F12 Fine - All drapery lines distinguishable. Hairlines near cheek and neck show some detail.
VF20 Very Fine - Left side of drapery worn smooth.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Drapery is distinct. Hair well detailed.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on the bust shoulder and hair left of forehead and alsoon the breast and top edges of wings.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes. |
Liberty Seated Type Heraldic Eagle 1840-1873
VG8 Very Good - Any three letters of LIBERTY at least two-thirds complete.
F12 Fine - All seven letters of LIBERTY visible though weak.
VF20 Very Fine - LIBERTY is strong but its ribbon shows slight wear.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Horizontal lines of shield complete. Eagle's eye plain.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Traces of light wear on only the high points of the design. Half of mint lusteris present.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light marks or blemishes.
PF60 - Surface may have several contact marks, hairlines or light rubs.
PF63 - Reflective surfaces with only a few blemishes in secondary focal places. No major flaws. |
Trade Dollars 1873-1885
VG8 Very Good - About half of mottoes IN GOD WE TRUST and E PLURIBUS UNUM will show. Rim on both sideswell defined.
F12 Fine - Mottoes and LIBERTY readable but worn.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Mottoes and LIBERTY are sharp. Only slight wear on rims.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on Liberty's left breast and left knee and hair aboveear. Also on eagle's head, knee, and wing tips.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster maybe impaired.
PF63 - Reflective surfaces with only a few blemishes in secondary focal places. No major flaws. |
Liberty Head or Morgan Type 1878-1921
VF20 Very Fine - Two-thirds of hairlines from top of forehead to ear must show. Ear well defined. Featherson eagle's breast worn.
EF40 Extremely Fine - All hairlines strong and ear bold. Eagle's feathers all plain but slight wear onbreast and wing tips.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear on the bust shoulder and hair left of forehead and alsoon the breast and top edges of wings.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Has full mint luster but may be noticeably marred by scuff marksor bag abrasions.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - No trace of wear, full mint luster, few noticeable surface marks.
MS64 Uncirculated - Shows a few scattered contact marks. Good eye appeal and attractive luster.
MS65 Choice Uncirculated - Only light scattered contact marks that are not distracting. Strong luster,good eye appeal.
PF63 Attractive Proof - Reflective surfaces with only a few blemishes in secondary focal places. No major flaws. |
Peace Type 1921-1935
VF20 Very Fine - Hair over eye well worn. Some strands over ear well defined. Some eagle feathers ontop and outside edge of right wing will show.
EF40 Extremely Fine - Hairlines over brow and ear are strong though slightly worn. Outside wing feathersat right and those at top are visible but faint.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear. Most of mint luster is present although marred by contactmarks.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Has full mint luster but may be noticeably marred by stains, surfacemarks, or bag abrasions.
MS63 Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.
MS64 Uncirculated - Shows a few scattered contact marks. Good eye appeal and attractive luster.
MS65 Choice Uncirculated - Only light scattered contact marks that are not distracting. Strong luster,good eye appeal. |
Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978
No grading points are furnished in the 58th edition of The Official Guide To United States Coins.
See General A.N.A. Grading |
Anthony Dollars 1979-1999
No grading points are furnished in the 58th edition of The Official Guide To United States Coins.
See General A.N.A. Grading |
Sacagawea Dollars 2000-Date
No grading points are furnished in the 58th edition of The Official Guide To United States Coins.
See General A.N.A. Grading |
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