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Coin Grading Chart

It is important to grade the coins in your hand. Coin value depends on the grade. Here are the normal denominations of coin grading's.

P1

Barely identifiable; must have date and mintmark, otherwise pretty thrashed.

FR2

Worn almost smooth but lacking the damage Poor coins have.

G-4

Heavily worn such that inscriptions merge into the rims in places; details are mostly gone.

VG-8

Very worn, but all major design elements are clear, if faint. Little if any central detail.

F-12

Very worn, but wear is even and overall design elements stand out boldly. Almost fully-separated rims.

VF-20

Moderately worn, with some finer details remaining. All letters of LIBERTY, (if present,) should be readable. Full, clean rims.

EF-40

Lightly worn; all devices are clear, major devices bold.

AU-50

Slight traces of wear on high points; may have contact marks and little eye appeal.

AU-58

Slightest hints of wear marks, no major contact marks, almost full luster, and positive eye appeal.

MS-60

Strictly uncirculated but that's all; ugly coin with no luster, obvious contact marks, etc.

MS-63

Uncirculated, but with contact marks and nicks, slightly impaired luster, overall basically appealing appearance. Strike is average to weak.

MS-65

Uncirculated with strong luster, very few contact marks, excellent eye appeal. Strike is above average.

MS-68

Uncirculated with perfect luster, no visible contact marks to the naked eye, exceptional eye appeal. Strike is sharp and attractive.

MS-69

Uncirculated with perfect luster, sharp, attractive strike, and very exceptional eye appeal. A perfect coin except for microscopic flaws (under 8x magnification) in planchet, strike, or contact marks.

MS-70

The perfect coin. There are no microscopic flaws visible to 8x, the strike is sharp, perfectly-cantered, and on a flawless planchet. Bright, full, original luster and outstanding eye appeal.