Very Fine Coin
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 ★ SCARCE AUSTRIA 1892 silver 1 FLORIN in CHOICE XF Very tough but small hole ★  US $12.95
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 A lot of 20 pcs Russia 10 Kopeks Silver Coins 1915 year VF and F Condition US $68.99
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 5 Sen 1923 yr12 Japanese 5 Sen with hole in center Extremely Fine Condition US $.99
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 1948 New Zealand Shilling Spectacular Fantastic Luster and Details US $175.00
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 1901 Liberty V Nickel Good Very Good NICE DETAILS LIQUIDATION SALE US $.95
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 2012 NGC MS69 ER $1 American SILVER Eagle EARLY RELEASES Blue insert 2012 MS 69 US $49.00
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 1900 Liberty V Nickel Good Very Good NICE DETAILS LIQUIDATION SALE US $.95
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 1902 Liberty V Nickel Good Very Good NICE DETAILS LIQUIDATION SALE US $.95
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 1903 Liberty V Nickel Good Very Good NICE DETAILS LIQUIDATION SALE US $.95
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 1904 Liberty V Nickel Good Very Good NICE DETAILS LIQUIDATION SALE US $.95
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 1961 Silver Canadian Dollar Excellent Condition US $20.50
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 1905 Liberty V Nickel Good Very Good NICE DETAILS LIQUIDATION SALE US $.95
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 1906 Liberty V Nickel Good Very Good NICE DETAILS LIQUIDATION SALE US $.95
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 1925 Peace Silver Dollar US $31.00
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 FRANCE 5 CENTIMES 1912 VERY FINE EXTRA FINE FRENCH COIN US $.99
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 1907 Liberty V Nickel Good Very Good NICE DETAILS LIQUIDATION SALE US $.95
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 1908 Liberty V Nickel Good Very Good NICE DETAILS LIQUIDATION SALE US $.95
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 1910 Liberty V Nickel Good Very Good NICE DETAILS LIQUIDATION SALE US $.95
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 liberty walking half dollar complete WITH ALL KEYSmany are HIGH QUALITY 46DDRE US $1,619.00
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 1879 S Morgan Silver Dollar 90 Silver US $24.59
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 Silver Certificate Old US Coin Lot Mercury Dime V Nickel More US $13.49
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 3 pcs x 1912 RUSSIA 10 Kopeks Kopeks Silver Coins NICHOLAS II Vintage VF Fine US $14.99
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 ★ AMERICAN BUFFALO ★ LIBERTY EAGLE ★ 1 TROY Oz 999 FINE SILVER CLAD ART BAR ★ US $5.95
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 PALESTINE coin 10 mils KEY DATE 1937 ISRAEL ARABIC HEBREW ENGLISH KM 4 EF XF US $.99
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 1981 ONE OUNCE 1OZ FINE GOLD KRUGERRAND BEAUTIFUL COIN US $1,850.00
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 1 Day Special 1909 Alaska Gold Dollar Token Dangle Earrings US $24.99
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 3 pcs x 1915 RUSSIA 15 Kopecks Kopeks Silver Coins NICHOLAS II Vintage VF Fine US $17.99
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 1907 INDIAN HEAD FINE DETAIL OLDER DATE GREAT COIN 9400 US $.96
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 MAPLE LEAF 999 FINE 24k GOLD CLAD TEN GRAM 10g ART BAR US $.99
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 George V Silver Sixpence 1918 US $2.53
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 2001 proof silver Eagle 1oz 999 fine PURE silver US $62.05
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 LINCOLN WHEAT CENT COLLECTION 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 5 PIECES OVER 2 ROLLS LOT US $14.84
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 1897 US SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR 90SILVER NICE INVESTMENT US $65.00
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 FRANCE Switzerland 1875A 5 Franc coin shooting thaler unknown composition US $62.87
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 1963 D ROOSEVELT DIME VERY FINE NR$ 1056 US $2.36
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 George V Silver Halfcrown 1918 US $16.59
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 1948 ROOSEVELT DIME VERY FINE NR$ 979 US $1.99
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 A VERY NICE 1832 CLASSIC HEAD HALF CENT US $31.03
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 FRANCE 1993 5 franc coin extra fine US $.99
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 1962D ROOSEVELT DIME VERY FINE NR$ 1040 US $1.99
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 1837 NO STARS SEATED LIBERTY DIME FINE BENT US $45.00
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 VF coins copper Bulgaria 1901 1912 US $6.00
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 1912 Roll Of 50 Circulated Lincoln Cents US $45.95
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 1898 INDIAN HEAD FINE DETAIL RARE OLDER DATE COIN cleaned9393 US $2.27
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 India Silver Rupee 1919 US $15.01
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 UNSEARCHED PENNY ROLL RARE WHEAT INDIAN HEAD MERC DIME US $9.99
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 █ █ HOT LOT █ █ 10 SILVER 1 GRAM BAR COIN BULLION 999 FINE █ SILVER BAR ROUND █ US $49.95
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 NERO SESTERTIUS ANNONA ex CNG auc 254 VERY RARE US $449.99
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 George V Scarce Key Date Florin 1912 US $19.04
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 Franklin Mint Bahamas Coin Proof Sets 12 Silver Coins 1970 1973 and 1974 US $224.38
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 SWITZERLAND 1939 10 rappen coin in extra fine condition US $.99
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 8 Different Braided Hair Large Cents 1845 1854 US $165.00
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 Julian II AE 3 Siscia RIC 374s Scarce EB 3952 US $40.00
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 Israel 1949 25 Mils Open Link KM 8 Ch VF EB 3642 US $35.00
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 Phoenicia Sidon AE 16 1st Cen AD Galley EB 3969 US $65.00
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 Great Britain 1864 farthing bronze coin near fine US $2.50
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 1805 US DRAPED BUST LARGE CENT FINE CONDITION US $100.00
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 1803 US DRAPED BUST LARGE CENT FINE CONDITION US $51.00
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 20 5 GRAIN SOLID SILVER 999 FINE BULLION BAR COIN lot grn gm gram ounce US $19.95
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 C1 1638 RUSSIA MOZHAISK SILVER DENGA BIRD ARAB INSCR EXTRA RARE US $875.00
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 Mixed Lot of 10x Good to Fine German Coins from 1916 thru 1949 US $2.99
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 3 coin lot eisenhower dollar kennedy halfs US $12.00
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 George V Silver Shilling 1912 US $6.72
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 MEISSEN GROSCHEN FRIEDRICH I STREIBARE SACHSEN 1382 1428 XF Extremely Fine US $130.00
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 Lot of 4 Indian Head penny 1887190019011907 Very fine US $3.99
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 Elizabeth II Scarce Key Date Bronze Penny 1953 Not Issued For Circulation US $3.74
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 A Collection of 3 x Spanish Banknotes US $4.76
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 1939 SILVER WASHINGTON HEAD QUARTER GRADES XF US $7.26
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 1972 Philippines Republika NG Pilipinas 1 Piso Large Coin US $1.80
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 Germany 1962J 1 mark coin very fine US $1.11
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 A Pair of High Denomination Spanish Banknotes US $36.69
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 1922 Belgium 25 Centimes Albert I Coin US $1.88
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 BEST OLD US SILVER BULLION COINS FULL 1 2 POUND LOTS US $293.00
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 Edward VII India Silver Quarter Rupee 1904 US $6.64
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 10 ONE OZ HW MINTING HERALDRY MINT ENGLAND FINE 999 SILVER COINS SILVER ROUND US $459.00
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 LOT 2 BARBER QUARTERS 1909 O 1914 D US $346.00
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 1971 VIETNAM Viet Nam CỘNG HOÀ One Dong Coin US $1.88
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 1941 D Walking liberty 90 silver half dollar or very nice patina A look key US $13.50
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 Eisenhower 1776 1976 SILVER CLAD DOLLAR Bi Centennial US $20.00
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 1902 INDIAN HEAD CENT PENNY A4249 A VERY FINE VF LIBERTY COIN US $4.00
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 Washington Quarter 1942s US $8.00
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 10 ONE OZ HW MINTING HERALDRY MINT FRANCE FINE 999 SILVER COINS SILVER ROUNDS US $459.00
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 10 ONE OZ HW MINTING HERALDRY MINT THE AMERICAS FINE 999 SILVER COINS ROUNDS US $459.00
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 10 ONE OZ HW MINTING HERALDRY MINT IRELAND FINE 999 SILVER COINS SILVER ROUND US $459.00
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 1929 S Walking Liberty Half Dollar 90 Silver Coin VG to FCOINBOXGUY US $14.49
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 George VI Rare Key Date Brass Threepence 1949 US $5.55
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 1812 CLASSIC HEAD LARGE CENT NGC CERTIFIED VF DETAILS ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE US $183.50
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 ★ 1990 S Roosevelt Liberty Torch Dime Proof DCAM Unc Coin 0126 US $.99
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 ★ 1974 S Roosevelt Liberty Torch Dime Proof DCAM Unc Coin 0126 US $1.50
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 ★ 1985 S Roosevelt Liberty Torch Dime Proof DCAM Unc Coin 0126 US $.99
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 ★ 1988 S Roosevelt Liberty Torch Dime Proof DCAM Unc Coin 0126 US $.99
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 ★ 1989 S Roosevelt Liberty Torch Dime Proof DCAM Unc Coin 0126 US $.99
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 ★ 1987 S Roosevelt Liberty Torch Dime Proof DCAM Unc Coin 0126 US $.99
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 1938 Bronze Australia Penny Very Nice US $1.99
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 ★ 1983 S Roosevelt Liberty Torch Dime Proof DCAM Unc Coin 0126 US $.99
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 ★ 1968 S Jefferson Monticello Nickel GEM Proof Unc Coin 0126 US $.99
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 ★ 1971 S Roosevelt Liberty Torch Dime Proof GEM Unc Coin 0126 US $.99
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 JESUS CHRIST 999 FINE 24k GOLD CLAD TROY OUNCE ART BAR TEN COMMANDMENTS US $5.95
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The Coin Grading System by GreenT47
The Coin Grading System
by Robert L Taylor, JD
Coin grading is a term used to refer to the process of determining the condition or quality of a coin, and its full identity. It is essential to know what the grade is of a particular coin, because, as a general matter, the higher the grade of a coin, the higher its numismatic value.
Coins are graded on a 0-70 point scale devised by Dr William Shelby. The details can be found in the Official A.N.A. Grading Standards for United States Coins published by the American Numismatic Association (ANA). Under this method of grading, the higher the point scale accorded a particular coin, the better its quality.
The process of grading a coin is partly subjective and partly an art, rather than a true science. Accurate grading requires many years of skill and experience. However, determining an approximate grade is possible for even the novice coin collector.
The basic point scales that define coin grades, are as follows:
1. Mint State Perfect Uncirculated (MS-70)
Mint state uncirculated coin in perfect condition, showing no traces of wear, and no blemishes, scratches, handling or contact with other coins. The best quality coin possible.
2. Choice (Gem) Uncirculated (MS-65-69)
An above average uncirculated coin which retains all of the original mint brilliance or luster, and has a very few contact marks on the surface or rim, which are barely noticeable.
3. Brilliant Uncirculated or BU (MS-60-64)
An uncirculated coin having no traces of wear but which has a few contact marks, surface spotting or lacks some of its original luster.
4. Choice About Uncirculated (AU-55 & 58)
A coin having very light wear on only the highest points of the design but no other defects and with most of its luster remaining.
5. About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Coin has evidence of light wear on many of the high points but at least half of the mint luster is still present.
6. Extremely Fine (EF-40)
The coin design is lightly worn in most places but all the features remain sharp and well defined.
7. Choice Very Fine (VF-30)
Light even wear on the surface and highest parts of the design but most major features and the lettering are sharp.
8. Very Fine (VF-20)
Minor features such as some of the finer hair detail, feathers, etc. will be moderately worn. Shows moderate wear on high points of design. All major details are clear.
9. Fine (F-12)
Moderate to considerable even wear over most features and the lettering. A lot of the details are worn through but you can still see a good deal of the design.
10. Very Good (VG-8)
The entire design is weak, but a few details are visible. Well worn throughout but coin rims still visible.
11. Good (G-4)
Heavily worn but design and legend still visible although quite weak in spots. Many details are gone.
12. About Good (AG-3)
Very heavily worn with portions of lettering, date and legends worn smooth and barely discernable.
Have fun collecting your Perfect Coins!
Robert L Taylor, JD
Copyright 8 2006 Robert L Taylor, JD
Robert Taylor is a 59 year old retired Lawyer, from Denver, CO, who spent most of his career representing people who has had a passion for collecting US coins. Wanting to share his Passion, he created http://www.ThePerfect-Coin.Com which features US Rare and Modern Dollars (from 1878) and Coins (from 1960), all Certified and Graded by NGC or PCGS; he then created http://www.Beginning-Coin-Collecting.Com featuring high quality, BU, Certified coins; all priced at less than $10 per coin.
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