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Poor-1 or P1 | Barely discernable, badly damaged or worn smooth |
Fair-2 or F2 | Type and Date barely readable, extremely worn |
About Good-3 or AG3 | Type and Date are discernable, some spots worn out. Some lettering appear ant. |
Good-4 or G4 | Major devices and features are evident, heavily worn |
Good-6 or G6 | Coin shows full rim major devices and features clearly outlined |
Very Good-8 or VG8 | Full rim with discernable devices and features clearly outlined |
Fine-12 or F12 | Distinct rim, all legends readable, clear devices, showing some detail, moderately and evenly worn |
Very Fine-20 or VF20 | Clearly readable yet lightly worn legends, devices show good detail, moderate wear on high points and very little wear below |
Very Fine-30 or VF30 | Legends clear, devices show all details with little wear, high points lightly worn |
Extremely Fine-40 or EF40 | Legends sharp, devices clear with slight wear on high points |
Extremely Fine-45 or EF45 | Legends and devices are sharp and clear with slight wear on high points, and great eye appeal |
Almost Uncirculated-50 or AU50 | Sharp legends and devices show only a trace of wear on the highest points. Must have some remaining luster |
Almost Uncirculated-55 or AU55 | Sharp legends and devices show only a hint of wear on high points. Remaining mint luster must be at least half; great eye appeal |
Almost Uncirculated-58 or AU58 | Virtually uncirculated except for minor wear marks on high points. Nearly all mint luster must be present and must have outstanding eye appeal |
Mint State-60 or MS60 | No trace of wear but may show contact marks and may be spotted |
Mint State-63 (Choice) or MS63 | May have distracting contact marks or blemishes. Luster may be impaired |
Mint State-65 (Gem) or MS65 | Above average that has very few contact mark, lightly toned, may be brilliant |
Mint State-70 (Perfect) or MS70 | Perfect condition, new coin, finest quality possible, no evidence of contact marks, blemishes, scratches, very few ever found in this condition |
Proof-60or PF60 | Surfaces may have several contact mars, hairlines, or light rubs. Luster may be dull and dye appeal lacking |
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