Grading is a way of determining the physical condition of a coin. According to standards accepted by collectors, a coin is given a grade based on factors such as the strength of strike, wear, contact marks, and eye appeal. The grading scale assigns a whole number between 1 and 70 with 70 being a perfect, flawless coin.
How do I get my silver coin graded?
Use a service like the PCGS or NGC. The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) are third-party certification and grading services. Both of these services consistently grade, authenticate, certify, and seal (in a protective display) coins for a small fee.
How do you Grade A Morgan silver dollar?
Technically; viewing the amount of imperfections to the surface such as removal of metal due to wear. And secondly; viewing the coin as a whole and judging its overall appeal; nice even color, no large distracting marks is also part of grading. Evaluate each coin individually.
How to tell if a coin is a G grade?
Grade Explanation: G grade coins are heavily worn. The design and legend are visible but faint in spots. Grade Explanation: AG grade coins have an outlined design and parts of date and legend worn smooth. Grade Explanation: With a coin that has been graded as fair you can identify the coin as to its type.
What to look for in a MS-63 coin?
At MS-63, you’re getting an uncirculated coin. This is a coin that has all of the design details and no rub. It can be attractive (many 63s are). It can be blast white. It can be colorfully toned. At 63, you’re looking at a coin with hits, dings, and scrapes consistent with being shipping in large 1,000-coin sacks.
What’s the difference between XF and VG grade coins?
Grade Explanation: XF grade coins (or EF) have very light wear on only the highest points. Grade Explanation: VF grade coins have a light to medium wear. All major features are sharp. Grade Explanation: F grade coins have moderate to heavy even wear. The coin design is clear and bold. Grade Explanation: VG grade coins are well worn.
