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About Good |
Grading term: a coin that is heavily worn with many areas worn smooth. The date should be readable. |
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About Uncirculated |
Grading term: a coin that has only traces of light wear on the high points. |
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ANACS |
A third-party grading service. |
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certified |
To be authenticated and graded by any of the independent, third-party grading services. |
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Choice Uncirculated |
Grading term: A coin in above average mint state condition with little contact marks. |
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Extremely Fine / Extra Fine |
Grading Term: a coin that has light wear, but all features must be sharp and well defined. |
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Fine |
Grading Term: A coin that shows moderate or greater wear. The entire design is bold and visible. |
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Good |
Grading term: a coin that is very worn, design is visible and outlined but flat. |
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mint state |
grading term: a coin which is uncirculated. |
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NGC |
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation - a third-party, independent grading service. |
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NTC |
A 3rd party grading service. |
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PCGS |
Professional Coin Grading Service, Inc. An independent, third-party grading service based in California, USA. |
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PCI |
Independent third party grading service based in GA. |
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Poor |
Grading term: a coin that is so badly worn and/or damaged that the type and date are barely recognized. |
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Professional Coin Grading Service |
(PCGS) An independent, third-party grading service based in California, USA. |
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SEGS |
Sovereign Entities Grading Service |
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slab |
A coin that has been authenticated, graded and sealed in a plastic case by a independent third-party grading service. |
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Very Fine |
Grading term: a coin that shows moderate wear on the high points of the design. All major detail are clear and bold. |
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Very Good |
Grading Term: a coin which is well worn but with the main design features are clear and bold. |
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