
To grade a Liberty Nickel, examine the obverse for wear on Liberty’s hair and crown, especially above the ear, and…

To grade an Indian Head penny, examine luster and wear on high points like the cheek, feathers, and bow knot.…

To grade a Barber dime, inspect wear on key high points including the hair, cheek, and leaves. For circulated coins,…

Grading Franklin half dollars involves assessing condition on a 1-70 scale using four key factors: luster (original mint shine), contact…

To grade a Barber Half Dollar, examine the “LIBERTY” headband on the obverse and eagle feather details on the reverse.…

To grade a Buffalo nickel, examine wear on key areas including the buffalo’s horn and back on the reverse, plus…

To grade a Barber quarter, examine wear on Liberty’s headband and the eagle’s breast feathers—the coin’s highest points. Check if…

To grade Mercury dimes accurately, examine the high points of the design for wear, focusing on the feathers in the…

To grade a Jefferson nickel, examine key wear areas: Jefferson’s hair and cheek on the obverse, and Monticello’s columns on…