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 Posted 02/01/2016  12:36 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Paulsz to your friends list
So in the above picture, it is a F
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 Posted 02/01/2016  12:38 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add meltodd2012 to your friends list
That helps a lot. Thank you so much.

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 Posted 02/01/2016  12:51 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add DBM to your friends list
Grading is always a matter of opinion not a matter of fact.
IMO this coin coin is VG10
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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 Posted 02/01/2016  12:56 pm  Show Profile   Check SPP-Ottawa's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add SPP-Ottawa to your friends list
Sometimes the denomination (and composition) of the coin comes into play (which can only complicate DBM's very valuable point mentioned above).

If your coin was a 1-cent, with that level of wear, it probably would be VG, if it was a 5-cent, then VG-10, but if that was a silver 50-cent, it most likely would get a F-12 grade, here is an example:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1931-Canada-...361423159596
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 Posted 02/01/2016  1:00 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add DBM to your friends list
Here's an ICCS graded example on ebay.
Again, just an opinion, but their opinion is one that sells coins.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NFLD-1918C-5...AOSw7ThUf2bp
Check ebay for ICCS graded newfoundland coins. For selling your collection they will be the standard of grading of worn (circulated) coins you will want to emulate.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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 Posted 02/01/2016  1:07 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add chequer to your friends list
Great points on grading in this thread which can be expanded upon with a grading book such as, Guide for Grading Coins of Canada by Andre Langlois. I would have called this VG10 for my collection.
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 Posted 02/01/2016  1:17 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add DBM to your friends list
The coin of SPP's example is a Canadian 50cent not a Newf.
Grading standards are different for the two. Wear apparent on George, graded f12 Canadian, would only grade VG10 Newfoundland. This fact is supported by The Standard Grading Guide For Canadian Coins and by viewing many ICCS graded 50cents.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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 Posted 02/01/2016  2:30 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add meltodd2012 to your friends list
Great info!! Thank you.

So when it comes to rim nicks and scratches... this doesn't affect the grade right? But affects the value and should be moted. Am I correct?
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 Posted 02/01/2016  2:43 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add chequer to your friends list

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So when it comes to rim nicks and scratches... this doesn't affect the grade right? But affects the value and should be moted. Am I correct?


In a nutshell, correct! Those things are considered damage.
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 Posted 02/01/2016  2:53 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add meltodd2012 to your friends list
I'm gonna give thus a try. This is a 1917 Newfoundland 25 cent coin. I am going to grade it as a FINE... am I correct? Or is it strong enough to be VF?

This is actually a lot of fun. Never thought I'd enjoy coins as much as I have the last couple of days :)

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 Posted 02/01/2016  2:58 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add chequer to your friends list
I would grade that at F15 myself.
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 Posted 02/01/2016  3:14 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Paulsz to your friends list
I'd say VF20
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 Posted 02/01/2016  3:53 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SHAFTA9a to your friends list
The last coin looks like a VF-20 to me but, would like to see the reverse.
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 Posted 07/07/2016  1:37 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add TheDeductible to your friends list
Hi all. I'm new on here but not new to Newfoundland coin collecting. I'd give this last a F12 at best imo.
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 Posted 07/07/2016  2:10 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add JimmyD to your friends list
I think your correct at grading it as FINE.
I would say about F12-F15
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