Grading Early Washingtons

Because the obverse holds its detail so much better than the reverse, I grade these strictly by the reverse. There are some series of coins that I will take an average between the two, but I don't do that with Washingtons. For a G4 grade, I feel that the perimeter lettering must be complete though it can be touching the rim. For VG8, I feel that the reverse rims must be complete and separated from the perimter lettering. An F12 coin will have the wing feathers clear. A VF20 coin will show sharp wing detail and possibly a hint of breast feathers on the lower breast. An EF40 coin shows a hint of breast feathers and all other reverse details are sharp. Hope this helps.