Uncirculated coins can be the most difficult to grade in my opinion. A well circulated coin exhibits patterns of wear that can be fairly accurately judged using PhotoGrade. Uncirculated coins however leave more of a subjective judgement. The most important factor is the surface preservation, judged by the amount and severity of nicks and marks and their locations on the coin. Start with the obverse. On a scale of 1-5 you must judge the surface preservation and multiply that number by 2. write it down. Next consider the strength of strike on a scale from 1-5 and white it down. Then determine the luster the same way and write it down. And overall eye appeal must also be judged on a scale of 1-5. Add up all the observations and compare to the following.
5 to 12.99 = MS60 or proof 60
13 to 13.99 = MS61 or pf61
14-17.49 = MS62 or pf62
17.5-18.99 = Ms63 or pf63
19-20.49 = MS64 or pf64
20.5-21.99 = 65
22-22.99 =66
23-23.99 = 67
24-24.99 = 68
24.5-24.99 = 69
25 = MS70 or pf70
Now do the same procedure to the reverse and admire the results or not.
Posted 02/24/2021 09:55 am
