Just FYI: I always look at this grading guide for each Coin Type from our CCF US Coin Facts (left Navigation bar):
Capped Bust Half Dollar General Grading Standards
G4 Good: LIBERTY discernible on head band.
VG8 Very Good: Minimum of three letters in LIBERTY must be clear.
F12 Fine: LIBERTY complete.
VF20 Very Fine: LIBERTY is sharp. Shoulder clasp is clear.
EF40 Extremely Fine: LIBERTY sharp and strong. Hair details show.
AU50 About Uncirculated: Slight trace of wear on cap, cheek, and hair above the forehead, claws, wing tops, and the head.
MS60 Uncirculated:No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated:Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.
Capped Bust Half Dollar General Grading Standards
G4 Good: LIBERTY discernible on head band.
VG8 Very Good: Minimum of three letters in LIBERTY must be clear.
F12 Fine: LIBERTY complete.
VF20 Very Fine: LIBERTY is sharp. Shoulder clasp is clear.
EF40 Extremely Fine: LIBERTY sharp and strong. Hair details show.
AU50 About Uncirculated: Slight trace of wear on cap, cheek, and hair above the forehead, claws, wing tops, and the head.
MS60 Uncirculated:No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated:Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.























