Posted 06/15/2011 6:54 pm
VG-10 (VERY GOOD/FINE)
OBVERSE: The branches/leaves carried in Liberty's left hand will be slightly more bold than in VG-8. Liberty's breast outline will begin to show.
REVERSE: About 1/3 of the eagle's large feather and 2/3 of the smaller feathers on the left wing will be visible.
F-12 (FINE)
OBVERSE: Liberty's outline will be bolder than on the previous grade. The branches carried in her left arm will show some detail. The outline of Liberty's right breast will be 1/3 to I/2 complete. There will not be an outline of her left breast. Liberty's sandal will be identifiable, but not detailed.
REVERSE: The eagle's top (two layers) left wing feathers will show. About 1/2 of the left (large) wing feathers will show. The eagle's breast will be smooth and not rounded. The rim will be complete.
Note: This is a very popular grade with collectors. The early dates are affordable and with a full rim and some design details visible, the grade is desirable from a cost versus aesthetic standpoint.
F-16 (FINE/VERY FINE)
OBVERSE: Liberty's right breast will be nearly outlined, but not complete. Her left breast will begin to show. The sandal will show more detail and be close to complete. Liberty's body will look more rounded than for a F-12 and take on a more sculptured look.
REVERSE: The eagle's feathers will be 2/3 complete and the body will appear more rounded than in the F-12 grade.
Note: The most determining factor of this grade is Liberty's breast line being nearly complete, but not a full outline as is mandatory for a VF-20 grade.
You decide. My guess is F-12
