Grading Mercury Dimes

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Below are the typical grading standards for Mercury Dimes.

Grading Mercury Dime

G4 Good:

Letters and date clear. Lines and bands in fasces are obliterated.

VG8 Very Good:

One-half of sticks discernible in fasces.

F12 Fine:

All sticks in fasces are defined. Diagonal bands worn nearly flat.

VF20 Very Fine:

The two crossing diagonal bands must show.

EF40 Extremely Fine:

Diagonal bands show only slight wear. Braids and hair before ear show clearly.

AU50 About Uncirculated:

Slight trace of wear. Most mint luster is present.

MS63 Select Uncirculated:

No trace of wear. Light blemishes. Attractive mint luster.

MS65 Choice Uncirculated:

Only light scattered marks that are not distracting. Strong luster, good eye appeal.

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