Grading Barber Half Dollars

G4 Good

- Date and legends readable. LIBERTY worn off headband.

VG8 Very Good

- Minimum of three letters readable in LIBERTY.

F12 Fine

- LIBERTY completely readable but not sharp.

VF20 Very Fine

- All letters in LIBERTY evenly plain.

EF40 Extremely Fine

- LIBERTY bold, and its ribbon distinct.

AU50 About Uncirculated

- Slight trace of wear above forehead, leaf tips, and cheek. Also on the head, tail and wing tips of the eagle.

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.

PF63

- Reflective surfaces with only a few blemishes in secondary focal places. No major flaws.