Grading Lincoln Wheat Cents

G4 Good:

Date worn but apparent. Lines in wheat heads missing. Full rims.

VG8 Very Good:

Half of lines show in upper wheat heads.

F12 Fine:

Wheat lines worn but visible.

VF20 Very Fine:

Cheek and jaw bones worn but separated. No worn spots on wheat heads.

EF40 Extremely Fine:

Slight wear. All details sharp.

AU50 About Uncirculated:

Slight wear on Lincoln's cheek and jaw and on the wheat stalks.

MS60 Uncirculated:

No trace of wear. Light blemishes or discoloration.

MS63 Select Uncirculated:

No trace of wear. Slight blemishes. Red-Brown color.

MS65 Choice Uncirculated:

No trace of wear. Barely noticeable blemishes. Nearly full red color.