Grading Three Dollar Gold Pieces

VF20 Very Fine

- Eyebrow, hair about forehead and ear, and bottom curl all worn smooth. Faint details visible on curled feather-end of headdress.

EF40 Extremely Fine

- Light wear above and to right of eye and on top of curled feathers.

AU50 About Uncirculated

- Trace of wear on top of curled feathers and in hair above and to right of eye.

AU55 Choice About Uncirculated

- Evidence of friction on design high points. Much of original mint luster present.

MS60 Uncirculated

- No trace of wear. Light blemishes.

MS63 Choice Uncirculated

- Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Impaired luster possible.