Numeric Grades
MS Mint State. Coins struck in the same format as circulation issues. Applies to grades 60 to 70.
MS/PF
70 A coin with no post-production imperfections at 5x magnification.
MS/PF
69 A fully struck coin with nearly imperceptible imperfections.
MS/PF
68 Very sharply struck with only minuscule imperfections.
MS/PF
67 Sharply struck with only a few imperfections.
MS/PF
66 Very well struck with minimal marks and hairlines.
MS/PF
65 Well struck with moderate marks or hairlines.
MS/PF
64 Average or better strike with several obvious marks or hairlines and other minuscule imperfections.
MS/PF
63 Slightly weak or average strike with moderate abrasions and hairlines of varying sizes.
MS/PF
62 Slightly weak or average strike with no trace of wear. More or larger abrasions than an MS/PF 63.
MS/PF
61 Weak or average strike with no trace of wear. More marks and/or multiple large abrasions.
MS/PF
60 Weak or average strike with no trace of wear. Numerous abrasions, hairlines and/or large marks.
AU
58 Slight wear on the highest points of the design. Full details.
AU
55 Slight wear on less than 50% of the design. Full details.
AU
53 Slight wear on more than 50% of the design. Full details except for a minor softness on the high points.
AU
50 Slight wear on more than 50% of the design. Full details except for minor softness on the high points.
XF
45 Complete details with minor wear on some of the high points.
XF
40 Complete details with minor wear on most of the high points