Grading Standards - Preservation |
VF to EF |
Grade |
Preservation Description |
Metal |
Greek |
Roman |
| Extremely Fine (EF) |
Definite traces of wear removing detail on highest points.
AV, AR retain considerable mint lustre unless heavily toned. AE has very smooth patinated
surfaces. |
Gold Silver |
 |
 |
| Bronze |
 |
 |
nearly
Extremely Fine(nearly EF)
(EF-) |
Significant traces of wear beginning to remove detail on the
higher points and to obliterate detail on highest points. AV, AR retain much mint lustre
unless heavily toned. AE has smooth patinated surfaces. |
Gold Silver |
 |
 |
| Bronze |
 |
 |
good
Very Fine(good VF)
(VF+) |
Substantial traces of wear obliterating detail on many
higher points and beginning to remove detail on high points. AV, AR retain some mint
lustre unless heavily toned. AE has patinated surfaces that may show traces of roughness. |
Gold Silver |
 |
 |
| Bronze |
 |
 |
| Very Fine (VF) |
Wear begins to remove detail on many high points and
obliterates detail on all higher points. AV, AR may retain traces of mint lustre. AE has
patinated surfaces that may show slight roughness. |
Gold Silver |
 |
 |
| Bronze |
 |
 |
