Grading Standards - Preservation |
nearly F to nearly VF |
Grade |
Preservation Description |
Metal |
Greek |
Roman |
nearly
Very Fine(nearly VF)
(VF-) |
Definite wear removing detail on most high points. AV, AR
will retain no mint lustre and may have slight surface roughness. AE has patinated
surfaces that may show some roughness. |
Gold Silver |
 |
 |
| Bronze |
 |
 |
good
Fine(good F)
(F+) |
Significant wear removing detail on all high points, but
types and legends are clear. AV, AR may have some surface roughness. AE has patinated
surfaces that may be somewhat rough and patchy. |
Gold Silver |
 |
 |
| Bronze |
 |
 |
| Fine (F) |
Considerable wear removing detail over much of the surface
of the coin. Types are clear, legends may be partly incomplete. AV, AR may have definite
surface roughness. AE has patinated surfaces that may be rather rough and patchy. |
Gold Silver |
 |
 |
| Bronze |
 |
 |
nearly
Fine(nearly F)
(F-) |
Substantial wear removing detail over most of the devices on
the coin. Types are mostly clear, legends may be moderately incomplete. AV, AR may have
significant surface roughness or damage. AE has patinated surfaces that may be rough and
patchy. |
Gold Silver |
 |
 |
| Bronze |
 |
 |
