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Descriptive Terms

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Grading

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Sheldon System

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PO-1

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Identifiable date and type

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FR-2

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Mostly worn, though some detail is visible

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AG-3

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Rims worn, but most lettering is readable although worn

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G-4

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Slightly worn rims, flat detail, peripheral lettering nearly full

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G-6

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Rims complete with flat detail, peripheral lettering full

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VG-8

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Design worn with slight detail

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VG-10

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Design worn with slight detail, slightly clearer

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F-12

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Some deeply recessed areas with detail, all lettering sharp

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F-15

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Slightly more detail in recessed areas, all lettering sharp

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VF-20

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Some definition of detail, all lettering full and sharp

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VF-25

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Slightly more definition in the detail and lettering

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VF-30

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Almost complete detail, with flat areas

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VF-35

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Detail is complete, be worn, with high points flat

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EF-40

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Detail is complete, with most high points slightly flat

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EF-45

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Detail is complete, with some high points slightly flat

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AU-50

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Full detail, with friction over most of the surface, slight flatness on high points

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AU-53

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Full detail, with friction over half or more of surface, very slight flatness on high points

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AU-55

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Full detail, with friction on less than half of the of surface, mainly on high points

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AU-58

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Full detail, with only slight friction on high points

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MS/PR-60

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No wear, many heavy marks/ hairlines; strike may not be full

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MS/PR-61

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No wear, multiple heavy marks/ hairlines; strike may not be full

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MS/PR-62

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No wear, slightly less marks/ hairlines; strike may not be full

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MS/PR-63

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Moderate number/ size of marks/ hairlines; strike may not be full

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MS/PR-64

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Few marks/ hairlines or a couple of severe ones; strike should be average or above average

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MS/PR-65

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Minor marks/hairlines, though none in focal areas; above average strike.

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MS/PR-66

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Few minor marks/hairlines not in focal areas; good strike

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MS/PR-67

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Virtually as struck, with minor imperfections; very well struck

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MS/PR-68

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Virtually as struck, with slight imperfections; slightest weakness of strike allowed

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MS/PR-69

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Virtually as struck, with minuscule imperfections; very full strike necessary

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MS/PR-70

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As struck; full strike

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Handling Coins

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  1. Always be held between the thumb and index finger, with those fingers only touching the edge.
  2. Have clean hands or wear cotton gloves if you have moist hands
  3. Don’t eat around coins.
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Examination of a coin

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First use a naked eye to gain an overall impression before using a magnifying glass.

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Magnification

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  1. General grading 5x to 7x
    -Error and variety used 10x or 15x
  2. Hold the glass near your eye at a comfortable distance and bring the coin toward you until it comes into focus and keep both eyes open for easier focusing.
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Lighting

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Whats the fist this to do on a high-grade specimen.

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When should you use a stereomicroscope?

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Housing Your Coins

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  1. 2x2 Mylar Flips (soft plastic are (PVC-polyvinyl chloride). Coins can get damaged inserting or removing coins
  2. 2x2 cardboard holders, flatten down staples to prevent scratching adjacent holder.
  3. High degree of protection is not required, coins can be stored safely in 2x2 paper envelopes.
  4. Squared coin tubes
    5- Kointain, a two-piece Mylar capsule or Air-Tite holder but has a black neoprene ring.
    6.- Whiteman folder offered little protection,as the obverses of coin are exposed
  5. Albums with acetate “slides” covering front and back of the coin, can be harmful because the hard-plastic strips often scratched the coins when sliding.
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Cleaner Isn’t Better

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Keep your coins

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What should you do periodically with your coins?

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Check your coins to make certain they are not exposed to chemical hazards.

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Factors Affect Grades- Toning

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Factors Affect Grades- Strike

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Factors Affect Grades- Luster

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Nickel

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Copper

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Silver

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Gold

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Technical Grading

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Technical Grading

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Market Grading

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Market Grading

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Split Grades

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Advantage of Third party Grading

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Advantage of Third party Grading

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Disadvantage of Third party Grading

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Primary Focal Points of Liberty Cap half cent

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Primary Focal Points of Liberty Cap half cent

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Primary Focal Points of Draped Bust half cent

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Primary Focal Points of Half Cent

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Primary Focal Points of Large Cent

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Primary Focal Points of Classic Head cent

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Primary Focal Points of Matron Head cent

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Primary Focal Points of Braided Hair cent

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Primary Focal Points of Flying Eagle Cent

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Primary Focal Points of Indian Head Cent

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Primary Focal Points of Lincoln Cent

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Primary Focal Points of 2 cents

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Primary Focal Points of Silver 3 cents

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Primary Focal Points of Nickel 3 cents

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Primary Focal Points of Flowing Hair half dime

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Primary Focal Points of Draped Bust half dime

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Primary Focal Points of Capped Bust half dime

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Primary Focal Points of Seated Liberty half dime

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Primary Focal Points of Shield nickel

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Primary Focal Points of Liberty Head nickel

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Primary Focal Points of Buffalo nickel

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Primary Focal Points of Jefferson Nickel

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Primary Focal Points of Draped Bust dime

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Primary Focal Points of Capped Bust dime

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Primary Focal Points of Seated Liberty dime

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Primary Focal Points of Barber dime

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Primary Focal Points of Mercury Dime

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Primary Focal Points of Roosevelt dime

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Primary Focal Points of 20-cent piece

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Primary Focal Points of Draped Bust quarter

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Primary Focal Points of Capped Bust quarter

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Primary Focal Points of Seated Liberty quarter

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Primary Focal Points of Barber quarter

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Primary Focal Points of Standing Liberty quarter

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Primary Focal Points of Washington quarter

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Primary Focal Points of Flowing Hair half dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Draped Bust half dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Capped Bust half dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Seated Liberty half dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Barber half dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Walking Liberty half dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Franklin half dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Kennedy half dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Flowing Hair dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Draped Bust dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Seated Liberty dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Trade dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Morgan dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Peace dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Eisenhower dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Anthony dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Liberty head gold dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Indian Princess (Small Head) gold dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Indian Princess (Small Head) gold dollar

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Primary Focal Points of Capped Bust Right $2-1/2

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Primary Focal Points of Capped Bust Left $2-1/2

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Primary Focal Points of Classic Head $2-1/2

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Primary Focal Points of Liberty Head $2-1/2

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Primary Focal Points of Indian Head $2-1/2

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Primary Focal Points of Capped Bust Right (Small Eagle) $5

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Primary Focal Points of Capped Bust Right Heraldic $5

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Primary Focal Points of Capped Bust Left $5

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Primary Focal Points of Capped Head Left $5

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Primary Focal Points of Classic Head $5

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Primary Focal Points of Liberty Head $5

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Primary Focal Points of Indian Head $5

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