Grading US Coins
Over time I hope to provide examples of grading for US coins. Maybe when I retire. For now, I have a few, namely Lincoln Wheat Cents and Mercury Dimes
Please note, in many cases, grading is an art, not a science, and is very subjective. This website can be used as a guide, but please understand, examples are not a guarantee of potential grade by a reputable 3rd party grader such as PCGS, NGC or ANACS.
Half Cents |
Large Cents |
Small Cents |
| Liberty Cap Half Cent | Flowing Hair Large Cent | Flying Eagle Cents |
| Draped Bust Half Cent | Liberty Cap Large Cent | Indian Head Cents |
| Classic Head Half Cent | Draped Bust Large Cent | Lincoln Wheat Cents |
| Braided Hair/Cornet Half Cent | Classic Head Large Cent | Lincoln Memorial Cents |
| Liberty/Cornet Head Large Cent | ||
| Braided Hair Large Cent | ||
Nickels |
Half Dimes |
Dimes |
| Shield Nickels | Flowing Hair Half Dime | Draped Bust Dime |
| Liberty Nickels | Draped Bust Half Dime | Liberty Cap Dime |
| Buffalo Nickels | Capped Bust Half Dime | Seated Liberty Dime |
| Jefferson Nickels | Liberty Seated Half Dime | Barber Dime |
| Mercury Dime | ||
| Roosevent Dime | ||
Quarters |
Half Dollars |
Silver Dollars |
| Draped Bust Quarter | Flowing Hair Half Dollar | Flowing Hair Dollar |
| Liberty Cap Quarter | Draped Bust Half Dollar | Draped Bust Dollar |
| Seated Liberty Quarter | Capped Bust Half Dollar | Seated Liberty Dollar |
| Barber Quarter | Bust Half Dollar | Trade Dollar |
| Standing Liberty Quarter | Seated Half Dollar | Morgan Dollar |
| Washington Quarter (Silver) | Barber Half Dollar | Peace Dollar |
| Walking Liberty Half | ||
| Franklin Half | ||
| Kennedy Half Dollar | ||
| Modern Dollars |
Others |
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| Eisenhower Dollar | Two Cent Pieces | |
| Susan B Anthony | Three Cent Nickels | |
| Three Cent Silver | ||