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Compare Certified and Raw Coins
See how professionally certified coins differ from raw examples. Certification verifies authenticity and provides an independent grade, helping collectors make informed decisions with greater confidence and preserving each coin’s value for years to come.
Morgan Silver Dollars
Circulated Examples
United States Peace Dollars
Circulated Examples
Franklin Half Dollars
Circulated Examples
Understanding Coin Condition
Coins are graded on the 70-point scale used by professional services. The higher the grade,
the better the condition – from well-worn pieces that show their history to exceptional
Mint State coins with full original detail and luster.
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Heavily Worn
MINT STATE
80
Good
G-4
Very heavy wear with major
detail worn smooth. Date
and mint mark are readable.
Fine
F-12
Moderate wear. Major
design elements are visible
and the date is clear.
Very Fine
VF-20 to 30
Light to moderate wear on
the high points. Most design
detail remains well defined.
Extremely Fine
EF-40
Only slight wear on the
highest points. Remaining
detail is crisp and bold.
About Uncirculated
AU-50 to 58
Traces of wear on the highest
points. Luster is mostly intact
with strong eye appeal.
Mint State
MS-60 to 62
No wear from circulation.
May have contact marks or
minor imperfections.
Choice Mint State
MS-63 to 64
No wear with fewer and smaller
contact marks. Nice luster and
very attractive appearance.
Gem Mint State
MS-65 and up
Excellent luster, sharp strike,
and minimal marks even
under magnification.
Perfect Mint State
MS-70
A flawless coin with no imperfections visible even under 5x magnification.
Struck perfectly and preserved in exceptional condition.