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F.A.Q.Capped Bust Quarters Coin Grading Standards
| Variety 1 :: Large Size 1815 to 1828 | |
| AG3 Almost Good | Details clear enough to identify. |
| G4 Good | Date, letters, and stars readable. Hair under headband smooth. Cap lines worn smooth. |
| VG8 Very Good | Rim well defined. Main details visible. Full LIBERTY on cap. Hair above eye nearly smooth. |
| F12 Fine | All hairlines show but drapery has only part details. Shoulder clasp distinct. |
| VF20 Very Fine | All details show, but some wear. Clasp and ear sharp. |
| EF40 Extremely Fine | All details show distinctly. Hair well outlined. |
| AU50 About Uncirculated | Slight trace of wear on tips of curls and above the eye, and on the wing and claw tips. |
| MS60 Uncirculated | No trace of wear. Light blemishes. |
| MS63 Select Uncirculated | Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
| Variety 2 :: Reduced Size No Motto On Reverse 1831 to 1838 | |
| G4 Good | Bust well defined. Hair under head band smooth. Date, letters, stars readable. Scant rims. |
| VG8 Very Good | Details apparent but worn on high spots. Rims strong. Full LIBERTY. |
| F12 Fine | All hairlines visible. Drapery partly worn. Shoulder clasp distinct. |
| VF20 Very Fine | Only top spots worn. Clasp sharp. Ear distinct. |
| EF40 Extremely Fine | Hair details and clasp are bold and clear. |
| AU50 About Uncirculated | Slight trace of wear on hair around the forehead and on the cheek and at the top and bottom tips of eagle's wings and left claw. |
| MS60 Uncirculated | No trace of wear. Light blemishes. |
| MS63 Select Uncirculated | Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired. |
Grading Guides
Third party services:
| PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Services Includes prices and descriptions of grading and authentication services. |
| NGC Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of America Submit most US and world coins for grading through an authorized member/d... |
| Independent Coin Grading Offering blind submission through a CPA firm to eliminate submission bias... |
| PCI INC Accepts direct submittals from the general public, collectors and dealers... |
| Ancient Coin Certification Service David R. Sear provides an authoritative aid to collectors and dealers who... |
| ASA Accugrade, Inc. Devoted to the education and protection of the consumer since 1984. |
| Coin Grading Australia A third party grading service with a variety of services and fees. Grade US... |
| Numistrust A fully insured, comprehensive grading and encapsulation service. Coins ... |
| Robert Matthews Coin Authentication Specialises in the scientific examination and authentication of British mil... |
| Sovereign Entities Grading Service, Inc. Grading and encapsulating service for U.S. coins, errors, and varieties. |