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F.A.Q.Draped Bust Half Dollar Coin Grading Standards
| AG3 Almost Good | Clear enough to identify. |
| G4 Good | Date and letters sufficient to be readable. Main devices outlined, but lack details. |
| VG8 Very Good | Major details discernible. Letters well formed but worn. |
| F12 Fine | Hair ends distinguishable. Top hairlines show, but otherwise worn smooth. |
| VF20 Very Fine | Right side of drapery slightly worn. Left side to curls is smooth. |
| EF40 Extremely Fine | All lines in drapery on bust will show distinctly around to hair curls. |
| AU50 About Uncirculated | Slight trace of wear on cheek, hair, and shoulder. |
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. |