Outline of coin grading
Here are some of the coin grading standards for those who buy coins.
Accurately grasping coins is very important in collection and transactions.
This is because coins vary greatly depending on the condition.
A coin with a good condition refers to those that have a state close to the time of issuance.
By grasping and clarifying the state, collection and transactions will be more fulfilling.
History of coin grading
before7The coins born in the Kingdom of Lydia in the century quickly expanded to the world and reached today.
Coins collectors have already existed since ancient times, and coin collection culture has continued.
Coins have been mentioned earlier, as well as design and rare, but their condition is very important. For this reason, grading has been performed to express coins from the past.
After a long time,1948Become an international standard for grading in the year70The step sheldon scale was enacted.
America in the World StandardNGCAndPCGsThis is the appraisal agency.70Grade coins using the step sheldon scale. This is to clarify the value standard by giving a detailed class.
However, in general, the state of coins can be expressed in a slightly more rough form. The following is an example.
Details of coin grading
| British style | International standard | Japanese style | Status explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FDC (Fleur de Coin) |
MS/PF (PR) 65-70 | Completely unused | Perfect state with no distribution marks holding the state at the time of manufacture. |
|
UNC (UNCIRCULATED) |
MS/PF (PR) 61-64 | Unused | There is no wear due to distribution, but there are slight scratches. |
|
Au (about UNCIRCULATED) |
Au58 -MS/PF (PR) 60 | Quasi -unused | There are almost no traces of distribution, but a slight wear can be seen. |
|
EF (Extremely Fine) |
Au55 -au58 | Ultra -beautiful goods | There are traces of distribution, but the design and inscription are clear. |
|
VF (Very Fine) |
EF40 -AU53 | Beautiful goods | The traces of the distribution are clearly seen, and the design and inscription are crushed. |
| F (Fine) | VF20 ~ VF35 | Parallel | The traces of the distribution are severe, wearing and the design and inscription are unclear. |
| G (good) | F8 ~ F15 | Inferior goods | The traces of the distribution are intense, and the overall details are lost and unbearable to appreciate. |
* The higher the number, the better the state and the closer it is to issue.
[Photo example]
UNC
Although there are some drawbacks during manufacturing, there is no wear due to distribution.
Au
There are almost no traces of distribution, but a slight wear can be seen.
EF
There are traces of distribution, but the design and inscription are clear.
Vf
The traces of the distribution are clearly seen, and the design and inscription are crushed.
It is a fatal drawback of artificially inserted blades in the edge. These things are significantly impaired. Appraisal companies such as NGC and PCGs do not add numbers and are evaluated by Details. In addition, there is an acquired damage that impairs the value of coins, such as inappropriate cleaning. In order to protect the value of coins, it is necessary to keep the status quo as much as possible without modifying.