Grading Capped Bust Dimes

AG3 About Good:

Details clear enough to identify.

G4 Good:

Date, letters, and stars discernible. Bust outlined, no details.

VG8 Very Good:

Legends and date plain. Minimum of 3 letters in LIBERTY.

F12 Fine:

Full LIBERTY. Ear and shoulder clasp visible. Part of rim shows both sides.

VF20 Very Fine:

LIBERTY distinct. Full rim. Ear and clasp plain and distinct.

EF40 Extremely Fine:

LIBERTY sharp. Ear distinct. Hair above eye well defined.

AU50 About Uncirculated:

Traces of light wear on only the high points of the design. Half of mint luster is present.

MS60 Uncirculated:

No trace of wear. Light blemishes.

MS63 Select Uncirculated:

Some distracting marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.