Grading Classic Head Half Cents

G4 Good

- LIBERTY only partly visible on hair band. Lettering, date, and stars worn but visible.

VG8 Very Good

- LIBERTY entirely visible on hair band. Lower curls worn.

F12 Fine

- Only part wear on LIBERTY and hair at top worn in spots.

VF20 Very Fine

- Lettering clear-cut. Hair only slightly worn.

EF40 Extremely Fine

- Light wear on highest points of hair and leaves.

AU50 About Uncirculated

- Sharp hair detail with only a trace of wear on higher points.

MS60 Uncirculated

- Typical brown to red surface. No trace of wear.

MS63 Select Uncirculated

- Well-defined color, brown to red. No traces of wear.