Grading Flowing Hair Half Dollars

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

- Hair in center shows some detail. Other details more bold.

EF40 Extremely Fine

- Hair above head and down neck detailed, with slight wear.

AU50 About Uncirculated

- All hair shows with slight wear on the bust and top edges of eagle's wings, head, and breast.