Grading Capped Bust Half Eagles

F12 Fine

- Liberty on cap legible but partly weak..

VF20 Very Fine

- Headband edges slightly worn. LIBERTY bold.

EF40 Extremely Fine

- Slight wear on highest portions of hair, 80% of major curls plain.

AU50 About Uncirculated

- Trace of wear above eye and on top of cap, cheek, and hair.

AU55 Choice About Uncirculated

- Evidence of friction on design high points. Some original mint luster present.

MS60 Uncirculated

- No trace of wear. Light blemishes.

MS63 Choice Uncirculated

- Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Impaired luster possible.