Grading Liberty Head Half Eagle with Mottos

VF20 Very Fine

- Half of hair lines above coronet missing. Curls under ear are evident but worn. Motto and ribbon sharp.

EF40 Extremely Fine

- Small amount of wear on top of hair and below L in LIBERTY. Wear evident on wing tips and neck of eagle.

AU50 About Uncirculated

- Trace of wear on tip of coronet and hair above eye.

AU55 Choice About Uncirculated

- Evidence of friction on design high points. Some of 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.