Grading Braided Hair Large Cents

G4 Good

Considerably worn. LIBERTY readable.

VG8 Very Good

Hairlines smooth but visible, outline of ear clearly defined.

F12 Fine

Hairlines at top of head and behind ear worn but visible. Braid over brow plain, ear clear.

VF20 Very Fine

All details more sharp. Hair over brow shows only slight wear.

EF40 Extremely Fine

Hair above ear detailed, but slightly worn.

AU55 About Uncirculated

Trace of wear on high points of hair above the ear and eye and on highest points on leaves and bow.

MS60 Uncirculated

Typical brown to red surface. No trace of wear.

MS63 Uncirculated

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