Grading Matron Head Large Cents

G4 Good

- Head details partly visible. Even wear in date and legends.

VG8 Very Good

- LIBERTY, date, stars, legends clear. Part of hair cord visible.

F12 Fine

- All hairlines show. Hair cords show uniformly.

VF20 Very Fine

- Hair cords only slightly worn. Hairlines only partly worn, all well defined.

EF40 Extremely Fine

- Both hair cords stand out sharply. All hairlines sharp.

AU50 About Uncirculated

- Only traces of wear on the hair and the highest point 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.