Grading Capped Bust Quarters

1815 - 1828

AG3 Almost Good

- Details clear enough to identify.

G4 Good

- Date, letters, and stars readable. Hair under headband smooth. Cap lines worn smooth.

VG8 Very Good

- Rim well defined. Main details visible. Full LIBERTY on cap. Hair above eye nearly smooth.

F12 Fine

- All hairlines show but drapery has only part details. Shoulder clasp distinct.

VF20 Very Fine

- All details show, but some wear. Clasp and ear sharp.

EF40 Extremely Fine

- All details show distinctly. Hair well outlined.

AU50 About Uncirculated

- Slight trace of wear on tips of curls and above the eye, and on the wing and claw tips.

MS60 Uncirculated

- No trace of wear. Light blemishes.

MS63 Select Uncirculated

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

1831 - 1838

G4 Good

- Bust well defined. Hair under head band smooth. Date, letters, stars readable. Scant rims.

VG8 Very Good

- Details apparent but worn on high spots. Rims strong. Full LIBERTY.

F12 Fine

- All hairlines visible. Drapery partly worn. Shoulder clasp distinct.

VF20 Very Fine

- Only top spots worn. Clasp sharp. Ear distinct.

EF40 Extremely Fine

- Hair details and clasp are bold and clear.

AU50 About Uncirculated

- Slight trace of wear on hair around the forehead and on the cheek and at the top and bottom tips of eagle's wings and left claw.

MS60 Uncirculated

- No trace of wear. Light blemishes.

MS63 Select Uncirculated

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