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As we are not yet a “top tier grading service” recognized by Ebay, We have developed a Unique grading system that is completely compliant with Ebay requirements.
Grading Standards
Understand the official criteria used by NNA to evaluate U.S. silver coin quality and authenticity.
Submission Guidelines
Discover the step-by-step process for submitting coins for grading and certification.
Our EBAY COMPLIANT grading system compared to the Sheldon 1-70
MS/PF70 = NNA Superb Gem+++ BU/PF
A coin with no post-production imperfections at 5x magnification.
MS/PF69 = NNA Superb Gem++ BU/PF
A fully struck coin with nearly imperceptible imperfections.
MS/PF68 = NNA Superb Gem+ BU/PF
Very sharply struck with only miniscule imperfections.
MS/PF67 = NNA Superb Gem BU/PF
Sharply struck with only a few imperfections.
MS/PF66 = NNA Gem+ BU/PF
Very well struck with minimal marks and hairlines.
MS/PF65 = NNA Gem BU/PF
Well struck with moderate marks or hairlines.
MS/PF64 = NNA CH + BU/PF
Average or better strike with several obvious marks or hairlines and other miniscule imperfections.
MS/PF63 = NNA CH BU/PF
Slightly weak or average strike with moderate abrasions and hairlines of varying sizes.
MS/PF62 = NNA BU/PF ++
Slightly weak or average strike with no trace of wear. More or larger abrasions than an MS/PF 63.
MS/PF61 = NNA BU/PF +
Weak or average strike with no trace of wear. More marks and/or multiple large abrasions.
MS/PF60 = NNA BU
Weak or average strike with no trace of wear. Numerous abrasions, hairlines and/or large marks.
AU58 = NNA CH AU +
Slight wear on the highest points of the design. Full details.
AU55 = NNA CH AU
Slight wear on less than 50% of the design. Full details.
AU53 = NNA AU+
Slight wear on more than 50% of the design. Full details except for very minor softness on the high points.
AU50 = NNA AU
Slight wear on more than 50% of the design. Full details except for minor softness on the high points.
XF45 = NNA XF+
Complete details with minor wear on some of the high points.
XF40 = NNA XF
Complete details with minor wear on most of the high points.
VF35 = NNA CH VF+
Complete details with wear on all of the high points.
VF30 = NNA CH VF
Nearly complete details with moderate softness on the design areas.
VF25= NNA VF+
Nearly complete details with more softness on the design areas.
VF20 = NNA VF
Moderate design detail with sharp letters and digits.
F15 = NNA F+
Recessed areas show slight softness. Letters and digits are sharp.
F12 = NNA F
Recessed areas show more softness. Letters and digits are sharp.
VG10 = NNA VG+
Wear throughout the design. Letters and digits show softness.
VG8 = NNA VG
Wear throughout the design. Letters and digits show more softness.
G6 = NNA G+
Peripheral letters and digits are full. Rims are sharp.
G4 =NNA G
Peripheral letters and digits are nearly full. Rims exhibit wear.
AG3 =NNA AG
Most letters and digits are readable. Rims are worn into the fields.
FR2= NNA FR
Some details are visible. Rims are barely visible.
PO1 = NNA PO
Enough detail to identify the coin’s date and type. Rims are flat or nearly flat.
PROBLEM COINS Cleaning/Scratches/Damage/Questionable toning/Altered surfaces/ ect. will result in a “DETAILS” grade. ( example XF details Scratched )
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