The grade of a circulated coin is based oc how much wear it has.
A Proof coin is a particular issue of a coin not a grade of condition.
The term "Mint State" refers to the grade of a Uncirculated coin, The grading is not based on the amount of wear a coin has because there is none. It's based on how well the coin has been struck and the number an severity of any contact marks, scratches, rim nicks and scuff marks on the coin.
To get that specific of a grade on a coin, it would need to be professionally graded though a service like PGCS, though a coin dealer in a shop could give an approximate grade.
The best thing to do is send it to a third party grading service. They will grade the coin for a fee. This will give you an accurate grade of the coin. You can also take it to a coin collector or use a free online guide like PCGS.
The year of any coin does not determine the grade that's judged by how much wear the coin has.
Determine how many were minted, when and where and the numismatic grade and, last but not least, the availability of the coin for purchase
Depending on the the condition of the coin the worth of the penny will vary.Ê The current value of the coin varies from $36.00 to $950.00 and determing the value the grade of the coin will determine the value of the coin.
The mint mark is part of the criteria that determines a coins value along with the date, mintage, grade and condition of the coin
The grade of a circulated coin is based oc how much wear it has.
A Proof coin is a particular issue of a coin not a grade of condition.
The grade that I get on this test will determine my final grade for this semester of class.
PF-69 is not a value, it's a grade. But it does affect the value, the higher the grade the more value a coin has. A PF-69 coin is one grade below a "Perfect" proof coin.
By looking for wear. In practice, it doesn't matter what grade your silver eagle is, it will simply sell for bullion. The only thing to look is if your coin is proof or bullion. A proof coin will have mirror-like fields where you can see yourself like a mirror. An uncirculated coin may look shiny but it won't be nearly as shiny as a proof.
The term "Mint State" refers to the grade of a Uncirculated coin, The grading is not based on the amount of wear a coin has because there is none. It's based on how well the coin has been struck and the number an severity of any contact marks, scratches, rim nicks and scuff marks on the coin.
A Very Fine coin of which the grade is 20. When you grade coins the number system goes from 1-70.
The value of your coin is dependent on the grade of the coin. In 1856 the mint produced a seated liberty dollar and it is valued at between $400.00 and $38,500.00 depending on the grade of the coin.