2013 Us Coin Guide Grading History And Coin Values 10th Edition. Older coins and rarer coins may still be valuable even if they are classed as circulated but typically that value will be heavily dependent on the grading of the coin. Half Cent Liberty Cap 1793-1797.
A circulated coin has some degree of wear though the extent of wear can be. Originally coins were graded using adjectives to describe the condition of the coin Good Fair Excellent Etc. For information about specific coin types click a link below.
Originally coins were graded using adjectives to describe the condition of the coin Good Fair Excellent Etc.
Because coins are priced according to their condition a standard system of grading has been developed to facilitate the exchange of coins between dealers and between dealers and collectors. Over time coins experience varying degrees of wear from circulation or marks from contact with other coins or surfaces. Even keep track of your coin collection in an online. Each of these pieces of coin grading help to define the state of the coin its authenticity presence of problems and its fineness.