
NGC Coin Grading Scale
NGC uses the internationally accepted Sheldon grading scale of 1 to 70, which was first used in the United States in the late 1940s. This scale was adopted by NGC when it began operations in 1987 …
Coin Grading Certification Process | NGC
Coins that have been damaged or display excessive surface hairlines or other detrimental surface conditions must have their surface impairments properly described. This is done using NGC Details …
NGC Grading FAQs - About NGC Grades | NGC
NGC grades US and world coins, tokens and medals according to the internationally recognized Sheldon scale of 1 to 70. Certain coins, tokens and medals are ineligible for numeric grading due to …
Coin Buying Guide | Choosing a Grading Service | NGC
A coin’s grade is a simple yet highly accurate way to convey its condition and appearance. NGC grades problem-free US and world coins on an internationally recognized scale of 1 to 70.
Guide to Coin Grading of US Coins | NGC | NGC
Each entry featured a different type of United States coin, and Dave shared with readers his insights into the technical and aesthetic qualities that defined it, while also providing helpful tips to guide …
Coin Grading | Numismatic Guaranty Company | NGC
For collectors of coins, tokens and medals, NGC provides an accurate, consistent and impartial assessment of authenticity and grade, backed by the comprehensive NGC Guarantee, which …
What is an Adjectival Grade? - NGC
Before the advent of the Sheldon Grading Scale of 1 to 70, adjectival grades such as “Good,” “Fine” and “Uncirculated” were used to describe a coin’s condition.
NGC Details Grading | NGC
NGC Details grading assigns an adjectival grade to a coin with surface problems based on the amount of wear as a result of circulation. Along with this adjectival NGC Details grade, a description of the …
ce of various surface conditions. For these oins, we use NGC Details Grading. Each coin receives a grade that relates the amount of wear present due to metal loss during circulation, such as VG …
Learn Grading: Hierarchy of Grades, Designations and Strike Characters
Oct 13, 2020 · Coins are graded on an internationally recognized scale of 1 to 70 that was originally developed by Dr. William Sheldon in the late 1940s. Some numbers are skipped below the grade of …