CoinGradGuide
Coin Grader Guide
CoinGraderGuide
Coin Grader Guide
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Learn professional coin grading standards using the Sheldon scale. Master the 70-point grading system to accurately assess coin condition and value.
Características Principales
Sheldon grading scale
Grade definitions
Photo examples
Certification company comparison
How to Grade Coins
Review Scale
Learn the 70-point Sheldon scale from Poor to Perfect Specimen
Examine Surfaces
Look for wear, luster, and contact marks on obverse and reverse
Check Strike Quality
Assess original die polish and striking characteristics
Assign Grade
Match coin condition to appropriate grade level
Casos de Uso
Self-grading coins
Understanding professional grades
Pricing collections
Pre-submission assessment
Preguntas Frecuentes
What is the Sheldon scale?
The Sheldon scale is a 70-point grading system (1-70) with Poor-1 to Perfect-70 representing coin condition.
Do certified coins grade higher than raw coins?
Professional certification validates the grade, but raw coins of the same grade have identical value.
Is MS-65 a high grade?
Yes, MS-65 is an excellent grade indicating attractive coins with light wear. Grades above MS-68 are rare.