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    Grading your coins

    Jul 09, 2019 3 minutes
    Photograde by James F. Ruddy.

    Careful consideration must be given to the condition of a coin before arriving at its value, since a minor difference in grading can mean a substantial difference in price. There are several factors to keep in mind when attributing varying grades of preservation. Determining the condition of a coin is both an exact science and a subjective judgment call. Complete agreement on the exact qualities that constitute a grade of condition does not always occur between two individuals.

    The following chart is a consensus based on the 10 most

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