NGC grading designations throughout the years

[coinman23885-migration]

Dear NGC,

 

Could you provide one quick, centrally located listing of all the designations that NGC has used throughout the years, including definitions? For instance, I know that NGC didn't count 5 step Jefferson Nickels as "Full Step" until April 2001. Could you clarify the following designations, including the years employed and any expansion or narrowing of the application of such designations:

 

(FT or FB Roosevelt Dimes)

(FS NIckels - any other variations other than those mentioned above)

introduction of " * " grade

End of "W" Designation and replacement with star

FBL Franklin Half Dollars

Any other major full details, premium quality, or eye appeal designation

 

Thanks for your time and consideration.

 

 

[DWLange]

FT stands for Full Torch and has been used since 2003

FS stands for Full Steps and was used for 6-Step coins since the early 1990s until 6FS replaced it; this and 5FS were adopted around 2005

The Star stands for superior eye appeal and was introduced in 2001 and applied to various coin series in stages; it is now applicable to all deserving coins except those grading 70

T for Toned and W for White were used in 2000 and discontinued soon thereafter

FBL stands for Full Bell Lines and has been used for halves since the early 1990s