Coin grading PSA 1 1

[powermad5000]

On 11/7/2023 at 8:13 PM, GoldFinger1969 said:

'm not proficient at grading, but I would guess that at AU-50 you have way less than half of remaining luster.

I have some AU trade dollars that have ZERO luster. They are slate grey and one is nearly black. The OP continues to post inaccurate information in this thread.

[dprince1138]

Here is a coin (1832 Capped Bust dime) that I have graded as VG (very good).

Obverse - 
While much of the detail has been worn, the major structures, e.g., liberty profile, stars, date,
are easily identified and complete.
Many of the letters, if not all, of the word "liberty" in the head band are readable.
Coin denticles may be worn. (this type has small denticles)
Wearing is even, but heavy.

Reverse-
While much of the detail has been worn, the major structures, e.g., eagle, shield, ribbon, branches,
are easily identified and complete.
The motto "E Pluribus Unum" is weak, but many, if not all, of the letters are readable.
Coin edge may be worn.
Wearing is even, but heavy.

Also, for comparison, is an ANACS graded coin.  (At the lower grades, many times I must use a different year as there are fewer professional gradings at the year in question.)

 

[dprince1138]

Here is a coin (1882 Seated Liberty dime) that I have graded as XF (extra\extremely fine).   

Obverse-
Face detail, such as eyes, mouth and nose are clearly visible, with good detail.
The word "liberty" on the shield is crisp and complete. 
All of the lines on the shield are crisp.
More detail in the hair and cap are visible.
Drape folds are complete and feet\sandal details are visible.
Wearing is even and only on the highest areas.
Denticles are visible and distinct.
Overall wear is very minimal.

Reverse-
All letters are easily readable.
Kernels, wheat and ribbon have most detail visible, which includes ribbon folds and leaf veins.
Denticles are visible and distinct.
Overall wear is very minimal.

Also, for comparison, is an NGC rated coin.

[dprince1138]

Here is a coin (1853 Seated Liberty dime),  that I have graded as F (Fine).   

Obverse-
Face detail, such as eyes and mouth are visible, but somewhat weak.
Most, if not all, of the word "liberty" on the shield is visible, but somewhat weak. 
Most, if not all, of the lines on the shield are visible, but somewhat weak.
Stars and date are very clear and distinct.
Wearing is even, but is becoming more pronounced.

Reverse-
All letters are easily readable.
Wreath is complete, with some detail visible in leaves and buds.
Wearing is even, but is becoming more pronounced.

Also, for comparison, is an ANACS rated coin.

[powermad5000]

I get it now! I finally figured out what PSA means! Posting (number two) out yer (rearend). PSA!

[dprince1138]

Thank you for your participation!

[EagleRJO]

More of the same here from MM (Misinformation Master).  I think he needs a cape with that on it, along with "MM" monogrammed toilet paper to flush along with his reputation. 

[dprince1138]

Thank you for your participation!

[dprince1138]

Here is a coin (1890 Seated Liberty dime) that I have graded as VF (very fine).   Also, as previously mentioned, there are sub-grade levels, such as VF20, VF25, which are small increaes in detail between base grades, e.g., VF, EF.  

Obverse-
Face detail, such as eyes, nostril and lips are clearly visible, with some detail.
All letters in word "liberty" on the shield is easily readable.
Some of the creases in the cap and curls in the hair are visible.
All letter s and date are full and very readable.
Wearing is even and on the highest areas.

Reverse-
All letters easily readable.
Wreath is complete with some details visible in ribbon, corn and wheat.
Wearing is even and on the highest areas.

Also, for comparison, is a PCGS rated coin.
 

[dprince1138]

Here is a coin (1891 Seated Liberty dime) that I have graded as AG (about good). 

Obverse-
Outlines of bastic structures visible, e.g., liberty, flag.
Date is visible.
Letters may be readable.
Wearing is extremely heavy.

Reverse-
Outlines of bastic structures visible, e.g., wreath, ribbon.
Most, if not all, letters readable.
Wreath is complete with some details visible in ribbon, corn and wheat.
Wearing is extremely heavy.

Also, for comparison, is a NGC rated coin.

[dprince1138]

Here is a coin (1866 S Seated Liberty half dollar) that I have graded as VF (very fine).   

Obverse-
Face detail, such as eyes and mouth are clearly visible, with good detail.
While the word "liberty" on the shield may be weak, it is visible. 
All of the lines on the shield are visible.
Some detail in the hair and cap are visible.
Wearing is even and on the highest areas.
Overall wear is minimal.

Reverse-
All letters are easily readable, with some wear in motto.
All of the lines on the shield are visible.
Most feather demarcation is visible.
All structures are easily identified (leaves, buds, arrows, mint).
Overall wear is minimal.

Also, for comparison, is an NGC VF rated coin.

[dprince1138]

Here is a coin (1891 Seated Liberty dime) that I have graded as F (fine). 

Obverse-
Face profile may have weak attributes (eyes, nose, mouth).
All letters in word "liberty" on the shield is visible, but may be weak.
Shield details are visible, but may be weak
Deeper robe creases are visible.
All letters and date are readable.
Wearing is even, but more pronounced.

Reverse-
All letters easily readable.
Wreath is complete with possible weak details visible in ribbon, corn and wheat.
Wearing is even, but more prnounces.

Also, for comparison, is a ANACS rated coin.

[dprince1138]

Here is a coin (1836 Capped Bust half dime) that I have graded as VF (very fine).  

Obverse-
Face detail, such as eyes, nostril and lips are clearly visible, with some detail.
All letters in word "liberty" on the head band is easily readable.
Much of the creases in the cap and curls in the hair are visible.
All stars and date are full and very visible.
Wearing is even and on the highest areas.

Reverse-
(This coin has a weak die area to the SE from a die issue, labelled as LM-5)
All letters are easily readable.
Most Eagle wing feather demarcation visible.
Most shield lines are visible, but may be weak.
Olive branch and arrows are complete, with some detail visible.
Wearing is even and on the highest areas (with the LM-5 exception).

Also, for comparison, is a PCGS rated coin.

[dprince1138]

Here is a coin (1887 Seated Liberty dime) that I have graded as VF (very fine). 

Obverse-
Face detail, such as eyes, nostril and lips are clearly visible, with some detail.
All letters in word "liberty" on the shield is easily readable.
Most, if not all, lines on shiled are visible, but some may be weak.
Some of the creases in the cap and curls in the hair are visible.
All letters and date are full and very readable.
Wearing is even and on the higher areas.

Reverse-
All letters easily readable.
Wreath is complete with some details visible in ribbon, corn and wheat.
Wearing is even and on the higher areas.

Also, for comparison, is a PCGS rated coin.

[dprince1138]

Here is a coin (1943 S Walking Liberty half dollar) that I have graded as AU+ (almost uncirculated).   AU has 4 different sub-levels (50, 53, 55, 58).  Lower grades (VF, XF)  have 2 sub-levels.  Grade Uncirculated (MS) has 11 sub-levels.

Obverse-
All detail is of extremly high quality.
Only very few small wear spots on highest area.

Reverse-
All detail is of extremly high quality.
Only very few small wear spots on highest area.

Also, for comparison, is a PCGS rated coin.

[dprince1138]

Here is a coin (1890 Seated Liberty dime) that I have graded as AU+ (almost uncirculated).   Although, there is damage on the reverse and perhaps some cleaning scratches on the obverse.

Obverse-
All detail is of extremly high quality.
Only very few small wear spots on highest area.

Reverse-
All detail is of extremly high quality.
Only very few small wear spots on highest area.

Also, for comparison, is a NGC rated coin.