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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 …

  7. Coin Authentication and Grading Process Overview | NGC

    The NGC coin certification and grading process involves several steps, including receiving, grading, encapsulation and shipping. We invite you to read the sections that follow, or watch a video overview …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. NGCX - A New 10-Point Grading Scale for Coins | NGC

    Coexisting with NGC's industry-standard 70-point grading scale, NGCX makes it easier than ever for collectors of comics, TCGs, sports cards and other collectibles graded on a 10-point scale to expand …