GRADING STANDARDS

BARBER DIMES

Also known as LIBERTY HEAD DIMES


GOOD:

OBVERSE: Entire design well worn with very little detail remaining. Legend and date are weak but visible.

REVERSE: Wreath is worn flat but completely outlined. Bow merges with wreath.


VERY GOOD:

OBVERSE: Outline of feather ends show but some are smooth. Legend and date are visible. At least three letters in LIBERTY show clearly, but any combination of two full letters and parts of two others are sufficient.

REVERSE: Slight detail in wreath shows, but the top is worn smooth. Very little outline showing in the bow.


FINE:

OBVERSE: One-quarter of details show in the hair. Ribbon is worn smooth. LIBERTY shows clearly with no letter missing.

REVERSE: Some details visible in the wreath and bow. Tops of leaves are worn smooth.


VERY FINE:

OBVERSE: Headdress shows considerable flatness. Nearly half of the details still show in the hair and on ribbon. Head slightly worn but bold.

REVERSE: Leaves and bow are almost fully detailed.



Grading Standards are set by the American Numismatic Association as outlined in the Official A.N.A. Grading Standards for United States Coins, Fifth Edition, copyright © 1996. This reference book is available for purchase for $13.95. Hyperlink to our Coin Supplies Page for more information.

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