VF-20 Very Fine- Two thirds of hair lines from top of forehead to ear visible. Ear well defined. Feathers on eagle’s breast worn.
EF-40 Extremely Fine- All hair lines strong and ear bold. Eagle’s feathers all plain but with slight wear on breast and wing tips.
AU-50- About Uncirculated- Slight trace of wear on the bust shoulder and hair left of forehead, and on eagle’s breast and top edges of wings.
MS-60 Uncirculated- No trace of wear; full mint luster present, but may noticeably marred by scuff marks or bag abrasions.
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated- No trace of wear; full mint luster; few noticeable surface marks.
MS-64 Uncirculated- A few scattered contact marks/ Good eye appeal and attractive luster.
MS-65 Gem Uncirculated- Only light, scattered contact marks that are not distracting. Strong luster, good eye appeal.
PF-63 Choice Proof- Reflective surfaces with few blemishes in secondary focal places. No major flaws.
