Grade
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Description
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Condition
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Legend
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Patina
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Good:
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This once was a cash coin.
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Quite worn, or cracked
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Barely readable
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Spoiled by mineral salts or harsh cleaning
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Fine:
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This coin has a story to tell.
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Corroded, showing much wear
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All brushstrokes discernible
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Not attractive
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Very Fine:
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A nice coin.
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Some wear or corrosion
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All brushstrokes sharp and clear
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Nicely and evenly coloured
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Extremely Fine:
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A lovely coin.
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No signs of wear, no damage
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Sharp and clear
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Beautiful
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Uncirculated:
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An excellent coin.
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Bright and shiny
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Highly detailed seed or mother coin
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