Is my coin in F-12 grade??

mihaiinforcoins

is my coin in F-12 grade?please help!

hookooekoo

Rule of thumb for all ebay auctions of raw coins seems to be assume at least one grade level lower than what is claimed.

If F-12 is claimed (especially with a fuzzy picture), assume no better than VG-8.

I don't have by reference handy to say what is the difference between G, VG, and F for 2 cents, but my limited experience and gut feeling say that the amount of wear you seen on the obverse will put this item in the G4, G6 catagory.

coachleonard

To warrant a grade of Fine, there should be at least some intricate detail still intact in the major design
devices. The fact that the wreath leaves don't show any intricate detail ( at least not that I can see ),
would tell me that this isn't really a Fine. And, if I'm not mistaken, the word "WE" should show up in the center of the banner above the shield.

BillJones

For a classic Fine, the word "WE" should show very weakly in the center of the banner. I'd grade your coin a Good-4 from what I can see.

KAJ1

I would also say G-4.
Fine -12 must have weak but visible "WE".

dorkkarl

near vg-detail, call it g-6

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