In coin collecting coin grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a coin, one of the key factors in determining its value as a collector's item.
The grading of a coin includes the analysis of several criteria, the most important being the quality, the rarity, the interest factor, and the liquidity factor.
Read more about Coin Grading: Overview, Components of Coin Grading, Distinctions, Rarity Factor, Interest Factor, Liquidity Factor, Grading Services, Complexity
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