Coin Grading - Components of Coin Grading

Components of Coin Grading

A "grade" is a shorthand devised by numismatists to indicate the appearance of a coin. There are generally five main components which determine a coin's grade: strike, surface preservation, luster, coloration and eye appeal.

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