Sheldon Scale · Visual Analysis

Upload a photo of each side of your coin. The AI will analyze wear, luster, strike quality, surface preservation, and eye appeal — then assign a grade on the Sheldon 1–70 scale used by NGC and PCGS.

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Obverse (Heads)
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Obverse
Reverse (Tails)
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Reverse
Examining surface preservation…

Sheldon Scale Reference

Grade Description What to look for
MS-70Perfect UncirculatedNo imperfections at 5× magnification
MS-68/69Near-PerfectOnly the most trivial marks visible under magnification
MS-65/66/67Gem UncirculatedWell struck, strong luster; minor marks require magnification
MS-63/64Choice UncirculatedAbove-average luster; few noticeable contact marks
MS-60/61/62UncirculatedNo wear, but visible bag marks, weak luster or spots
AU-50 to 58About UncirculatedTraces of wear on high points; most original luster remains
EF-40 to 45Extremely FineLight wear on high points; all design details sharp and clear
VF-20 to 35Very FineModerate even wear; all major design elements clear
F-12 to 15FineEven medium wear; all lettering and major features visible
VG-8 to 10Very GoodWell worn; main features clear but flat
G-4 to 6GoodHeavily worn; design visible but faint in spots
AG-3About GoodVery heavily worn; only outline of design visible
P-1 / FR-2Poor / FairBarely identifiable; type and date must be discernible