Coins are graded on a scale of 1 to 70. 1 being in horrible condition and 70 being completely uncirculated with absolutely no scratches. The grading terms are:
G4( the G means good and the 4 is the condition from 1 to 70)
VG8( VG=Very good)
F12( F=fine)
VF20(VF=very fine)
XF40( XF=extremely fine)
AU50( AU=about uncirculated)
AU53
AU55
AU58
MS60( MS=Mint state)
MS61-70
Very fine condition
In America, "RD" is an abbreviation for "red", a grading-service color designation for copper coins.
To get coins graded, you can send them to reputable grading companies such as the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), or the American Numismatic Association’s grading service. Each of these organizations has specific submission guidelines and forms available on their websites. Typically, you’ll need to package your coins securely, fill out the necessary paperwork, and pay the grading fees before mailing them in. Always review the latest instructions and requirements from the grading service you choose.
A coin placed in a plastic container by a grading service.
Many coin shops can submit coins for grading. Also if you are a member of a grading service you may be able to submit them yourself.
PCGS stands for Professional Coin Grading Service. It is a third-party coin grading organization that evaluates and authenticates coins for collectors and investors. PCGS uses a scale from 1 to 70 to grade coins based on their condition and collectible value.
it means that a porfecinal has authenticated and determaned the codition of a coin
The grading standards for gold are the same as all other coins.
PR is a grading system used for proof coins
PR is used in terms of grading coins to designate that the coin is proof. For example, a perfect proof coin would be graded as PR-70. A nearly perfect proof coin might be graded PR-68 or PR-69, etc.
BU is the abbreviation for Brilliant Uncirculated.
67/100 or in grading terms: a C.