Proof
A specially made coin distinguished by sharpness of detail and usually with a brilliant, mirrorlike surface. Prrof refers to the method of manufacture and is not a grade.

UNC or BU ( Brilliant Uncirculated)
Uncirculated-Coins showing no trace of wear. Such coins may vary slightly due to minor surface imperfections.

AU
About Uncirculated-(AU-50) Traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mint luster is still present

EF/AU
Extremely fine/About Uncirculated

EF
Extremely fine-(EF-40) Light wear on design throughout, but all features sharp and well defined. Traces of luster may show

 VF
Very Fine-(VF-20) Moderate wear on high points of design All major details are clear

F/VF
Fine to Very Fine

F
Fine-(F-12) Moderate to considerable even wear. Entire design is bold with overall pleasing appearance

VG/F
Very Good to Fine

VG
Very Good-(VG-8) Well worn with main features clear and bold, although rather flat

G
Good-(G-4) Heavily worn with design visible but faint in areas. Many details are flat

AG/G
About Good to Good

AG
About Good-(GF-3) very heavily worn with portions of lettering, date and legend worn smooth. The date may be barely readable

FR Fair
PO Poor
BN Brown
RB Red Brown
RD Red
FB Full Bands
FBL Full Bell Lines
FH Full Head
FS Full Steps
PL Proof Like
CA Cameo
DC Deep Cameo
DM Deep Mirror Proof-like