FMV Grades:GOOD-XF40 AU50-MS60 MS61-MS65 MS66-MS70

Grade Abbreviations Numismatic Abbreviations

FMV Prices for Rare Coin Price Guide last updated 10/26/2021

Half Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
Liberty Cap
Liberty Cap Type BN	$570	$880	$1,320	$2,190	$4,440
1793 Head Left BN	$4,060	$5,690	$8,690	$12,280	$21,560
1794 Head Right BN	$720	$1,050	$2,220	$2,530	$5,630
1795 Lt.Ed.W/Pole BN	$630	$900	$1,880	$2,910	$4,560
1795 Lt.Ed. Punct. Dt. BN	$660	$1,140	$1,970	$3,660	$7,660
1795 Pl.Ed. Punct. Dt. BN	$620	$910	$1,590	$2,190	$5,160
1795 Pl.Ed. No Pole BN	$600	$940	$1,320	$2,190	$4,690
1796 With Pole BN	$15,630	$27,190	$36,250	$56,250	$76,880
1796 With Pole RB	—	—	—	—	—
1796 No Pole BN	$30,630	$55,630	$143,750	$156,250	$175,000
1797 Lettered Edge BN	$1,880	$3,280	$5,840	$13,440	$23,130
1797 Plain Edge BN	$570	$990	$1,560	$2,690	$4,440
1797 Gripped Edge BN	$43,130	$95,630	$110,630	—	—
1797 1 Abv. 1, Pl. Ed. BN	$640	$880	$1,440	$2,410	$4,910
Draped Bust
1800 Draped Bust BN	$84	$132	$192	$390	$670
1800 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1800 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1802 2/0 Rev. of 1800 BN	$19,800	$32,190	$48,130	$78,130	$98,130
1802 2/0 2nd Rev. BN	$940	$1,770	$4,280	$9,560	$18,750
1803 BN	$88	$180	$240	$420	$880
1804 Plain 4 Stems BN	$88	$186	$270	$540	$1,560
1804 Plain 4 Stems RB	—	—	—	—	—
1804 Pl. 4 Stemless BN	$84	$106	$150	$288	$402
1804 Cr. 4 Stems BN	$92	$103	$144	$240	$390
1804 Cr. 4 Stems RB	—	—	—	—	—
1804 Cr. 4 Stemless BN	$84	$96	$138	$234	$450
1804 Spiked Chin BN	$86	$132	$186	$270	$480
Half Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
1804 Spiked Chin RB	—	—	—	—	—
1805 Sm. 5 Stemless BN	$86	$102	$168	$294	$432
1805 Sm. 5 Stems BN	$1,050	$1,980	$3,540	$7,710	$16,500
1805 Lg. 5 Stems BN	$84	$96	$156	$270	$540
1806 Sm. 6 Stems BN	$252	$480	$770	$1,190	$3,310
1806 Sm. 6 Stemless BN	$84	$98	$144	$240	$450
1806 Lg. 6 Stems BN	$84	$96	$120	$240	$420
1806 Lg. 6 Stems RB	—	—	—	—	—
1807 BN	$84	$110	$168	$240	$390
1808 8 over 7 BN	$210	$420	$750	$1,590	$4,350
1808 BN	$84	$106	$150	$330	$620
Type Dr. Bust BN	$84	$96	$120	$234	$390
Type Dr. Bust RB	—	—	—	—	—
Classic Head
1809 Classic Head BN	$78	$80	$90	$132	$180
1809 9 over 6 BN	$80	$90	$101	$168	$282
1809 9 over 6 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1809 Circle Inside 0 BN	$82	$98	$132	$360	$700
1810 BN	$80	$89	$144	$360	$690
1811 BN	$390	$700	$1,350	$1,830	$4,620
1825 BN	$73	$80	$89	$126	$210
1826 BN	$73	$80	$84	$106	$144
1828 13 Stars BN	$73	$80	$83	$91	$138
1828 13 Stars RB	—	—	—	—	—
1828 13 Stars RD	—	—	—	—	—
1828 12 Stars BN	$73	$82	$98	$168	$216
1829 BN	$73	$80	$83	$98	$150
1829 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1831 BN	$3,900	$4,140	$4,980	$8,400	$10,260
1831 Proof BN	—	—	—	$18,600	$23,400
Half Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
1832 BN	$73	$80	$83	$92	$126
1832 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1833 BN	$73	$80	$83	$86	$120
1833 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1833 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1833 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1833 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1834 BN	$73	$80	$83	$90	$120
1834 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1834 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1834 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1835 BN	$73	$80	$83	$90	$115
1835 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1835 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1835 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1835 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1836 Proof BN	$3,040	—	—	—	$3,690
Type Cl. Head BN	$73	$80	$83	$86	$115
Type Cl. Head RB	—	—	—	—	—
Type Cl. Head RD	—	—	—	—	—
Proof Type Cl. Head BN	—	—	—	—	—
Proof Type Cl. Head RB	—	—	—	—	—
Braided Hair
1840 Br. Hair Prf. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1840 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1840 Proof Res. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1841 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	$2,220
1841 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1841 Proof Res. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1842 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
Half Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
1842 Proof Res. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1842 Proof Res. RB	—	—	—	—	—
1843 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1843 Proof Res. BN	—	—	—	—	$2,250
1843 Proof Res. RB	—	—	—	—	—
1844 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1844 Proof Res. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1845 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1845 Proof Res. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1845 Proof Res. RB	—	—	—	—	—
1846 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	$3,170
1846 Proof Res. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1847 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1847 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1847 Proof Res. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1847 Proof Res. RB	—	—	—	—	—
1848 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1848 Proof Res. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1849 Sm. Dt. Prf. BN	—	—	—	—	$3,780
1849 Sm.Dt. Prf. Res. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1849 Lg. Date BN	$71	$75	$78	$92	$168
1849 Lg. Date RB	—	—	—	—	—
1849 Lg. Date Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1850 BN	$71	$75	$78	$110	$162
1850 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1850 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1850 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1851 BN	$71	$75	$78	$82	$104
1851 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1851 RD	—	—	—	—	—
Half Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
1852 Proof Res. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1852 Proof Res. RB	—	—	—	—	—
1853 BN	$71	$75	$78	$87	$101
1853 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1854 BN	$71	$75	$78	$81	$99
1854 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1854 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1855 BN	$71	$75	$78	$81	$110
1855 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1855 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1855 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1856 BN	$71	$75	$78	$90	$108
1856 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1856 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1856 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1856 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1857 BN	$71	$75	$87	$106	$174
1857 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1857 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1857 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1857 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
Type Br. Hair BN	$71	$75	$78	$81	$99
Type Br. Hair RB	—	—	—	—	—
Type Br. Hair RD	—	—	—	—	—
Proof Type Br. Hair BN	—	—	—	—	—
Proof Type Br. Hair RB	—	—	—	—	—

Grade Abbreviations

General Grading Standards for U.S. Coins

Good (G) – Coin will be heavily worn, but the main design and legend will be visible. Lettering may be worn smooth. May be dull or faded areas.

Very Good (VG) – Still well worn but more of the rim will be evident. Design and legend will be clear but worn flat. Lacks specific details.

Fine (F) – Medium to heavy wear but even overall. The design becomes clearer and details begin to appear. Some letters within the design will be apparent.

Very Fine (VF) – A visibly nicer coin. High spots will show light, even wear. Various major features are visible. Lettering is all readable.

Extra Fine (XF) – Slight wear will show on the highest points of the main devices. Words are sharp and easily readable. All details are clearly defined.

AU 50 – Slight traces of wear on the highest points of the coin; may be dull with some evidence of luster under any toning.

AU 53 – Just slightly better than an AU 50 with a little more luster visible. Eye appeal begins to make a difference between the AU grades.

AU 55 – An obviously nicer coin than an AU 50 with no major difficulties. More luster shines through the surfaces.

AU 58 – This is oftentimes called a slider as it will appear to many observers to be uncirculated. Just the faintest wear on the highest points of the coin. Luster should be quite evident, although some toning can be apparent. Usually coins with poor eye appeal will not make the AU 58 grade.

MS 60 – Mint State indicates a coin that has no wear and is uncirculated. It may have numerous bagmarks and/or be toned. MS 60 is the lowest quality of an uncirculated coin.

MS 61 – An uncirculated coin that is just slightly better than MS 60. However, no question that it is uncirculated. Whereas, some may debate over the merits of a coin being MS60 because of the excessive bagmarks, the MS61 should be more desirable.

MS 62 – This coin should be a much cleaner specimen than an MS 60, yet, just slightly better than an MS 61. There should be fewer bagmarks as the coin takes on more attractive features.

MS 63 – This is the grade that many collectors feel is the most collectible in numismatics. Prices are typically reasonable compared to higher grades and the coin should have at least an average strike and eye appeal, with minimal distracting marks.

MS 64 – This is the grade where prices in many series begin to increase dramatically. For this reason the coin will begin to show fewer marks and the strike will be the strongest yet. No primary distractions that will draw your eye. A near-gem coin with just a few tiny marks or weakness in strike to keep it from a higher grade.

MS 65 – This is the gem category. Coin should be fully struck with eye appeal. Either brilliant or toned but there should not be any unsightly marks or color that negates eye appeal. Any marks should be very minor in appearance. Prices spread out even further.

MS 66 – A coin that just jumps out at you as being nicer than an MS 65. The main devices on either side should have no more than very minor ticks and the fields should be cleaner than that of an MS 65.

MS 67 – A superior coin that has no major distractions to speak of. The fields should be near flawless with just the slightest contact on the main device. This coin should emit a look of satisfaction from the viewer. Prices increase further especially for coins with short supplies and strong demand.

MS 68 – A difficult grade to determine by most experts. When does a coin become MS 68 but is not quite MS69 or 70? A very superior coin with maybe just a minor tick on either side keeping it from perfection.

MS 69 – This is a coin that should create a gasp when viewed. There should be no imperfections to the naked eye. With a magnifying glass a minor mark or impediment may be visible.

MS 70 – A perfect coin with no imperfections seen with a magnifying glass. There should be no marks whatsoever; the coin must look like it just left the Mint. Very unusual in early coins as the mint did not have the quality they do today. Modern coins have been given this exalted grade although there is debate whether coins can be perfect.

As we proceed to higher grades, there should be a noticeable difference in each grade and an improvement in quality, strike, and eye appeal. However, since grading is subjective, it will still be difficult for most numismatists to see a distinct difference from one grade to the next. This is especially so in grades of MS67 and higher.

Any kind of damage or cleaning will downgrade the potential value of a coin.

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Grade Abbreviations

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