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

Grade Abbreviations Numismatic Abbreviations

FMV Prices for Rare Coin Price Guide last updated 10/27/2021

Large Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
Flowing Hair Chain
Fl. Hair Chain Type	$7,050	$10,560	$18,440	$28,440	$59,380
1793 AMERI. Leg. BN	$8,760	$19,190	$28,130	$41,560	$85,940
1793 AMERICA BN	$7,050	$10,560	$18,440	$28,440	$59,380
Flowing Hair Wreath
Wreath Type	$2,400	$4,290	$5,970	$9,530	$19,440
1793 Vine & Bars BN	$2,670	$4,290	$5,970	$9,530	$19,440
1793 Lettered Edge BN	$2,400	$4,500	$6,660	$10,750	$22,190
1793 Strawberry BN	$210,000	$531,250	$687,500	—	—
Liberty Cap
1793 Liberty Cap BN	$9,780	$15,630	$25,000	$50,630	$101,880
1794 Head of 1793 BN	$2,340	$3,030	$5,530	$15,940	$24,310
1794 Head of 1794 BN	$450	$670	$1,160	$1,980	$4,690
1794 Head of 1794 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1794 Head of 1795 BN	$432	$720	$1,230	$1,950	$4,380
1794 Starred Rev BN	$20,630	$34,380	$61,060	$118,750	$212,500
1795 Lettered Edge BN	$540	$820	$1,320	$2,550	$5,410
1795 Plain Edge BN	$510	$690	$1,000	$1,860	$3,530
1795 Plain Edge RB	—	—	—	—	—
1795 Reeded Edge BN	$270,000	$690,000	—	—	—
1795 Jefferson Hd. BN	$19,800	$37,500	$70,630	$112,500	$343,750
1796 BN	$540	$1,000	$1,470	$2,550	$6,810
1796 RB	—	—	—	—	—
Type Lib. Cap BN	$432	$670	$1,000	$1,860	$3,390
Type Lib. Cap RB	—	—	—	—	—
Draped Bust
1796 Dr. Bust Rev 94 BN	$510	$1,200	$1,830	$3,030	$5,910
1796 Rev of 1796 BN	$420	$660	$1,050	$2,790	$5,310
1796 Rev of 1797 BN	$420	$600	$1,050	$1,620	$3,160
Large Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
1796 LIHERTY Error BN	$660	$930	$1,890	$3,750	$7,940
1797 Gp. Ed. ’96 Rev BN	$330	$408	$780	$1,800	$3,560
1797 Pl. Ed. ’96 Rev BN	$180	$390	$600	$1,590	$6,250
1797 ’97 Rev Stems BN	$240	$450	$760	$1,410	$2,470
1797 ’97 Rev Stmls. BN	$360	$680	$1,050	$1,770	$4,440
1798 8 over 7 BN	$420	$630	$1,110	$2,140	$3,910
1798 Rev of 1796 BN	$216	$600	$1,020	$1,230	$4,810
1798 1st Hair Style BN	$180	$360	$570	$1,050	$2,340
1798 2nd Hair Style BN	$180	$264	$450	$660	$2,310
1799 9 over 8 BN	$5,580	$12,780	$20,630	$40,630	$78,130
1799 BN	$5,070	$7,500	$20,310	$40,630	$81,250
1800/98 Style 1 Hair BN	$180	$330	$890	$1,860	$4,440
1800 80/79 St. 2 Hair BN	$150	$270	$510	$1,060	$2,790
1800 Normal Date BN	$138	$246	$420	$820	$2,190
1801 Normal Rev BN	$115	$228	$450	$730	$2,070
1801 Normal Rev RB	—	—	—	—	—
1801 3 Errors BN	$360	$690	$1,530	$3,420	$6,310
1801 Fraction 1/000 BN	$132	$270	$540	$1,170	$2,880
1801 1/100 ov. 1/000 BN	$156	$300	$450	$1,380	$2,490
1802 Normal Rev BN	$120	$198	$330	$480	$1,350
1802 Fraction 1/000 BN	$132	$180	$450	$780	$1,740
1802 Stemless Wr. BN	$91	$150	$300	$600	$1,320
1803 Sm. Dt. Sm. Fr. BN	$103	$180	$300	$480	$1,350
1803 Sm. Dt. Lg. Fr. BN	$91	$162	$288	$510	$1,230
1803 Lg. Dt. Sm. Fr. BN	$6,780	$12,310	$21,880	$34,380	—
1803 Lg. Dt. Lg. Fr. BN	$138	$264	$540	$1,050	$1,900
1803 1/100 ov. 1/000 BN	$120	$222	$510	$990	$1,860
1803 Stemless Wr. BN	$98	$198	$390	$600	$1,860
1804 BN	$2,670	$4,260	$5,220	$10,050	$22,190
1804 Res. (1860) BN	—	—	$510	$570	$600
Large Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
1804 Res. (1860) RB	—	—	—	—	—
1804 Res. (1860) RD	—	—	—	—	—
1805 BN	$84	$168	$300	$570	$1,470
1806 BN	$106	$210	$450	$720	$1,650
1807 Sm. 7/ 6 Bl. 1 BN	$2,430	$5,590	$13,130	$28,130	$39,380
1807 Lg. 7/6 BN	$144	$240	$420	$770	$1,410
1807 Sm. Fraction BN	$144	$198	$390	$700	$1,150
1807 Lg. Fraction BN	$106	$162	$330	$540	$1,290
1807 Comet Variety BN	$110	$270	$600	$1,380	$3,000
Type Dr. Bust BN	$91	$150	$288	$420	$1,230
Type Dr. Bust RB	—	—	—	—	—
Classic Head
1808 Classic Head BN	$132	$270	$480	$990	$2,580
1808 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1809 BN	$300	$540	$930	$1,710	$4,110
1810 10 over 09 BN	$101	$210	$510	$1,050	$2,250
1810 Normal Date BN	$106	$198	$510	$930	$1,710
1810 Normal Date RB	—	—	—	—	—
1811 1 over 0 BN	$360	$510	$1,050	$1,830	$5,910
1811 Normal Date BN	$198	$384	$600	$1,410	$2,730
1812 Sm. Date BN	$106	$216	$420	$940	$2,130
1812 Sm. Date RB	—	—	—	—	—
1812 Lg. Date BN	$92	$192	$480	$1,140	$1,830
1812 Lg. Date RB	—	—	—	—	—
1813 BN	$156	$240	$480	$1,050	$1,890
1814 Plain 4 BN	$120	$210	$450	$820	$1,710
1814 Plain 4 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1814 Crosslet 4 BN	$138	$210	$420	$870	$1,950
Type Cl. Head BN	$92	$192	$420	$820	$1,710
Type Cl. Head RB	—	—	—	—	—
	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
Coronet Head
1816 Coronet Head BN	$30	$36	$65	$168	$330
1816 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1817 13 Stars BN	$26	$36	$60	$150	$240
1817 13 Stars RB	—	—	—	—	—
1817 15 Stars BN	$37	$64	$115	$480	$810
1818 BN	$29	$43	$62	$138	$204
1818 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1818 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1819 9 over 8 BN	$32	$44	$65	$150	$330
1819 Lg. Date BN	$26	$34	$53	$120	$224
1819 Lg. Date RB	—	—	—	—	—
1819 Sm. Date BN	$23	$29	$48	$120	$270
1819 Sm. Date RB	—	—	—	—	—
1820 20 over 19 BN	$31	$43	$72	$192	$510
1820 Lg. Date BN	$26	$38	$60	$138	$216
1820 Lg. Date RB	—	—	—	—	—
1820 Lg. Date RD	—	—	—	—	—
1820 Sm. Date BN	—	—	—	$192	$630
1821 BN	$56	$144	$300	$510	$1,590
1821 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1822 BN	$40	$62	$103	$156	$408
1822 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1822 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1822 Proof RD	—	—	—	—	—
1823 3 over 2 BN	$110	$300	$540	$1,170	$2,560
1823 BN	$150	$312	$570	$1,380	$4,190
1823 Res. BN	—	—	—	—	—
1823 Res. RB	—	—	—	—	—
1824 4 over 2 BN	$35	$101	$168	$640	$1,440
Large Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
1824 BN	$29	$48	$110	$300	$570
1825 BN	$29	$44	$92	$192	$540
1826 6 over 5 BN	$37	$83	$201	$480	$1,170
1826 BN	$23	$32	$75	$168	$300
1827 BN	$25	$37	$68	$156	$300
1827 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1828 BN	$30	$39	$55	$155	$330
1829 BN	$25	$37	$55	$196	$420
1830 BN	$23	$30	$37	$110	$258
1830 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1831 BN	$22	$28	$37	$101	$198
1831 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1832 BN	$21	$26	$36	$101	$216
1833 BN	$24	$29	$37	$104	$168
1833 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1834 BN	$21	$28	$35	$86	$204
1834 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1834 Lg. 8 St/Rev Lt BN	—	—	—	—	$840
1834 Lg. 8 St Med Lt BN	$230	$305	$750	$1,810	$3,190
1835 BN	$24	$30	$37	$79	$180
1835 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1836 BN	$21	$26	$32	$83	$156
1836 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1836 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1837 BN	$21	$26	$32	$78	$138
1837 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1838 BN	$21	$26	$35	$76	$138
1838 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1838 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1839 9/6 Pl. Cord BN	$330	$750	$1,590	$2,440	$8,940
Large Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
1839 Booby Head BN	$32	$43	$58	$150	$270
1839 Silly Head BN	$25	$36	$55	$97	$264
1839 Petite Head BN
1839 Cor. BN	$21	$32	$41	$81	$168
1839 Cor. RB	—	—	—	—	—
Type Cor. BN	$21	$26	$32	$76	$138
Type Cor. RB	—	—	—	—	—
Type Cor. RD	—	—	—	—	—
Proof Type Cor. BN	—	—	—	—	—
Proof Type Cor. RB	—	—	—	—	—
Proof Type Cor. RD	—	—	—	—	—
Braided Hair
1839 Braided Hair BN	$21	$25	$32	$83	$138
1839 Braided Hair RB	—	—	—	—	—
1840 BN	$20	$23	$30	$58	$120
1840 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1840 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1840 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1840 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1841 BN	$20	$23	$29	$55	$156
1841 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1841 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1841 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1842 Sm. Date BN	$21	$24	$32	$67	$132
1842 Lg. Date BN	$20	$23	$26	$41	$90
1842 Lg. Date RB	—	—	—	—	—
1843 BN	$23	$26	$32	$55	$90
1843 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1843 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1843 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
Large Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
1843 Pt. Hd. Sm. Lt BN	$20	$25	$33	$52	$115
1843 Pt. Hd. Lg. Lt BN	$20	$29	$48	$127	$222
1843 Pt. Hd. Lg. Lt RB	—	—	—	—	—
1844 BN	$20	$23	$26	$49	$120
1844 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1844/81 BN	$29	$45	$104	$270	$420
1845 BN	$21	$23	$29	$40	$94
1845 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1846 BN	$22	$24	$29	$37	$96
1846 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1847 BN	$20	$23	$29	$51	$94
1847 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1847 over Small 7 BN	$28	$44	$81	$155	$300
1848 BN	$22	$25	$35	$55	$106
1848 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1848 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1848 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1849 BN	$20	$23	$28	$41	$96
1849 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1850 BN	$20	$23	$26	$39	$72
1850 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1850 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1851 BN	$20	$23	$24	$32	$72
1851 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1851 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1851/81 BN	$25	$35	$46	$100	$240
1851/81 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1852 BN	$20	$23	$24	$33	$72
1852 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1852 RD	—	—	—	—	—
Large Cents	FMV G4	FMV VG8	FMV F12	FMV VF20	FMV XF40
1853 BN	$20	$23	$24	$30	$72
1853 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1853 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1854 BN	$20	$23	$24	$35	$70
1854 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1854 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1854 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1854 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1855 BN	$20	$23	$24	$32	$78
1855 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1855 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1855 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1855 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1855 Knob on Ear BN	$23	$26	$35	$78	$168
1856 BN	$20	$23	$24	$30	$76
1856 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1856 RD	—	—	—	—	—
1856 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1856 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
1857 BN	$46	$75	$110	$167	$228
1857 RB	—	—	—	—	—
1857 Proof BN	—	—	—	—	—
1857 Proof RB	—	—	—	—	—
Type Br. BN	$20	$23	$24	$30	$70
Type Br. RB	—	—	—	—	—
Type Br. RD	—	—	—	—	—
Proof Type Br. BN	—	—	—	—	—
Proof Type Br. RB	—	—	—	—	—
Proof Type Br. RD	—	—	—	—	—

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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