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FEW WORDS ON GRADING EARLY AMERICAN COPPER COINS
Early
American copper (EAC) coins require specialized grading. “Copper
Quotes by Robinson” (various editions) explains this
concept in a straightforward manner. The secret to understanding
the concept and, thus, learning how to properly grade copper
coins is to look at as many copper coins as you possibly can.
This takes time, but the effort is well worth it in both psychic
gratification and in $$$.
EAC grading
is comprised of a sharpness grade, a net
grade, and a description of the condition
of a particular coin.
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The sharpness grade indicates the amount
of wear on the coin.
• The net grade reflects any problems
with the coin and an explanation of those problems.
• The condition of the coin is shown
as follows:
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