Can I pass my grading exam?...

[Weaver 41]

Hi everyone,

As a newbie I am prone to over grading my coins as you all know.

So...from all the reading I have done here and from various other sources, can I pass my first grading test?

Here we go...

I think this is NVF.

Why? Because on the OBV you can detect some hairline but not enough to make it a clear VF, but hopefully more than a F.

Also, on the REV the acorns are worn down but not completely flat, so again I rate it as NVF.

Am I close?

What do you experts think...

Cheers,

Wayne

[Peter 615]

Just a glance and reckon F and bullion value.

[Charlie 8]

I'd be inclined to say closer to fine. The acorns on the reverse have very ltitle detail remaining,  if VF I'd expect to see a lot more pimples.  

The obverse again looks closer to F, the ear looks very worn and on the brink of merging in with the head, hair detail is hard to  see from photo, but looks like a lot of overall wear. 

[Weaver 41]

Rats! No pass for me yet then...

[Charlie 8]

Do you have a copy of the grading book? It was a great help when I started out and I still refer to it a lot now. 

[Weaver 41]

Yeah. Great book! I just keep over grading everything...

[Charlie 8]

It comes with experience,  I was very much the same.. Still do from time to time.  The book is a good start, im still learning. 

[Weaver 41]

Thanks Charlie.

I'm going to read the book again and come back for another attempt at passing my grading exam...