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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;National dealer, post: 5603, member: 487&quot;]Well therein lies another issue. The two most widely accepted grading standards are the ANA and photograde. Both have books available with photos, and great descriptions. </p><p>Here is the biggest issue. NO grading service today uses these standards. Most have a system that is loosely based on them, but that is about it. It takes a lot of practice to learn grading. </p><p>The easiest way that I can tell you, is buy a grading book, (one of the ones mentioned) and pick a series to start with. ie: Morgan Dollars, Walking Liberty Halves, or whatever you like. Then learn what makes the coin series grade. Look at where on this coin wears the quickest. Then go to a coin show or shop and look at both raw and slabbed coins in this series. Look at as many coins as possible. This and time will help you the most. Take into consideration that each mint and year will grade differently. </p><p>Yes, I know it is a lot of information, and tough to learn. That is why there are so few people who can do this with great success. </p><p>If you are patient and careful in your study, this is a task that can be learned and enjoyed.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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