Grading the same for a 1838 seater 1/2 dime type II same as for a 1964 nickle?

I'm just curious if they use the same standards grading like, a 1964 D nickle as they would for an 1838 seated half dime type II? To me that would be rediculous! The ages that the older coin has lived through compared to just 1 generation for the nickle.
Just my thoughts. Thanks Foo out

 

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Well, since grading (a subjective action) is an indication of the wear on a coin, why would they not be the same? It does not matter how old the coin is, it's a matter of how much the coin was circulated/worn down, or in the case of a "details" coin, damaged/environmental damage. Both could be G-4 or MS-70, using the current grading standards.

 

@PlanoSteve is exactly correct. You can see the lovely seated half in my avatar. As immaculate as it appears, it is graded AU58. Wear is wear..... Now I have seen what I think are relaxed standards on very early copper.

 

So what is very early copper, and why would they change stndards that are set?
I'm not trying to be difficult, and I've heard about them being a little more lax on the 64 nickle's "full steps".
I guess it's all a little subjective.
Would a coin from our original settlers down there in Williamsburg use the same standards?
Ok just trying to get a handle on things. I've got a better chance of getting a handle on things in the coin universe than in mine!
Thanks for the help, yo.
Foo out

 

This is from my collection. I would suspect if this were a middle-late 19th century large cent it would be graded VG. I cannot say why and I have seen early copper very favorably graded elsewhere too. My statement is personal suspicion only. I do not believe any professional TPG grader would intentionally over grade any piece. But there is a romance associated with early copper that may make it easier to overlook some flaws.

 

Coins of 'yore' were minted differently from today's methods. Ever hear of a screw press? They get a 'get out of jail' card........

 

Like I'm not capable of imagining a screw press?
That'd be like asking if someone wasnt capable of discerning between the Flintstones and the Jetsons. LOL