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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gatzdon, post: 263820, member: 8247&quot;]Using these three points as my only guidance available:</p><p><br /></p><p>Choice Very Fine (VF30) - Light even wear on the surface and highest parts of the design. All lettering and major features are sharp.</p><p><br /></p><p>Extremely Fine (EF40) - Design is lightly worn throughout, but all features are sharp and well defined. Traces of luster may show.</p><p><br /></p><p>Choice Extremely Fine (EF45) - Light overall wear shows on highest points. All design details are very sharp. Some of the mint luster is evident.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>And of course seeing the coin in person is easier than working from a scan,</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;d give it a EF40 at best, but go with a conservative EF35.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>What makes it difficult to make a clear designation is that these are fine scratches throughout the entire coin and not the normal wear that I&#039;m accustomed to.&nbsp; Does damage count as wear?, or do we say EF-45: DAMAGED?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>While I see some people use the PR designation, is this actual convention with the TPG&#039;s??[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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