“VF” stands for Very Fine in the context of coin grading. This is a grade indicating the coin has experienced some circulation wear, but still retains a significant amount of detail.
Here’s a breakdown of what the VF grade typically signifies:
- Wear: Moderate wear is present on the high points of the design.
- Legends: The legends (lettering around the edge) should be clearly readable but may show some light wear.
- Details: Major design elements remain visible, but some minor details might be softened or flattened due to wear.
- Rims: The rims should be clean.
VF is a mid-range grade, falling between “Fine” (F) and “Extremely Fine” (XF or EF). It is often further divided into sub-grades with numerical designations, such as VF-20, VF-25, VF-30, and VF-35, with higher numbers indicating better preservation within the VF range.
What does VF mean in coin grading?
I can help with that. Very Fine (VF-20 to VF-35)
What is a VF grade?
Very Fine (VF) condition
A VF copy has minor defects, but is in overall excellent condition. Most well-kept modern comics (especially if they have been read) fall into this grade.
Is xf or vf better?
Thanks for asking. Extremely Fine, or XF is an adjectival grading term used to describe coins that show some wear from circulation but still exhibit full details and are in above-average condition. The Extremely Fine adjectival grade is between the Very Fine (VF) and About Uncirculated (AU) grades.
What does VF stand for in grading?
Great question! Very Fine (VF) – A grade of coin where there has been obvious but relatively restricted wear on the highest portions of the coin. Extremely Fine (EF) – A grade where there is little actual wear except on the high points.