GRADING OF MEDALS

 

Abbreviation   

Grading Meaning
Mint    Mint Perfect condition as issued by the Mint.  No marks or scratches.
EF    Extremely Fine Almost unworn condition with only very minor blemishes or marks.
NEF    Nearly Extremely Fine
GVF    Good Very Fine Generally, very good condition with minor marks and scratches.
VF    Very Fine Slight wear on the high points of the design, minor edge knocks or contact marks.
NVF    Nearly Very Fine
GF    Good Fine

F   

Fine Slight wear overall, surface marks and, perhaps, edge knocks.