What does VF 20 mean in coins?
John Hall
Updated on April 07, 2026
Very Fine (VF-20) A coin in “Very Fine” condition should have a full inscription, and all devices will be only moderately worn.
What does VF and XF mean in coins?
Grade Explanation: AU graded coins have a small trace of wear visible on the highest points. XF or EF – Extremely Fine. Grade Explanation: XF grade coins (or EF) have very light wear on only the highest points. VF – Very Fine. Grade Explanation: VF grade coins have a light to medium wear.
What does VF 30 mean?
Mid grade
VF-30. Mid grade…is the numerical designation out of “70” that means Very Fine. A Very Fine+. The devices are sharp with only a small amount of blending. Up to 75% of the original detail is evident.
What are the grading terms for coins?
Coin Grading Terms Defined – Meaning Of Coin Grading Acronyms
| Alpha Term | Numeric Term | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Poor | 1 | PO1 |
| Fair | 2 | FR2 |
| About Good | 3 | AG3 |
| Good | 4-6 | G4 |
Should I clean old coins?
In general, old coins should not be cleaned. While you might think that getting all the years of dirt and grime off a coin would make it more valuable, the opposite is actually true! By cleaning a coin, you may actually damage it and decrease its value. At worst, you could permanently damage the coin.
What is an MS 63 grade?
Select Uncirculated (MS-63): An uncirculated coin with fewer deficiencies than coins in lower uncirculated grades. In general, this will be an uncirculated coin with relatively ordinary eye appeal. Select Uncirculated is sometimes used to refer to a coin grading MS-62.
What is a MS 65 grade?
Mint State 65. MS65. Coin shows an attractive high quality of luster and strike for the date and originating mint. A few, small, scattered, contact marks, or two larger marks may be present, and one or two small patches of hairlines may show under (5x+) magnification.
What is F12 Coin Grading?
Fine-12 (F12): This coin will have moderate to heavy even wear but will have bold design features. Very Fine-20 (VF20): You will find moderate wear on the high points of the design. All the major details are present.
What’s the difference between VF and F grade coins?
Grade Explanation: VF grade coins have a light to medium wear. All major features are sharp. Grade Explanation: F grade coins have moderate to heavy even wear. The coin design is clear and bold. Grade Explanation: VG grade coins are well worn. The design is clear, but flat and with lacking details.
What’s the difference between an AU and a VF?
AU – Almost Uncirculated Coins. Grade Explanation: AU graded coins have a small trace of wear visible on the highest points. XF or EF – Extremely Fine. Grade Explanation: XF grade coins (or EF) have very light wear on only the highest points. VF – Very Fine.
What’s the difference between AU and EF coins?
AU – Almost Uncirculated Coins Grade Explanation: AU graded coins have a small trace of wear visible on the highest points. XF or EF – Extremely Fine Grade Explanation: XF grade coins (or EF) have very light wear on only the highest points.
What kind of wear does a XF coin have?
In general, an XF coin has a full and complete design which on close examination exhibits minimal wear on the detail and can be completely devoid of lustre. There is a light even wear on all but the most protected surfaces, and the details on the high points are worn, though there is still some sharpness to the major design features and lettering.
