about Very Fine (aVF)

A coin grade used to describe a collectible coin with much general overall wear evident. All major features (if struck) are visible and but not always complete (most of the laurel wreath is present but the highest 1/4 is worn smooth, for example).  Legends (when present) are visible and readable.  May have strike flaws, encrustations, scratches, areas of corrosion, or overall roughness or porosity.  Flaws that significantly obscure major features or legends, overall roughness or porosity, scratches, piercings, bends, and pitting should be noted, especially if a photograph is not provided.