What is a coin's grade based on?

Its condition and wear.

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  1. Its weight only
  2. Its color only
  3. Its condition and wear ✔

Why: A coin's grade describes its condition, and minimal wear usually raises value.

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Answer: Its condition and wear. A coin's grade describes its condition, and minimal wear usually raises value.

  1. Coin collecting en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coin_collecting
    In coin collecting, the condition of a coin (its grade) is key to its value
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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