The FoxLair

Republic of Mexico Gold Coin True Rarity Scale©

Last Revision: 02/15/05

        Overall Rarity Scale                                             Condition Rarity Scale

 1… Common in Most Grades…                                 J… Common in All Grades                        

            (75+ Coins)                                                              (20 Plus Grading XF or Better)

 2… Scarce in Any Grade…                                       I… Scarce in High Grade

            (41 to 74 Coins)                                                         (16- 20 Grading XF or Better)

 3… Very Scarce in Any Grade…                               H… Very Scarce in High Grade

            (31 to 40 Coins)                                                         (13- 15 Grading XF or Better)

 4… Rare in Any Grade…                                           G… Rare in High Grade

            (21 to 30 Coins)                                                         (10- 12 Grading XF or Better)

 5… Very Rare in Any Grade…                                   F… Very Rare in High Grade

            (16 to 20 Coins)                                                         (7-9 Grading XF or Better)

  6… Extremely Rare in Any Grade…                           E… Extremely Rare in High Grade

(11 to 15 Coins)                                                      (4- 6 Grading XF or Better)

  7… Excessively Rare in Any Grade…                        D… Excessively Rare in High Grade

            (6 to 10 Coins)                                                         (2 to 3 Grading XF or Better) 

 8… Exceedingly Rare in Any Grade…                        C…Exceedingly Rare in High Grade

(4 to 5 Coins)                                                        (1 Known Grading XF of Better)

 9… Only 2 or 3 Coins in All Grades                            B…(None Known Grading XF or Better) 

10… Only a Single (Unique) Specimen Known           A… (None Known Grading VF or Better)

11… Rumored To Exist, but Unconfirmed                     X… Reported Coin Condition Unknown

Hints and thoughts about using The FoxLair True Rarity Scale:

This rarity scale is a guide developed by the author for his personal use; he is sharing with you.

The single most important part of the scale is the number of coins available in the market.

This rarity scale is only as good as the data known about each DAM or Date/Assayer/Mintmark.

All Grading by individuals is subjective and varies greatly.

A single coin graded by different people can normally vary by as much as two grades. 

Collectable Grades used by the author:

GEM: The Perfect Coin-strike, centering, full luster- Problem Free no hairlines or field marks 

Unc: Uncirculated- No Signs of Wear, generally Lustrous, but Strike can vary with mint & time  

AUnc: Signs of handling or light circulation on high spots and fields, much mint luster

XF: (Extra Fine) some noticeable wear in high spots, generally has field handling marks

VF: (Very Fine) heavy wear in high spots, many field marks, dings & rim bruises

Fine: heavily worn across entire coin surfaces, legends are all fully readable, but worn

VG: (Very Good) most central features & legends have disappeared, but legends are readable

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