Grading Guide 👑
A visual reference to identify key wear points and distinguishing features across monarchs.
Elizabeth II
Fine
- Top edge of dress indistinct
Very Fine
- Top edge of dress just visible
- Leaf outlines clear
- Hair flattening begins
Extremely Fine
- Dress detail clear
George VI
Fine
- Ear worn flat
- Cheek and hair worn
Very Fine
- Ear clear
- Cheek clear
- Hair still worn
Extremely Fine
- Hair clear
- Minimal cheek wear
George V
Fine
- Hair detail gone
- Ear worn
Very Fine
- Ear clear
- Some hair visible
Extremely Fine
- Hair clear
- Slight moustache wear
Edward VII
Fine
- Moustache flat
- Cheek worn
Very Fine
- Moustache partly clear
- Cheek clear
Extremely Fine
- Moustache clear
- Minimal high-point wear
Victoria – Old Head
Fine
- Crown worn flat
- Veil nearly flat
Very Fine
- Crown partly clear
- Veil partly clear
Extremely Fine
- Crown clear
- Veil clear
Victoria – Young Head
Fine
- Hair worn flat
- Laurels flat
Very Fine
- Hair partly clear
- Laurels partly clear
Extremely Fine
- Hair clear
- Laurels clear