(1108b) Mexican Coin Facts & Figures: Volume 3 Issue 11: Last Revision: 03/20/08
While talking with several contributors to Mexican Coin Magic about this epical, they suggested printing my FoxLair True Rarity Scale for the Cap & Ray 8 Reales to make this article clearer. Here is the latest version.
Overall Rarity Scale Condition Rarity Scale
1. Very Common in Most Grades K. Very Common in All Grades (500+ Coins) (Generally Available in All Grades) 2. Common in Most Grades J. Common in All Grades (300 to 499 Coins) (20 Plus Grading XF or Better) 3. Scarce in Most Grades I. Scarce in High Grade (200 to 299 Coins) (16- 20 Grading XF or Better) 4. Very Scarce in Most Grades H. Very Scarce in High Grade (100 to 199 Coins) (13- 15 Grading XF or Better) 5. Rare in Most Grades G. Rare in High Grade (50 to 99 Coins) (10- 12 Grading XF or Better) 6. Very Rare in Most Grades F. Very Rare in High Grade (31 to 49 Coins) (7-9 Grading XF or Better) 7. Extremely Rare in Any Grade E. Extremely Rare in High Grade (21 to 30 Coins) (4- 6 Grading XF or Better) 8. Excessively Rare in Any Grade D. Excessively Rare in High Grade (11 to 20 Coins) (2 to 3 Grading XF or Better) 9. Exceedingly Rare in Any Grade C. Exceedingly Rare in High Grade (4 to 10 Coins) (1 Known Grading XF of Better) 10. Almost Unique in Any Grades B. (None Known Grading XF or Better) (2 to 3 Coins) 11. Unique Coin: Only One Known A. (None Known Grading VF or Better) 12. Unpublished DAM: None Known X. Condition Unknown Hints and thoughts about using The FoxLair True Rarity Scale: This rarity scale is a guide developed by the author for his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 most important part of the scale is the number of coins available in the market by grade in my opinion. This rarity scale is only as good as the data known about each DAM or Date/Assayer/Mintmark. 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 full strike, perfect centering, full luster, Problem Free no hairlines or field marks Unc: (Mint State) No Signs of Wear, Lustrous, but Strike and Luster can vary by mint & year aUnc: (almost Uncirculated) Signs of handling or circulation on high spots and fields, much mint luster remains XF: (Extra Fine) Noticeable wear on high points, generally has light field handling and bag marks VF: (Very Fine) Moderate to heavy wear on high points, many field marks, dings & rim bruises normal Fine: (Fine) Heavy wear across entire coin, legends are all readable, but heavily worn VG: (Very Good) Central features & legends are disappearing, but legends are still readable[Home] Return to Mexican Coin Magic Home Page