Thank you to everyone who participated in the CAC Grading Competition at the FUN Show. We were impressed by the level of skill and enthusiasm shown by all competitors.
After reviewing the results, we are pleased to recognize the following top scores:
Top Overall Scores
1st place – 64/112
2nd place – 63/112
3rd place – 62/112
Top Young Numismatist Score
Top YN – 58/112
Congratulations to all of our winners! Thank you again to everyone who stopped by the CAC Grading booth and took part. We appreciate your support and look forward to hosting more grading competitions in the future!
The Competition Results
For those of you who participated and would like your results, please email us at help@cacgrading.com or call us at (757) 800-1750.
Please note that the competition was designed to be challenging, so don’t look at your score, on a percentage basis, like you would when you were back in school (or for our younger participants, like you would now).
The chart below shows the distribution of scores. The dotted line represents the average score of 39 points (out of 112).

The CAC Grades
Below are the images of the coins used in the grading competition and their grades.

CAC grade:
PR67RD CAM

CAC grade:
MS64BN

CAC grade:
UNC DETAILS – WRAPPING MACHINE DAMAGE

CAC grade:
MS64RB

CAC grade:
UNC DETAILS – QUESTIONABLE TONING

CAC grade:
F15

CAC grade:
COUNTERFEIT

CAC grade:
MS66

CAC grade:
AU DETAILS – ALTERED DATE

CAC grade:
VF35

CAC grade:
MS65
Variety bonus:
Pointed 6, No Stem variety

CAC grade:
MS64BN
Variety bonus:
Comet

CAC grade:
VF35

CAC grade:
MS64

CAC grade:
AU50

CAC grade:
COUNTERFEIT

CAC grade:
MS65

CAC grade:
AG3

CAC grade:
UNC DETAILS – ADDED MINTMARK

CAC grade:
AU55

CAC grade:
VF20

CAC grade:
AU55

CAC grade:
MS64RD
Variety bonus:
Large Motto

CAC grade:
MS66

CAC grade:
MS68
The CAC Grading Standard
For anyone interested in learning more about the CAC Grading Standards, take a look at our Grading Standards webpage. While not a comprehensive grading guide, it is a thorough explanation of the things we are looking for when grading your coins.
Still have questions? Send us an email at help@cacgrading.com or call us at (757) 800-1750.





