What does grade from 1-70 means in coin values?

Answer:
It's the Sheldon Scale, which is used in grading the condition of coins. A coin graded as a 1 is only barely recognizable, while a 70 is absolutely flawless. And no, I don't know why the scale only goes to 70 instead of 100.
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