Question about Italian coin grading scale [gelöst]

Greetings all,

I had a question about some terminology on the Italian scale. I fully understand an FDC coin is just about the best you can get, however I have seen coins listed as qFDC, and have not been able to locate any information as to what the “q” stands for and how it impacts the grade overall.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

quasi = nearly?

That would make sense. Thanks!

qFDC ("quasi Fior di Conio", literally About Uncirculated) But according to this it would be higher grade than the US AU:

Thanks for the reply, both of you (sorry my late reply).