What is the best place to grade coins?

What is the best place to grade coins?

About PCGS Since 1986, PCGS has been the industry standard for the authentication and grading of rare coins.

Can I grade my own coins?

There are four major professional grading services: PCGS, NGC, ICG, and ANACS. While collectors are certainly welcome – and encouraged – to grade their own coins, these four services are typically used to grade high-end examples of older or rarer coins.

Is it worth buying graded coins?

Graded Coins Often Allow for Liquidity Buying and owning graded coins is especially important because the coins are much easier to sell. Certification provides a confidence that allows you to put more trust in the product you are buying. Certified coins are easier to identify, and their grade is extremely apparent.

Is PCGS or NGC better?

PCGS is considered the more esteemed grading service overall. Coins graded by PCGS tend to have a higher resale value. This does not mean that NGC is a bad grading company, it is still one of the top coin graders in the world and people will pay more for an NGC slabbed coin than a non-slabbed coin.

How do you get a coin appraised?

You can get an appraisal of the more valuable coins in your collection from a dealer authorized by the PCGS; find members in your area at

What does MS70 stand for?

William Sheldon that grades coins from 1 (barely identifiable) to 70 (absolute perfection). Only a tiny fraction of the coins produced each year have the full strike and flawless surfaces required to be considered perfect mint state 70 (MS70) or Proof 70 (PR70).

How much does it cost to join PCGS?

Join the PCGS Collectors Club!