PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) was founded in 1986 and revolutionized the coin collecting industry by introducing standardized, impartial third-party grading.
How PCGS Grading Works
PCGS employs expert numismatists who evaluate coins based on strict standards. Each coin is examined for: - Strike quality - Surface preservation - Luster - Eye appeal
Coins are assigned a grade on the Sheldon scale (1-70) and encapsulated in tamper-evident holders.
PCGS Certification Numbers
Every PCGS-graded coin receives a unique certification number that can be verified on the PCGS website. This number provides: - The coin's grade - Certification date - Population data - Price guide values
Why Choose PCGS?
- Industry-leading consistency
- Comprehensive population reports
- Strong market acceptance
- PCGS TrueView imaging services
- Price guide and population data