How do I get a rare coin authenticated?
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How do I get a rare coin authenticated?
To authenticate more valuable coins, collectors should take advantage of a professional grading service. Companies such as PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) or NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) offer authentication services.
How much does it cost to get coins graded?
2021 PCGS Collector Services & Fees
| SERVICE LEVEL | PRICE |
|---|---|
| WALKTHROUGH | $150 |
| EXPRESS | $65 |
| REGULAR | $38 |
| ECONOMY (Non-Gold, Non-Hammered) (World patterns and Chinese portrait/dragon/fantasy dollars must be submitted at the Regular Service Level or higher.) | $22 |
Who to contact to sell rare coins?
Among the most widely used options for selling rare coins is direct to a rare coin company or coin dealer. That may possibly include the source from which you first acquired your collection. Or you can sell them to an acquaintance, friend, or family member.
How do I send a coin in to get graded?
How To Send A Coin In For Grading
- Pay To Join A Submission Club.
- Fill out the paperwork required to identify the coin and provide an insurance value.
- Package the coins according to the grading company’s standards.
- Include a check or credit card info to pay for the grading.
- Send the coins into the grading company.
How much does CGC charge to grade a coin?
If you want to grade a regular coin with a value of up to $2500, you have to pay PCGS a grading fee of $35. However, if you are a Platinum member, you can submit up to eight of these coins for free. You can also sign up for additional services, such as the TrueView™ Imaging Service, for another $5 per coin.
Who is better NGC or PCGS?
The Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS) and the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) are rated as “Superior” by the Professional Numismatists Guild. Coins graded by PCGS or NGC are accepted in the marketplace at their stated grade.
Which is more valuable NGC or PCGS?
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.