Can you get coins graded for free?
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Can you get coins graded for free?
PCGS Photograde Online is free, and provides detailed close-up photo images for 25 types of 19th and 20th century U.S. coinage issues in up to 12 different grades. A special PCGS Photograde Online application for iPhones and the Apple iPod touchTM can be downloaded free from the Apple iTunes App Store.
How much does it usually cost to get a coin graded?
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.
How much does it cost to send a coin off to get 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 |
What is the best way to get a coin graded?
Use a service like the PCGS or NGC. The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) are third-party certification and grading services. Both of these services consistently grade, authenticate, certify, and seal (in a protective display) coins for a small fee.
How can I get my coins graded online?
PCGS Photograde™ Online With PCGS Photograde™, you can obtain the approximate grade of your coin by comparing it to the photo that most closely matches its appearance. After you’ve done that, you can go to the PCGS Price Guide to get a ballpark idea of how much the coin is worth.
How do I get my coins graded NGC?
How to Submit Coins to NGC
- Become an NGC member. NGC accepts direct submissions from paid NGC Collector members.
- Determine Grading Tier. NGC offers different grading tiers based on a coin’s fair market value (FMV) and the approximate turnaround time desired.
- Complete Submission Forms.
- Prepare and Send.