PCGS Services
Here you can learn more about the various coin services we offer our PCGS Collectors Club members.
Submission Types
Below are the five primary coin grading submission types for PCGS
Coin Grading
Coins authenticated and graded by the industry leader
Reholder
Replace old or damaged PCGS holders
Regrade
PCGS graded coins regraded raw
Reconsideration
Submit your coins in original holders
Crossover
Improve value, security and liquidity for coins graded by other companies
Additional Services
PCGS is proud to offer the following services
Restoration
Restore the beauty of your coins
TrueView™
High-res photography for your coins
Variety Attribution
Coin varities we recognize
Gold Shield
The most reliable security for your coins
Special Labels
Custom commemorative designs
First Strike
Add value to modern coins
GSA Holders
Holder options for GSA coins
Tokens & Medals
PCGS submission guidelines
Bulk Submission
High volume discounts
PCGS Banknote
Banknote authentication and grading services
COA Encapsulation
Pair your coin and COA
Prices
Per coin fee for our most commonly used service levels
Economy
For coins valued $300 or less
Regular
For coins valued $2,500 or less
Express
For coins valued $10,000 or less
Walkthrough
For coins valued $100,000 or less
Rarities
For coins valued $100,001 or more
Estimated Turnaround Times
| Standard & Gold Shield | U.S. | World |
|---|---|---|
| Express | 15 | 20 |
| Regular | 40 | 50 |
| Economy | 45 | 60 |
| Modern | 20 | 60 |
| Modern Value | 20 | 60 |
The turnaround times stated above are the previous week’s average for each service level indicated. These times are estimated, as turnaround times always vary. Certain tokens and medals may require additional research, and turnaround times can fluctuate based on the amount of research required. Times listed are in business days. Turnaround times may fluctuate based on many factors. PCGS counts business days starting the day after the order is entered into the PCGS system and does not include the time it takes to open incoming packages to PCGS or to ship orders once they are completed.
Grading Standards
In 1948, Dr. William Sheldon, a renowned numismatist, developed the Sheldon Scale, assigning grades from "1" through "70" to coins. The basis of Sheldon’s theory was that a "70" would be worth 70 times as much as a "1."
PCGS built its grading standards upon the Sheldon Scale when it introduced the concept of encapsulated, third-party grading in 1986. Review the details behind the PCGS grading standards through the link below.
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PCGS Guarantee
PCGS became the industry standard for coin grading and authentication by providing maximum value, security, and liquidity for collectible coins. An added benefit of PCGS coin grading is the peace of mind provided by our PCGS Guarantee of Grade & Authenticity. This cash-back warranty policy ensures the accuracy of the grade assigned to any PCGS-graded coin, as long as it remains in its tamper-evident PCGS holder. Read the policy in its entirety through the link below.
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