Understanding Your Options for Local Coin Grading Services
You’ve got what you think is a rare coin. But you know there are a lot of counterfeits out there, and you know a coin’s grade can change its value by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. So you’re thinking, “how do I find a coin grading service near me?” You’ve come to the right place.
American Rarities has been grading and authenticating coins since 1990. In over 30 years we have purchased over $400 million in rare coins and bullion, so we know the ins and outs of every area of numismatics, from rare U.S. coins to error and variety coins and world coins. We are ANA Life Members, a PCGS and NGC authorized dealer and ANACS submission center, and rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. We submit coins to all three and deal in coins and paper money certified by them and by other grading services.
Here is how our grading works: we grade your coins for free and tell you what grade each one should receive. We don’t encapsulate (slab) coins ourselves, but if a coin is worth certifying, we can submit it to PCGS, NGC or ANACS for you. And if you decide to sell, we’ll make you a competitive offer, with no obligation.
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How Much Does it Cost to Get a Coin Graded?
With us, it doesn’t cost you anything! We grade coins free of charge, and there’s no obligation to sell to us afterward, so feel free to use us as a resource.
Third-party certification is different. PCGS and NGC charge their own fees, which depend on the coin’s value and how quickly you want it back. As a PCGS authorized dealer, we can submit your coins to PCGS for you. Before you pay for certification, we’ll tell you honestly whether the grade is likely to add more value than the submission costs. If you only want to know what your coins are worth, our free online coin appraisal is the place to start.
Is it Worth it to Get a Coin Graded?
It’s worth it to have coins graded if they’re key date coins in uncirculated condition. Common date coins in exceptional condition may also be worth it. Common date coins in merely average condition usually aren’t worth the cost of certification.
Grades run on a 70-point scale, from Poor-1 to a perfect Mint State-70, and the difference of a single point can be large for a scarce date. Certification also proves a coin is genuine, which matters more every year as counterfeits improve. We check questionable coins with X-ray fluorescence (XRF) testing and digital microscopy. Read more about our coin authentication services.
Which is Better: NGC or PCGS?
All three are well-respected grading services, and coins graded by them are widely traded in the numismatic marketplace, with PCGS and NGC coins generally bringing the highest prices. For a side-by-side comparison, read the differences between PCGS, NGC and ANACS.
American Rarities is an authorized dealer for NGC and PCGS, and we buy coins certified by the grading services found on this list. If your coins are already in NGC holders, see our NGC coin dealer near me page.
How to Get Your Coins Graded
Getting your coins graded by us is easy. All you need to do is take a few photographs of your collection.
- Make sure the coins are in focus, photograph both sides, and hold your camera steady to avoid blurry shots.
- Text the photos to 720-600-4740, email them to staff@americanrarities.com, or upload them with the form below.
- One of our numismatists will grade your coins for free, usually within 24 hours, though larger collections may take longer. If so, we’ll let you know.
- Then you choose: keep your coins, have us submit them to PCGS, NGC or ANACS, consign them to auction through our auction house partners, or sell them to us with immediate payment by company check, wire or ACH.
For larger collections we make home visits nationwide, and mail-in shipments are fully covered with no deductible. There is absolutely no pressure or obligation to sell!
Want the full picture of what we do? See our coin dealership near me page, or find a buyer through coin dealer near me and our guide on how to find the best rare coin dealer.
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