How much does it cost to have a coin graded?
2021 PCGS Collector Services & Fees
| SERVICE LEVEL | PRICE |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| MODERN (1965 to date) *Formerly Modern Gold | $30 |
| MODERN VALUE (1965 to date) *Formerly Modern | $17 |
How can I get my 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.
What magnification do coin graders use?
According to the American Numismatic Association, the recommended magnifier strength for a coin magnifier should be between 5x and 10x magnification.
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.
Should you clean coins before selling?
Only if the coins have more sentimental value to you and you don’t plan on selling them. Generally, it is better to leave your antique metal currency alone than it is to try and erase all the grime and grit off of those coins. Cleaning or polishing rare coins devalues them.
Should I clean old coins?
In general, old coins should not be cleaned. While you might think that getting all the years of dirt and grime off a coin would make it more valuable, the opposite is actually true! By cleaning a coin, you may actually damage it and decrease its value. At worst, you could permanently damage the coin.
Which magnification would you select to look at a penny?
20x magnification
For coins, a good range of magnification is 10x-30x. The image at right shows a penny at 20x magnification.
