How much is it to authenticate a coin?
How much is it to authenticate a coin?
2021 PCGS Collector Services & Fees
| SERVICE LEVEL | PRICE |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| MODERN (1965 to date) *Formerly Modern Gold | $30 |
How do I get my coins checked?
If you’ve got a coin that you would like to sell at auction then you can contact a member of the British Numismatic Trade Association. They usually deal in very old coins but they may be able to help you assess whether it’s worth selling your coin at auction or whether it would be valuable to collector.
How do you know if a coin is certified?
The barcode is used for internal purposes at PCGS. If you have a certified coin readily available, go ahead and give it a try. Enter in the coin’s serial number online at PCGS.com to quickly verify its authenticity and quality.
What is a coin expert called?
Instead, a numismatist studies and collects coins from other places and time periods. The word comes from the Latin word numisma, meaning “coin, currency.” The word numismatist was coined — no pun intended! — in 1799. Definitions of numismatist. a collector and student of money (and coins in particular)
Can coins be traced?
Always keep records on what you paid for the coins. This way, if the coin is ever lost or stolen or even altered to change its appearance, the coin can always be traced if resubmitted through PCGS Secure Plus.
Where can I get a certificate of authenticity for a coin?
You can find a listing of coin authentication services online at Coin Club.com (see Resources below). Any of these businesses will be happy (for a fee) to tell you if your coin is the real thing. A few of them offer an official certificate of authenticity if you ask for it.
Where can I find out if a coin is genuine?
Dealers can tell you if your coin is genuine and will sometimes offer a certificate of authenticity. You can find a list of dealers approved by the American Numismatic Association at their website (see Resources below).
How to check the authenticity of a PCGS graded coin?
If the information listed above appears to be incorrect, please contact PCGS Customer Service at 1-800-447-8848. PCGS Cert Verification App: Before you buy any PCGS graded coin, quickly verify its authenticity and quality by scanning or entering the coin’s 7 or 8 digit certification number.
What happens if a coin is proven to be authentic?
Additionally, coins are guaranteed that they are authentic. If it is proven otherwise, the authentication company will reimburse you the money you paid for the coin. The fee schedule is a tiered system where rare and expensive coins will cost more than common low-priced coins.