PCGS Grading Standards

Learn about PCGS grading standards, originally built upon the Sheldon Scale when we introduced the concept of encapsulated, third-party grading in 1986.

Coin Grading –

PMR - 2023 #3 May/June by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS

PCGS Photograde Online - Estimating Coin Grades Has Never Been Easier

Coin Grading Scale

Coin Grading Scale

RCMR - 2022 #6 November/December by Professional Coin Grading

RCMR - 2021 #4 July/August by Professional Coin Grading Service

Differences Between Poor-1 & Fair-2 Coins

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