A Word About Certified Coins We Sell
We only sell certified coins graded from the top 4 TPG (third party coin grading) services.  These companies are PCGS, NGC, ANACS, and ICG.  Currently, the top-tier companies are PCGS and NGC, and the second-tier companies are ANACS and ICG.  Purchasing a certified coin from these four companies usually means you will more than likely be able to resell the coin at the market price for the grade it received by the grading company, because most numismatic dealers and collectors trust these companies.  They are the most trustworthy and widely known TPG services today.  All four grading companies use the coin grading scale listed in the next section which we provide for your information so you can make an informed decision when purchasing certified coins on our website.

NOTE: If your shopping for certified coins anywhere and find a coin graded by another company which we didn't mention above, our advise it to NOT purchase the coin if you are an unexperienced coin buyer or not able to physically look at the coin at close inspection so you can make your own judgement as to whether or not the grade is authentic.

Coin Grading Scale Explained for Certified Coins
The coin grading scale below is a 70-point scale which is used around the world for grading coins.  If your purchasing a proof coin then just substitute the MS60-MS70 portion of the scale with PF60-PF70.  Proof coins are graded in a scale of 60-70 with the prefix PF or PR in front of the number.  The proof coin grading scale mirrors the MS (mint state) scale.

In today's market, most newly released graded uncirculated coins worth purchasing will be certified in the MS65-MS66 grade (more commonly) or above, while most graded proof coins worth purchasing will be certified in PF69-PF70 grade.  Any lower graded coins are usually easily obtained by just purchasing the coin sets or rolls from the mint or a bank.  There will be a huge difference in price between a 69 and 70 graded coin because 70 graded coins are much more rare. To the unaided eye (no magnification), a collector will probably not even see the difference between the two grades, but under a magnifying glass or microscope you'll see the difference.  If your a die-hard coin collector or just one who likes to know your collection consists of perfect and beautiful coins then by all means 70 graded coins are what you should be purchasing, otherwise a 69 graded coin is just as beautiful and, in most cases, looks the same as a 70 graded coin when looking at it under normal conditions.

(P-1) Poor - Barely identifiable; must have date and mintmark, otherwise pretty thrashed.
(FR-2) Fair - Worn almost smooth but lacking the damage Poor coins have.
(G-4) Good - Heavily worn such that inscriptions merge into the rims in places; details are mostly gone.
(VG-8) Very Good - Very worn, but all major design elements are clear, if faint. Little if any central detail.
(F-12) Fine - Very worn, but wear is even and overall design elements stand out boldly. Almost fully-separated rims.
(VF-20) Very Fine - Moderately worn, with some finer details remaining. All letters of LIBERTY, (if present,) should be readable. Full, clean rims.
(EF-40) Extremely Fine - Lightly worn; all devices are clear, major devices bold.
(AU-50) About Uncirculated - Slight traces of wear on high points; may have contact marks and little eye appeal.
(AU-58) Very Choice About Uncirculated - Slightest hints of wear marks, no major contact marks, almost full luster, and positive eye appeal.
(MS-60) Mint State Basal - Strictly uncirculated but that's all; ugly coin with no luster, obvious contact marks, etc.
(MS-63) Mint State Acceptable - Uncirculated, but with contact marks and nicks, slightly impaired luster, overall basically appealing appearance. Strike is average to weak.
(MS-65) Mint State Choice - Uncirculated with strong luster, very few contact marks, excellent eye appeal. Strike is above average.
(MS-68) Mint State Premium Quality - Uncirculated with perfect luster, no visible contact marks to the naked eye, exceptional eye appeal. Strike is sharp and attractive.
(MS-69) Mint State All-But-Perfect - Uncirculated with perfect luster, sharp, attractive strike, and very exceptional eye appeal. A perfect coin except for microscopic flaws (under 8x magnification) in planchet, strike, or contact marks.
(MS-70) Mint State Perfect - The perfect coin. There are no microscopic flaws visible to 8x, the strike is sharp, perfectly-centered, and on a flawless planchet. Bright, full, original luster and outstanding eye appeal.