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What does PCGS au55 mean?
About Uncirculated
AU-55. This is for “About Uncirculated” (the grade) and “55” (the numerical designation of that grade). Also called “Almost Uncirculated-55.” There is slight wear on the high points with minor friction in the fields. Luster can range from almost nonexistent to virtually full, but it will be missing from the high points …
Are PCGS holders airtight?
The chemical formula contains PCGS-specific additives that can be detected using a special handheld device. These sturdier, tamper-evident holders have no edge seam, are virtually airtight and will provide even more protection against potential environmental damage to coins.
What is a PCGS holder?
All PCGS coin and banknote holders are formed using a specially engineered plastic that contains an inert additive. This additive is detectable only by a hand-held reader developed exclusively for PCGS. These readers have been provided to select PCGS Authorized Dealers to aid counterfeit detection in the marketplace.
Is it safe to send coins to PCGS?
No, PCGS is a private, secure facility and is not open to the public to ensure the security of your coins. PCGS offers three ways to send your coins for authentication and grading: Mail. PCGS Authorized Dealer.
What does FS in coin grading mean?
First Strike
“FS” stands for “First Strike.” First Strike is the designation the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) gives to coins they or a PCGS-approved depository receive within the first thirty (30) days of the coin’s release date.
How do you store PCGS coins?
PVC can be professionally removed from the surface, with little-to-no damage to the coin, if caught early enough. PVC can ruin virtually any type of metal. Your best option is to go with the hard plastic, as PVC is added to make plastics flexible.
What are the dimensions of a PCGS slab?
3.25″ x 2.5″
Each slab measures 3.25″ x 2.5″ and will fit into any holder, album, page or box that is designed to hold PCGS slab style holders. Each slab is made entirely of inert materials that seals tight to beautifully protect. Slabs are resealable and reusable many times.
How much value does a CAC sticker add to a coin?
Those with CAC stickers are worth at least 10-15% more. They are also quite liquid and can be sold even when dealers have extensive numbers of non-CAC coins in stock. Non-CAC MS66 Saints are currently worth around $2,750-2,850 per coin. The premium for MS66 Saints with CAC stickers is at least $750-1,000 per coin.
What does the D on a nickel mean?
The current mint marks on United States coinage are P, D, S, and W for the 4 currently operating US Mints. The letter P is used for the Philadelphia Mint, D for the Denver Mint, S for the San Francisco Mint, and W for the West Point Mint. Over time there have been 9 official United States Mints.
How can you tell a fake NGC holder?
Identifying Fraudulent Holders Enter the unique NGC certification number in the Verify NGC Certification tool to compare the images taken by NGC to the coin that you are considering for purchase. Compare the coins, labels and holders to verify that they match.