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Top Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS vs. NGC vs. ANACS)
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| # | Title | Known For | Entry-Level Cost (USD) | Typical Turnaround (Business Days) | Market Prestige (1-5) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCGS Economy Service | Non-gold coins under $300, bulk submissions, modern issues | 23 | 50 | ||
| 2 | PCGS Regular Service | General submissions, coins up to $2,500, most common choice | 40 | 40 | ||
| 3 | PCGS Express Service | Higher-value coins (up to $10,000), faster turnaround | 70 | 20 | ||
| 4 | PCGS Walkthrough Service | Premium/rare coins (up to $100,000), immediate grading | 150 | 5 | ||
| 5 | NGC Economy Service | Non-gold, pre-1990 coins, budget-conscious submissions (up to $300) | 25 | 31 | ||
| 6 | NGC Modern Service | Modern US or world coins (1965-present), up to $3,000 value | 20 | 20 | ||
| 7 | NGC Standard Service | All US or world coins up to $3,000, general submissions | 45 | 45 | ||
| 8 | NGC Express Service | Mid to high-value coins (up to $10,000), expedited grading | 80 | 10 | ||
| 9 | ANACS Economy (No Gold) | Budget grading, non-gold coins (up to $500), variety attribution | 18 | 25 | ||
| 10 | ANACS Modern (1950-Present) | Modern US coins (1950-present), up to $2,000 value | 15 | 18 | ||
| 11 | ANACS 15 Day Service | Mid-range value coins (up to $2,000), standard turnaround | 24 | 16 | ||
| 12 | ANACS 5 Day Service | Higher-value coins (up to $5,000), express turnaround | 39 | 8 | ||
| 13 | ICG Economy Service | Budget-friendly grading, bulk submissions, no membership fees | 15 | 30 |
Known ForNon-gold coins under $300, bulk submissions, modern issues
Entry-Level Cost (USD)23
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)50
Market Prestige (1-5)
Known ForGeneral submissions, coins up to $2,500, most common choice
Entry-Level Cost (USD)40
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)40
Market Prestige (1-5)
3
PCGS Express Service
Known ForHigher-value coins (up to $10,000), faster turnaround
Entry-Level Cost (USD)70
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)20
Market Prestige (1-5)
4
PCGS Walkthrough Service
Known ForPremium/rare coins (up to $100,000), immediate grading
Entry-Level Cost (USD)150
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)5
Market Prestige (1-5)
5
NGC Economy Service
Known ForNon-gold, pre-1990 coins, budget-conscious submissions (up to $300)
Entry-Level Cost (USD)25
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)31
Market Prestige (1-5)
6
NGC Modern Service
Known ForModern US or world coins (1965-present), up to $3,000 value
Entry-Level Cost (USD)20
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)20
Market Prestige (1-5)
7
NGC Standard Service
Known ForAll US or world coins up to $3,000, general submissions
Entry-Level Cost (USD)45
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)45
Market Prestige (1-5)
8
NGC Express Service
Known ForMid to high-value coins (up to $10,000), expedited grading
Entry-Level Cost (USD)80
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)10
Market Prestige (1-5)
9
ANACS Economy (No Gold)
Known ForBudget grading, non-gold coins (up to $500), variety attribution
Entry-Level Cost (USD)18
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)25
Market Prestige (1-5)
10
ANACS Modern (1950-Present)
Known ForModern US coins (1950-present), up to $2,000 value
Entry-Level Cost (USD)15
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)18
Market Prestige (1-5)
11
ANACS 15 Day Service
Known ForMid-range value coins (up to $2,000), standard turnaround
Entry-Level Cost (USD)24
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)16
Market Prestige (1-5)
12
ANACS 5 Day Service
Known ForHigher-value coins (up to $5,000), express turnaround
Entry-Level Cost (USD)39
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)8
Market Prestige (1-5)
13
ICG Economy Service
Known ForBudget-friendly grading, bulk submissions, no membership fees
Entry-Level Cost (USD)15
Typical Turnaround (Business Days)30
Market Prestige (1-5)
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