PNC Coin Grading is a service that evaluates and assigns grades to coins based on their condition and quality. They use a standardized scale to assess various factors, including surface quality, luster, and overall eye appeal. This grading helps collectors and investors determine the value of their coins in the marketplace. PNC Coin Grading aims to provide reliable and consistent assessments for numismatics enthusiasts.
PNC isn't a grade. PNC is a grading service.
Professional Coin Grading Service was created in 1986.
For an informal grading, bring it to a coin dealer for an on-site appraisal. For an official grading, it needs to be sent into a professional grading service.
No, NAS Coin Grading is not a widely recognized or reputable grading company in the numismatic industry. It is important to use grading services from well-known and respected companies such as PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) or NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) for accurate and trusted grading results.
"PL" in coin grading means "prooflike". It is used to describe a coin that has mirror fields and fine details resembling a proof struck coin but is not a true proof.
Many coin shops can submit coins for grading. Also if you are a member of a grading service you may be able to submit them yourself.
Proof
For an informal grading, bring it to a coin dealer for an on-site appraisal. For an official grading, it needs to be sent into a professional grading service.
Send it in to a coin grading service like PCGS.
Mint status
Lots of wear on the coin and the lowest grading possible.
No. They are not a fake coin grading entity, but the quality of the grade will not be as reliable as NGC or PCGS. Any individual grade may be spot on, but then again it may be 2 grades too high.