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Professional Coin Grading Service

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American coin grading organization

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is an American third-party coin grading, authentication, attribution, and encapsulation service founded in 1985. The intent of its seven founding dealers, including the firm's former president David Hall, was to standardize grading.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is an American third-party coin grading, authentication, attribution, and encapsulation service founded in 1985. The intent of its seven founding dealers, including the firm's former president David Hall, was to standardize grading.2

Timeline

  1. 1985Founded Founded1