Grading Guarantee

 As this corner of our hobby remains highly subjective we have committed to strict policies to provide ethical transactions and fairly described products.  You're not 'stuck' as you may be in other auction style marketplaces. 
Here's what you can expect...

Strict adherance to published standards and policies expected of member dealers of the American Numismatic Association.

Strict adherance to The Official Grading Standards of the American Numismatic Association for raw United States Coins.

Grades assigned by PCGS, NGC & ANACS for coins and PCGS, PMG, & CGA for currency are accepted, published and represented here as issued.  Labeling discrepancies and/or grading concerns will be identified when encountered.

Our personal guarantee that we will not knowingly pass any fake, counterfeit, cleaned or altered item of any kind without providing a complete description of the altered conditions.

In our product listings you will find a wide variety of certified coins & currency from the top three coin grading companies, PCGS, NGC and ANACS.  And certified paper money from PCGS Currency, PMG and CGA.  Please understand the grading standards and differences of each company and buy accordingly.  Other grading services are not represented.

The coin, currency and collecibles markets are speculative and unregulated. Many areas of numismatics lend themselves to third party grading and authentication. Certification does not eliminate all risks associated with the grading and purchasing of rare coins. Population or census figures quoted in listings are based on information available to us at the time of listing. These numbers are not guaranteed and should not be used as a basis for purchasing any items sold by us.

Grading Policies for Raw US Currency

Perfect New Uncirculated 70:  A perfect note, entirely original, perfect centering and placement of overprints, broad margins on four sides, sharp corners, bright colors, strong embossing, premium paper quality, outstanding eye appeal.  An ultra rare grade even among newly issued items.

Superb Gem New Uncirculated 69:  Nearly perfect in all respects with some very minor defect.  Must not detract from eye appeal. 

Superb Gem New Uncirculated 68/67:  Wholly original with some small measurable defect.  Slight handling mark, counting machine mark, ink smear, bleed-thru, edge bump, or very slight wrinkle. May be 10% off center.  The combination of the defects will be less than a Gem 66 grade.

Gem New Uncirculated 66/65:  Crisp, new appearance. Less than perfect by definition but with a strong pristine uncirculated appearance.  May be 10-25% off center.  Full originality and strong color.  May have slight ink smear, bleed-thru or minor counting pinch or wrinkle but absolutely no folds or bends.  Excellent eye appeal.

Choice New Uncirculated 64/63:  Wholly  new, crisp. original with minor faults which do not extend into the design.  Faint signs of handling, counting bumps, or wrinkles may be be present.  May be 25-40% off center but above average.  Minor pinhole or two which do not detract may be present.  May not show folds or creases which would indicate circulation.

New Uncirculated 62/61/60: Crisp uncirculated with a defect but with no marks, folds or creases which would indicate circulation.  Machine marks, edge bumps, ink smears, wrinkles or other defects associated with production or storage may be present but no defects may not extend into the design.  Generally unattractive but technically new.  Moisture damage, PVC damage, finger handling marks, etc... will cause this note to fall to a lower grade.

Choice Almost Uncirculated 58/55:  A crisp new choice uncirculated note with a handling or circulation defect.   An intermediate grade note for a select almost uncirculated piece.  Slight folds or bends which do not break the surface may be present.  A couple of tiny pinholes may be present.  Defects will not detract from the overall appearance. 

Almost Uncirculated 53/50:  A crisp new uncirculated note with a defect which prevents this note from reaching an uncirculated grade.  A heavier fold or crease may be present but may not break the surface of the paper.  Defects will not detract from the overall appearance.  No soiling may be present. 

Choice Extra Fine 45:  New appearance with obvious signs of handling.  An intermediate grade note for select extra fine pieces.  Bright color with crisp strong body to the paper.  Two to three heavy folds or creases may be present.  Pinholes or very slight soiling may be present.  Slight corner bends in the margin may accompany.  Defects will begin to detract from the overall appearance but are not prominent.

Extra Fine 40:  New appearance with obvious signs of handling.  Bright color with crisp strong body to the paper. Two to three heavy folds or creases may be present.  Pinholes or very slight soiling may be present.  Slight corner bends in the margin may accompany.  Defects will begin to detract from the overall appearance but are not prominent. 

Choice Very Fine 35/30:  An appealing note with obvious, moderate circulation.  Good color and overall pleasing appearance with good body left in the paper.  An intermediate grade note for select very fine pieces.  Several scattered pinholes which do not detract may be present.  More heavy folds and wrinkles than would be present on a higher grade.

Very Fine 25/20:  An appealing note with obvious, moderate circulation.  Good color and overall pleasing appearance with good body left in the paper.  Several scattered pinholes which do not detract may be present.  More heavy folds and wrinkles than would be present on an extra fine grade.  Corners may appear slightly round but will be fully intact.  One or two minor margin splits may be present but not readily apparent.  Mild soiling but no heavy stains may be present.

Fine 15/12:  A note with obvious considerable circulation.  Good, intact paper condition with some body will be present.   Duller ink colors with overall aged tint may be apparent.  Folds and creases are visible through the design areas and may cause isolated loss of body.  Mild soiling may be apparent.  Pinholes or staple holes may be apparent but not large.  Light marks, writing or teller stamp may be present but do not detract.  The combination of numerous defects is expected for a note of this grade but are not heavy in contrast  to the major design elements and acceptable appearance of the note.

Very Good 10/8:  A heavily worn, intact note with acceptable color but may be limp in body.  Rounded corners with rough edges may be present.    Marks, writing or stamps which do not overbear the design elements may be present.  Tape marks which do not blot out the design elements may be present.  Major damage, soiling or splits are not acceptable at this grade. 

Good-Fair 6/1:  An intact note which lacks in eye appeal.  Fully circulated with heavy wear.  Faded color. Stained or soiled. A corner or chip may be missing but no part of the design elements may be missing. 

Damaged:  A note with a missing piece or other major defect which affects one or more design elements of the note.

Restored:  A note which has been repaired or restored.