How do I Grade A coin using NGC Ancients?

For coins graded by NGC Ancients, select "NGC Ancients" in the dropdown menu and click "Go." For anything else, select "Other" in the dropdown menu and click "Go." NGC is the world’s largest third-party coin grading service, offering accurate, consistent and impartial assessment of a coin’s authenticity and grade.

What does NGC mean on a coin?

NGC uses two-letter codes before a coin’s numeric grade to describe its method of production and overall appearance. The most common are MS for Mint State coins (those struck for circulation) and PF for Proof coins (those struck for collectors).

Why do NGC coins have 'W' & 'star' designations?

With this growing emphasis on quality, two distinguishing designations have been introduced by NGC to segregate these coins not only by grade but by their appeal to individual tastes too. These designations are the letter ‘W’ to indicate a “white” or entirely untoned coin and the NGC star, applied to coins of outstanding appearance.

What is a coin used for?

Coin, a piece of metal or, rarely, some other material (such as leather or porcelain) certified by a mark or marks upon it as being of a specific intrinsic or exchange value. The use of cast-metal pieces as a medium of exchange is very ancient and probably developed out of the use in commerce of