Coin Grading Standards: A Beginner's Guide To Learn More Before Submitting Your Coins For Grading

If you are new to coin collecting or coin grading, this FREE resource on the PCGS website may help you better understand coin grading standards before submitting coins for grading. In this beginner-friendly coin collecting video, I walk through a free downloadable grading standards guide that includes real coin images, grading examples, surface descriptions, luster, color, strike details, and other important information that can help beginning coin collectors learn more about how coins are graded. Whether you are learning about coin grading for PCGS, ANACS, NGC, or simply trying to better understand the difference between circulated and mint state coins, this guide can help you become more confident before spending money on coin submissions. In this video we discuss: • Coin grading standards • Understanding coin grades with images • Mint State (MS) grading examples • Coin surfaces, luster, and strike • Learning before submitting coins for grading • Free coin collecting resources • Beginner coin collecting tips • How I used grading standards before submitting my own coins This video is intended for educational purposes and to encourage beginner coin collectors to learn more about the hobby in a beginner-friendly and supportive environment. I am not affiliated with or sponsored by PCGS, and this video is not sponsored. I am simply sharing a free educational resource that helped me better understand coin grading. Be sure to check out my other beginner coin collecting videos, free coin tools, coin grading experiences, and coin roll hunting adventures here on Dig For The Pony. Some links in this description may be affiliate links, which help support the channel at no additional cost to you. Check out this other FREE TOOL video! https://youtu.be/Y-aXVx-KLFA?si=oLNYuAVFrR01T3oP ===================================== Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:30 PCGS Services 00:50 Economy Cost to Submit to PCGS 01:02 Additional Services 01:06 First Strike holder 02:34 PCGS Membership Needed to Submit to PCGS 03:28 Coin Grading Standards 04:04 Strike Types 05:35 Numeric Grade 11:17 Designations - Color 11:50 How Color Changes Values 12:13 Special Designations 13:23 Surface Types 14:53 Other Designations 18:46 Conclusion - How This Helps You =============================== Dig For The Pony is a beginner-friendly channel geared towards other beginning coin collectors who enjoy the hobby of coin collecting and want to learn more about coin roll hunting, buying and selling coins, and how to get better at grading their coins with the use of free resources. #coincollectinghobby ============================= Products I like and use... 2026 Red Book Guide Book for Coin Collecting https://amzn.to/4wMjpbp Strike It Rich with Pocket Change https://amzn.to/4drssXE For submitting coins to PCGS for grading these are perfect. 25-Pack Double Pocket 2.5"x2.5" Unplasticized Vinyl Coin Flips https://amzn.to/4tWF26O An everyday tool that I wouldn't want to be without. VisionAid Hands-Free Magnifying Glass with Light & Stand https://amzn.to/4dfhOSw I love the autofocus and ability to record the screen. Elikliv Autofocus 4K Digital Microscope https://amzn.to/49CBpeb When I don't want to risk getting prints on coins. 5-Pairs Cotton Gloves https://amzn.to/4uz0LBK Sturdy set of storage boxes (3 colors available) for coins in flips. 8 Coin Storage Boxes for 2"x2" Coin Flips https://amzn.to/4v1DvNd Sturdy plastic storage boxes for graded coins in slabs. 3-Pack Plastic Slab Storage (3 Colors) https://amzn.to/4tOZmpP Product Disclaimer: Please note I am an Amazon Associate and I earn a small commission (2-4% on average) from qualifying Amazon purchases made by you after clicking Amazon links for products mentioned here. You are never charged anything extra for clicking on these links.