New Coin Collector's First Ever 2026 PCGS Coin Grading Submission in Process

PCGS coin grading company is currently in the process of grading 10 modern US coins I've sent to them for grading in March 2026 under their Modern-Economy level service. This is my first-ever PCGS coin submission and I'm excited to learn the grades of the coins, their valuations, and learn more about how to grade coins through this experience. I'm new at the coin collecting hobby and have noticed very few women are represented on YouTube as being involved in coins as a hobby and I'd like to change that with videos like this one. When this PCGS submission is complete, I'll do another video and share the coins listed in this coin submission, what I've learned, and share my insights as a new, over-50 coin collector. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Excitement Over First PCGS Coin Submission Progress 0:21 - Coin Collecting as Relaxation and Caregiving Relief 0:42 - Inheriting Family Coins and Discovering Coin Roll Hunting 1:10 - Comparing PCGS and ANACS Grading Experiences 1:46 - Understanding the PCGS Grading and Encapsulation Process 2:01 - Reviewing Low-Resolution TrueView Coin Images 2:16 - Learning Coin Grading Through Trial and Error 2:41 - Plans for Future Videos on Grading Results 2:57 - PCGS Membership Costs and Submission Levels 3:19 - Using PCGS Price Guides and Population Reports 3:40 - Recommended Coin Grading Books and Resources 4:11 - Deciding Whether a Coin Is Worth Grading 4:27 - Thoughts on Women in Coin Collecting YouTube Channels 4:56 - Searching Lincoln Cents for Errors and Using a Microscope 5:28 - Hoping a 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar Grades High 5:52 - Submitting Coins From Uncirculated Mint Sets 6:14 - Learning Not to Clean Coins Before Grading 6:28 - Concerns About Weak Strikes and Coin Quality 6:42 - High Hopes for a 1975 Lincoln Cent Submission 6:53 - Explaining Registry Sets and Top Coin Grades 7:15 - Why Top-Graded Coins Sell for Huge Prices 7:30 - Treasure Hunting and the Excitement of Coin Collecting 7:42 - Final Thoughts and Invitation to Follow the Journey -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These are some books and products I use, and find helpful in my #coinrollhunting and I think you will too. https://amzn.to/3OdvcxW The 2026 Red Book Coin Guide https://amzn.to/4m2ObaW The 2026 Blue Book (Dealer Values) https://amzn.to/41Hl4k1 Strike It Rich With Pocket Change: Error Coins https://amzn.to/41Hl4k1 Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins https://amzn.to/41Hl4k1 Elikliv Autofocus 4K Digital Microscope EM4K-AF https://amzn.to/4s7MsCs VisionAid Hands-Free Magnifying Glass with Stand, LED Lights Product Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made by clicking any Amazon links in this description. You will not be charged anything extra if you click and purchase them through these links to products I recommend and use myself.