PCGS Launches Ancient Coin Grading, First to Offer Comprehensive Guarantee
Professional Coin Grading Service is unveiling the ancient coin encapsulation for submissions in Shanghai, China.
Santa Ana, California – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has launched ancient coin grading services for items submitted to the company’s Shanghai, China, office. This marks PCGS’s long-awaited entry into grading ancient coins and will debut with authentication and encapsulation of the widely collected Qing Dynasty cash coins, which are among the most popular ancient coins. PCGS becomes the first third-party coin grader to offer a comprehensive guarantee on ancient coins that covers both the grade and authenticity, and will grade these pieces on a new 10-point grading scale.
“The PCGS team has been planning to enter the world of ancient coins for a long time now,” remarked PCGS President Stephanie Sabin. “Not only are we offering unprecedented protection to our customers with the industry’s first and only comprehensive guarantee on ancient coins, but we are also grading them on a 10-point grading scale that is poised to become the standard among ancient coin grading.”
Many numismatic luminaries who are active in the realm of ancient Chinese coinage have anticipated the announcement. Among them is distinguished numismatist Sun Hao, who said, “I am delighted to hear that PCGS will soon launch authentication and grading services for ancient Chinese coins. [I] look forward to witnessing its further growth here after years of commitment to the market.”
Shanghai Hosane Auction Co., Ltd., President Yuan Kaining commented, “With ancient Chinese coinage representing a cornerstone of China’s monetary heritage, professional and impartial grading stands as a hallmark of market maturity. PCGS brings expertise and confidence to the industry. We anticipate it will set new benchmarks and unlock more possibilities for the ancient Chinese coin grading market.”
PCGS will grade a broad range of standard cash struck by Board of Revenue, Board of Works, and other local mints spanning China. Grading will include large-size standard cash and represent six Qing Dynasty emperors: Emperor Shunzhi (1644–1661), Emperor Kangxi (1662–1722), Emperor Yongzheng (1723–1735), Emperor Qianlong (1736–1795), Emperor Jiaqing (1796–1820), and Emperor Daoguang (1821–1850).
Ancient coin grading services are currently only available through the PCGS office in Shanghai. Individuals who register as a Collectors Club member on the PCGS Shanghai official website (www.pcgs.com.cn) can submit their ancient Chinese cash coins from the Qing Dynasty or through any PCGS Authorized Dealer. Please visit the website for more information about submitting coins for grading under this new service.