I Cleaned Valuable Coins & Sent them to PCGS - Results!

The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is a renowned organization dedicated to the authentication, grading, and preservation of coins. Established in 1986, PCGS has become a global leader in numismatic services, offering expertise in coin grading and restoration. Their services are highly regarded by collectors, investors, and dealers alike, providing a trusted framework for evaluating the condition and authenticity of rare and valuable coins.

PCGS employs a rigorous grading process that involves examining coins for authenticity, determining their condition, and assigning a grade based on established industry standards. This grading process is crucial for establishing the value and marketability of coins. Coins encapsulated and graded by PCGS are widely accepted and trusted within the numismatic community, offering assurance to buyers and sellers alike.

One key aspect of PCGS's operations is coin restoration. This process involves the careful preservation and enhancement of coins to restore their original appearance while maintaining their historical integrity. Coin restoration can encompass various techniques, depending on the condition of the coin and the desired outcome.

The restoration of coins is a delicate art that requires specialized knowledge and skills. PCGS employs experts who are proficient in numismatics and restoration techniques to ensure that coins are treated with the utmost care and professionalism. The goal of coin restoration is not only to enhance the visual appeal of the coin but also to safeguard its value and historical significance.

The restoration process typically involves several steps:

1. **Cleaning and Preservation:** The first step in coin restoration is often cleaning and preserving the coin's surface. This may involve removing surface dirt, debris, or corrosion that has accumulated over time. Specialized cleaning techniques are used to avoid damaging the coin's surface.

2. **Conservation:** Conservation involves stabilizing the coin to prevent further deterioration. This may include applying protective coatings or using methods to inhibit oxidation or corrosion.

3. **Re-Toning and Enhancement:** In some cases, coins may benefit from re-toning or enhancement to restore their original luster and appearance. This process requires careful application of techniques to achieve natural-looking results without altering the coin's authenticity.

PCGS follows strict guidelines and ethical standards in its restoration practices to ensure that coins are treated responsibly and with respect for their historical value. While restoration can enhance the appearance of a coin, it is essential to maintain transparency about any interventions made during the process.

For collectors and investors, PCGS's restoration services offer an opportunity to preserve and enhance the beauty of rare coins while safeguarding their investment value. Coins that have been professionally restored by PCGS can command higher prices in the market due to their improved appearance and authenticity.

Overall, PCGS plays a vital role in the numismatic community by providing expert grading and restoration services that uphold the integrity and value of rare and historical coins. Through their dedication to excellence and innovation, PCGS continues to set the standard for coin grading and preservation in the industry.

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0:00 Intro
2:52 How To Clean
9:53 After Cleaning
10:17 Results!

[flower]

I always give my silver coins an acetone bath before sending off for grading. Mainly to get rid of dirt, grease, pvc, etc. I have never used the more aggressive cleaners like MS70 or EZEST. I need to give those cleaners a try. If PCGS can restore a coin there is no reason a thoughtful and careful collector can't do the same.

[handelknob]

What has been evident for 200 years is there is cleaning and there is restoration

[bigfootnmore]

I polish mine on a stone wheel with the bench grinder

[TomMack]

How you get them in the registry ? I have quite a lot of old Morgan silver dollars I have cc, New Orleans and they are in mint state, I was metal detecting and I found 5 Mason jars full of them still sealed 😮, that was a very great day for me 🎉

[razpenguin]

This just confirms to me that coin grading is generally a scam. Cool video.

[robertbihn]

I clean coins too, for many years, you're not putting on pounds of pressure only a few ounces.
This is a great video, I'm only at 4 minutes, can't wait to see what happens ! THANKS

[peterhawryluk]

I started collecting a long time ago. When ngc and pcgs hijacked our hobby making themselves instantly the experts. When ANNACS was around longer but a few guys got together and made these grading companies. But when they started with it was cleaned, but not by us so we're letting everyone know. That's hijacking our hobby.

[coinstruck]

Well done on the 1899 getting MS65. Excellent result.

[-oiiio-]

I remember when David Hall started PCGS with the heavily advertised assurance that no cleaned coin would ever 'make their grade'.

[iamgabriel]

Cautionary note: The E-Z-Zest will etch your stainless steel sink.

[davycrockett]

Man we appreciate your time, money and effort you've put into this. I've been waiting to see a video like this for a long time. I personally don't clean my coins however you've found a way to beat the system to a degree 😂. You might want to be careful the tpgc might put a hit out on you. Awesome video!

[ehrenkrause]

I use Dawn detergent to take off the initial oils and environmental grime before I dip. Amazing soap for cleaning even without scrubbing if you know how to use hydraulic agitation.

[jadonnoble]

Man that sucks that PCGS took the 1880 CC out of the GSA holder. Having the coin in a GSA holder usually makes CCs worth more.

[lawbiffington]

Was hopping you would do this. Thank you for the science

[b-man]

Love vids like this....when a person proves the "doubters" WRONG!! Ironically, the "restoration process" with these grading companies is probably very similar and you just saved yourself a lot of time and money by doing it yourself. Coins turned out beautiful

[jcpicks]

Never use MS70 or EZest on circulated coins. These products predominantly work well only on uncirculated coins. If you see a blast white VF coin, that is an immediate tell to graders that it has been cleaned.

[brokenhub]

I sent coins to NGC to be cleaned and graded. They sent the coin back as an AU58. Broke out of holder and sent back to get better grade and it came back as cleaned.

[KClivlaughlove]

Ok, first I want to say I absolutely love your videos showing that coins absolutely can be "restored " without creating or causing damage to the point itself. I see so many discussions on this and the negativity towards it that it's become at a point to where nearly makes me sick. Then you have those that are trying to clean them with things like ketchup and toothbrushes and toothpaste and so on and so forth that also makes me sick!
Anyhow the reason for this comment is because I realized that you are into the high dollar coinage and can obviously afford to do so however for those of us that do coin roll hunting and things of such nature and pennies nickels dimes quarters 50 cent pieces and the modern dollars which are obviously mostly circulated when you're doing wild hunts like that and I would absolutely love love love love love love to see a video of your cleaning excuse me " restoration " to the circulated more modern cornage found in the wild and or circulated as referred to. I believe I've watched all of your videos regarding this subject and have yet to find anything where any type of modern circulated coinage found in the wild... For example '70s pennies '80s nickels '90s quarters you get the idea anyways I would love to see even just a short short video of you doing those type of coins for those of us that can't exactly afford to even purchase a single Morgan let alone several. LOL

[wildwild]

Wow, I learned something here today. Beautiful coins.

[alfster]

Excellent video, you did an awesome job! Thanks for the excellent information!