PG’s Simplified Coin Grading Scale
PG Grading has simplified coin grading. Instead of embracing the Sheldon Scale, PG applies a simple 1-10 grading scale after placing coins into one of three categories. Proof, Circulated or Uncirculated. (Grade 10) being Gem-Mint, (Grade 1 Being poor). These details are all featured on the label which sits within your graded coin case. A special mention of (Patina) will also feature on your graded coin cases label should your coin have this feature.
Why have we done this?
The Sheldon Scale is complicated. We feel it takes too long for many to truly understand which has stopped new collectors buying into graded coins. Asking a grader to keep to the consistency of the Sheldon scale is something here at PG we found to be unrealistic. whilst many will forever preach the old ways, PG believes that things can be improved, given for the right reasons.