Certified Silver Coins

Certified Silver Coins at BGASC

A Certified Silver Coin is a silver coin that was graded and encapsulated by a coin-grading professional. Grading a Silver Coin adds value as well as peace of mind as it ensures you know exactly what you’re buying and in what condition it’ll be in. Learn more about Certified Silver Coins right here at BGASC.

Certification Process

The two most well-known coin-grading providers are the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as well as the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Regardless of which service you use, the process of getting a coin certified is similar. Coins are sent to the provider, where at least two numismatists will grade them under 5x magnification. Once a coin is given a grade, it is encapsulated in a protective plastic slab and returned to the owner.

Grading Terminology

When browsing our collection of Certified Silver Coins, you’ll notice a lot of unique terminology and designations are given for these coins. While the NGC and the PCGS each use the Sheldon Scale, they also each use a combination of terms to further categorize these coins.

Each grade is prefaced with a designation.

• MS – Mint State: Indicates a coin that is graded between 60 and 70. Struck in the same format as a circulation coin.
• PF/PR – Proof: Given to proof strike coins.
• SP – Specimen: Identifies a coin that is a hybrid strike between a Mint State coin and a proof.
• AU – About Uncirculated: Identifies a coin that is graded between 50 and 58.
• XF – Extremely Fine: Identifies a coin that is graded between 40 and 45.
• VF – Very Fine: Identifies a coin that is graded between 20 and 35.

Coins also receive further designations depending on the type of strike and when the coin-grading service receives them.

• DCAM/UCAM – Deep Cameo/ Ultra-Cameo: This term is only used for proof strikes. This term indicates that a coin has a strong, frosted finish with a mirrored background.
• FS/ER – First Strike/ Early Release: This term is given to coins that are received for grading within 30 days of issue by the mint.
• FDOI – First Day of Issue: This term is given to coins that are received for grading within 24 hours of issue by the mint.

Popular Certified Coins

There are no limitations on which coin you can send in for grading. However, when browsing our collection, you’ll notice a few popular options. This includes the following:

• Certified American Silver Eagles: The most popular silver bullion coin on the market is also among the most popular Certified Silver Coins as well. This series debuted in 1986 and has been issued in a 1 oz weight every year since.
• Certified Silver Dollars: Morgan Silver Dollars and Peace Silver Dollars are incredibly popular certified options due to their age and place in history. You’ll notice that these coins are typically graded from the mid-60s and lower.
• Certified ATB Coins: With 56 unique coins in the collection, plus several different types of strikes, ATB coins are also immensely popular for certification. This series ran from 2010 to 2021 and featured an iconic design for each state plus some US territories.
• Certified Australian Silver Coins: The Perth Mint is home to several unique annual bullion coin programs. The Perth Mint is known for changing the reverse design every year, making them a popular option for certification as collectors and investors look to collect them all.

Purchasing Silver Coins at BGASC

For questions regarding Certified Silver Coins, contact the BGASC team today at 888-992-4272. Our team is also readily available via email or through our online chat feature.