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NGC ANCIENTS: SERVICE ROSTER
NGC Ancients offers a variety of submission tiers to meet your needs. From the service options detailed below, you can choose the option that corresponds to the value of the coins you are submitting as well as the turnaround time you desire.
To learn more about the eligibility of particular coin types, and which coins are not accepted, please see Ancient Coins We Grade.
NGC Ancients offers expert attribution and grading. Coins graded by NGC Ancients are encapsulated whenever possible. We also offer supplemental Photo Proof® services, which can be requested at time of submission. Photo Proof utilizes high-resolution digital photography to capture your coins in precise, full-color, enlarged images.
Submitting coins has never been easier. Visit Submitting Coins to learn how you can have your coins graded by NGC Ancients.
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NGC Ancient Coins
Coins accepted from all Western ancient civilizations up to circa AD 500 and Byzantine coins (up to AD 1453).
GRADING SUBMISSIONS
| Service |
Collector Fee |
Description |
Turnaround |
| Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed. Estimated turnaround begins on the day coins are received by NGC. |
| Bulk |
$20 |
Coins valued up to $1,500. Coins receive attribution and single net grade. Minimum 50 coins of like material. Please inquire for details. |
20 business days |
|
$30 |
Bulk submission coins requiring double-thick holders. |
20 business days |
| Standard |
$30 |
Coins valued up to $3,000. Coins receive full attribution, are weighed, and are analyzed for grade, strike, surface and style. |
20 business days |
| Express |
$60 |
Coins valued up to $10,000 (and all coins valued at $3,000 to $10,000). Coins receive full attribution, are weighed, and are analyzed for grade, strike, surface and style. |
5 business days |
| Rarities |
$120 |
Coins valued up to $10,000 to $50,000. Coins receive full attribution, are weighed, and are analyzed for grade, strike, surface and style. |
5 business days |
| Ultra Rarities |
$300 |
Coins valued over $50,000. Coins receive full attribution, are weighed, and are analyzed for grade, strike, surface and style. |
5 business days |
| At the sole discretion of NGC Ancients, coins not eligible for encapsulation because of size, fragility, physical characteristics, etc.,
will be provided with Photo Certificates (see description below) in lieu of encapsulation at the regular tier price. |
Additional Services
| Service |
Collector Fee |
Description |
Turnaround |
| Expanded grade description |
$20 |
Coins previously encapsulated under the bulk service are weighed and analyzed for grade, strike, surface and style, and are reholdered. |
20 business days |
| ReHolder |
$5 |
Coins in NGC Ancients holders with superficial damage are placed in a new holder. |
5 business days |
SUPPLEMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES
| Service |
Collector Fee |
Description |
Turnaround |
| Supplemental services for coins submitted for grading and encapsulation, and for ancient coins already graded by NGC Ancients. |
| Photo Certificate |
Tier Price
+ $30 |
A laminated photo document, 4 ½" x 7 ½", with detailed grade summary and enlarged images. Available as a supplement to encapsulation, and automatically provided as a substitute for coins ineligible for encapsulation because of size, fragility, physical characteristics, etc. |
20 business days |
Photo Proof®
–Full Sheet |
Tier Price
+ $45 |
A laminated photo document, 8 ½" x 11", with detailed grade summary, actual size and enlarged images. |
20 business days |
Photo Proof®
–Folio |
Tier Price
+ $90 |
A laminated 17" x 11" folded folio with detailed grade summary, customized description of coin, actual size, enlargement and detail photographs, and a general historical text. |
20 business days |
| Internet Imaged |
$3 / coin, applies to all on the invoice |
If chosen, NGC provides digital imaging for coins submitted under any of its grading and service tiers at $3 per coin. Applies to all coins on the invoice. Image consists of an accurate Internet-resolution “JPG” image of the NGC coin holder’s obverse and reverse. |
No additional turnaround time |