Why is a Certified coin a better investment? PCGS & NGC are the main two impartial Numismatic Grading Services in the world and is a guarantee that the coin is genuine and has been graded accurately and professionally. The sonically sealed solid plastic slab is individually numbered so that the details of the coin(s) can be verified on a central database, and is also tamperproof. Mark Cooper Trading as M. Has been a front-runner in the coin & bullion industry for over 30 years. Helped build some of the greatest collections of our time. In some cases, we even helped to sell them. Our customer service, fair pricing, and trustworthy service have made us a top rated company. Not a problem I. Most of our coins are graded to the World Standard known as the’Sheldon Standard’ 1-70. (70 being top grade). MS stands for Mint State (Uncirculated) AU means Almost Uncirculated and PR or PF means Proof.