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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jaceravone, post: 560409, member: 9474&quot;]You are correct in the sense that the only way to find out what grade they are is to have them graded by a TPG, but PCGS is not the only TPG out there that grades coins.&nbsp; Personally, I would have either PCGS or NGC grade them.&nbsp; Both companies have what they call multicoin holders where they will slab multiple coins in one set and then assign a grade for each one and put it on the lable.&nbsp; Personally, if I won the lottery I would have all my sets slabbed this way.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As far as your question about getting high grade coins from the mint, I would say that all the coins that you purchase from the mint should grade PF68 or higher.&nbsp; Of course there will always be the exception to the rule, but the majority will grade between 68-69 and a few lucky ones will get the covetted PF 70.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And if you collect proof sets, the other thing that you may want to focus on is the relief of the coin (the raised parts).&nbsp; An early die state coin will exhibit frosting on the relief (ie cameo, deep cameo, etc)&nbsp; I hate getting a proof set with no cameo effect and that the relief is as shiney as the field.&nbsp; I love a beautifully frosted coins.&nbsp; Just something else to think about.... oh did I mention, that those usually bring a premium as well. :whistle::headbang:[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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