Does PCGS encapsulate proof sets?

CollectorBonEZ

I have quite a few uncirculated and proof sets from the late 1950s to present piling up. I was wondering if PCGS would grade and encapsulate the sets in an oversized multicoin holder for these? If so does anyone have an example?

Hemispherical

I have seen the multi-coin slabs but I think that is only done at PCGS overseas.

I do not think PCGS US does it but perhaps a call is in order.

CollectorBonEZ

Just got my latest issue of The Numismatist and found this article.

1987WheatCent

Sometimes when encapsulating an adjectival grade, PCGS manages to allow for a bourse of a choice uncirculated coin. This relegates the coin to potentially exposing the planchet, encouraging an R8 rating for the reeded edge.

CollectorBonEZ

@1987WheatCent said:
Sometimes when encapsulating an adjectival grade, PCGS manages to allow for a bourse of a choice uncirculated coin. This relegates the coin to potentially exposing the planchet, encouraging an R8 rating for the reeded edge.

I don't think that information is relevant.

CharlieCoinGuy

I did some research, and it seems like PCGS will put coins together in one holder, but to do that, they will also take them out of their original packaging (like NGC does), which would drastically take down the value, so I wouldn't suggest sending them in. Also, it doesn't look like they will put all the coins from the proof sets together.

Here are some pictures I found:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FLmtwi-CHqzAON-N00s9F7HDnN6CoGQlupkEVJ0FF_g/edit#slide=id.p

CollectorBonEZ

@CharlieCoinGuy
Thank you very much for the pictures and the time put into the research, it really does help. Not so sure about it reducing the value as most proof and uncirculated sets(non-silver) are worth less than their original purchase price. I would think that being graded and placed in better plastic would increase the value, especially if they grade high.