Pedigree question

SilverEagleDave

As you can tell, I'm new to forum and new to collecting. Could someone please explain "what" pedigreeing is and what I would have to do for it? Please explain in laymans terms if possible. I really appreciate all the help from everyone here so far and can't wait to get my set started.


Dave

truthteller

For PCGS, they will place a pedigree name on the holder if the coin came from a famous or outstanding collection such as the Eliasberg, Benson, Pittman collections. PCGS will also place a pedigree on a coin if you can prove it came from a famous collection. In addition, PCGS will place a registry pedigree name if the collection remains in the top 5 for a specified period of time( 8 months?) The collection must be registered with PCGS with id numbers.

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Steve27

I don't see any time factor being involved:

"A valuable pedigree. In the rare coin market a pedigree is a
contributing factor in the pride of ownership and value of the
coin. Coins from famous collections such as Eliasberg, Norweb,
Garrett, etc., usually command a premium in the marketplace. If
you participate in the PCGS Online Set Registry program and
your set ranks in the top five, your set may qualify for the free
pedigree service.
To confirm that your set qualifies for the Pedigree Service,
contact customer service at setregistry@collectors.com. Then
mail with your coins a PCGS submission form and a printed page
from the set registry that lists your set in the top five.
Please note: Pedigrees can be up to 22 characters in length. If
the coin has a variety designation (i.e. Type 1, Type 2, etc.),
this is included as part of the total character count. Please
note on your submission form if you would like your coins
sequentially numbered. PCGS no longer certifies coins with
green inserts."