Grading service submissions have gotten complicated with all the turnaround time fluctuations, tier pricing, and population report debates flying around. As someone who submits coins regularly to both major services, I learned everything there is to know about reading these trends. Today, I will share it all with you.
The Q4 Numbers
PCGS reports a 12% increase in coin submissions during Q4, driven largely by modern commemoratives and classic silver dollars. Morgan and Peace dollars continue leading submission volume, which surprises nobody who tracks the market.
Probably should have led with the modern commemoratives, honestly. Those showed the largest percentage increase, particularly America the Beautiful quarters in high grades. The service attributes increased activity to new collectors entering the hobby.
What This Means for Collectors
That’s what makes grading data endearing to us market watchers—it reveals what collectors actually care about right now. Higher volume has extended standard turnaround times slightly, so plan ahead if you have coins destined for upcoming shows.
Gold submissions remained steady while copper cents showed modest growth. The overall picture suggests healthy hobby engagement heading into 2025.
