Pre-33 U.S Coins

Mint State (MS) The numerical grades MS-60 through MS-70, used to denote a business strike coin that never has been in circulation. A Mint State coin can range from one that is covered with marks (MS-60) to a flawless example (MS-70).

• Uncirculated (MS-60, 61, 62): An uncirculated coin with noticeable deficiencies, generally either an overabundance of bagmarks, a poor strike, or poor luster.
• Select Uncirculated (MS-63): An uncirculated coin with fewer deficiencies than coins in lower uncirculated grades. In general, this will be an uncirculated coin with relatively ordinary eye appeal. Select Uncirculated is sometimes used to refer to a coin grading MS-62.
• Choice Uncirculated (MS-64): An uncirculated coin with moderate distracting marks or deficiencies. These coins generally have average to above average eye appeal.
• Gem Uncirculated (MS-65, 66): An uncirculated coin with only minor distracting marks or imperfections. At this point, mint luster is expected to be full, although toning is quite acceptable.
• Very Fine (VF): The coin will have medium to light wear overall, and all general details will be visible. As a rule of thumb, for seated coins, Barber coins, Liberty Nickels, and Indian Head Cents, all seven letters of LIBERTY will be visible and strong.
• Extremely Fine (XF): The coin has light wear over the high points only. There may be some traces of mint luster. Also commonly abbreviated as EF.
• About Uncirculated (AU): The coin has wear ranging from extremely light to only a trace of friction on the highest points, along with medium to nearly full luster.
• Brilliant Uncirculated ( BU): A coin described as BU means the coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, meaning the coin has not been circulated and shows no signs of wear.

While both use a 70-point grading scale and offer a guarantee of authenticity, their grading philosophies differ.

PCGS is known for its strict grading standards and technical focus, while NGC takes a more holistic approach that considers the historical significance and rarity.

There are no additional taxes or processing fees at checkout.

No, credit card needed on file for wire transfer or ACH payments. Wire transfer/ACH must be done within 2 business days from placing order to lock in sale price.

Bank wire payments have a $250,000 maximum. Select “Bank Wire/ACH” as your payment method at checkout. On your order confirmation page, you will see our Bank Wire/ACH transfer instructions and account information. These will also be emailed to you. Please take these instructions to your bank and initiate your Bank Wire/ACH transfer within two (2) banking day of order placement to lock in sales price. Most banks charge about $20-$35 for wire transfer service. To avoid your bank surcharge, choose ACH instead. Bank wires usually take about half a business day to be received. You will be sent an email confirmation upon receipt of your bank wire or ACH payment.  We will then begin preparing your order for shipment.  An email notification will be sent when your order ships within 3 business days via Fed Ex or USPS from our Delaware Depository.

Wall Street Metals accepts payment by Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover), Check, Wire Transfer & ACH.

Most banks charge about $20-$35 for wire transfer service. To avoid your bank surcharge, choose ACH instead.

Note that there is a 3% surcharge when paying via Credit Card which is added at checkout.

We fully insure all shipments. Should anything happen while your package is in transit to you, it will be covered by our Lloyd’s Of London insurance policy. If we determine the package is lost or damaged, we file a claim. We reserve the right to re-ship your items or refund your money at our discretion.

Due to special requirements set by the postal systems, we are unable to ship outside lower 48 states.

We do not ship to US territories. Due to special requirements set by the postal systems & our precious metals insurance carrier, we are unable to ship outside of U.S. states.

We will notify you by email once your order ships with carrier & tracking details.

All orders require a signature for delivery. Please note, per our Terms and Conditions, once a package shows delivered, our responsibility ends. Please be available and attentive to receive the package when the courier arrives. Due to COVID 19, couriers are not always getting the signature.

Orders are shipped in inconspicuous packaging via either FedEx or USPS.*  Our shipping policy, which is based on order size. All shipments have tracking #, are fully insured & require a signature upon delivery.

When you will receive your order depends primarily on three factors:

When we receive your payment (wires & ACH must be initiated/sent by you) Please note that you will receive a Paid email once your payment is received.

Holding period after cleared payment. Depending on your payment method, we will hold the order once payment is received and cleared. The hold periods by payment method are listed in checkout and in your confirmation email.

Shipping method and transit time. FedEx & USPS will be used. Tracking will be emailed to you 3 business days after payment processed.

No, our precious metals insurance carrier (Lloyd’s Of London) covers USA only (excluding Alaska & Hawaii)

The Lower 48 states only. Our precious metals insurance carrier only covers USA (excluding Alaska & Hawaii)