ICG--Independent Coin Grading--was founded in 1998 by some of the most respected and renowned names in the coin industry. 

In the nearly ten years since being founded, ICG has graded and authenticated millions of coins and has never had a counterfeit or altered U.S. coin slip by.  ICG has come to be known for its conservative grading, best-in-the-industry customer service and beautiful holder that shows off a coin at its best.  ICG grades far more than just United States coins.  It also grades ancients, Byzantine, medieval, Asian, Islamic, world coins (all nations, all years), tokens and medals.  In fact, we like to say, "If it's a coin, ICG grades it." ™