Coin Slab Authenticator - Precision & Authenticity Expert

Collectors Universe, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) Matching Plan

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Employee Discounts

Fun Working Environment

Job summary

Collectors Universe, Inc. is seeking a Slabbed Coin Authenticator for our Santa Ana office. You will inspect coin labels and holders, determine authenticity, and maintain production goals in a fast-paced, detail-focused team environment.

You will work onsite 5 days a week with a shift from 6:00am to 2:30pm, reporting to the Authentication Manager. Prior experience with third‑party grading companies and coin knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• General working knowledge of numismatics.
• Knowledge of the third-party coin grading companies and their product branding and packaging methods.
• First-hand experience handling and inspecting encapsulated coin collectibles certified by any of the top ranking third-party grading companies.
• Knowledgeable about counterfeiting methods of labels and holders in the card industry for all third-party grading companies.
• Strong research skills with attention to defects and misalignments.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organization skills to achieve production goals and maximize productivity.
• Detail-oriented with ability to focus on one task for long periods.
• Team-oriented and able to work in a close team environment.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in encapsulated authentication processes and standards.
• Become an expert in the encapsulation of coins and methods used by coin grading companies.
• Inspect and determine authenticity of the label and holder for coin grading brands expediently without compromising accuracy.
• Maintain individual authentication production goals.
• Improve knowledge and skill with personal research and experience.
• Stay up-to-date with current industry developments, especially new label and holder counterfeiting methods.
• Share knowledge to help improve the Authentication and Brand Protection teams.
• Assist the PCGS Brand Protection team if/when necessary.

Skills

Numismatics knowledge

Third-party grading knowledge

Encapsulated coin handling

Counterfeiting methods knowledge

Research skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Detail-oriented

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Collectors Universe, Inc. is seeking a Slabbed Coin Authenticator for our Santa Ana office. You will inspect coin labels and holders, determine authenticity, and maintain production goals in a fast-paced, detail-focused team environment.

You will work onsite 5 days a week with a shift from 6:00am to 2:30pm, reporting to the Authentication Manager. Prior experience with third‑party grading companies and coin knowledge is preferred.