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Expert Coin Grading You Can Trust

With decades of numismatic mastery, CAC Grading delivers accurate and consistent grading you can rely on. Every coin entrusted to CAC is evaluated with the utmost care by professionals who combine decades of experience with a shared dedication to our mission: restoring trust, consistency, and transparency in the coin marketplace.

Our Founder

John Albanese brings over 40 years of numismatic excellence. Having co-founded PCGS and later founding NGC, Albanese has personally graded over one million coins. Fifteen years ago, he launched Certified Acceptance Corporation with 22 leading experts to establish a higher standard in coin grading.

In 2022, he gathered over 150 numismatic professionals to create CAC Grading – with a mission to restore accuracy and consistency in coin certification. Today, John is recognized worldwide as the foremost authority in rare-coin grading and market evaluation.

John is the winner of many esteemed numismatic awards, including:

  • PNG's Abe Kosoff Founder's Award - 2012
  • PNG's Sol Kaplan Award - 2013
  • CoinWorld's Most Influential People in Numismatics, Icon status - numerous years
  • COINage's World's Best Grader - 2025

Our Grading Team

With decades of combined experience in professional grading, authentication, and rare coin evaluation, our grading team sets the standard for accuracy, consistency, and trust in the numismatic world. After all, grading is more than just a technical skill—it's a craft. Our grading team's expertise is unrivaled in the industry, providing you with the utmost confidence in CAC coins.

While we highlight a few of our senior graders here, our grading team is comprised of many others. Whether listed here or working behind the scenes, they each play a vital role in fulfilling our mission and maintaining the trust of the numismatic community.

Ron Drzewucki
Ron Drzewucki
President

Ron Drzewucki brings years of leadership and numismatic expertise to CAC Grading, guiding our team with precision, integrity, and a passion for excellence. As President, Ron ensures that every certified coin reflects our unwavering standards.

Ron is the winner of many esteemed numismatic awards, including:

  • PNG'S Abe Kosoff Founder's Award - 2024
  • CoinWorld's Most Influential People in Numismatics, Leader status - numerous years
  • COINage's World's Best Grader - 2025

You can learn more about Ron on our CACG labels page.

John Butler
John Butler
Senior Grader

John Butler is a veteran grader whose sharp eye and deep understanding of numismatic nuances ensure that each coin is assessed with the highest level of accuracy. Working hand in hand with Ron, John helps uphold CAC's commitment to unquestionable consistency.

John Butler is the winner of many esteemed numismatic awards, including:

  • CoinWorld's Most Influential People in Numismatics, Industry Influencer status - numerous years
  • COINage's World's Best Grader - 2025