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NGC graders are fortunate to have seen more coins than anyone, but they always take time to appreciate truly special coins. The unexpected encounter with this 1872-CC $20 is one such example.
Wholly original and beautifully struck, it was instantly recognizable as the finest our graders had ever seen. It graded MS62 ...
Full Article: From the Grading Room: Highest Graded 1872-CC $20 - Numismatic Guaranty Corporation
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Professional Coin Grading Service will offer on-site authentication and grading services at the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo in the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt St. The show is open to the public, March 4 – 7, 2010.
“PCGS will accept Show Service submissions until 5 p.m., Friday, March 5, and all other submission levels, excluding bulk, through mid-afternoon on ..."
Full Article: PCGS Show Specials at March 2010 Baltimore Expo - Professional Coin Grading Service
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NGC will offer on-site grading and encapsulation at the Whitman Baltimore Coin & Collectibles Expo Thursday, March 4 (during dealer setup) and Friday, March 5. Please check with NGC show representatives for daily submission cut-off times. NGC will be at tables 1302-1306. NGC will be offering ...
Full Article: NGC Grading On-site at Whitman Baltimore Coin & Collectibles Expo - Numismatic Guaranty Corporation
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The folks at CAC (Certified Acceptance Corp) have shared some information about submissions and acceptance percentages with us. CAC started their services in 2007.
Coins Submitted: 144,137 ...
Full Article: CAC Reports Submission Statistics - Stella
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The Internet is a great tool for the new collector. It is a tool that was not available a generation ago, and its easy access has helped stimulate the growth of numismatics and accelerated the learning curve for today's collector as never before.
For those who have read my ads or newsletters, you know how much importance I place on eye appeal. In fact, I often make the point that ...
Full Article: Franklin Half Dollars Often Valued Very Differently - Professional Coin Grading Service
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NGC has received a number of the new 2010 cents for certification.
The numismatic press recently announced that the new 2010 cents having a shield reverse were inexplicably released in Puerto Rico in advance of their scheduled February release date. NGC has received a number of these for certification, and the novelty of these coins makes them worthy of comment. The obverse remains unchanged ...
Full Article: NGC Certifies New 2010 Cents - Numismatic Guaranty Corporation
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Learning how to properly grade coins is perhaps the biggest challenge new coin collectors face. Understanding the proper grade for a coin is core to establishing its value. Whether your goal is to make more savvy coin purchases, or to appraise your own collection, being able to grade your own coins is a skill that is not optional. Although ...
Full Article: Coin Grading Made Simple - Susan's Coin Blog
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Professional Coin Grading Service's recent announcement that it will be changing its guarantee may have wide-ranging implications for collectors, especially those who collect high-end world and copper coins. First, PCGS now limits the guarantee on non-U.S. coins to $10,000 per coin, with a limit of $1,000 per coin for Chinese coins. Changes to its guarantee of color for copper coins ..."
Full Article: PCGS alters guarantee - Coin Values
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Apparently, statements and examples I made in a past column were confusing to some readers. Unfortunately, restraints of space impose a limit to the amount of information I can provide.
If a reader is confused by my words, then on one hand I have failed. On the other hand, I believe any column that provokes a discussion of ideas is a good one. Let’s examine again how many AU coins came to be graded as Mint State and hopefully clarify some points I tried to make ...
Full Article: Market demands change grade standards - Numismatic News
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