CAC coins bring premiums in June

1926-S Lincoln cent. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC. Images by Stack’s Bowers Galleries. Hover to zoom.

In addition to realizing impressive prices in Internet sales during the month of June, CAC-approved coins fared well in a live auction in Costa Mesa, California. Here are 10 examples which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed.

1. On June 14, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a CAC-approved MS-64 grade 1926-S Lincoln cent for $15,600. On October 7, 2022, Heritage auctioned an MS-64 1926-S Lincoln, without a CAC sticker, for $8,400. Both coins have received a “Full Red” (RD) color designation from PCGS. While certified MS-64RD 1926-S Lincolns have increased in value so far in 2023, this increase would not account for much of the difference between $15,600 and $8,400.
2. On June 14, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a CAC-approved EF-45 grade 1889-CC Morgan silver dollar for $6,600. EF-45 grade 1889-CC Morgans are not auctioned often. On October 11, 2022, Stack’s Bowers auctioned an EF-45 1889-CC Morgan dollar, without a CAC sticker, for $3,960. On October 7, Heritage sold a different EF-45 1889-CC Morgan dollar, without a CAC sticker, for $4,440. Market levels for EF-45 grade 1889-CC Morgans were, at most, 5% higher in June 2023 than they were in October 2022.
3. On June 14, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a CAC-approved MS-64 grade 1921 Peace silver dollar for $1,800. On May 10, Stack’s Bowers sold an MS-64 1921 Peace silver dollar, without a CAC sticker, for $1,320.
4. On June 14, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a CAC-approved MS-66 grade 1924 Saint Gaudens $20 gold coin for $6,000. On May 31, Heritage sold an MS-66 1924 Saint, without a CAC sticker, for $3,480. A little earlier, on May 5, Heritage auctioned four MS-66 1924 $20 gold coins, each without a CAC sticker, for $3,600, $3,000, $3,000, and $2,882.40, respectively. On the same day, Heritage also auctioned an MS-66 1924 $20, without a CAC sticker, for $3,000.
5. On June 15, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a CAC-approved MS-64 grade 1920-D Mercury dime for $1,440. On March 8, Stack’s Bowers sold an MS-64 1920-D dime, without a CAC sticker, for $900. Both coins received a “Full Bands” (FB) designation from PCGS.
6. On June 18, GreatCollections sold a CAC-approved MS-66 grade 1907 $2.5 gold coin for $1,677.50. On January 4, 2023, Heritage auctioned an MS-66 1907 $2.5 gold coin, without a CAC sticker, for $1,020. Market values for these were close to being the same in June as they were in January 2023, possibly a 1% to 3% difference.
7. On June 19, Heritage sold a CAC-approved Proof-65 1903 quarter for $1,920. On April 18, Heritage sold a Proof-65 1903 quarter, without a CAC sticker, for $1,080.
8. On June 25, GreatCollections sold a CAC-approved AU-58 grade 1927-S nickel for $840.40. On December 13, 2022, Stack’s Bowers sold an AU-58 1927-S nickel, without a CAC sticker, for $504. Market values for these were not significantly higher in June 2023 than they were in December 2022.
9. On June 25, GreatCollections sold a CAC-approved MS-67 grade 1936 Albany commemorative half dollar for $1,486.65. On April 30, GreatCollections sold an MS-67 1936 Albany commemorative half dollar, without a CAC sticker, for $593.26. Both coins feature colorful toning with similar yellow and orange-russet tints. On March 19, GreatCollections sold a different MS-67 1936 Albany commemorative half dollar, without a CAC sticker, for $759.38.
10. On June 25, GreatCollections sold a CAC-approved AU-58 grade 1916-S $10 gold coin for $2,475. On May 10, Stack’s Bowers sold an AU-58 1916-S $10 coin, without a CAC sticker, for $1,560.

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