(Irvine, California) — In what is believed to be the very first PCGS-encapsulated coin — a prototype that changed the coin industry forever — is being sold for the first time, in a Witter Coin University benefit auction held by GreatCollections. PCGS cofounder John Dannreuther generously donated the coin, with 100% of the proceeds going […]
After decades in Harry W. Bass’ historic collection, this 1907 ultra high relief double eagle takes flight at Heritage in August
Landmark assemblage, long on view at ANA museum, continues to benefit Dallas-based nonprofits supported by legendary numismatic collector’s foundation Dallas, Texas (July 12, 2023) — One of the highest-graded examples of a 1907 ultra high relief double eagle, PR-69, tied for the finest known, will be up for grabs August 10 when it is offered […]
MyCollect launches free social network for coin collectors
New platform lets collectors and dealers interact, post news and comments, create set registries, and access TheftCheck database of stolen certified coins (Irvine, California) July 13, 2023 — MyCollect, a new social network for coin collectors, has launched. Founded and operated by collectors and for collectors, it combines the best interactive features of the hobby […]
June Long Beach Expo sparked big collectibles sales, drew scores of attendees
Hundreds of collectibles dealers, millions of dollars in collectibles, and historic shipwreck gold attracted big crowns to the Long Beach Expo Collectibles Convention in Southern California (Long Beach, California) — The Long Beach Expo collectibles show in Southern California recently saw another successful run. The event, a triannual tradition since 1964 drawing thousands of collectors […]
CAC coins bring premiums in June
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. On June 14, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a CAC-approved MS-64 grade 1926-S […]
Numismatic restraint
When it comes to online bidding, restraint is essential and encompasses so many things, from reading service terms to identifying flaws in coins. Platforms are programmed to encourage bids at any cost — no, check that — at your cost. You might search for and then locate a long-sought-after Morgan dollar for your collection, placing […]
NGC-certified early American coins available in Heritage Auction
The Long Beach/Summer FUN auction includes many NGC-certified U.S. coins, including a gold rarity with fewer than 30 examples known. A gold rarity from the early days of the U.S. Mint is among more than 800 U.S. coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) offered in an upcoming Heritage Auctions sale. Online bidding is already […]
Over $6 million realized in Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ June 2023 Official Whitman Expo Auction
Costa Mesa, CA — The Stack’s Bowers Galleries June 2023 Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo realized a total of $6,066,920 for an impressive selection of United States coins, tokens, medals, and physical cryptocurrency. The leading price of the sale was for an 1879 four-dollar gold Stella graded MS-61 by PCGS that brought […]
10-Bitcoin graded PCGS SP-68 featured in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August 2023 sale
Costa Mesa, California — An incredible 10-Bitcoin graded SP-68 by Professional Coin Grading Service could sell for over $300,000 when it goes to auction this summer in the Stack’s Bowers August 2023 Global Showcase Auction. Released in 2012 as part of the prized Casascius series of physical bitcoins, fewer than 490 of this gilt-silver type were […]
FUBAH coins: fouled up beyond all hope
Many coins fall into the FUBAH category, including ones with scratches or environmental damage; the most irritating ones are stained. These may seem like restoration candidates at PCGS or NGC. However, chances are they will be returned in their original ungrade-worthy condition because dipping — removing a thin layer of a coin’s surface — may […]
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