A rare 1889 Morgan dollar sold for $324,000 U.S. coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) shined in the Stack’s Bowers Session 5 — Larry H. Miller Collection and Session 8 — Rarities Night sales held from November 12-13, 2020. Four NGC-certified coins including three Morgan dollars and a Standing Liberty quarter realized six figures. A spectacular 1889-CC Morgan dollar […]
1969-S penny sold to honest coin dealer for five cents expected to realize over $40,000 at auction
Over the past 50 years, an individual from San Francisco accumulated thousands of Lincoln cents from change, friends, and by searching rolls. He never found anything of note, and finally the day came to sell the collection. He obtained several quotes from local coin shops and ended up selling the whole collection for a few […]
Counterfeit detection: 1878-CC half dollar
This crude fake is a good opportunity to review common authentication questions. For the Carson City Mint, 1878 was a watershed year. Minting of dimes, quarters, and half dollars ceased there for good, as there was little use at the time for more of these coins. The declining price of silver had prompted people who […]
NGC-certified Stella featured in Heritage sale of U.S. coins
The rare 1879 pattern is among the brightest stars of the November auction. A fascinating $4 Stella certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC$) is being offered in Heritage’s upcoming Auction #1321 from November 19-22, 2020. Online bidding is now open. The Uncirculated 1879 Flowing Hair Stella graded NGC PF-63 is a striking example of an experimental design […]
NGC Special Designations and labels for End of WWII 75th Anniversary gold coin and silver medal
The coin and medal celebrate the Greatest Generation on the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. On November 9, the U.S. Mint is releasing a 2020-W 24-karat gold coin and a companion silver medal that celebrate the “Greatest Generation” — those who fought in World II, contributed to the war effort at […]
NGC and PMG accepting drop-off submissions at the Coin eXpo
NGC and PMG are returning to shows, starting with the Coin eXpo in November! NGC and PMG will be accepting regular submissions for all service levels* at the Coin eXpo, being held at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Missouri. Submissions will be accepted during the show from Thursday, November 5 through 12:00 […]
Part II: Identifying and slabbing ancient coins
Editor’s Note: Columnist Michael Bugeja follows up on a recent lot of ancients that he won with a bid of $75 in an online auction, or $100 with buyer’s and shipping fees. The second installment concerns whether those coins slabbed at NGC. It is one thing to bid on or buy raw ancient coins in […]
NGC special designations and labels for End of WWII 75th Anniversary Gold and Silver Eagles
A symbolic V75 privy mark, low mintages, and the soaring demand for precious metals make the release of these Eagles especially exciting. Special submission instructions must be followed. See the “Submission Instructions” section of this article. The U.S. Mint has announced two exciting releases on November 5: A 2020-W Proof Gold Eagle and a 2020-W Proof Silver […]
NCS conservation: October highlights
A few recent NCS conservation highlights demonstrate the effects of improper storage. Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) uses a variety of proprietary techniques to remove harmful surface contaminants, stabilize, and protect a coin’s surfaces and, in many cases, improve a coin’s eye appeal. After coins are conserved by NCS, they are seamlessly transferred to Numismatic Guaranty […]
NGC-certified U.S. coins featured in Heritage sale
A rare NGC-certified 1895 quarter eagle is among the highlights in the October auction. The Heritage U.S. Coins Signature sale is offering a wide selection of U.S. coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Online bidding is now open for the auction, which is being held from October 15-18, 2020. A stunning 1895 quarter eagle graded NGC […]
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