Every now and then I spot issues that might interest Coin Update viewers. Each of these coins, holders, and numismatic tidbits are not worth an entire column — but certainly can pique your interest — especially if you bid online in portals like Proxibid and Hibid.com. That’s when we do an overview. We’ll start with NGC’s […]
First 2018 Long Beach Heritage Auctions preview
The first of three annual Long Beach expositions is coming up again and will be held at the Long Beach convention center from February 22nd to 24th. In conjunction with the show, Heritage Auctions organizes one of their signature auctions of U.S. coinage. In this preview article, we will take a look at what that […]
The great coin swap: Get wise about online buys
I am so discouraged by unethical practices on eBay, Proxibid, Hibid.com and other Internet venues that I am going to disclose a trick here that should discourage anyone from overbidding anymore on “unopened” Mint and Proof sets. Then we’ll wrap up with other common “swaps” that entail removing toned or desirable coins from rolls, holders, […]
Sky-high rainbow toned eagles: Bid carefully
Three years ago on this site, I warned bidders to snatch toned American silver eagles, especially PCI-rainbow ones, before prices skyrocketed. The post was subtitled “Get ‘Em While You Can.” I hope you managed to do that because the prices being asked on eBay and other portals are bordering on outrageous. This one on eBay […]
Grading Uncirculated Peace dollars
You would think that a coin as large as the Peace dollar, with generous fields, would be easier to grade than most other denominations. But that’s not the case, as they tend to rank as one of the most difficult to grade because so much more than the condition of devices plays a key role […]
PCGS produces special World War I Centennial Silver Dollars and Service Medals Program labels
(Newport Beach, California) — The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is offering a special label for 2018 World War I Centennial Silver Dollars and Service Medals. This includes the option to holder both the Proof dollar and Proof medal in a two-coin holder. The Proof and Uncirculated dollars are available individually with special labels. PCGS […]
PCGS unveils new Gold Shield level of service
(Newport Beach, California) — The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has rolled out PCGS Gold Shield Service, replacing PCGS Secure Service, effective since January 1, 2018. PCGS Gold Shield retains the process and function of PCGS Secure in that it checks coins that come through PCGS Gold Shield against a vast proprietary imaging database. This is […]
Five things to know about the FUN Show
Free evaluations and a grading contest are among the show’s highlights. The Florida United Numismatists (FUN) show is Thursday, January 4 to Sunday, January 7, 2018, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. Here are five things to know before you go: Free evaluations: NGC Chairman and Grading Finalizer Mark Salzberg and PMG Grading Finalizer […]
Can you pass the no-bid coin test?
Below you will find a dozen screen shots of problem coin lots that a knowledgeable hobbyist would never bid on. Can you identify the issue on the coin, label, flip, or description? I’ll provide a hint with each sample. Answers will be provided at the end of the post. 1) “Open Sesame” 2) A Case […]
PCGS to display the Miller/Ashmore Morgan Dollars Super Set at FUN
(Newport Beach, California) — The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) will display the Miller/Ashmore Morgan Dollars Super Set, Circulation Strikes (1878-1921) at the Florida United Numismatists Show (FUN) at the Tampa Convention Center January 4-7, 2018. The Morgan Dollars Super Set, Circulation Strikes (1878-1921), consists of 331 Morgan Silver Dollars, including the standard Morgan major variety rarities and […]
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