The famously rare 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar/ Washington Statehood Quarter Mule Error is set to cross the block in Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official August 2012 Philadelphia ANA World’s Fair of Money Auction. This remarkable error was first discovered in 2000 by Frank Wallis of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and that discovery piece was subsequently sold by Bowers […]
2012 PNG Young Numismatist Scholarship Winner Announced
A college student who started collecting coins as a young child when the tooth fairy left Morgan silver dollars under his pillow is the winner of the 2012 Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.com) Young Numismatist Scholarship. “Paul Zapantis, age 21, of Clinton, Massachusetts is this year’s recipient. He’ll attend a week-long session of the 2012 American […]
Titanic Survivor’s Dollar Bill Certified by PCGS Currency
The 1899 $1 Silver Certificate a survivor of the S.S. Titanic had in his pocket a century ago when he was rescued from the Atlantic Ocean, and then was later inscribed by him, has been certified by PCGS Currency (www.PCGSCurrency.com). “Just being able to handle this note that was carried by a survivor of this […]
PNG Adopts Coin Doctoring Definition
Members of the Professional Numismatists Guild attending the organization’s general membership meeting on April 17, 2012 overwhelmingly approved a three-point definition of so-called “coin doctoring.” “This is a complex issue, but we needed to have a concise definition to help combat the deliberative and unacceptable alteration of coins in an effort to deceive. More than […]
PCGS Recognizes Circulation Strike 1841 Philadelphia Quarter Eagles
Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has announced a big change involving one of the most famous and desirable United States gold coin rarities, the famous 1841 Quarter Eagle, nicknamed, “The Little Princess.” Traditionally, it has always been thought that only proof quarter eagles were struck by the Philadelphia Mint in 1841 and no circulation strikes […]
New eBay Policy Will Disallow Replica Coin Listings
Effective February 20, 2012, eBay.com will adopt a new policy disallowing listings for replica coins. The decision was made in response to feedback from the coin collecting community, including members of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). From the effective date, new replica listings and replica relistings will not be allowed. Existing listings will be allowed […]
PCGS Certified Coins Set Records at 2012 FUN Convention Auctions
Rare coins authenticated and graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.pcgs.com) broke or tied dozens of price records at the January 2012 Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention auction sessions conducted by Heritage Auctions (www.HA.com). “PCGS-certified coins ruled the day at the recent FUN show. Record prices were realized for a 1793 Chain cent as well […]
PCGS to Host Coin Grading Contest at 2012 FUN Convention
Collectors attending the upcoming Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention in Orlando, January 5 – 7, 2012, will have the opportunity to test their coin grading skills and a chance to win a valuable gold coin from the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). “The winner of the PCGS Collectors Club Grading Contest will win a Saint-Gaudens […]
Patrick Heller Receives MSNS President’s Award
Lansing, Michigan coin dealer Patrick A. Heller was surprised at the Michigan State Numismatic Society (MSNS) Awards Ceremony held on November 27 in Dearborn when he was honored with the rarely bestowed MSNS President’s Award. The award states that it was given “For outstanding contributions to Numismatics and Michigan in particular.” “I appreciate the recognition […]
PNG Announces Young Numismatist Scholarship Competition
The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend the 2012 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is the eighth consecutive year of PNG YN scholarships for the popular, annual ANA educational programs. “The scholarship will cover airfare, tuition for one of the […]
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