The Search for Perfect Coins
Since the numerical grading scale that we use today for U.S. coins was first published in 1949, it has included the “70” grade. This magic number has always represented the highest grade, the best imaginable condition of a particular coin.
Observations and Engagement of Internet Auctions
By Ian Russell, co-founder of GreatCollections.com
We are fortunate at GreatCollections.com that our business model operates in all environments, even during this unprecedented pandemic. We’ve...
Counterfeits Gone Viral: Online Sales of Fake Gold and Silver Cost Public Millions
The current enormous demand and limited supply of silver and gold bullion coins and other precious metals items during the COVID-19 pandemic have created...
PCGS Coin of the Month: 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter Type II
The 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter Type II, PCGS MS68FH is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month.
The 1917 Type II Standing Liberty quarter...
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in April
CAC approved and CACG encapsulated coins fared well in public sales during the month of April 2025. Here are a dozen examples, which were...
The History of Collecting Wartime Coins
Wartime coin collecting can be a by-product of the times as wars frequently, but not always, produce numismatic items of interest to the general...
UK Scraps October 31 Brexit Coins
A special British 50 pence coin struck to honor Great Britain’s exit from the European Union, originally planned for October 31, is being “recycled”...
On the Hunt for New Dollar Rolls with Falco the Dog
By Michael O’ Higgins
Owner of Gobrecht Numismatics
I am a coin dealer and collector, and I have spent a lifetime loving the history and...
Secrets for Getting the Best Deals Online
By Barry Stuppler
No matter where you live or what time it is, eBay® enables you to bid on or buy precious metals and rare coins. It...
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1794 Liberty Cap Cent: PCGS Coin of the Week
The 1794 Liberty Cap cent is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Week.
The 1794 Liberty Cap cent is a classic collector coin, representing...
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NGC Registry Improved, Simplified
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announced that an upgraded NGC Registry is now available at NGCcoin.com/Registry.
The NGC Registry is an online platform that allows collectors...
RF Precious Metals, LLC Ready to Advise
A new rare coins and precious metals consulting company, RF Precious Metals, LLC (http://www.rfpreciousmetals.com), is on the scene to assist collectors, investors, financial planners...
Gold Prices Remain Strong Throughout the Week
Gold prices have remained buoyant throughout the week as trading continues on the morning of Thursday, April 22, 2021. It's been a week of...
