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CAC Coins Bring Premiums in April
In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of April, CAC approved coins outperformed other certified coins on average in live auctions in Costa Mesa, California and Schaumburg, Illinois.
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in March
CAC approved coins fared well in online auction sales during the month of March.
ACEF Concerns Included in Federal Government's Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting & Piracy
The sale of counterfeit U.S. coins and precious metals on e-commerce platforms and third-party marketplaces continues to escalate and the number of victims proves to be a highly lucrative and profitable business for counterfeiters.
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CAC Coins Bring Premiums in February
In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of February, CAC approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Los Angeles and Dallas.
NGC, NCS, PMG and CGC Appoint The Bolaffi Auction Group an Official Submission Center in Italy and Spain
Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®), Numismatic Conservation Services™ (NCS®), Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG®) and Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®) have appointed The Bolaffi Auction Group, a leading numismatics firm in Europe, as an Official Submission Center in Italy and Spain.
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in January
Ten examples of CAC-approved coins which brought strong prices in December 2021.
CCG Soared to New Heights in 2021
Is 2021 the year that everyone became a collector? Never in the history of collectibles has there been such interest, and the enthusiasm for collecting continues to grow.
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in December
Ten examples of CAC-approved coins which brought strong prices in December 2021.
PCGS Reclassifies Early American Fugio Cent as Regular-Issue Federal Coin
The Fugio Cent has long been one of the most enjoyed early American collectibles, and now numismatists can count it as the earliest of all United States regular-issue coins.
CAC Opens Online Education Discussion Forum for its Members
Collectors and dealers of CAC-approved coinage are encouraged to participate in this friendly forum.
NGC-certified McCloskey Collection Featured in Heritage Auctions' FUN Show Sale
Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is proud to have certified more than 1,000 coins from the prestigious collection of John W. McCloskey, a renowned numismatic researcher. Heritage Auctions is offering these coins in two sales in early 2022, including the FUN US Coins Signature Auction , where 136 NGC-certified highlights of the collection will be offered on January 7.
NGC-certified Vintage Chinese Coin Sells for Record $2.16 Million
A vintage Chinese coin certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) just sold for $2.16 million, setting a world record for an NGC-certified Chinese coin.
NGC-certified Chinese Pattern Coin Realizes $780,000 in Stack's Bowers Sale
An extremely rare Chinese pattern certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ was the top coin from China's Republic Era in the December 2021 Hong Kong Collectors Choice Online Auction.
NGC-certified Russian Coin Realizes Over $500,000 in SINCONA Sale
A Russian coin led a group of 10 rarities certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) that each realized prices over $100,000 in a pair of sales held by renowned Swiss auction house SINCONA. Auction 71 and Auction 73 were held November 21-23, 2021.
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in October
Ten examples of strong performers which were selected from a larger number of results.
Finest Known 'NE' Massachusetts Shilling, Recently Discovered and Certified by NGC, Offered by Morton & Eden
The finest known 'NE' Massachusetts Shilling, which was recently certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®), is part of a Morton & Eden sale this month. Incredibly, the shilling and other early American rarities — including two 1776 Continental Dollars — were recently discovered in a sweet tin in the United Kingdom.
'Una and the Lion' Leads NGC-certified SINCONA British Collection
More than 500 rare English coins certified by NGC are being offered this month by SINCONA including gold rarities spanning 600 years of history, including an example of the beloved ""Una and the Lion,"" a coin issued to celebrate the young Queen Victoria.
NGC Signs Exclusive Signature Label Deal with David J. Ryder, Two-time Director of the US Mint
Ryder was the 34th and 39th Director of the US Mint and brought many exciting modern coins to the marketplace, greatly enhancing the tradition of US numismatics with his leadership.
GreatCollections Reveals Discovery of 2021 Quarter-Ounce American Gold Eagles with ""W"" Mint Marks, Now PCGS Certified
PCGS has authenticated and certified 61 regular-issue Type 2 Reverse quarter-ounce American Gold Eagle bullion coins mistakenly struck with a West Point ""W"" mint mark obverse proof die.
NGC-certified Edward VIII Gold 5 Sovereign Realizes $2.45 Million, a New Record for a British Coin at Auction
An extremely rare Edward VIII Pattern Gold 5 Sovereign certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) has realized €2.11 million (about $2.45 million), again setting a record for any British coin sold at auction. It was the top lot in an impressive sale presented by MDC Monaco that saw 22 other NGC-certified numismatic rarities realize prices over $100,000.
PCGS Names Stephanie Sabin Permanent President
Sabin served as PCGS interim president and has more than 15 years of experience at the company.
New 1854 Period 1 California Fractional Gold Dollar Variety Discovered
A new die variety of California Fractional Gold Dollar has been discovered by Ken Glickman, an avid collector and researcher of California Fractional Gold for more than two decades.
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in September
In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of September, CAC approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Edward VIII Pattern Leads Extraordinary Group of NGC-certified Rare Coins in MDC Monaco Sale
A King Edward VIII gold pattern that was certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) and set a record earlier this year for most expensive British coin sold at auction is the centerpiece of an extraordinary group of coins presented by MDC Monaco.
Anatomy of Fraudulent Facebook Pop- Up Ads
Online scams related to counterfeit coins and precious metals continue to escalate and a major tool used by fraudsters is the utilization of Facebook pop-up ads to scam unsuspecting victims, according to the non-profit ACEF
Rediscovered English Gold Coins from the Horace Hird Collection Certified by NGC and Offered in Upcoming Spink Auction
Experts believed that Hird's entire collection had been sold or gifted prior to his death in 1973, but these exquisite coins were recently rediscovered by his family. The sale of these ""forgotten"" coins provides collectors with a rare opportunity to acquire extraordinary pieces, many of which are the only known example in private hands.
Three Numismatic Groups Admonish Facebook About Ads Offering Counterfeits
The social media giant has not responded to warnings that the ""platform continues to be used to lure gullible buyers of counterfeits.""
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in August
In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of August, CAC approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in California and Texas
Historic Hong Kong Banknote Certified by PMG Realizes Over $200,000
The historic banknote raced past its pre-auction estimate to realize an astounding £161,200, or about $220,000 USD.
Finest-graded Una and the Lion, Certified by NGC, Realizes a Record $1.44 Million
A Great Britain 1839 ""Una and the Lion"" 5 Sovereign certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) realized a record $1.44 million at a Heritage Auctions sale.