January 22, 2021
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NGC Certifies First Sacagawea-Presidential Dollar Mule
Jan 14 — This incredible error, which paired a Sacagawea Dollar obverse with a Presidential Dollar reverse, was struck in 2014 at the Denver Mint. It is now graded NGC Mint Error AU 58 with a notation of Discovery Coin to recognize its important place in numismatic history.
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Series Analysis: The Extreme Consistency of Raw Barber Dimes
Jan 14 — Of all series of U.S. silver coins that commenced in the 19th century, Barber dimes are the least expensive and easiest to collect.
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A Word About Delayed Shipping from the Post Office
Jan 12 — The USPS is experiencing unprecedented delays in shipping times. Some magazines shipped a month ago still haven't been delivered.
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PNG Day Returns to CSNS for 2021
Jan 12 — Visitors will get early advantage for buying, selling, and auction lot viewing prior to the Central States convention.
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NGC-certified Brasher Doubloon Will Realize Millions at Epic Sale of Partrick Rarities
Jan 8 — The 1787 ‘EB’ on Wing New York-Style Brasher Doubloon graded NGC MS 65★ is not only the centerpiece of the sale, but also of the entire Partrick Collection and arguably all of numismatics.
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Auction Review: Miller Time for Morgans -- Mid 6-Figure Prices Realized
Jan 7 — The Larry Miller Part 1 featured an amazing collection Morgan dollars, some of which have no peer.
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Strong 2020 Rare Coin and Banknote Market Despite Pandemic, Reports Professional Numismatists Guild
Jan 6 — Eight individual rare coins were purchased at auctions for $1 million or more in 2020. The top two were an 1804-dated Draped Bust Class I silver dollar graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) Proof-65 sold by Stack’s Bowers Galleries for $3,360,000 and a 1927-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle ($20 denomination gold coin) graded PCGS Mint State-65+ sold by Heritage Auctions for $2,160,000.
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Activity Across the Market (January 2021 Greysheet)
Jan 2 — In his January 2021 report, Perez discusses the impact of presidential politics on financial and metals markets in addition to recent auction activity.
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Jan 2 — In the January 2021 issue, Greysheet Publisher John Feigenbaum looks forward to the coming year. The coin business has been remarkably resilient during COVID and the end of the coin-show draught is in sight. In other news, the board of PCGS' parent company has agreed to sell CLCT for an astounding $700 million.
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Stacks Bowers Galleries Auctions 8 of Top 10 U.S. Coins in 2020
Dec 31 — Among these eight exceptional results are six coins that surpassed $1 million, including two distinct examples of the famous 1804 Draped Bust dollar.
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Pricing Added for Proof Large Cents
Dec 28 — Greysheet and CPG now offer values for proof large cents struck between 1821-1857.
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Over $17.8 Million in U.S. Coins Sold in the Stacks Bowers Galleries December 2020 Showcase Auction
Dec 22 — The Stack’s Bowers Galleries December Showcase Auction marked a magnificent conclusion to the firm’s 2020 auction season. The firm has now auctioned 8 of the top 10 highest priced United States coins sold in 2020, including three lots that exceeded $1 million in December.
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NGC-certified 1894-S Barber Dime and 1794 Dollar Each Realize Over $1 Million in Stack’s Bowers Sale
Dec 22 — Two vintage US coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® each realized more than $1 million in a Stack’s Bowers auction in December.
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Will Greysheet Consider Grading Coins Designated with Star (★) or Plus (+) in the Future?
Dec 21 — The most compelling reason for pricing Plus (+) coins pop-top items, like MS67+ where there are no, or just a few MS68 examples. In these cases, we feel that auction records best illustrate the market values, at least for the time being.
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Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
Dec 18 — Is it critically important to ensure your web site is ADA compliant. Many users use non-standard browsers which require this consideration and you may also be exposing yourself to a lawsuit.
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Numismatic Expert Kevin Vinton to Join the Stacks Bowers Galleries Team
Dec 17 — Beginning in January 2021, Vinton will bring over a decade of full-time experience in the numismatic business to Stack’s Bowers Galleries, with his base to be their New York City gallery. He is a contributor to A Guide Book of United States Coins and to the Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins.
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Letters to the Editor: Can the value for AU58 be the same as MS60?
Dec 17 — AU58 coins are desirable and can often be more valuable than low-end uncirculated coins of the same date for several reasons.
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NGC Certifies Enormous Gold Coins Celebrating the Year of the Rat
Dec 15 — Together, the coins contain over $700,000 USD in gold, but their numismatic value is significantly greater.
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NGC-Certified 1894-S Barber Dime Will Sell for More Than $1 Million in Stacks Bowers Sale
Dec 9 — The 1894-S Barber Dime is one of the greatest rarities of American numismatics. A mere 24 were struck at the San Francisco Mint that year, and only nine are known to exist today, including two that are heavily circulated.
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Some American Silver Eagles Are Worth 100x Their Silver Value: Here’s What to Look For
Dec 4 — Good news to collectors and investors of silver and modern coinage. There are a number of American Silver Eagles worth thousands more than just their silver content. Here is what to look for.
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CONNECTICUT COPPERS, PART 2: Contents of a Logical & Affordable Set
Dec 3 — This series of discussions is about assembling a set without spending a vast sum of money and without spending decades searching for obscure varieties. The purpose of this second part is to explain the contents of a general set, of just twelve cons, so that collectors realize that such a set is logical and meaningful.
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Parent Company of PCGS to Sell for $700 Million
Dec 3 — The Collectors Universe sale reflects an industry shift on Wall Street from rare coins to sports cards.
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The Everyman's Brasher Doubloon
Dec 1 — If you've always wanted a Brasher Doubloon but can't afford the million-dollar-plus price tag, Heritage has a few Brasher-counterstamped coins available at a much more modest values.
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