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Rare Coin Road Warrior - Ahead of the CurveDear Rare Coin Enthusiast, Every so often you hear a story you just have to pass on to others. Because the gentleman who told me this story is a good friend and values his anonymity, I am going to cite nothing more specific than the actual historical events that made this story what it is. The story involves a 'leap of faith' per se on the part of my 'friend Bill', but you can also argue it was an 'educated risk'. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior - February 2013 Shows - Where It’s At!Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, When I started writing the Road Warrior a couple of years ago, my goal was to talk about rare coin shows from a 'dealer's perspective'. Because Sherri and I travel to ALL major U.S. coin shows and most of the larger regional shows, my 'perspective' and experience with coin shows is somewhat unusual and very inclusive. Since my teenage years, I have absolutely LOVED coin shows. (more...) Legend-Morphy to auction $2.5M bounty of numismatic rarities Feb. 28 at PCGS Member Only Coin ShowFollowing on the heels of its hugely successful December debut, Legend-Morphy is headed back to Las Vegas with another exciting trove of rare coins. The company will conduct a Feb. 28 Regency Auction – its second Las Vegas event – at The Venetian/The Palazzo in association with the prestigious PCGS Members Only Coin Show. The 335-lot sale includes a superb selection of primarily PCGS-graded US coins valued at $2.5 million. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior Newsletter - Late January 2013Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, As a 'child of the sixties and seventies', I grew up with Gilligan's Island, Gunsmoke, and because there was nothing else to watch at that hour on Saturday evenings-Hee Haw. During my formative years, we had three channels on our TV set-ABC, CBS, and NBC. Sometime in the late sixties we got a fourth UHF station and expanded our horizons immensely. (more...) Magic and West Autographs, Honus Wagner Cards, 1913 Nickel, Free Coin Evaluations and Panda Medal Drawing Headline Feb. 7-9 Long Beach ExpoExhibits will include the famous Walton 1913 Liberty Head nickel; the number one set of United States large cents; a $5 million display of high-denomination 19th century U.S. bank notes; and rare 1909-era T206 Honus Wagner cards, the most valuable baseball cards in the world. A limited quantity of five-ounce silver Panda medals specially struck for the Long Beach Expo by an official mint of the People's Bank of China will be available at the show. (more...) The First PCGS Collector Education Program!Saturday, February 9, 2013, at that the upcoming Long Beach Coin and Stamp Exposition, PCGS will present the first class in the new PCGS Collector Education Program. The first class will be entitled "Grading 101" and will cover the basics of grading U.S. circulated and Mint State coins. The class will be presented by PCGS Founder David Hall, and veteran numismatist Michael Sherman, and will take place in four basic parts, 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. (more...) Unique Bronze 1943 Cent Featured in Stack’s Bowers Galleries January 2013 New York Americana SaleA new example of the 1943 bronze Lincoln cent has been discovered, and will be featured in the Stack's Bowers Galleries New York Americana Sale Rarities Night Auction, January 24, 2013. Consigned by a New England family, this piece was found decades ago by a collector in the family while searching rolls of cents. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior Newsletter - January 2013Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, 2012 has come and gone and we start 2013 with a 'clean slate' and hope for a prosperous New Year. One of the neatest aspects about a New Year rolling around is the 'do over' or 'fresh start' feeling that many people, myself included, get with the change on the calendar. Although the New Year isn't really much more than a new page on the calendar, I always have high hopes for being a better person as well as a prosperous year. Who doesn't, right? (more...) U.S. Colonial Coins Added to Extensive PCGS Price GuideUnited States colonial-era coins, from the early Massachusetts silver pieces of 1652 to private and regional issues produced in the early 19th century, have been added to the PCGS Price Guide (www.PCGS.com/prices), the Internet's most comprehensive reference for values of coins certified by Professional Coin Grading Service. The new Colonial section is now part of the free online guide that contains over 220,000 up-to-date prices for United States coins. (more...) PCGS Exhibits Superb Large Cents At FUNMore than 130 superb-quality U.S. large cents from the High Desert Collection will be publicly exhibited for the first time anywhere by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) during the 58th Annual FUN convention, January 10 - 13, 2013. Visitors to the PCGS booth (booth #100) also can test their skills for a chance to win a free rare coin prize in the PCGS Photograde™ Online Grading Contest. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior Newsletter - Thanksgiving 2012Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, Turkey Day is upon us and I can't wait. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. This is ALL about family, fellowship, food, and most importantly GRATITUDE. Let's face it folks, regardless of your political leanings, we live in the greatest country on the face of the Earth. (more...) PCGS CoinFacts™ Now Offered in PCGS Set Registry, Save Over 35% on CoinFacts Subscriptions Through JanuaryProfessional Coin Grading Service is offering a limited-time savings of over 35 percent on annual subscriptions for its acclaimed PCGS CoinFacts™ database (www.PCGSCoinFacts.com), the Internet's most comprehensive, one-stop source for information and images on U.S. coins. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior Newsletter - Stirring the PotDear Rare Coin Enthusiast, I really love playing with coins. I love the search for dates, varieties, undervalued series and issues, great color coins, and all those coins that just have "THE LOOK". Although I don't particularly enjoy the business side of rare coins, I am actively involved in the market which means I get plenty of both market trends and controversy on a daily basis. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior Newsletter - October 2012Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, Last week we visited Missouri for the Silver Dollar Show in St. Charles. We took advantage of the proximity of the show to visit my hometown of Warrensburg, MO about an hour out of K.C. My Mom and Stepdad Don live on their farm near Knob Noster, MO the home of Whiteman Air Force Base. Knob Noster is a small farm community with an air force base next door. (more...) Simpson Adds Finest Known 1943-S Bronze Cent, PCGS MS62BN, To Finest Off-Metal CollectionThe PCGS Set RegistrySM number one all-time finest collection of Lincoln Cents Off-Metal Strikes, Circulation Strikes 1943 - 1944, just got even better with a million dollar upgrade. Well-known collector Bob R. Simpson, co-chairman of the Texas Rangers baseball club, has paid $1 million for the finest known 1943-S bronze cent in a transaction arranged by Legend Numismatics of Lincroft, New Jersey. (more...) PCGS Announces Winners of Coin Grading Contest at the Long Beach Expo, September 2012Eldrich Yap of Temple City, California is the winner of the coin grading competition in the adult division sponsored by PCGS Photograde™ Online which was conducted at the September Long Beach Expo. Eldrich scored 6.5 out of 20 correct grades. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior Newsletter - August 2012Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, In this month's Road Warrior I am going to discuss the latest coin show news from the Summer FUN Show, the PCGS 'Members Only' Invitational Show, and the Missouri Numismatic Society Show in St. Charles. I also want to talk about the upcoming ANA Show in Philly, the great Fall Show schedule, and some of the news from the show circuit. (more...) PCGS Hosts 'Walker Showdown' at 2012 ANA World's Fair of MoneyThe two finest collections of circulation strike Walking Liberty half dollars in the PCGS Set RegistrySM will be displayed in a "Walker Showdown" hosted by Professional Coin Grading Service. The unparalleled display will be presented at the PCGS booth (#1605) during the American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 7 - 12, 2012. (more...) Collectors Corner launches AuctionsCollectors Corner is pleased to announce the launch of auctions on the Collectors Corner site. Collectors Corner will highlight upcoming auctions from major auction firms. The inaugural auction is presented by Teletrade. You can view all of Teletrade's current auction lots on Collectors Corner by viewing the Auctions page. (more...) Find Coins Fast With Collectors Corner CoinSearch™, m.collectorscorner.com, at June 2012 Baltimore ExpoThe first mobile application of its kind for collectibles, Collectors Corner CoinSearch™, will be available free during the upcoming Whitman Baltimore Coin & Collectibles Expo. The unprecedented mobile app will let collectors instantly locate specific coins they're looking for at the show, June 28 - July 1, 2012. (more...) PCGS Announces Winners of Coin Grading Contest at May-June 2012 Long Beach ExpoVentura County, California collector Mike Kittle is the winner of the coin grading competition sponsored by PCGS PhotogradeTM Online (www.pcgs.com/Photograde) recently conducted at the May - June 2012 Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo (www.LongBeachExpo.com). He was awarded a $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coin graded PCGS Secure Plus MS65 valued at $2,000, according to PCGS President Don Willis. (more...) Launch of Collectors Corner CoinSearch™ at Long Beach Expo, May 31 - June 2An exciting new era in buying and selling rare coins and collectibles will begin on May 31, 2012 with the live, beta test launch of Collectors Corner CoinSearch™ (m.collectorscorner.com) at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo. The unprecedented new service from Certified Coin Exchange (CCE) uses state-of-the-art mobile technology to enable collectors to instantly locate specific coins they are looking for at a show. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior Newsletter - April 2012Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, In this month's Rare Coin Road Warrior I want to discuss a couple of 'key' developments in the business. First, I am going to 'revisit' my market report from earlier this month titled "GIGO". Second, I am going to talk about the news from the Central States Coin Show last week in the Chicago area including the new Ebay announcements and the ratification of PNG 'bylaw' changes in regard to 'Coin Doctoring'. (more...) PCGS Asks: 'So, You Think You Can Grade?' Coin Grading Contest Slated For May - June Long Beach ExpoProfessional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) will award a $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coin valued at $2,000 as the prize for the winner in a coin grading competition during the upcoming Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo (www.LongBeachExpo.com), May 31 - June 2, 2012, in the Long Beach, California Convention Center. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior Newsletter - March 2012Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, This morning I am somewhere over the Rocky Mountains at 34,000 feet. I have always loved seeing new things, meeting new people, and getting to reacquaint myself with old friends. This week's trip is strictly for buying. I plan to visit several high end coin dealers over the next several days and see what I can buy. One of the big misconceptions about the rare coin profession is 'where' the nice coins come from. This month I am going to explain what I have experienced over the years 'on the road'. (more...) PCGS Will Recognize Circulation Strike 1841 Philadelphia Quarter Eagles!Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) is announcing a big change involving one of the most famous and desirable United States gold coin rarities, the famous 1841 $2.50 gold piece, nicknamed, "The Little Princess." (more...) PCGS Rewards Five Grading Contest WinnersFive winners of the PCGS Photograde Online™ grading contest were announced at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo on Saturday, February 4th. Congratulations to Jim Stofle of Merced, California, who won the adult competition. He competed against 20 other contestants by grading 12 out of 20 coins correctly. Jim was the only contestant who graded over 50% of the coins correctly. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior Newsletter - January 2012Greetings from the Road, This morning Sherri and I are on the West or the 'left coast'. Over the years I have found lot of great coins in lots of unusual places, but the largest concentrations of the best coins are generally in biggest cities. The East Coast, especially the Northeast, is a 'hotbed' of numismatic activity. (more...) PCGS Hosts Grading Contest at the Long Beach Show Feb. 2-4Congratulations to Craig Eberhart from Los Alamos, NM, who has won a MS65 PCGS Secure Plus™ $20 Saint Gaudens. Craig had the highest score out of the 35 people who participated in the PCGS Photograde™ grading contest in Orlando. (more...) PCGS-Certified Coins Set Records at FUN 2012 AuctionsRare coins authenticated and certified for grade by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.pcgs.com) broke or tied dozens of price records at the Florida United Numismatists convention auction sessions conducted by Heritage Auctions (www.HA.com). (more...) PCGS Division of Collectors Universe Expands Rare Coin Certification Services to AsiaIn a major expansion of its international services and activities, the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) division of Collectors Universe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLCT) has established a Hong Kong-based authentication and grading operation. The new Asia venture will be known as Collectors Universe (Hong Kong) Ltd. (more...) Top Numismatic National Treasures in PCGS HoldersWith the reported pending $7.395 million sale of the unique 1787 Brasher Doubloon, the most valuable certified United States gold, silver and copper coins are in Professional Coin Grading Service holders. "The most recent national numismatic treasure in the news is the one-of-a-kind Brasher Doubloon with designer Ephraim Brasher's initials, EB, on the eagle's breast. This coin is graded PCGS AU50. (more...) Rare Coin Market Report Newsletter - December 2011December has always been somewhat of a 'dud' in the coin business. Don't get me wrong, folks are looking for coins in December, but the majority of the action in the coin business in December centers around less expensive 'gift' items like silver rounds for stocking stuffers. In years past we have seen quite a few really lackluster months of December. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior Newsletter - November 2011Hi, my name is Vic Bozarth and I am the Rare Coin Road Warrior. Rare Coin Shows are my life and I attend forty shows each year all over the continental United States. My wife Sherri and I have the luxury of traveling together and we love it! This week’s Baltimore Show holds a special place in my heart. (more...) Pinnacle Purchased Spectacular Bruce Scher Proof Seated Quarter Collection #2 on PCGS RegistryPinnacle Rarities is proud to announce the purchase of another world class set. We have acquired celebrated collector Bruce Scher's Proof Seated Quarter collection. His focus (as in all things) is seeking finest known, eye appealing examples. Lacking only two dates, the set is currently ranked second on the PCGS RegistrySM, and features twelve finest known or tied for finest known examples. (more...) Rare Coin Market Report Newsletter - November 2011Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, the rare coin market is constantly changing. Both the Bullion markets and traditional financial markets push and pull the rare coin market. With the downward trend in bullion markets since August and the European financial crisis, we have seen strengthening of the 'dollar' itself. (more...) Impressive PCGS #1 Barber Halves Set, PCGS Mobile CoinFacts at ANA Pittsburgh ShowCollectors attending the American Numismatic Association National Money Show(SM) in Pittsburgh, October 13 - 15, 2011, will be able to view the number one collection in the PCGS Set Registry(SM) of Barber half dollars with major varieties (circulation strikes, 1892 - 1915). The set will be displayed at the Professional Coin Grading Service booth, #134. (more...) Collectors Universe Acquires Coinflation.comCoinflation.com (www.Coinflation.com), an increasingly popular informational website that provides the values of precious metals and the intrinsic values of gold, silver and base metal coins, has been acquired by Collectors Universe, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLCT), the parent company of Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com). (more...) PCGS to Display Spectacular #1 Barber Halves Set at Long Beach in SeptemberThe number one collection in the PCGS Set RegistrySM of Barber half dollars with major varieties (circulation strikes, 1892 - 1915) will be displayed at the Professional Coin Grading Service booth, #807, at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, Thursday to Saturday, September 8 - 10, 2011. It will be only the second time the collection has ever been publicly exhibited. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior - News from the 2011 ANAAnother ANA's World’s Fair of Money annual convention is now behind us. Often touted as 'The Numismatic Event of the Year!' this year's ANA truly lived up to all the hype and expectations of both collectors and dealers in attendance. Indeed, I have often had less than complimentary things to say about how ANA conventions are run. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior - August 2011Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, I am excited about the upcoming American Numismatic Association Show in Chicago. Although the January Florida United Numismatists Show is larger, the ANA World's Fair of Money is 'THE SHOW' of the year. I attended my first ANA Show in St. Louis in 1979. (more...) The 1983 Copper CentImagine receiving a large sum of money from a complete stranger for no apparent reason. If you think it can't happen to you, read on. The 1943 copper cent is well-known to coin collectors and non-collectors alike as one of the most famous transitional error coins. (more...) PCGS Will Display, Sponsor Eye-Opening Exhibits at Chicago ANAProfessional Coin Grading Service will sponsor a wide range of amazing exhibits and informative presentations at the American Numismatic Association's Chicago World's Fair of MoneySM, August 16 - 20, 2011. The eagerly anticipated exhibit will in Hall F of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd. in Rosemont, IL, site of the big ANA convention. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior - July 2011Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, The Dog Days of Summer are here and we are hiding from the heat in Colorado. Our home in Texas is hot, dry, and although lovely, pretty uncomfortable during the Summer. This Summer Sherri, my wife/boss and co-owner of Bozarth Numismatics, and I decided we would mix things up a little and take our travel schedule somewhere cooler. (more...) PCGS Hosts Tantalizing First Peek at Finest U.S. Type Set at Chicago ANA ShowThe veil will be intriguingly lifted when highlights of what is now the all-time finest U.S. type set ever assembled of coins dated 1792 - 1964 will be publicly displayed for the first time at the Chicago ANA World's Fair of MoneySM. (more...) Rare Coin Road Warrior - June 2011Greetings Rare Coin Enthusiasts, My name is Vic Bozarth and I am the Rare Coin Road Warrior. My wife Sherri and I attend nearly 40 shows a year to buy fresh to the market coins for our customers. We attend all major U.S. Coin Shows, as well as most large regional and state coin shows. I am a 'bourse floor' dealer. (more...) Pinnacle Rarities Purchases the San Diego Collection of Proof Seated DollarsPinnacle Rarities is proud to announce the purchase of the San Diego Collection of Seated Dollars, an amazing grouping featuring 14 of the 16 possible dates from 1858 to 1873. Selected by an astute California numismatist, each example is an exquisite treasure. (more...) The PCGS Members Only Coin Show July 20 - 23, 2011The PCGS Members Only Coin Show, Exclusively for PCGS Dealer & Collectors Club Members, July 20-23, 2011. PCGS will be offering on-site grading for all show attendees. Take-home submissions will also be accepted. (more...) Legend Numismatics Purchases the David Hall $10 Liberty CollectionLegend Numismatics (www.LegendCoin.com) of Lincroft, New Jersey, representing collector Bob R. Simpson of Fort Worth, Texas, has purchased the complete set of $10 Liberty Head gold pieces assembled by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) Founder David Hall. The transaction is valued at $4 million, according to Laura Sperber, Legend President. (more...) Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo - June 2011Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, Held at the Long Beach Convention Center, June 2 - 4, 2011. The Long Beach Expo spans 100,000 square feet in the beautiful Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center www.longbeachexpo.com. (more...) PCGS Displays Unparalleled Proof $3 Gold Set at Baltimore ExpoFollowing its acclaimed public debut earlier this month in California, the first-ever complete set of certified proof U.S. $3 gold coins will be publicly displayed at the Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) booth, #1957, during the first three days of the four-day Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo (www.WhitmanExpo.com) in the Baltimore, Maryland Convention Center, March 31 - April 3, 2011. (more...) The PCGS Members Only Coin Show May 18 - 21, 2011The PCGS Members Only Coin Show, Exclusively for PCGS Dealer & Collectors Club Members, May 18 - 21, 2011. PCGS will be offering on-site grading for all show attendees. Take-home submissions will also be accepted. (more...) PCGS Exhibits First Complete Set of Certified Proof $3 Gold in SacramentoThe first-ever complete set of certified proof U.S. $3 gold coins will be publicly displayed for the first time anywhere at the Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) booth, #1101, during the American Numismatic Association's National Money Show™ in Sacramento, California, March 17 - 19, 2011. (more...) Rediscover Gold at the ANA Sacramento National Money Show, March 17-19The American Numismatic Association's 2011 Sacramento National Money Show features some of the world's most valuable and historical coins and paper money, as well as educational opportunities for all ages and interests. The show takes place March 17-19 at the Sacramento Convention Center and includes a world-class auction by Heritage Auction Galleries and hundreds of dealers and vendors. (more...) Collectors Universe Selects Orangewood Children's Foundation for 2011 DonationIn today's economy, no company is immune from fiscal downturns. But as a company that specializes in authenticating and grading collectibles including rare coins, trading cards and stamps, Collectors Universe of Santa Ana is better positioned than most. (more...) The PCGS Members Only Coin ShowThe PCGS Members Only Coin Show, Exclusively for PCGS Dealer & Collectors Club Members, February 22-25, 2011. PCGS will be offering on-site grading for all show attendees. Take-home submissions will also be accepted. (more...) Win an ANA Summer Seminar Scholarship Courtesy of ANA and PCGSThe American Numismatic Association and the Professional Coin Grading Service are jointly offering tuition, meals, lodging and airfare for two lucky PCGS Set RegistrySM members to attend a week-long session of the popular ANA Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado this year. (more...) The Color of MoneyEveryone knows how coins look: copper coins are reddish-brown, gold and aluminum-bronze ones are yellow, and silver, aluminum, and stainless steel ones are white or grayish-white. Right? Wrong. The color of a coin depends on its material, but it also depends on what that material has been through. (more...) PCGS, Legend Host First Exhibit of Unique 1943 Bronze Cents Set at FUN ShowThe first-ever public display of the one-of-a-kind set of 1943 bronze Lincoln cents from the Denver, Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints will be hosted by Professional Coin Grading Service and Legend Numismatics, Inc. during the first three days of the Florida United Numismatists convention in Tampa, Florida, January 6, 7 and 8, 2011. (more...) PCGS 2011 Calendar: Great Gift for All Coin EnthusiastsAn ideal gift for that special numismatist family member or friend of yours, the 2011 PCGS Calendar is something they can use all year. The featured coins include some incredible rarities like the earliest U.S. Gold Dollar pictured on the cover, the unique 1943-D Bronze Cent and an 1874 $10 Bickford Gold Pattern among the unusual and beautiful coins. (more...) The PCGS Members Only Coin ShowThe PCGS Members Only Coin Show, Exclusively for PCGS Dealer & Collectors Club Members, December 15-18, 2010 We hope you will join us in Las Vegas for this exclusive opportunity to do business in an intimate setting. (more...) Determining the Grade of a CoinAssigning a grade to a coin is an art, not a science. It is often highly subjective, especially when working with Mint State coins where small differences in grade make big differences in price. Even so, grading can be studied, learned and applied with known and predictable results that ultimately rest on judgment, rather than feeling. (more...) PCGS at Silver Dollar and Baltimore ExposProfessional Coin Grading Service will provide on-site authentication and grading services and offer show specials for on-site submissions at the Silver Dollar & Rare Coin Expo in Saint Charles, Missouri, October 14- 16, 2010, and at the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo, November 4 - 7, 2010. (more...) PCGS-Certified 1943-D Bronze Cent Sold For $1.7 MillionThe only known 1943-dated Lincoln cent mistakenly struck at the Denver Mint on a bronze planchet has been sold for a record $1.7 million by Legend Numismatics of Lincroft, New Jersey. The unique coin, not publicly known to exist until 1979, is certified PCGS MS64BN. (more...) Rare Coins and PoliticsPolitics and rare coins might not seem to go together, but they are linked throughout the history of the United States. From the first coins of the 1650s to the change you carry in your pocket today, political influence has been a significant part of United States coinage. (more...) PCGS at Long Beach: On-Site Grading, First West Coast Display of ESM CollectionProfessional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) will provide on-site authentication and grading services and showcase the first West Coast public display of the acclaimed, award-winning ESM Collection of early proof copper coins during the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, September 23 - 25, 2010. (more...) PCGS Coin Sniffer™ Uses Advanced Technology to Detect 'Doctored' CoinsThe PCGS Coin Sniffer™, a process incorporating advanced technology for detecting foreign materials and other enhancements on a coin's surface, will be used in two roll-out phases on all PCGS Secure Plus™ submissions with the first step beginning in September or October 2010. (more...) Multi-Million Dollar Collection on Display at Boston World's Fair of MoneyThe number one-ranked collection of United States large cents in the PGCS Set Registry listing will be publicly displayed for the first time in Boston, August 10 - 13, 2010, at the American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money. (more...) PCGS at Boston ANA: On-Site Grading, Award-Winning Proof Copper on DisplayAt this year's American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money convention in Boston held August 10 - 14, visitors will be treated to a number of museum-quality exhibits of historic rare coins. (more...) PCGS at June 2010 Long Beach Expo: Show Submission Specials, iPad DemosCoins submitted to the Professional Coin Grading Service during the upcoming Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo will be eligible for PCGS' popular Show Special discounts for certification, and the new PCGS Secure Plus™ service will also be available. (more...) PCGS Launches New International Web Site - PCGSGlobal.comTo help accommodate our company's expanding international presence, Professional Coin Grading Service has launched a new web site, www.PCGSGlobal.com, that allows coin enthusiasts from around the world to view information about PCGS third-party grading and how to use our services in their local language. (more...) Collectors Corner Adds Support For "Plus" PCGS And NGC-Graded CoinsCollectors CornerSM, the premier online marketplace for serious collectors, would like to announce support for "Plus" PCGS and NGC graded coins. This enables Collectors Corner buyers to purchase "+" graded coins directly from the world's top dealers. (more...) PCGS Announces PCGS Secure Plus™ Service for Increased Consumer Protection and Plus Grades for Added ValueThe Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has launched PCGS Secure Plus™, a revolutionary new process with high-tech security and scrutiny to increase the confidence of collectors and dealers, and a new certification designation that potentially can increase the value of coins. (more...) PCGS Unveils 'The Big One' March 25 in Fort WorthExecutives of Professional Coin Grading Service will make their eagerly-anticipated announcement about a revolutionary new service on Thursday, March 25, 2010. (more...) PCGS Show Specials at March 2010 Baltimore ExpoProfessional Coin Grading Service will offer on-site authentication and grading services at the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo in the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt St. The show is open to the public, March 4 – 7, 2010. (more...) PCGS Announces Expansion of Photograde™ OnlinePhotograde™ Online, one of the most talked-about innovations in the coin industry, is now even bigger and better. Photograde now includes 60 coin series and offers grades ranging from PO1 to MS69 for many of them. (more...) PSE Offers Special for PCGS Customers at February Long Beach ExpoWith many collectors, stamps and coins go hand-in-hand. And when it comes to realizing top prices at auction, PSE-graded stamps deliver the same level of confidence and value as PCGS-graded coins. (more...) PCGS Grading Guarantee UpdateFor the past 24 years, the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has offered collectors and dealers the strongest assurance of grading accuracy and independence in the rare coin market. (more...) PCGS-Certified, Finest Known 1907 Ultra High Relief Headlines Santa Clara ExpoThe finest known 1907 Ultra High Relief Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle gold coin, graded PCGS PF69 and insured for $5 million, will be displayed during the first three days of the Santa Clara, California Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo to be conducted November 19 – 22, 2009. (more...) PCGS Brings TrueView Coin Imaging Service to Baltimore ShowProfessional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) will give collectors and dealers a special opportunity to have their PCGS-graded coins digitally imaged with the PCGS TrueView photo service on-site during the first two days of the Whitman Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center, November 12 – 15, 2009. (more...) PCGS Helps Police Nab Counterfeits SuspectInformation provided to Northern California law enforcement authorities by Professional Coin Grading Service led to the arrest of a suspect who is now under investigation in connection with the sales of fraudulently altered Morgan dollars in tampered PCGS holders for nearly $300,000. (more...) Stella Coin News Online Library is Filling Up!Stella Coin News (SCN) is very pleased to announce their latest online reference book, The Complete Guide to Certified Barber Coinage, written in 1999 by John and David Feigenbaum. (more...) More Features, 2,500+ Photos Added to PCGS CoinFactsNew features and more than 2,500 additional high-quality coin photos have been added to the all-new PCGS CoinFacts®(www.PCGSCoinFacts.com) since the enhanced website was launched on July 27. (more...) Summer Sunset Collection Now Accepting BidsThis massive collection contains many copper and silver series. A strong run of Liberty Seated, Barber and Standing Liberty Quarters as well as a great run of Bust, Liberty Seated and Barber Halves. (more...) Grading Specials Highlight PCGS' Offerings at September Long Beach ExpoProfessional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) will have special discounts for certification services during the Long Beach, California Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, September 10 – 12, 2009. (more...) ANA to Debut Museum Showcase in Los AngelesThe American Numismatic Association will introduce its inaugural Museum Showcase, featuring rarely seen numismatic treasures from the Smithsonian Institution, the ANA Edward C. Rochette Money Museum and private collectors, at the 2009 Los Angeles World's Fair of Money®, August 5-9 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. (more...) PCGS Price Guide Provides New Feature - 2-Year Pricing HistoryWhen you purchase an item that has a substantial amount of value, obtaining the financial history is imperative. The same rule applies when purchasing coins. Visit the PCGS Price Guide today to research price listings for all PCGS-graded, U.S. regular issue coins from January 2007 to date. (more...) PCGS Establishes Groundbreaking International Program With the Mint of PolandA precedent-setting international partnership is being set up between the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Mennica Polska, the Mint of Poland, to grade the mint's new commemorative coins as well as to establish a submission center at the mint in Warsaw, Poland for the convenience of local collectors and dealers to submit coins for PCGS certification. (more...) PCGS at February 2009 Long Beach ExpoThe Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) will play a leading role at the upcoming Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, February 5 – 7, 2009. (more...) Saint Gaudens Ultra High Relief Coins Resurrected in 2009On January 22, 2009 the U.S. Mint will resurrect what many consider to be the most beautiful and captivating design in American coinage by introducing the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle coins. (more...) PCGS Certifies ANS Unique 1793 Wreath Large CentThe unique 1793 Wreath U.S. large cent variety (Sheldon NC-5, Crosby 10-F) in the collection of the American Numismatic Society (ANS) has been authenticated and graded by Professional Coin Grading Service as PCGS AU-58. (more...) 'Spectacular' Rainbow-Toned Morgans Highlight PCGS' FUN DisplayThe Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) will display Sunnywood's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" set of exquisitely toned Morgan silver dollars and PCGS Co-Founder David Hall will participate in an important educational forum at the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) annual convention in Orlando, January 8 - 11, 2009. (more...) PCGS Launches 'CoinFactsWiki.com' - Free Encyclopedia of Coins Encourages Editing Like WikipediaProfessional Coin Grading Service introduces CoinFacts Wiki, a public encyclopedia of U.S. and World coins located at http://www.coinfactswiki.com. (more...) PCGS Expands World Coin Program in ChinaFor its first-ever participation at the annual Beijing International Stamp & Coin Exposition, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) produced special insert labels written in Chinese for encapsulated coins distributed as souvenirs. (more...) DLRC Announces project Stella: a new Blog & Library Web SiteJohn Feigenbaum, President of David Lawrence Rare Coins and Dominion Grading Service, announced today the unveiling of a new web site called Stella (www.stellacoinnews.com) which will provide daily Blogs by numismatic leaders, as well as free access to DLRC Press publications. (more...) Finest collection of silver Roosevelt dimes ever assembed to hit Auction block in January!For four years running, this collection of silver Roosevelt dimes has been ranked "All-time Finest" by PCGS. (more...) PCGS Certifies Hoard of Rare Half EaglesA hoard of Indian Head $5 gold pieces found in an unclaimed bank safe deposit box in Florida has been certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). (more...) PCGS-Certified Coins Are Foundation of Heritage's Most Valuable Long Beach Signature Ever: $35.4 Million!Hundreds of Registry-level coins certified by PCGS were sold in Heritage’s record-setting Long Beach Signature® Auction, held Sept 17-21, 2008 at the Long Beach Coin Expo; this was the most valuable auction Heritage has held in two decades of Long Beach events. (more...) PCGS Expands, Enhances Online Price GuideNew features, including online streaming video commentary from Collectors Universe President and Co-Founder David Hall have been added to the Professional Coin Grading Service’s authoritative Rare Coin Price Guide at www.PCGS.com/prices. (more...) PCGS Removes Fake Coins, Dies From MarketAs part of its consumer protection measures, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has purchased a half dozen coinage dies used to produce counterfeit Chinese coins. (more...) 2008 Beijing Olympic CoinsThe Olympic Games are an event like no other in the world, one that promotes peace, friendly relationships, and helps to build bridges between countries, all while being on the worlds biggest scale. (more...) PCGS Service Announcement - New "Genuine" ServiceEffective immediately, the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) will begin authenticating and encapsulating "problem" coins (i.e. altered surface, cleaned, environmental damage, etc.). (more...) David Lawrence's Southern Seated Dollar Sale Realizes $650,000!DLRC Auctions is proud to announce the third installment of the Southern Seated Dollar Collection realized over $650,000 in competitive Internet bidding which ended Thursday, June 5th. (more...) DLRC Auctions to Sell Million-Dollar Collection of Proof Seated Dollars: "The Southern Seated Dollar Collection"According to John Feigenbaum, DLRC Auctions President, "this collection is one of the finest of its kind ever assembled. There are numerous issues with fewer than 15 known specimens. Additionally, some of these are the finest known – by far." (more...) Pair of 1794 Dollars Lead Heritage's May 2008 Long Beach AuctionA pair of 1794 silver dollars and three Continental dollars are among the rarities included in the catalog for the Official Auction of the May 2008 Long Beach Coin Expo. (more...) Collectors Corner Launches Sports Card Marketplace For PSA CardsThe Certified Coin Exchange (CCE), one of the world’s largest and most active online marketplaces devoted exclusively to certified collectibles, is expanding to include PSA-certified sports and non-sports trading cards. (more...) PCGS Displays Unique "Hot Lips" Morgan Set at Long BeachThe Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) will display the only complete grading set of "Hot Lips" dollars, one of the most interesting of all the different varieties in the popular Morgan dollar series (1878 – 1921), at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, May 29 - 31, 2008. (more...) PCGS President Ron Guth Featured on Coin Chat Radio May 1Ron was interviewed by Coin Chat Radio personality Debbie Bradley on “The History of Coin Grading,” a fascinating subject in which he possesses a wealth of expertise. (more...) PCGS-Certified 1802 Proof Dollar Reaches $920,000 at Heritage's $44 Million Central State AuctionsA rare 1802 proof Silver Dollar, part of the silver dollar collection assembled by David Queller and his family, realized $920,000 at the Official Auction of the Central States Numismatic Society convention, held by Heritage Auction Galleries. (more...) Counterfeit PCGS HoldersIn recent days, counterfeit coins in counterfeit PCGS slabs have begun to appear on eBay, the online auction site. All of the counterfeit coins/holders seen so far are coming out of China. (more...) PCGS MS69 1907 $20 Wire Rim High Relief Realizes $517,500 at Heritage’s $10 Million Phoenix ANA Signature AuctionThe Official Auction of the ANA’s Phoenix National Money Show, presented by Heritage Auction Galleries March 6-7 included a wide range of PCGS-certified rarities among $10 million in prices realized. (more...) PCGS Set Registry Announces New Set Composites (2/27/08)PCGS Set Registry announces new Set Composites for Jefferson Nickels and Washington Quarters Classic Set. (more...) DLRC Auctions Offers Early Rarities in Two-week AuctionDLRC Auctions is excited and proud to offer the Hoosier Collection for unrestricted Internet bidding. The collection includes 145 certified coins minted from 1794-1830 in collector-oriented grades from Good to Mint State. (more...) PCGS Will Display Finest Early Dollars Set at February Long Beach ExpoThe Hesselgesser Flowing Hair and Bust Dollar Collection, the number one set of early United States silver dollars in the Professional Coin Grading Service’s Set Registry(SM), will be displayed during the Long Beach, California Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, February 14 – 16, 2008. (more...) PCGS Set Registry Announces New Set Composites (12/31/07)PCGS Set Registry announces updates to the Statehood Quarter category and new Set Composites for Lincoln Cents and Statehood Quarters. (more...) PCGS Displays Top Set of Modern Proof Coins at FUNThe PCGS Set RegistrySM all-time number one finest set of modern U.S. proof coins from 1968 to the present will be exhibited by Professional Coin Grading Service during the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention (booth #138) in Orlando, January 10 – 13, 2008. (more...) DLRC Press Release - Magnolia CollectionDavid Lawrence’s Internet Auction #199 highlighted by the Magnolia Collection of Lincoln Cents realized over $296,000! (more...) CCE and PCGS Currency Launch Currency MarketplaceIn a move that is expected to significantly boost activity in the already brisk paper money market, the Certified Coin Exchange (CCE) in conjunction with PCGS Currency has established the Currency Marketplace, a new CCE service where collectors can view, select from and buy thousands of bank notes offered by many of the top currency dealers. (more...) PCGS Set Registry Announces New Set Composites (11/27/07)The Circulation Strike Presidential Dollar Basic set now allows for only CS issues. Satin Finish issues have their own set. (more...) PCGS Confirms Lettered-Edge Sac and Plain-Edge Jefferson DollarsProfessional Coin Grading Service has certified the first reported Sacagawea golden dollar coin struck with the edge lettering intended only for Presidential dollars. The submitter will receive a $10,000 finder's reward from PCGS. (more...) November PCGS Currency Collectors Club Special - "Free For All In The Fall"For the month of November, submit any U.S., Confederate, or Canadian Currency note of any type with a value of up to $1,000 and pay only $10 per note! (more...) Bowers And Merena To Conduct Its Largest Auction Ever At The Baltimore Coin And Currency Convention In NovemberOver 4,000 Lots – More Lots than Any Previous Bowers and Merena Auction – to Cross the Auction Block, Including an 1854-O Liberty Double Eagle in PCGS AU-50 (more...) PCGS Confirms Clipped Planchet Jefferson $1 ErrorsWould a damaged dollar be worth only 96.5 cents if 3.5 percent of it is missing? When it’s a clipped planchet error it’s worth more than a buck. (more...) PCGS Set Registry Announces New Set Composites (10/2/07)The PCGS Set Registry announces the addition of new variety set compositions to coincide with PCGS's Variety Attribution Program. (more...) Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo - Sept 27-29, 2007Over 2,000 dealers will attend the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, a show spanning 100,000 square feet in the beautiful Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. (more...) PCGS Set Registry Announces New Set Composites (9/11/07)PCGS Set Registry announces new Set Composites are now online. The new Set Composites include First Year of Issue Type Set (1793-present) and the 20th Anniversary Eagles (2006). (more...) $2.42 In Pennies Auctions For Nearly $1.1 Million At The Bowers And Merena Milwaukee Rarities Sale.Bowers and Merena Auctions, America's leading rare coin auction house, announces the extraordinary success of their Milwaukee Rarities Sale, held August 4, 2007, prior to the ANA World’s Fair of Money. (more...) CCE Collectors Corner Opens Wish List ServiceCollectors Corner (www.CollectorsCorner.com), a service exclusively for collectors and part of the largest dealer-to-dealer online website, The Certified Coin Exchange (CCE), has launched a convenient, new “Wish List” service. (more...) 1894-S Barber Dime Sells For Record $1.9 MillionThe finest known 1894-S Barber dime, graded PCGS Proof 66 Branch Mint, has been sold for a record price of $1.9 million. (more...) David Lawrence Holds 150th Internet-Only AuctionDavid Lawrence is excited to announce the running of the company's 150th Internet-Only auction. Starting close to three years ago, David Lawrence Internet-Only auctions have grown in the number of consignors and bidders. (more...) David Lawrence Launches Thursday Rocket SaleDavid Lawrence is excited to announce the launch of their weekly Thursday Rocket Sales. These one-day auctions give you the chance to bid in an online sale with quick results. (more...) Next Wave of Presidential Dollars Begins With AdamsCoins depicting John Adams, the second in the series of Presidential Dollars, officially enter circulation on Thursday, May 17, 2007, and collectors are eager to see if any major errors appear. (more...) Eliasberg 1913 Liberty Nickel, PCGS PR-66, Sold for $5 MillionAn unnamed California collector has paid $5 million for the Eliasberg specimen 1913 Liberty Head nickel, a record price for the coin and the second highest price ever paid for any rare coin. (more...) Selling at Public AuctionAuction houses bring buyers and sellers together. Beyond that simple statement lies a multimillion dollar industry. Collectors who wish to sell all or part of their collections know that they will achieve the highest price only by exposing the items being sold to the maximum number of other collectors. (more...) Knowing Collectibles' Sales Tax Laws Can Save You MoneyThere is very little we do in the United States today that is not somehow affected by the tax laws, and buying and selling art and collectibles is no exception. An understanding of basic principles of state and local sales and use tax will help assure that you comply with the law, and may save you money as well. (more...)
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