1951 Franklin Half Dollar graded PR67+DCAM. Image: GreatCollections.
Among the 14-year run of Franklin half dollar Proofs, the second-year 1951 Franklin Proof is second only to the key date (and first-year issue) 1950 Proof, and as such it can be a real challenge for collectors. Yet the 1951 tends to come nicer than the inaugural Proof issue, with the United States Mint improving its production every year even as it ramped up the mintage numbers. Still, these mintage numbers were determined by demand for the Mint’s annual Proof set, and only 6,114 sets were sold in 1951.
Having said that, High Gem Cameo and Deep/Ultra Cameo examples are hard to come by – not least of which because the plastic sleeve that the 1951 Proof set came in was quite abrasive.
But not only does the December 31 auction from GreatCollections represent a rare opportunity to own such a quality piece but it’s also a chance for the competitive collector to obtain one of the two finest known Proof 1951 Franklin half dollars graded PR67+ DCAM by PCGS. On the PCGS CoinFacts page for the issue, this coin is one of the featured images at the top of the entry. Pedigreed to the Blue Ocean Collection, the coin is also approved by CAC as strong for the grade.
The Blue Ocean coin sold in an August 2017 public auction for $82,250 USD–an auction record for the date and grade. At the time of publication, PCGS estimates a Proof 1951 Franklin half in PR67+ DCAm to be worth $85,000.
With nine days left before the auction, the starting bid on this Deep Cameo 1951 Proof Franklin half dollar is $40,000.
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A rare Sacagawea Dollar / Washington Quarter mule. Image: GreatCollections.
In numismatics, a “mule” is a coin struck with the obverse die of one denomination and the reverse die of another. And no mule is more famous than the (2000)-P Sacagawea Dollar/Washington Quarter mule offered in GreatCollections’ auction on Sunday, January 21, 2024. It was ranked #1 in David Camire, Nicholas Brown, and Fred Weinberg’s book The 100 Greatest U.S. Error Coins (Whitman, 2010), where it even served as the centerpiece on the cover.
The mule features the obverse of a Washington Quarter of the time and the reverse of a Sacagawea Dollar coin. Because both of the sides involved in the creation of the coin include their respective denominations, it has a total face value of $1.25.
The error was first discovered by Frank Wallis in a roll of uncirculated dollar coins he got from a bank in Arkansas in May 2000, the year of the error coin’s issue. Confirmed as authentic by the United States Mint, it was the first such mule that the Mint is known to have (inadvertently) released into circulation. Tied for finest at PCGS, the grading company’s estimated value for the piece is $125,000 USD.
In the 20-plus years since the Sacagawea Dollar/Washington Quarter mule’s discovery, about two dozen examples have been found in the wild. Of this number, three different dies are known to collectors; the discovery coin features Die 1, with the main diagnostic being the space between F in the word OF and the edge of coin on the Sacagawea side.
“For one of the most famous errors to ever leave the U.S. Mint, only a few are available for collectors to own, as all others have been purchased over the years by a single collector. It’s a striking error and understandable why it’s been atop modern error lists for over 20 years since it was first discovered,” said GreatCollections President Ian Russell.
At the time of writing, bidding has barely started on the Sacagawea Dollar/Washington Quarter mule discovery piece, but it won’t stay that way forever. This is an incredible example of a modern U.S. Mint error coin. Check out the high-quality photos and place your bid at www.GreatCollections.com.
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Incredible cents from the Stewart Blay Collection. Image: GreatCollections.
1856 & 1877 Pennies Sold for Over $300,000 Each; Countless Records Set
(Irvine, California) November 28, 2023 – The Stewart Blay Collection continued to set records at GreatCollections earlier this month, with almost $5 million in final bids for the finest sets of Flying Eagle Cents, Indian Cents and Barber Dimes ever assembled.
The coins were sold at GreatCollections on November 12th and 19th. Highlight realizations include the 1856 Flying Eagle Cent PCGS MS-66 CAC at $343,125, the 1877 Indian Cent PCGS MS-66+ RD CAC at $340,875 and the 1893-O Barber Dime PCGS MS-68 PL CAC at $140,625. A duplicate 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent PCGS MS-65 RD CAC realized $123,750. These all realized all-time world records for the date and grade. The 1955 Doubled Die graded PCGS MS-65 RD more than doubled the previous record set in 2001.
A total of 16,645 bids were received for the 673 certified coins on offer that realized a total of $4,960,436.
Stewart Blay, a legendary numismatist and sculptor based in New York, assembled the award-winning collections over the past 50 years. Earlier this year, GreatCollections auctioned the Blay Lincoln Cent Collection for over $7.7 million, also setting many world records.
“Serious collectors came out of the woodwork to bid and own part of the Stewart Blay Collection – several had not acquired a coin in years, as nothing of this quality had been on the market. The realized prices confirm the numismatic community agreed with the superlative quality Stewart had assembled over his lifetime. The pedigree is one that will survive time – perhaps the most universally respected in the current generation of numismatists,” said Ian Russell, president of GreatCollections.
Ian continued, “Sadly, Stewart passed away unexpectedly last Thanksgiving. We are so thankful to Stewart and his estate for entrusting us with this once-in-a-generation collection.”
Prices realized highlights from the Stewart Blay Collection of Flying Eagle Cents
Prices realized highlights from the Stewart Blay Collection of Indian Cents
1864 Indian Cent L on Ribbon PCGS MS-66+ RD CAC – $81,225
1868 Indian Cent PCGS MS-66+ RD CAC – $78,925
1877 Indian Cent PCGS MS-66+ RD CAC – $340,875
1884 Indian Cent PCGS MS-67 RD CAC – $81,562
Prices realized highlights from the Stewart Blay Collection of Barber Dimes
1893-O Barber Dime PCGS MS-68 PL CAC – $140,875
1907 Barber Dime PCGS Proof-68 CAC – $87,187
1911 Barber Dime PCGS MS-68+ CAC – $81,562A permanent record of the Stewart Blay Collection is available on the GreatCollections website at www.greatcollections.com/blay and GreatCollections has plans to publish a book featuring the Blay collections. For more information, please contact GreatCollections at 1-800-442-6467 or visit www.greatcollections.com.
About GreatCollections
GreatCollections, the official auction house of the American Numismatic Association, specializes in auctioning certified coins and banknotes, handling transactions from start to finish. Since its founding in 2010, GreatCollections has successfully auctioned over 1 million certified coins, making it one of the leading certified coin companies in the United States with annual sales in 2022 exceeding $270 million. Ian Russell, owner/president of GreatCollections, is a member of the prestigious Professional Numismatists Guild, member of the National Auctioneers Association and was recently named the ANA Harry J. Forman Dealer of the Year. For more information about GreatCollections, visit www.greatcollections.com or call 800-442-6467.
Numismatic photography expert Phil Arnold has recently joined the GreatCollections team as their new Director of Photography. With over 18 years of experience in numismatic imaging, Phil is poised to bring even higher-quality images to GreatCollections’ auctions.
A Leader in Numismatic Photography
Phil Arnold previously headed the imaging department at Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), where he developed their renowned TrueView imaging. During his time at PCGS, Phil photographed countless numismatic rarities, including the world’s most valuable coin – the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle.
Arnold’s photography and photographic process made PCGS CoinFacts one of the most innovative and social numismatic websites in the industry. Collectors regarded the PCGS TrueView as a “Glamor Shot”, presenting the object in the best possible light. A strength of Arnold’s approach was PCGS’ ability to bring out toning, even on difficult to photograph Proof coins. In recent years, several major auction firms have used Arnold’s TrueView photography to supplement their own images.
Excitement for the Future
Ian Russell, president of GreatCollections, expressed his enthusiasm for Phil joining the team. He stated, “I welcome Phil to our team – and look forward to providing even higher-quality images for our auctions to the benefit of consignors and bidders. Phil’s work is second-to-none in numismatic photography, and his love of numismatics is showcased with every image he takes.”
A Passion for Numismatic Photography
After graduating from Western University in Ontario, Canada, Phil pursued his passion for numismatic photography by studying at the Pacific Design Academy. Soon after, he was hired by PCGS as their first full-time photographer to take digital images. His move to Southern California allowed him to photograph millions of coins over 18 years and continuously improve the quality of numismatic imaging.
The Next Level for GreatCollections
Phil shared his excitement about joining GreatCollections, stating, “I’ve known Ian for the past decade, and I’ve always admired his and Raeleen’s reputation for integrity within the industry. GreatCollections’ growth in this time has truly been remarkable, and I’m excited to now be a part of their small-company environment. We are going to the next level in making GreatCollections’ photographs the best in the business – not just for their record breaking coin auctions, but also for the new collectibles we’ll be auctioning in the very near future.”
Numismatic photography expert Phil Arnold has recently joined the GreatCollections team as their new Director of Photography. With over 18 years of experience in numismatic imaging, Phil is poised to bring even higher-quality images to GreatCollections’ auctions.
A Leader in Numismatic Photography
Phil Arnold previously headed the imaging department at Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), where he developed their renowned TrueView imaging. During his time at PCGS, Phil photographed countless numismatic rarities, including the world’s most valuable coin – the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle.
Arnold’s photography and photographic process made PCGS CoinFacts one of the most innovative and social numismatic websites in the industry. Collectors regarded the PCGS TrueView as a “Glamor Shot”, presenting the object in the best possible light. A strength of Arnold’s approach was PCGS’ ability to bring out toning, even on difficult to photograph Proof coins. In recent years, several major auction firms have used Arnold’s TrueView photography to supplement their own images.
Excitement for the Future
Ian Russell, president of GreatCollections, expressed his enthusiasm for Phil joining the team. He stated, “I welcome Phil to our team – and look forward to providing even higher-quality images for our auctions to the benefit of consignors and bidders. Phil’s work is second-to-none in numismatic photography, and his love of numismatics is showcased with every image he takes.”
A Passion for Numismatic Photography
After graduating from Western University in Ontario, Canada, Phil pursued his passion for numismatic photography by studying at the Pacific Design Academy. Soon after, he was hired by PCGS as their first full-time photographer to take digital images. His move to Southern California allowed him to photograph millions of coins over 18 years and continuously improve the quality of numismatic imaging.
The Next Level for GreatCollections
Phil shared his excitement about joining GreatCollections, stating, “I’ve known Ian for the past decade, and I’ve always admired his and Raeleen’s reputation for integrity within the industry. GreatCollections’ growth in this time has truly been remarkable, and I’m excited to now be a part of their small-company environment. We are going to the next level in making GreatCollections’ photographs the best in the business – not just for their record breaking coin auctions, but also for the new collectibles we’ll be auctioning in the very near future.”
As part of its continuing series of offerings from the exceptional Stewart Blay Collection, GreatCollections will be presenting Blay’s selection of Barber dimes over two separate online auction sessions: the first on Sunday, November 12, and the second on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.
A New York sculptor and coin collector, Stewart Blay was one of the most significant “quality” collectors of his era. His coins represent an unquinchable thirst for the “best-of-the-best” that took Blay all around the country throughout five decades of collecting.
The Blay Collection of Lincoln cents, considered one of the finest ever assembled, was sold by GreatCollections in January 2023. It set several new price records on its way to garnering over $7.7 million USD and immediately became an important landmark in the history of the Lincoln cent market.
The sale of the Stewart Blay Collection of Barber dimes will certainly achieve impressive results, as well. Below are CoinWeek’s top five highlights from the upcoming auctions.
1893-O Barber Dime (PCGS MS-68 PL CAC; Toned)
From a mintage of 1,760,000, PCGS has certified only three examples as Prooflike. The designation “Prooflike” refers to the presence of reflective mirror-like surfaces sometimes found on a circulation strike coin. Of the three, this example is the finest. Both Blay and GreatCollections’ Ian Russell were taken by the clarity of the strike and its perfectly preserved surfaces, with the latter remarking that the coin had the look of a Proof or a Specimen strike. This date offers sophisticated collectors a smattering of ultra-high-end coins – no more than five or six in the Superb Gem grand range. This example bests the impressive Prooflike Eliasberg/Simpson coin by one full point.
1899 Barber Dime (PCGS Proof-68 CAC; Toned)
Stewart Blay’s Superb Gem Proof 1899 Barber Dime. Image: GreatCollections.
The United States Mint sold 846 Proof Sets in 1899. By modern standards, the total number of coins produced for collectors at the close of the 19th century would be nothing more than a rounding error. And while most of the 1899 Proof Barber dimes have survived, more than a century of mishandling has resulted in most available examples having some degree of impairment.
This coin, certified PR68 by PCGS and approved by CAC as strong for the grade, ranks as one of the five finest known for the issue – taking into account similarly graded coins with Cameo and Deep Cameo attributions.
Under light, this example boasts a vividly toned obverse with Cerulean blue wrapping bordering the rims and the center field bathed in orange, red, and purple. The coloration on the coin’s reverse shows a gradient of gold and orange. We expect this specimen to exceed the $14,100 price it realized in a May 2018 auction appearance.
1907 Barber Dime (PCGS Proof-68 CAC; Toned, OGH)
Superb Gem Proof 1907 Barber Dime from the Stewart Blay Collection. Image: GreatCollections.
After peaking in the 1880s, collector interest in Proof coinage began to decline. By the end of the first decade of the 20th century, this interest had sunk to a level where a typical year’s Proof mintage would fall in the 550 to 700 coin range. The 1907 Proof dime was the first issue in the series to have a mintage of under 600 pieces. In terms of the series, it’s one of the scarcer dates, but is by no means rare. As is the case with all early 20th-century Proofs, unimpaired examples with high eye appeal are the exception to the rule. PCGS has certified no more than 20 examples in Superb Gem Proof and this is the only one certified at the PR68 level.
This is the same coin sold in July 1997 for $5,290. At the time, it was the only PR68 recorded in the PCGS Census. Nearly 30 years later, this distinction remains true. Current bid is $10,500.
1898-O Barber Dime (PCGS MS-67+ CAC; Toned)
The Miller-Blay 1898-O Barber Dime. Image: GreatCollections.
Blay’s 1898-O Barber Dime is the current lead plate coin on PCGS CoinFacts. It is a shimmering champagne-colored dime with peach-colored toning around the coin’s periphery. A smattering of peach rings above and below the denomination serve as key pickup points for pedigree tracing. We’ve tracked this example to the Larry H. Miller Collection, where it sold for $31,200 in December 2020. Miller, a prominent Utah businessman, was an accomplished collector in his own right. In that collection, the coin was housed in an early generation NGC MS68 holder. Now it is offered as a freshly-graded PCGS MS67+ with CAC approval.
1905-O Barber Dime Micro O (PCGS MS-66+ CAC)
In our opinion, early 20th-century New Orleans issues are underrated and will certainly prove formidable to collect as the market for 20th-century American silver and gold coins continues to mature in the coming years. The 1905-O Barber dime was struck in numbers typical for the branch mint at the time. What makes this issue stand out, however, is the existence of the scarce “Micro O” mintmark variety. In a side-by-side comparison, the O mintmark is considerably shorter than the one found on the majority of the dimes struck that year. Strangely, the Micro O mintmark punch was intended to be used on a larger coin – the quarter dollar.
1905-O Barber dimes with the Micro O mintmark are scarce in Mint State and rare in Gem. This example is the finest known.
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GreatCollections will also be offering duplicates from the Blay Collection in November. For more information, call 1-800-442-6467 or visit their website at www.greatcollections.com.
To search through GreatCollection’s archive of over 600,000 certified coins the company has sold over the past eight years, please visit the GreatCollections Auction Archives.
As part of its October 15 online auction, GreatCollections is offering a large size Fr. 258 Series 1899 $2 Silver Certificate graded PMG Very Fine 30. It features the signatures of Speelman and White, which is a popular combination for the Friedberg (Fr.) type. Following the beautiful and extremely popular Educational Note series of Silver […]
As part of their October 8 online auction of classic and rare U.S. coins, GreatCollections is offering an original 1841 Braided Hair half cent graded Proof 63 Red Brown (RB) by PCGS and approved as strong for that grade by CAC. It is stored in a PCGS Original Green Holder (OGH). The Braided Hair design, […]
In their October 1 auction, GreatCollections is offering a CAC-approved 1919-S Standing Liberty quarter graded MS66+ by PCGS in a Gold Shield holder. A key date in the Standing Liberty quarter series (1916-30), the 1919-S was weakly struck–this is one reason why the coin is popular with collectors even in worn circulated grades–and so nice […]
Sale also to feature Blay Collection of Barber Dimes When GreatCollections sold the Stewart Blay Collection of Lincoln Cents in January 2023, one of if not the finest collection of Lincoln cents ever assembled, several record prices were established for a total of over $7.7 million. Now, GreatCollections will be offering the Blay collections […]
As part of their September 24 online auction, GreatCollections.com is offering a rare date high condition census 1795 Capped Bust Right $5 gold half eagle graded MS64+ by PCGS and certified as strong for the grade by CAC. The 1795 Capped Bust Right gold half eagle, like many United States Mint issues struck in the […]
As part of their September 3 online auction, GreatCollections.com is offering a key date 1889-CC Morgan silver dollar graded VF-30 by PCGS and certified as strong for the grade by CAC. Sometimes called the “King of the Carson City Morgans”, the 1889-CC Morgan is scarce in all grades and the most elusive of all Carson […]
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and GreatCollections are joining forces to honor Michael “Miles” Standish, one of the most prominent figures of the coin industry over the past two decades. Standish passed away on July 11, 2023, at the age of 58, leaving behind a legacy of helping to build the third-party grading industry as […]
Donated by PCGS Cofounder John Dannreuther What is believed to be the very first PCGS encapsulated coin–a prototype that changed the coin industry forever–is being sold for the first time in a Witter Coin University benefit auction held by GreatCollections. PCGS cofounder John Dannreuther generously donated the coin with 100% of the proceeds going […]
As part of their July 23 auction, GreatCollections is offering a 1901 Proof Set in matching NGC Old Black Holders. Coming from the very early days of NGC–and even featuring consecutive cert numbers–this assemblage of Gem-quality coins is an unusual piece of numismatic history. The 1901 Proof Set In 1901, the United States Mint sold […]
The 1909-S Lincoln V.D.B. cent is one of the most coveted 20th-century United States coins. One of the finest examples of it is currently being offered at GreatCollections, with a hammer time of Sunday, July 16, 2023, 4:16:18 pm Pacific (7:16 pm Eastern). The story behind the discontinuation of the coin’s production is part of […]
The San Francisco Mint produced 2,760,339 Proof Sets in 1973, with production beginning in February and continuing throughout the year. Unlike Proof issues struck in the late ’60s, most examples produced in 1973 have Deep Cameo (DCAM) contrast. Quality was not a major factor with the denomination, as the San Francisco Mint took great care […]
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is recognizing two members that have exhibited an influential, and positive presence within the numismatic community. The Outstanding Adult Advisor will be awarded during the World’s Fair of Money Member Awards and Donor Celebration, Thursday, August 10 from 3-4:30 p.m. in Ballroom B at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center […]
$25 million Elite Collection, the number-one Saints set at PCGS, will be displayed by GreatCollections at the 2023 World’s Fair of Money The finest set of historic Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles will be publicly displayed for the first time anywhere at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money, August 8 – […]
A spectacularly toned 2004 American Silver Eagle bullion coin graded MS-69 by PCGS is being offered by GreatCollections, with bidding ending on Sunday, June 4 at 7:23:03 Pacific Time (10:23:03 Eastern). The 2004 bullion-strike American Silver Eagle is one of the final bullion strikes with a mintage under ten million coins. Typically, coins graded by PCGS […]
A 1993 American Silver Eagle bullion coin graded MS-70 by PCGS is being offered by GreatCollections, with bidding ending on Sunday, May 21 at 7:23:54 Pacific Time (10:23:54 Eastern). The 1993 bullion-strike American Silver Eagle was one of the great key dates in the PCGS Set Registry, with a solitary coin graded MS-70 out of […]
In addition to realizing impressive prices in internet sales during the month of April, CAC-approved coins fared well in a live auction at the Central States Convention near Chicago. Here are 10 examples, selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1936-D Lincoln Cent in MS-67 On April 2, GreatCollections […]
The last Standing Liberty quarter from the multi-million dollar JustHavingFun collection–a 50% off-center error coin dated 1919 and graded XF-45 by PCGS–is being offered by GreatCollections.com, with bidding ending on Sunday, May 21 at 5:11:30 Pacific Time (8:11:30 Eastern). At the time of writing, the highest bid for the dramatic mint error is $18,500 USD […]
GreatCollections is offering collectors of modern mint errors a very interesting opportunity to purchase a scarce and highly sought-after 1982 “No P” Roosevelt dime graded MS67FB by PCGS. This example is one of only 10 certified by the grading service, with none finer. Bidding for this coin ends on Sunday, May 7 2023, at 5:15:21 […]
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ….. An extraordinarily rare original and complete 1888 Proof Set returns to the market as GreatCollections has posted it for sale with a May 21, 2023, 8:26 PM PST (11:26 EST) end time. As of this article’s publication, 54 bids have been placed for the set and […]
In addition to realizing impressive prices in internet sales during the month of March, CAC-approved coins fared well in a live auction in Orange County, California. Here are 10 examples selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1858 Seated Liberty Quarter in MS-65 On March 5, GreatCollections sold a […]
The 1795 BD-3 Capped Bust Eagle $10 gold coin is a Rarity 6 variety with an expected surviving population of 20 to 22 pieces. As such, this is the scarcest die pairing of the issue and is therefore considered a major rarity of an already rare early-date U.S. gold issue – listed among the 100 […]
The superb quality of the 1916 Lincoln cent is well known amongst enthusiasts. New hubs had been prepared for the 1916 issue, and many of the resulting coins resemble Proof strikes and have squared rims. The current example being offered by GreatCollections.com, encapsulated in a Secure Shield holder, is the sole MS-68 Red (RD) so […]
Newman Numismatic Portal seminars and two floors of bourse space also among the show’s many highlights The 2023 Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention, April 27-29, will have more than 600 dealers, educational seminars organized by the Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP), and a $15 million “Rarities From 1796” exhibit of historic early American coins. […]
In addition to realizing impressive prices in internet sales during the month of February, CAC-approved coins fared well in live auctions in Las Vegas and Dallas. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1941 Jefferson Nickel in Proof 66 On February 5, GreatCollections […]
While the United States Mint struck both the Flowing Hair and Coiled Hair Stella types between 1879 and 1880, these pattern pieces were never intended for circulation. Instead, they acted as a failed experiment to bring the United States’ gold currency into line with that of the Latin Monetary Union. For example, one Stella (worth […]
GreatCollections is offering collectors a seldom-seen opportunity to purchase a high-grade 1929 Saint. With a surviving population of 350 in all grades thanks to the gold melt of the 1930s, examples in MS-65 are rarely encountered; in fact, there are only 18 examples graded higher. Bidding for this special coin ends on Sunday, March 5, […]
GreatCollections is offering collectors a seldom-seen opportunity to purchase a high-grade 1929 Saint. With a surviving population of 350 in all grades thanks to the gold melt of the 1930s, examples in MS-65 are rarely encountered; in fact, there are only 18 examples graded higher. Bidding for this special coin ends on Sunday, March 5, […]
GreatCollections is offering collectors a very interesting opportunity to purchase the 27th American Gold Eagle ever struck. Not only is this high-quality coin graded MS68 by PCGS, but it was also struck by the well-known New York coin dealer and numismatic author Scott Travers. In addition to the coin, this group lot includes a signed […]
GreatCollections is offering collectors a very interesting opportunity to purchase the 27th American Gold Eagle ever struck. Not only is this high-quality coin graded MS68 by PCGS, but it was also struck by the well-known New York coin dealer and numismatic author Scott Travers. In addition to the coin, this group lot includes a signed […]
GreatCollections is offering collectors a very interesting opportunity to purchase the 27th American Gold Eagle ever struck. Not only is this high-quality coin graded MS68 by PCGS, but it was also struck by the well-known New York coin dealer and numismatic author Scott Travers. In addition to the coin, this group lot includes a signed […]
During the month of October, CAC-approved certified coins fared well in live auctions in Dallas County, Texas, and Monmouth County, New Jersey – in addition to performing in many internet sales. Here are 10 examples, selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1840-O With Drapery Half Dime in Fine […]
GreatCollections.com is extending bidding on all auctions that were supposed to end on Sunday, November 27. Approximately 10 minutes before internet bidding was due to end, a network issue arose that the site could not immediately fix at the time. To ensure that all interested parties have a fair chance to get in their bids, […]
Greatcollections.com is offering collectors a fantastic opportunity to bid on a very rare Kennedy Half dollar variety. Graded as PR 69 DCAM, this 1964 Accented Hair type is an extreme conditional rarity. With only six other examples receiving the same grade, and none higher, pieces in this nice of a condition hardly ever come to […]
Biding is now live on Greatcollections.com for one of the rarest obtainable US gold types. Even graded as PR 45 DCAM, this 1875 $3 gold piece is extremely rare and is sure to garner extensive attention on the auction block. Secured in an OGH 1.2 Gen PCGS holder for upwards of 36 years, this coin […]
On Sunday, October 30, bidding ended at GreatCollections.com on an exceptional and rare piece of classic Civil War monetary history. This Proof Aug. 19, 1861 $5,000 Interest Bearing Note, graded as 63 – Choice Uncirculated by PMG, is one of only three known extant examples. After 107 bids, the winner of the lot paid $63,250 […]
On Sunday, October 23, 2022, bidding ended on Greatcollections.com for a prime example of a classic American numismatic rarity, the 1792 Flowing Hair Half Disme. Graded MS 64 by PCGS–and with at most 10 to 15 examples graded higher–this coin is one of the nicest surviving examples. Quite possibly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire such […]
On Sunday, October 23, 2022, bidding ended on Greatcollections.com for a prime example of a classic American numismatic rarity, the 1792 Flowing Hair Half Disme. Graded MS 64 by PCGS–and with at most 10 to 15 examples graded higher–this coin is one of the nicest surviving examples. Quite possibly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire such […]
During the month of September, coins graded by CAC (Certified Acceptance Corporation) fared well in live auctions in San Diego and Long Beach, California, in addition to performing in many internet sales. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1904-O Morgan Dollar in […]
The famed Walton 1913 Liberty Head Nickel has been acquired by GreatCollections for $4.2 million USD. It is the second of only five known examples of the ultra-rare 1913 Liberty Head Nickel purchased by GreatCollections within 12 months. The Walton 1913 Nickel has one of the greatest stories to ever be told in U.S. numismatics. […]
Biding is now live on Greatcollections.com for a handsome example of the famous 1943 Copper Penny error, graded as AU 50 BN by PCGS and earning a blue CAC sticker. Interested collectors should note this is a rare opportunity to acquire such a numismatically important coin. Bidding ends Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 4:12:20 PM […]
Just 12 examples minted as production proofs A rare production proof accidentally released by the United States Mint 15 years ago was recently discovered by GreatCollections and will be auctioned on Sunday, November 13. The 2007 $100 one-ounce Platinum Eagle Frosted “FREEDOM” is one of just 12 coins minted by the U.S. Mint before […]
Biding is now live on Greatcollections.com for a high-grade 1795 Three Leaves silver dollar with exceptional provenance. This coin is graded as MS 64 by PCGS and earned a blue CAC sticker. Interested collectors should note that not only is this coin rated an R.1 rarity, but there are also only nine examples graded higher […]
GreatCollections is currently offering collectors the opportunity to bid on one of the most popular commemorative silver dollar coins struck by Republican China. Despite having lived a full life in circulation, this handsome Kweichow (modern-day Guizhou) Auto Dollar has received a well-deserved XF 40 grade from NGC. Interested bidders should note that the hammer comes […]
Bidding is now live on Greatcollections.com for a high-grade 1795 Three Leaves Flowing Hair silver dollar with exceptional provenance. This coin is graded as MS 64 by PCGS and earned a blue CAC sticker. Interested collectors should note that not only is this coin rated as an R.1 rarity, but there are also only nine […]
On September 25, 2022, GreatCollections is offered collectors a rare opportunity to bid on a spectacular early US Civil War Ultra Cameo Proof 1864 gold double eagle. Graded and certified by NGC as PF 65 UCAM, this highly desirable coin garnered considerable attention, registering 71 bids on its way to a final price of $613,125 […]
Biding is live on Greatcollections.com for a stunning proof-like 1882-S Morgan dollar. Graded as MS 67+ by PCGS and having earned a Green CAC sticker, this coin would make a fine addition to any group of Morgan dollars. Collectors should be aware of the opportunity to bid on this top pop coin, especially since it […]
During the month of August, CAC-approved coins fared well in live auctions in Dallas, Texas and Costa Mesa, California, in addition to performing in many internet sales. Here are 10 examples, selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1907 No Motto Indian Head $10 Eagle in MS-64 On August […]
On Sunday, September 11, GreatCollections.com offered a very interesting lot consisting of a 2000-P Sacagawea Cheerios Dollar graded MS 68 PCGS and a Cheerios Lincoln Cent graded MS 65 – along with the original Card of Issue. With a limited number of sets distributed, it was an unusual opportunity to purchase a rare pattern type. […]
Biding is now live at GreatCollections.com for the opportunity to acquire a stunning Proof 1913 Saint-Gaudens $20 gold double eagle. Certified and graded as PR 66 by PCGS, this high-grade coin also received a green CAC sticker, meaning that CAC considers it a strong example of the grade. A notable rarity, this particular coin is […]
Biding is live on Greatcollections.com for a beautiful 1944-S Jefferson nickel. Graded as MS 67 with Full Steps by PCGS, collectors should be aware of the exciting opportunity to bid on a high-grade wartime nickel. Such a beautiful piece would make a great addition to any collection. Bidding on this spectacular coin ends Sunday, August […]
As part of their sale of the Red Copper Collection, GreatCollections is offering collectors the opportunity to bid on an outstanding top population 1951 Deep Cameo Proof Lincoln Cent graded as PR67 DCAM by PCGS. As the highest grade for the type, this coin is a true rarity. As so much more than a placeholder, […]
During the month of July, CAC-approved coins fared well in live auctions in Dallas and Las Vegas, in addition to performing in many internet sales. Here are a dozen examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1883 ‘No Cents’ Liberty Head Nickel in Proof 66 On […]
GreatCollections is offering collectors an opportunity to bid on a beautiful 1957 Proof Lincoln cent graded as PR67 RD DCAM by PCGS. With only two examples of a higher grade, this rarity would make a great addition to any collection of Proof Lincoln cents. Collectors should be aware that bidding on this high-grade Proof coin […]
Currently listed for auction at GreatColle ctions is one of the finest Proof 1912 $2.50 quarter eagle gold coins available. Collectors should be aware of this exciting opportunity to bid on an extreme conditional rarity graded as PR 67+ by PCGS and approved by CAC with a green sticker. While the 1912 Matte Proof finish […]
Currently for sale on Greatcollections.com is a high-grade major Chinese rarity: an MS 63 Hsu Shih Chang or “Pavilion” commemorative dollar. Quite difficult to find in such a high grade, this is an important opportunity for serious collectors of Chinese silver dollars to acquire a key variety trying to fill a hole in their collections. […]
For the past 40 years, an advanced collector attended hundreds of major coin shows and spent countless hours on the phone with dealers trying to acquire the very best Proof Gold coins issued for just eight years in the early part of the 20th century. He was meticulous and demanded the very best quality, and […]
Bidding is now live on GreatCollections.com for a potentially once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a unique US Mint error coin. This 1906 Indian Head cent, certified and graded VF 25 by NGC, is not only an off-metal error but it is also struck over a Mexican gold 5 peso coin. Discovered while searching bulk US coins […]
For the past 20 years, the “Red Copper Collection” has won almost all of the top Registry Set awards for Lincoln Cents. The famed collection was carefully put together one coin at a time over the past 50 years by an advanced East Coast collector. But now other collectors have the opportunity to own part […]
Up for sale in GreatCollections’ current auction is a very high-quality 1895-O Morgan dollar. Graded MS65 by PCGS and certified by CAC, this is a relatively unusual opportunity for collectors to acquire a conditional rarity. Bidding ends on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 6:43:08 PM Pacific Time (9:43 PM Eastern). At the time of publication, […]
GreatCollections is offering discerning collectors the opportunity to bid on an 1835 Matron Head large cent graded MS65 RB by PCGS. Certified by CAC as a “Head of 1836” variety, not only is this coin extremely high grade for the type, but it plays testament to a controversial period in American numismatics. This coin is […]
In addition to faring well in internet sales during the month of June, CAC-approved coins brought impressive prices in a live auction in Costa Mesa, California. Here are a dozen examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1882 $10 Eagle Gold Coin in MS-61 On June […]
As part of their current auction of the Edgemont Collection of Lincoln cents, GreatCollections is offering collectors the exciting opportunity to win a 1914-S Lincoln cent graded as MS 65 RD by PCGS with a CAC certification. Nearly 25 years ago this high-grade, semi-key date piece was placed in a 3.1 gen OGH holder. Bidding […]
Certified by Professional Coin Grading Service, this banknote has mismatched serial numbers and is also missing some serial number digits Bidding has reached $5,500 for a strange $5 Federal Reserve banknote that was discovered by alert collector Alex Allis who submitted the bizarre error to Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Bidding on the note […]
Bidding is now live on GreatCollections.com for a stunning 1821 Capped Bust Large Date dime graded as MS 66 by PCGS. Not only is this coin conditionally important, but as an ex-Eliasberg coin, it has an impressive provenance. Interested collectors should be aware that the auction for this important piece of American numismatics ends in […]
With a fine provence and spectacular toning, GreatCollections is offering the only certified Proof Cameo 1843 Seated Liberty Half Dollar. Graded as a PR 65, this spectacularly toned example is fully lustrous, shows no distracting marks, and would be the star of any collection of American Proof coins. Bidding for this remarkable top population coin […]
Collectors of Morgan dollars should be aware that GreatCollections is currently auctioning a fine example of the “King” of the series. This 1893-S Morgan dollar, graded as MS-63 by NGC, still has beautiful luster and would make a fine addition to any collection. Bidding for this desirable coin ends on Sunday, June 26, 2022, 06:56:12 […]
During the month of May, CAC-approved coins fared well in internet sales and in a live auction in Dallas. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1916-D Mercury Dime in MS-65 FB On May 5, Heritage auctioned a CAC-approved MS-65 (sixty-five) grade 1916-D […]
By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report …… I can hardly fathom that it’s June already. This year is almost half over, and it seems like we were just ringing in the New Year. I guess I’m showing my age. I swear, everything seems to be accelerating at a faster rate. It’s not only […]
GreatCollections is offering collectors the opportunity to bid on a number of pieces from the Gregg Bingham Collection. Since this collection contains several extreme conditional rarities with a quality provenance, this is a truly extraordinary opportunity. Ending times for lots in this sale are spread out over two weeks, with the first pieces ending in […]
In a highly interesting auction, GreatCollections is offering collectors a potentially once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win a milestone piece of PCGS history. This fascinating prototype handwritten label, authenticated by PCGS, was written by Steve Rocky and has been dated to 1989/90. As a unique piece of numismatic history, collectors should be aware that bidding on this […]
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. Here are 10 examples, selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1921 Peace Dollar in MS-66 On April […]
Currently, GreatCollections is auctioning a rare 1854-O Liberty Gold Double Eagle graded AU 55 by PCGS. This rare opportunity for collectors to acquire one of the key dates in the Liberty Head Double Eagle series should not be overlooked. Bidding on this exceptional coin ends in 16 days on Sunday, June 5, 2022, 7:39:42 PM […]
GreatCollections is currently offering interested numismatists a rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest certified examples of the Barber Quarter Dollar series. This 1913-S Barber Quarter, graded as MS 67+ by PCGS, is a beautifully toned and lustrous coin that earned not only the PCGS gold shield designation, but also the CAC holographic verification […]
The Rollo Fox Collection is Ranked #1 at PCGS The #1 PCGS Registry Set of CAC-approved Walking Liberty Half Dollars formed by noted numismatist Mr. Rollo Fox is being auctioned by GreatCollections. The complete collection of 72 coins dated from 1916 through 1947 is graded by PCGS with CAC approval and includes each date […]
In their current auction, GreatCollections is offering collectors the opportunity to bid on a beautifully toned, top pop 1999 Susan B. Anthony dollar graded as MS 68 by PCGS with a gold shield. With 20 examples certified as MS 68, and with none graded higher by any third-party grading service, this auction represents an important […]
GreatCollections is offering collectors the opportunity to win a stunning 1958 Deep Cameo PR 69 Roosevelt Dime in their current online auction. Bidding on this fully lustrous coin ends Sunday, May 8, 2022, at 5:05 PM Pacific Time (8:05 PM Eastern). This rare coin is a must for any collector of modern dimes. At the […]
On Sunday, April 17, 2021, Greatcollections.com sold a one-of-a-kind 1928A $1 Silver Certificate, notable for its solid 5s serial number for $7,593.75 (with Buyer’s Premium)- a fantastic sum for an otherwise common issue Silver Certificate. Signed by Woods and Mellon, this Choice Uncirculated 63 bill graded by the Paper Money Group (PMG), has also received […]
Four of the most famous United States rare coins with a combined face value of only $1.16 USD but insured now for $19 million will be displayed together for the first time at the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois, April 28-30, 2022. One of the four great […]
CAC-approved coins fared well in online auction sales during the month of March. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1934 Buffalo Nickel in MS-67 On March 6, GreatCollections.com sold a CAC-approved MS-67 grade 1934 Buffalo nickel for $8,701 USD. On February 13, […]
Bidding is now live on GreatCollections.com for the opportunity to acquire the single finest 1968 “No S” Cameo Proof Roosevelt dime graded as PR-69. As an interesting and historically important mint error, this conditionally unique coin would be the centerpiece for any numismatists’ collection of modern American coinage. Because there have only been 20 recorded […]
GreatCollections.com offered collectors an opportunity to bid on a beautifully toned, overdate original 1827/3 Capped Bust quarter, graded Proof-65 by PCGS in a gold shield holder. Interested bidders should be aware that the auction ends on Sunday, March 27. At the auction’s conclusion, the highest bid on this heavily toned PR 65 1827/3 Capped Bust […]
Collectors should note that a near-perfect Deep Cameo Proof 1970-S Lincoln cent, certified PR-69 RD by PCGS with a US bunting flag label, is currently being auctioned by GreatCollections. At the time of publication, the highest of 71 bids stands at $3,303.00 USD. This lot has been viewed 406 times, and 32 GC members are […]
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. Here are 10 examples, selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1906-O Barber Dime in MS-67 On February 6, GreatCollections sold a […]
GreatCollections is offering the second-finest known example of the 1860-S Liberty Gold Half Eagle for sale in their upcoming auction. Graded as MS 61 with a green CAC sticker, the coin is placed in a Gold Shield PCGS holder. At the time of publication, the lot has 58 bids, with the current high bid of […]
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has selected GreatCollections Coin Auctions of Irvine, California as the exclusive Official Auctioneer of the ANA. The new three-year contract is effective immediately. “We are pleased to welcome GreatCollections as the official auction partner of the ANA,” stated Kim Kiick, executive director of the Association. “GreatCollections and its president, Ian […]
Four of the most famous United States rare coins with a combined face value of only $1.16 but insured now for $19 million will be displayed together for the first time at the Central States Numismatic Society Convention in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois, April 28-30, 2022. One of the four great rarities in […]
1884 Trade Silver Dollar PCGS Proof-63 (Ex. Farouk and Norweb Collections) Collectors may be interested in the exceptional 1884 Trade Silver Dollar up for sale in the upcoming GreatCollections auction. Graded Proof-63 by PCGS, this stunning coin has an impressive pedigree, which includes the King Farouk and Norweb collections. At the time of publication, […]
On Sunday, February 13, an example of the controversial 1995-W Silver Eagle, graded PR-70 DCAM by PCGS, realized a solid price of $17,000 USD after strong bidding between 15 bidders. The 1995-W Today, the American Silver Eagle stands as one of the world’s most-collected modern silver bullion coins. With the first examples struck in 1986, […]
In addition to faring well in internet sales during the month of January, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Dallas County, Texas, and Las Vegas, Nevada. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1930 Standing Liberty Quarter in MS-67 […]
By CoinWeek ….. Up for sale in the current GreatCollections auctions was an interesting certified error coin. Graded MS-67 by NGC, this 2000-P New Hampshire 50 States quarter has a 25% off center strike. Collectors should be advised that, at the time of writing, this lot had 26 bids, with the final hammer price reaching […]
World’s Most Valuable Silver Coin and Second-Highest Price Ever Paid for a Rare Coin An exceedingly rare coin minted in 1794, widely believed to be the very first Silver Dollar struck by the United States, has sold for a world-record $12 million to GreatCollections. Only about 140 silver dollars exist today out of the […]
By CoinWeek …. Up for auction on GreatCollections.com is a potentially unique error Proof Bicentennial Washington quarter. Collectors have until Sunday, February 6 to place a bid on this notable error coin. Graded by NGC as Proof-64 UC, this piece has a massive 45% off-center strike with clashed dies. With 17 bids, the high bid […]
GreatCollections.com is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors to acquire one of the most famous US error coins. Bidding on the famous 1943 Lincoln “Gumball” Copper cent, graded as AU50 BN by PCGS, ends on Sunday, January 30. The current highest bid (as of the time of publication of this article) is $192,500 USD […]
GreatCollections.com is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors to acquire one of the most famous US error coins. Bidding on the famous 1943 Lincoln “Gumball” Copper cent, graded as AU50 BN by PCGS, ends on Sunday, January 30. The current highest bid (as of the time of publication of this article) is $192,500 USD […]
Auction info On Sunday, January 23rd, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com in the auction of a 1972 Roosevelt dime graded PCGS MS66 with Full Bands. A condition census example pedigreed to collector LS Brown, this 1972 dime is an important offering for collectors who are building a PCGS Set Registry set of Roosevelt dimes. At the […]
For CoinWeek …. Collectors of early U.S. quarter dollars may be interested in the opportunity of owning a rare early date. GreatCollections is offering a very fine 1804 Draped Bust quarter in an online auction that ends on January 16th. Currently the high bid, of 71, on this mid-grade circulated example is $6,250 (USD). Since […]
The market for high-grade, rare United States coins soared in 2021. A record 22 U.S. coins sold at auction for $1 million USD or more and hundreds of other historic coins and banknotes set new records, according to the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). The PNG is a nonprofit organization composed of many of the country’s […]
By CoinWeek …. For any first-year-of-issue Lincoln cent from the San Francisco Mint, it is hard to escape the shadow of the V.D.B. type on which the coin’s designer, Victor David Brenner, placed his initials at the bottom of the reverse. And coin collectors have until Sunday, January 2, to take advantage of the offering […]
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… The last two years have been challenging in so many ways for everyone worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we all conduct our lives. Substantial parts of the workforce are still working from home and companies in all economic segments are re-inventing how they […]
By CoinWeek ….. On December 19, bidding ends on this “Museum Quality” 1796 Liberty Cap Cent in the latest GreatCollections sale. As the finest example known, this Liberty Cap Cent is graded MS66+ RB in a Gold Shield holder by PCGS and approved by CAC as strong for the grade. While there was a […]
Iconic Saint-Gaudens issue is considered one of the most desirable and valuable coins in numismatics One of America’s greatest coins, the 1907 Saint-Gaudens Ultra High Relief, has changed hands for a record $4.75 million in a private transaction between GreatCollections Coin Auctions of Irvine, California, and Heritage Auctions of Dallas, Texas. The 1907 Saint-Gaudens Ultra […]
More than 80 bids have been recorded in the sale of an uncirculated 1859-O $20 gold double eagle being offered by GreatCollections.com. Certified MS-60 by PCGS (one of two examples reported in that grade by the service), the top bid on this specimen has broken into six figures at the time of writing. The sale […]
Famous coin one of Amon Carter’s personal favorites One of the greatest error coins known, the 1886 Morgan Dollar Obverse Die Cap graded PCGS MS64, has been consigned to GreatCollections and will be sold without reserve in their January 9, 2022, auction. Viewed at an angle, the coin has a high, curved rim that […]
In addition to faring well in internet sales during the month of October, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Dallas County, Texas, and Orange County, California. Here are 10 examples, selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1915-S Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagle in MS-66 On […]
The “Big Three” Includes the 1913 Nickel, 1894-S Dime & 1804 Silver Dollar GreatCollections has acquired the finest 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, graded PCGS MS-66 CAC, along with high-grade examples of the 1894-S Dime and the 1804 Silver Dollar in a three-coin $13.35 million transaction concluded on Thanksgiving. Each coin set an individual record […]
GreatCollections is offering an 1853 Seated Liberty dollar certified MS-65 with a Gold Shield by PCGS, one of two examples reported in that grade by the service. With an opening bid of $65,000, the sale closes November 28 alongside two other Seated Liberty dollars. The Coinage Act of February 21, 1853, which lowered the weight […]
By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ….. All of the American Gold Eagle $10 quarter-ounce bullion coins mistakenly struck with an unfinished Proof obverse die were struck on August 24, according to a press release from Todd Martin, Deputy Chief of Corporate Communications for the United States Mint. The date on which the errors were struck […]
A 95.83-ounce Kellogg & Humbert gold ingot recovered from the wreck of SS Central America auctioned by GreatCollections (GC) sold on November 21 for $239,062.50. The backstory of the ingot is steeped in the history of the California Gold Rush. John Glover Kellogg and Augustus Humbert formed an assaying business in San Francisco in 1854, […]
All-Time Auction Record for Casascius Physical Bitcoin Graded by PCGS The “Baby Cas”, a 25 BTC physical coin issued by Casascius in 2011 realized $1,698,750 USD at GreatCollections on Sunday, after over 100 bids were received. Total sales for the single day of auctions exceeded $5.25 million. The physical Bitcoin, graded MS-67 by PCGS attracted […]
A nicely toned 1882-S Morgan dollar offered by GreatCollections will cross the block in an online auction on Sunday, November 14. The coin is certified MS-66 by PCGS and its high bid in the GC sale stands at $370 USD at the time of writing. 1882-S Morgan dollars are relatively common, especially in Mint State […]
In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of October, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Dallas and San Diego. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1876 Double Eagle in AU-53 On October 3, GreatCollections […]
By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ….. GreatCollections (GC) is auctioning a physical bitcoin created by Casascius Coins. Dated 2011, the 25-bitcoin coin is certified MS-67 Gold Shield by PCGS. The highest bid at time of writing was $920,000 USD; the value of 25 bitcoins stood at $1,584,650 at the same time, according to the […]
By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. Gerald Medel, owner of Lakeside Coins in El Cajon, part of San Diego County, California, recently made the most exciting coin discovery of his 17 years in the business: a major new modern U.S. gold error coin – the stuff that numismatists’ dreams are made of, the first […]
By CoinWeek ….. A brilliantly “target toned” 1953-S Lincoln cent certified MS-65 BN by NGC with a green CAC sticker is being auctioned by GreatCollections. At the time of publication, the high bid stands at $1,150.88 USD, underscoring the premiums some collectors are willing to pay for remarkable toning. Struck towards the end of circulating […]
Submitted by GreatCollections, the Type 2 Reverse bullion coins with West Point mint marks were found by Gerald Medel and are now classified as Unfinished Proofs Professional Coin Grading Service (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 […]
By CoinWeek ….. GreatCollections is offering one of the top-graded 1925 Peace dollars in an auction that closes on October 24. The coin is certified MS-67+ with a Gold Shield by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and will likely fetch a price in the low-to-mid five figures. With a mintage above 10 million (10,198,000) and […]
The firm GreatCollections is offering a major error, a 1972-S Proof Eisenhower dollar struck on a clad Kennedy half dollar planchet, in an auction closing on October 17. The error is certified PF67DCAM with a Gold Shield by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and at the time of writing has a bid above $2,800 USD. […]
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. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1872 Seated Liberty Quarter in Proof 66 On […]
“Gold Cas” purchased in 2011 for only $4,905 Not seen for a decade, a one-ounce gold coin with a denomination of 1,000 bitcoins (BTC) is the world’s most valuable numismatic item. Purchased in December 2011 for $4,905 USD, it is now worth $48 million at the BTC value as of Monday morning, October 4, 2021. […]
Six sheet printing plates linked to banks around the country offer a fascinating glimpse into American history Printing plates produced for six American banks in the mid-19th century and certified as genuine by Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) are being offered by GreatCollections. Each is offered as its own lot, with bidding ending on October […]
By CoinWeek ….. With five days of bidding remaining, the top bid stands at more than $28,000. The Philadelphia Mint struck 2,943,166 half dollars in 1825 from 15 obverse and 16 reverse dies, resulting in 18 combinations. The finest-known 1825 Capped Bust half dollar–graded MS-67 by NGC and housed in an old holder–being offered by […]
GreatCollections is auctioning a very unusual, probably unique, PCGS sample slab containing a cricket. Dating to the late 1990s or 2000, the slabbed cricket was in the collection of error coin expert Fred Weinberg, who described it in an email as “the second most famous cricket after Jiminy Cricket!” [We respectfully demur, and point our […]
1893-S Morgan Dollar Realizes $2,086,075 Setting All-Time Record for Series August officially ended as the best month in GreatCollections’ 10-year history, with total sales over $51 million USD. $16 million of that was through the five weekly auctions, while $35 million were coins sold to private clients at a fixed price. It was widely […]
By CoinWeek ….. On Sunday, August 29, the famous Jack Lee and Coronet Collection 1893-S Morgan silver dollar, graded MS-67 by PCGS and approved as strong for the grade by CAC, realized a record price of $2,086,875 after spirited bidding. The 1893-S silver dollar has the lowest mintage of all Morgan dollars issued between 1878 […]
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. Here are ten examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1922 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle $20 Gold Coin in MS-65 On […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, August 22, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this High Relief Flat Edge MCMVII Saint-Gaudens $20 double eagle, graded MS-65 by PCGS and sealed in a Gold Shield holder. While not a key date insofar as the totality of the series is concerned, the 1907 High Relief Saint–the date of which […]
CAC coins outperformed other certified coins during the month of July. Here are 10 examples, selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1928 “Mercury” Dime in MS-65 FB On the 4th of July, GreatCollections sold a CAC-approved MS-65 grade 1928 dime with a ‘Full Bands’ (FB) designation for $455.62. […]
First public display of this historic coin since its $18.9 million record-shattering auction, courtesy of its anonymous new owner and GreatCollections The world’s most valuable and famous rare coin, the 1933 Double Eagle previously owned by King Farouk of Egypt and shoe designer Stuart Weitzman, will be publicly exhibited for four days at the […]
The world’s most valuable coin was sold by Sotheby’s in June 2021 for nearly $19 million The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, which broke an all-time record in June 2021 as the most expensive coin ever traded in public auction, was recently encapsulated by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). This comes after PCGS graded the […]
In addition to faring well in internet sales during the month of June, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Costa Mesa, California, and Dallas, Texas. Here are ten examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1942-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar in MS-68 […]
Proof Civil War Date Gold, 1946 Walker Set All-Time Auction Records By Ian Russell – President, GreatCollections.com …… June was another very strong month at GreatCollections, with spirited bidding across all coin series and categories. The coin market has enjoyed a significant lift over the past few months, with new serious collectors entering the market. […]
The California territorial is one of the great rarities of the pioneer series GreatCollections has been selected to auction the unique 1855 Wass Molitor Twenty Dollar gold coin, Kagin K-8a, graded AU-50 by PCGS and approved by CAC. One of only four known examples of this extremely rare Large Head Wass Molitor Twenty, it […]
By CoinWeek ….. On Sunday, June 27, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com in a landmark auction for an important U.S. gold rarity. The auction listing is the company’s one millionth; the coin is an 1864 gold eagle Proof, graded PF 65 Ultra Cameo by NGC and CAC approved. In total, 50 Proof coins were struck […]
In addition to faring well in internet sales during the month of May, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in a live auction in Las Vegas. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1926-S Peace Dollar in MS-66 On May 2, GreatCollections sold […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, May 16, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this rare key date 1916 Standing Liberty quarter, graded MS-61 by NGC with the Full Head (FH) designation. It is also approved by CAC as strong for the grade. At the time of writing, the MS-61 FH 1916 Standing Liberty quarter currently on […]
In addition to faring well in internet sales during the month of April, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Las Vegas and Dallas. Here are a dozen examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1930-S Standing Liberty Quarter in MS-66 FH On […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, April 25, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for an elusive and important Franklin half dollar in Proof. Graded PF67UCAM by NGC, this 1961 Franklin Half Dollar with a doubled die reverse would be the centerpiece of any advanced collection and is the only example to earn the Ultra Cameo or Deep […]
In addition to faring well in internet sales during the month of March, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in a live auction in Las Vegas. Here are a dozen examples selected from a large number of results, of which any could have been listed. 1. 1897 Barber Dime in MS-66 On March 7, GreatCollections […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, April 18, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this S Over Horizontal S 1909-S Lincoln Cent, graded MS-67 RD by PCGS and approved by CAC as strong for the grade. It is also housed in a gold shield holder. When it comes to the 1909-S penny, it is hard to escape […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, March 28, 2021, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1972 Type 2 Eisenhower Dollar certified MS-65 by PCGS. The coin comes from the Walnut Park Collection of Eisenhower Dollars. Unpopular with consumers but appreciated by a number of U.S. collectors as the last large-size dollar coins struck for circulation (and […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, March 21, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this toned 1943-S Steel Lincoln Cent, graded MS-66 by PCGS and approved by CAC. Among Lincoln Wheat cents, the steel cents of 1943 are some of the most well-known pennies to even the general public. At the height of World War II, the […]
In addition to faring well in internet sales, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Dallas. Here are a dozen examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1856 ‘Slanted 5’ Indian Princess Gold Dollar in AU-55 On February […]
By CoinWeek …. Through Sunday, February 28, GreatCollections.com is offering the sole finest 1917-D Mercury dime certified by PCGS. Graded MS-67 with Full Bands, this specimen also features a considerable amount of toning, especially around the rim. Most dimes struck in 1917 come relatively nice, and the 9,402,000 minted in Denver are no exception, with […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, February 21, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this 1919 Walking Liberty Half Dollar, graded MS-66+ by PCGS and approved as strong for the grade by CAC. A popular date from a popular series, 962,000 Walking Liberty half dollars were struck at Philadelphia in 1919. This makes it a less common […]
By CoinWeek …. A Proof 65 Franklin half dollar is not typically considered a valuable coin, and your typical 1962 Proof Set will likely yield one. Recent auctions yield prices of $20 and under. However, on Sunday, February 14, bidding on GreatCollections.com for this PCGS Proof 65 1962 Franklin half dollar yielded an astonishing result of […]
In addition to performing well in public internet sales, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in a live auction in Dallas during the month of January. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1805 Quarter in AG-03 On January 3, GreatCollections sold a […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, January 24, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this 1903-O Morgan silver dollar, graded MS-67+ by PCGS in a Secure Shield holder and approved as strong for the grade by CAC. A total of 4.45 million silver dollars were struck by the New Orleans Mint and dated 1903, which is neither […]
By CoinWeek …. Sometimes when a collector is about to set the seal on finding a great rarity in the wild, a discovery like this comes along and inspires hope anew. On Sunday, January 17, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this key-date 1926-S Buffalo nickel, recently graded MS-65 by PCGS and approved by CAC as […]
In addition to performing well in public internet sales, CAC-approved certified coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Newport Beach, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada during the month of December. Here are over a dozen examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1914 Buffalo […]
By CoinWeek …. This Sunday, December 20, sees the final bidding for this 1935 Peace silver dollar, graded MS-67 by PCGS in a gold shield holder, at GreatCollections.com. 1935 was the last year of release for the Peace dollar series – indeed, it was the last year of production for any US dollar coin until […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, December 13, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this Toned 1914/(3) Buffalo nickel, graded MS-66 by PCGS in a gold shield holder. It is unknown how many of the 20,664,463 Buffalo nickels struck at Philadelphia in 1914 are of this overdate, and there seems to be some disagreement about the origin […]
By CoinWeek …. At GreatCollections on Sunday, December 6, bidding ends for this 1853 No Arrows Seated Liberty quarter, graded MS-66 by PCGS and approved by CAC. This piece was also part of the famed Eliasberg Collection. The honor of top pop 1853 No Arrows quarter at PCGS goes to a pair of quarters graded […]
By CoinWeek …. Bidding ends Sunday, November 29 at GreatCollections.com for this toned 1871-CC Seated Liberty silver dollar, graded MS-61 by PCGS. A key date in the Seated Liberty dollar series, the 1871-CC has the lowest mintage of the four Carson City Mint issues, with only 1,376 struck. In spite of this, more 1871-CCs–many of […]
Over the past 50 years, an individual from San Francisco accumulated thousands of Lincoln cents from change, friends, and by searching rolls. He never found anything of note, and finally the day came to sell the collection. He obtained several quotes from local coin shops and ended up selling the whole collection for a few […]
Pogue Collection Coin By Great Collections …. On Sunday, November 22, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this beautifully toned 1795 Flowing Hair half dime (LM-10) from the Pogue Collection, graded MS-67 by PCGS and approved by CAC. Most rare early US coin experts agree that this example, with its original luster still intact, is the […]
By CoinWeek …. Bidding for two noteworthy Walking Liberty half dollars comes to an end at GreatCollections.com on Sunday, November 8. With the market for coins in the $5,000 to $25,000 segment being so strong recently, we thought we’d remark about these two Condition Census examples At the time of publication, the high bid for […]
By CoinWeek …. On GreatCollections.com, bidding ends Sunday, November 1 for this amazingly toned 1995-W American Silver Eagle, graded Proof-68 DCAM by PCGS. In March 2013, GreatCollections famously sold a PR70 DCAM 1995-W for the record price of $86,654.70 USD (including a 10% buyer’s premium). A startling price, but indicative of the intense demand Silver […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, November 1, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1878-CC Morgan silver dollar graded MS-66 by PCGS. Over two million Morgan dollars were struck at the Carson City Mint in 1878, though only a few of these coins found their way into circulation at the time. But like many Morgan dollars, […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, October 25, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this toned classic commemorative 1936 Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial Half Dollar, graded MS-68+ by PCGS and approved by CAC. While the mintage of 9,007 coins isn’t large, the Columbia Sesquicentennial half is one of the more widely distributed of the classic commemorative coin […]
By CoinWeek …. Bidding on this lightly toned toned 1929-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar–graded MS-66+ by PCGS and judged strong for the grade by CAC–ends on Sunday, October 11 at GreatCollections.com. With 1,001,200 half dollars struck in Denver that year, the 1929-D is neither scarce nor common. But when one looks at examples graded higher […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, October 4, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this toned 1799 Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle Silver Dollar, graded AU-58 by NGC and approved by CAC. NGC reports a total of 128 grading events at AU-58 for the 1799 Draped Bust dollar, which is clearly not the top pop grade. But this […]
GreatCollections is pleased to announce the auction of the Yellowstone Collection of U.S. Gold Coins scheduled for Sunday, October 4. The collection comprises over 100 certified coins that were mostly acquired between 2000 and 2008. The collection includes many rarities, some of which are universally known, including a key-date 1929 Indian Half Eagle, graded PCGS […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, September 27, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1932 Saint-Gaudens $20 gold double eagle, graded MS-65+ by PCGS and approved by CAC. A total of 1,101,750 double eagles were struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1932 but only about 100 to 150 pieces are thought to have survived to the […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, September 20, bidding ends at GreatCollections for this toned 1798 Draped Bust dime of the Large 8 variety, graded MS-64+ by PCGS and approved by CAC. The Draped Bust dime was first issued in 1796, featuring what is called the Small Eagle reverse. In 1798, a new Heraldic Eagle reverse […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, September 20, bidding ends at GreatCollections for this 1893-CC Morgan silver dollar, graded MS-64 by PCGS. The key date 1893-CC was the last Morgan dollar struck at the fabled Carson City Mint, and as such, it has been and remains a popular coin among collectors. And while the official mintage […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, September 13, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1857-S Liberty Head $20 Double Eagle gold coin recovered from the shipwreck of SS Republic graded AU-58 by NGC. The certified coin includes a display case and DVD from Odyssey Marine, the company that discovered the shipwreck site in 2003. 970,500 examples […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, September 6, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1898 Liberty Head $10 gold eagle graded MS-64 by PCGS and approved by CAC. In general, with 812,130 coins having been produced, the 1898 gold eagle struck in Philadelphia isn’t the rarest issue of the series. But like most Liberty Head eagles, […]
By CoinWeek …. Online bidding ends Sunday, August 30 on GreatCollections.com for this 1937-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar, graded MS-67+ by NGC. While the 1937-D Walking Liberty’s mintage of 1.676 million pieces is over twice as large as the Denver Mint’s 1938 output of 491,600, it is still a middling to low number for the […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, August 23, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1944-D/S Lincoln cent, graded MS-67 RD by PCGS and approved by CAC. Almost 431 million Lincoln cents were struck in 1944 at the Denver Mint, and out of that number thousands of repunched, overstruck (D/S) mint marks are known to have made […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, August 9, bidding ended on GreatCollections.com for this 1884-CC Morgan Silver Dollar, graded MS-67+ by PCGS and approved by CAC. It sold for $17,166 USD ($19,311.75 including buyer’s premium) after nine bids. Produced at the Carson City Mint, few of the issue’s official 1,136,000-coin mintage were known to have survived […]
By CoinWeek …. A Full Band, high Mint State 1949-S Roosevelt dime is one of the hardest coins in the Roosevelt silver series to collect, and an example that sold at GreatCollections.com on August 2 stands as proof of that statement. The sole top pop PCGS MS-68, which also happens to be a toner, went […]
By CoinWeek …. The key to the Indian Head quarter eagle series, bidding ends Sunday, August 16 at GreatCollections.com for this “Strong D” 1911-D certified MS-63 by PCGS. It is part of the P. Hall Collection of Indian Head Quarter Eagles. With only 55,680 pieces minted, the 1911-D $2.50 gold quarter eagle features the lowest […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, July 26, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1928 Peace silver dollar, graded MS-66 by PCGS and approved by CAC. At 360,649 coins, the 1928 Peace dollar struck in Philadelphia has the lowest mintage of the entire series except for the 1922 High Relief variety. The coin’s rarity was appreciated […]
1914-d Lincoln Cent By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, July 19, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1914-D Lincoln cent, graded MS-65+ RD by PCGS. Having one of the lowest mintages of the “Wheat Penny” era (the third lowest, to be precise, behind only the 1931-S and the iconic 1909-S VDB), the 1914-D would naturally be […]
The market for high-quality, rare United States coins remained active during the first six months of 2020 despite pandemic-related closures of many retail locations and cancelation of dozens of coin shows and numismatic conventions around the country, according to the Professional Numismatists Guild in a July 6 press release.
“Even with economic uncertainty and the lack of face-to-face transactions and in-person floor bidding, major auction firms reported selling more than $167 million of U.S
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, July 5, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1882-O/S Strong overstrike Morgan silver dollar, graded MS-65 by PCGS. It is pedigreed to the notable Bella Collection in the PCGS Set Registry. This coin is one of two coins of the Strong overstrike type graded MS-65 by PCGS, with only one […]
An ultra-rare 1882 $1,000 Gold Certificate, of which only a handful of examples are known, is currently being auctioned by GreatCollections, the auction firm announced in a June 5 press release. The large-size, high-denomination note, which features a half-length portrait of a youthful Alexander Hamilton, is being sold unreserved and bidding will end on Sunday, July 12 at www.greatcollections
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, June 14, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this toned overdate Original 1827/3 Capped Bust quarter, graded Proof-65 by PCGS. The coin on offer was once part of the Virgil Brand Collection but it has a much longer pedigree, having been owned by such other American numismatic luminaries as Waldo Newcomer, […]
200+ coins, including major U.S. rarities: 1794 $1 and $4 Stella GreatCollections is pleased to announce the Catskill Collection of U.S. coins, the most valuable single collection ever consigned to our firm. The collection comprises of 240 certified coins graded by PCGS and NGC and includes many major rarities, such as a 1792 half […]
Online bidding ends soon for the May 31 sale One of the leading auction houses, GreatCollections, currently has some of the finest-known NGC-graded Franklin half dollars listed in their auctions, including the single-finest 1953-S business strike with Full Bell Lines, as well as the single-finest 1951 Proof. Key Date 1953-S: a Rarity with Full […]
The silver and gold coins are valued at over $60,000 Two of the most famous U.S. coins ever minted are being auctioned by GreatCollections for the benefit of the Andre’ F. Toce Sr. Family Foundation, a non-profit that has donated to a variety of causes, including supporting orphaned children in Africa and safe houses […]
After spirited bidding from 11 different collectors and dealers, the finest 1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar ended up selling for a new all-time record price of $81,562 USD at GreatCollections on Sunday, April 26. The coin, graded PCGS PR68+ CAC, is the single finest 1938 Walking Liberty Half Dollar known from an original mintage of […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, May 10, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this 1928-S Peace silver dollar graded MS-65 by PCGS in a gold shield holder and approved by CAC. It’s hard not to notice the mintage of 1,632,000 Peace dollars struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1928. But like many coins popular with […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, May 3, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1923-S Lincoln cent graded MS-65+ RD by PCGS. It is pedigreed to the Fairfax Collection of United States Coins, though this is not featured on the holder. While not one of the absolute lowest mintages coming out of San Francisco, a relatively […]
Flowing Hair Stella By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, April 26, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this 1879 $4 Gold Flowing Hair Stella, graded Proof-65+ Ultra Cameo by NGC and approved by CAC. NGC has graded 240 total examples of the 1879 Flowing Hair Stella (out of 425 originally minted), regardless of grade or designation. This […]
By Mark Ferguson – Publisher, CAC Market Values ….. As we cope with an uncertain future regarding the health, social and economic crisis the world is currently facing, it may be difficult for some collectors to know what to expect in the coin market. The best indicator we have in deciding how to deal with […]
By Mark Ferguson – Publisher, CAC Market Values …… As we cope with an uncertain future regarding the health, social and economic crisis the world is currently facing, it may be difficult for some collectors to know what to expect in the coin market. The best indicator we have in deciding how to deal […]
By Mark Ferguson – Publisher, CAC Market Values …… As we cope with an uncertain future regarding the health, social and economic crisis the world is currently facing, it may be difficult for some collectors to know what to expect in the coin market. The best indicator we have in deciding how to deal […]
GreatCollections on CoinWeek …. On Sunday, April 19, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this Proof 1863 Three-Dollar Gold Piece graded PR-66+ and certified Deep Cameo by PCGS and approved by CAC. It is the single-finest known example of the Proof issue. Only 39 Proof 1863 Three Dollar Gold pieces were produced at Philadelphia, and of […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, April 12, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this toned 1936-S Winged Liberty (Mercury) dime, graded MS-67+ Full Bands by PCGS and approved by CAC. In 1936, there were 9,210,000 dimes struck at the San Francisco Mint, which was a relatively average mintage for an S-mint Mercury dime. But in the […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, April 5, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1910 Lincoln Proof cent, graded PR-67 RD by PCGS and approved by CAC. Of the scarce Matte Proofs issued from 1909 through 1916, the 1910 has the highest official mintage at 4,118 (all the rest are under 3,000 to lesser and greater […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, April 12, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1921-D Walking Liberty half dollar, graded XF-40 by NGC. The 1921 half dollar struck at the Denver Mint is the lowest-mintage issue of the entire Walking Liberty series. At only 208,000 struck, it is more scarce than the Philadelphia 1921 (at […]
In addition to faring well in internet sales, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in a live auction in Los Angeles and in the official auction of the Long Beach Expo in California. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1806/5 Overdate Quarter […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, March 1, bidding ended on GreatCollections.com for this 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln cent, graded MS-65+ RD by PCGS and approved by CAC. After 53 bids, the lucky new owner or owners of the finest known fully red specimen certified by PCGS paid $111,000 USD ($124,875 with Buyer’s Premium) for […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, March 1, bidding ended on GreatCollections.com for this 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln cent, graded MS-65+ RD by PCGS and approved by CAC. After 53 bids, the lucky new owner or owners of the finest known fully red specimen certified by PCGS paid $111,000 USD ($124,875 with Buyer’s Premium) for […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, March 8, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this toned 1936 Long Island Tercentenary half dollar, graded MS-67+ by PCGS and approved by CAC. Rare in higher Mint State for reasons mentioned below, PCGS has certified 20 examples at its top pop grade of 67+. The fact that this example has […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, March 1, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1879-O Morgan silver dollar, graded MS-66+ by PCGS and approved by CAC In only the second year of the series’ production, 1879 saw 2.887 million Morgans struck at New Orleans. But business strike silver dollars from the New Orleans Mint were weakly […]
1995-W Silver Eagle By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, February 16, bidding ends at GreatCollctions.com for this 1995-W $1 American Silver Eagle 1oz coin. Graded Proof-70 by PCGS, it has also earned the coveted Deep Cameo (DCAM) designation. With the recent release of the 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle and its low mintage of only […]
1926-D Peace Dollar By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, February 9, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1926-D Peace dollar, graded MS-64 by PCGS and approved by CAC. The issue is certainly not rare (the Denver Mint struck 2,348,700 Peace dollars dated 1923), and neither is the grade. PCGS reports a census of 1,820 grading events […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, February 9, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1926-D Peace silver dollar, graded MS-64 by PCGS and approved by CAC. The issue is certainly not rare (the Denver Mint struck 2,348,700 Peace dollars dated 1923), and neither is the grade. PCGS reports a census of 1,820 grading events for a […]
750+ PCGS/NGC-Certified Coins GreatCollections is pleased to announce the auction of the Srotag Registry Sets in February and March 2020. The collection comprises over 40 individual registry sets from half cents through $10 gold pieces with an emphasis on CAC-approved coins. All coins have been graded by PCGS or NGC. Ian Russell, owner/president of […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, January 12, bidding ends on GreatCollections for this 1892-CC Morgan dollar graded MS-62 by NGC. The 1892-CC Morgan dollar is interesting in that most of the run was entered into circulation. Most other Morgan dollars struck by the Carson City Mint were not, and collectors would have to wait almost […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, January 5, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this China 2003 Gold Panda Frosted Bamboo 500 Yuan coin, graded MS-70 by PCGS. It is one of only two certified perfect by PCGS, and the only 2003 Gold Panda 500 yuan that PCGS has designated as being Frosted (NGC has also […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, December 29, as part of its last auction for the year, GreatCollections.com will end bidding on this 1935 Buffalo nickel, graded MS-68 by NGC. Even though 58,264,000 Buffalo nickels were struck in 1935, it is nevertheless an interesting study in condition rarity. In grades up to and including Mint […]
By CoinWeek …. On December 22–GreatCollection’s last Sunday online auction for the year 2019–bidding ends on this 1838-C Classic gold quarter eagle, graded MS-61 by NGC. The 1838-C Classic, or Classic Head, quarter eagle gold coin was among the first pieces struck at the Charlotte Mint, the first branch of the United States Mint built […]
By CoinWeek …. Sunday evening on December 15, bidding ends on GreatCollections for this Proof 1903 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle, graded PR-66 CAM in a gold shield holder by PCGS and approved by CAC. A rare coin due to its mintage of 154, as of this writing PCGS reports a grand total of […]
By CoinWeek …. In a few days, bidding ends on Sunday, December 8 on GreatCollections.com for this 1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Commemorative half dollar, graded MS-67+ by PCGS and approved by CAC. PCGS reports 25 examples of the Pan-Pac half dollar at MS-67+, with only four higher in MS-68. To date, the highest auction price for […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, December 1, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1808/7 Capped Bust Left $5 gold half eagle, graded MS-65 by PCGS and pedigreed to both the Norweb and D. Brent Pogue collections. It is the single-finest-known example–at both PCGS and NGC–of this early half eagle overdate variety. While no auction records […]
By CoinWeek …. In just a few short hours, bidding ends this evening on GreatCollections.com for this 1904-O Morgan dollar, graded MS-67+ in a gold shield holder by PCGS and approved by CAC. After 26 bids, the going price is $18,508 (at the time of writing), and it’s not hard to understand why. Business strike […]
(November 12, 2019) Irvine, California — GreatCollections is pleased to announce the Ultimate Collection of Rattlers and Old Holders. The collection comprises nearly 100 certified coins that were graded in the early years of PCGS and NGC and have resided with one owner ever since
GreatCollections is pleased to announce the Ultimate Collection of Rattlers and Old Holders. The collection comprises nearly 100 certified coins that were graded in the early years of PCGS and NGC and have resided with one owner ever since. The collection of important early U.S. coins includes a 1796 Draped Bust Quarter, graded PCGS MS-64, […]
GreatCollections is pleased to announce the Ultimate Collection of Rattlers and Old Holders. The collection comprises nearly 100 certified coins that were graded in the early years of PCGS and NGC and have resided with one owner ever since. The collection of important early U.S. coins includes a 1796 Draped Bust Quarter, graded PCGS MS-64, […]
By CoinWeek …. Yesterday, on Sunday, November 10, bidding ended on GreatCollections.com for this 1927 Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle, graded MS-67 by PCGS. At almost three million pieces minted, the 1927 double eagle is one of the most common of the Saint-Gaudens series. But not that anyone is complaining; the 1927 comes exceptionally nice […]
By CoinWeek …. From Sunday, November 10, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1927 Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold Double Eagle, graded MS-67 by PCGS. At almost three million pieces minted, the 1927 double eagle is one of the most common of the Saint-Gaudens series. But not that anyone is complaining; the 1927 comes exceptionally nice for […]
By CoinWeek …. This Sunday, November 3, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for a perfect specimen of the key date West Point 1995 American Silver Eagle. It has been graded PR-70 by PCGS and given a DCAM (Deep Cameo) designation. Back in 2013, GreatCollections famously sold another PR70 DCAM 1995-W Silver Eagle for the record price […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, October 27, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1899-O Morgan silver dollar, graded MS-67+ by PCGS and approved by CAC. Once thought of as a rare date in the series, the 1899-O was one of several Morgan dollar issues whose collector base was disrupted by the GSA Hoard and its […]
By CoinWeek …. As part of GreatCollections.com’s weekly online coin auction, bidding ends Sunday (October 20) for this Proof 67 1914 Indian Head $2.50 quarter eagle gold coin. Along with the Indian Head $5 half eagle, the Indian Head quarter eagle’s distinctive incuse design, created by Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt, was initially unpopular with […]
In a press release by Paper Money Guaranty®, we have learned that GreatCollections is offering up four pairs of 1861 printer’s proofs of some of the earliest banknotes issued by the U.S. government
Shown is the (1871-75)-S Half Dollar Struck on a Quarter Planchet, NGC Mint Error AU 50 that realized $51,754. Images courtesy of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation®
In a press release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ® (NGC®), we have learned that an error coin certified by them realized $51,754 at an auction by GreatCollections. The nearly 150-year old coin was struck on a wrong-sized planchet that was intended for a quarter
An incredible error coin certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) realized $51,754 USD at an auction by GreatCollections. The coin was erroneously struck on a smaller planchet intended for a quarter and is believed to be unique for the Seated Liberty half dollar series. The coin, struck in the 1870s, was recently discovered in a […]
Amazing Proof Franklin Half Dollar at GreatCollections On Sunday, September 29, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1953 Proof Franklin half dollar, graded PF-68+ CAMEO by NGC and approved by CAC. Proof Franklin half dollars with Cameo have always excited collectors and the issues struck between 1950 and 1953 represent the most difficult to obtain […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, September 15, bidding ended on GreatCollections.com for this toned Proof 1942 Mercury dime graded PR-69 by PCGS. The 1942 Proof dime stands out as not only the last Proof of the Winged Liberty or “Mercury” dime series but also, thanks to World War II, the last Proof of the denomination […]
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has certified an incredible error coin: a Seated Liberty half dollar struck on a quarter planchet. This stunning error is believed to be unique for the Seated Liberty half dollar series. The coin was recently discovered in an old collection that had been held by the Wheeler Family of New Jersey […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, August 25, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1911 Indian Head $10 gold eagle graded MS-68 by NGC. In circulated and even lower Mint State condition, the Philadelphia issue 1911 Indian Head eagle is often collected as a type coin. With an original mintage of 505,500, the 1911 is one […]
By CoinWeek …. Tomorrow on Sunday, August 11, bidding ends for this 1908 Saint-Gaudens No Motto $20 double eagle gold coin, graded MS-66+ by PCGS and approved by CAC. The coin is just one of several highlights that will close at this week’s GreatCollections Certified Coin Auctions sale. At the time of publication, the price […]
By CoinWeek …. In just two days, bidding ends Sunday, August 4 on GreatCollections.com for this 1948-D Franklin half dollar, graded MS67 FBL by NGC. 1948 was the first year of issue for the Franklin half dollar, and 4,028,600 of the coins were struck at the Denver Mint. But while it’s not a minuscule mintage, […]
By CoinWeek …. In three days–on Sunday, July 28–bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1881 Proof Morgan dollar, graded PR67CAM by PCGS and sealed in a Secure Shield holder. Only the Philadelphia Mint produced Morgan dollar Proofs in 1881, and only 984 pieces were struck. This alone makes the 1881 Proof scarce, but when condition […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, July 14, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this 1928-D Mercury dime, certified MS-66 by PCGS. With 4.161 million pieces struck, the 1928-D is the ninth-lowest mintage of the Mercury dime series and the fourth-lowest mintage from the Denver Mint. But thanks to hoarding and a boom in coin collecting […]
By CoinWeek …. Sunday, June 30 will see the end of bidding on GreatCollections.com for this 1884 Liberty nickel, graded MS-66+ by PCGS and granted a green sticker by Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC). A scarce coin in High Mint State, this specimen features light toning and a relatively sharp strike for the type. While there […]
Lincoln Wheat Cent By CoinWeek …. Later this week on Sunday, June 23, bidding ends on this 1924 Lincoln Wheat cent, graded MS-67+ RD by PCGS, on GreatCollections.com. Even though the Philadelphia Mint produced over 75 million pennies in 1924, all cents struck before roughly 1930 tend to be scarce in high condition. The present […]
By CoinWeek …. Bidding ends Sunday, June 16 on GreatCollections.com for this 1884-CC Morgan Silver Dollar, graded MS-67+ by PCGS and approved by CAC. Struck at the fabled Carson City Mint, very few of the issue’s documented 1,136,000-coin mintage were known to have survived. That is until the GSA (General Services Administration) sales of the […]
In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of May, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in auctions in New Orleans and Baltimore. Here are 10 examples which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed
By CoinWeek …. Semi-key Peace dollar among many GreatCollections auction highlights… On Sunday, June 9, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this toned High Relief 1921 Peace Dollar, graded MS-65 by PCGS. Over one million regular strike 1921 Peace dollars were minted at Philadelphia in the first year of the series, all of them featuring a […]
By CoinWeek …. In just a couple days, on Sunday, June 2, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for this key date 1893-S morgan dollar, graded XF-40 by PCGS. With only 100,000 pieces struck, the 1893-S has the lowest mintage of the entire Morgan silver dollar series. Because of this, even an EF(XF)-40 example can see some […]
MS-70 American Platinum Eagle at Great Collections By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, May 26, bidding ends on GreatCollectons.com for this 1997 $100 American Eagle 1 oz Platinum Eagle coin. Graded MS-70 by PCGS, this .9995 fine platinum eagle coin is an excellent example of the inaugural release of the popular Platinum Eagle series. Out of […]
In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of April, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in a live auction near Chicago. Here are 10 examples which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed
By CoinWeek …. In not quite two weeks, bidding ends on this 1912 Indian Head $5 gold half eagle, graded Proof 67 by NGC, on GreatCollections.com. According to the Red Book, only 144 Proof half eagles are known to have been minted at Philadelphia in 1912. This falls somewhere in the middle for Proof Indian […]
By CoinWeek …. After a 1964 “SMS” Kennedy half dollar sold for $108,000 USD on April 25, a rare opportunity to own a complete set of high-grade 1964 Special Mint Set coins presents itself this week at GreatCollections.com, with bidding ending at 8:34 pm EST this Sunday, May 12. Only 12 of the unofficial “Special […]
Morgan Dollar in OGM holder and Gold CAC Sticker On Sunday, May 5, GreatCollections is closing the bidding on a PCGS MS-63 1882-S Morgan dollar in a first generation Old Green Holder and given a gold sticker by CAC. The record price for an 1882-S Morgan dollar is $24,675, which was achieved by an MS-68 specimen in September 2016. For more information […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, April 28, bidding ends on GreatCollections for this 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter in PCGS AU-55 and approved by CAC. Only 52,000 Standing Liberty quarters were minted near the end of 1916, the first year of the type’s issue, and of that number PCGS and NGC report 842 grading events at […]
By CoinWeek …. Production for all weights and denominations of the Chinese Gold Panda was low in 1995, which makes Pandas from that year among the keys to the entire series. Especially low were the mintages of the 50 yuan half-ounce and 25 yuan quarter-ounce gold coins, making these among the hardest Pandas of all […]
A Virginia coin collector is about to get his second windfall from finding one of the first, elusive West Point Mint 2019 Lowell National Historical Park quarter-dollars. Only two of those recently released 2019-W Lowell quarters have the distinctive Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) designation, PCGS First Discovery, and are the first 2019-W quarters certified […]
(April 15, 2019) — A Virginia coin collector is about to get his second windfall from finding one of the first, elusive West Point Mint 2019 Lowell National Historical Park quarter-dollars.
Only two of those recently released 2019-W Lowell quarters have the distinctive Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) designation, PCGS First Discovery, and are the first 2019-W quarters certified by any third party grading service
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, April 14, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for an exceptional bronze 1864 Indian cent. Graded MS-66 RD by PCGS in an Old Green Holder and approved by CAC, this Civil War-era cent features appealing original luster and a sharp strike – especially around the inscriptions and Liberty’s headdress. The coin’s eye […]
Irvine, California — On Sunday, April 7th, GreatCollections will be auctioning a recently re-discovered 1895 Proof Morgan dollar, which last traded in 1960 for just $500. The coin has been in one family for almost 60 years and was graded PR-67+CAM by PCGS at the January FUN Show in Florida
In addition to faring well in internet sales, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Maryland and Texas during March. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1916-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar in MS-64 On March 1, Stack’s-Bowers auctioned a […]
Recently Graded, Last Traded in 1960 for $500; Expected to Realize $150,000+ On Sunday, April 7, GreatCollections will be auctioning a recently re-discovered 1895 Proof Morgan Dollar, which last traded in 1960 for just $500. The coin has been in one family for almost 60 years and was graded Proof-67+ CAMEO by PCGS at […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, March 31, a 1953-S Franklin Half Dollar–graded MS-65+ FBL by PCGS and approved by CAC–sold for $38,000 USD on GreatCollections.com after nine bids. With Buyer’s Fee included, the coin’s final sale price was $42,750. This particular 1953-S half is one of two examples graded MS-65+ by PCGS that also features […]
The late Imperial Era rarities will be displayed in Hong Kong in March before being sold in April Numismatic Guaranty Corporation™ (NGC®) is pleased to announce that it has authenticated and graded a major collection of vintage Chinese coins. Dubbed the Cherrywood Collection, the group of rare coins, including bronze and silver patterns, was housed […]
By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report …… March is upon us and, at least according to the calendar, spring is a mere fortnight away! Not to jump the gun for winter weather fanatics, but I for one can’t wait for the new season. The just-concluded Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Spring Expo announced the new season […]
In addition to faring well in internet sales, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in a live auction at the Long Beach Coin and Collectibles Expo in California. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1829 Half Cent On February 3, Heritage auctioned […]
By CoinWeek …. One of the highlights of Sunday’s (February 24) upcoming auction at GreatCollections.com is this NGC-certified MS-67 1945-S Walking Liberty half dollar. The date itself is common enough (over 10 million business strikes were issued), and the coin isn’t hard to acquire in grades all the way up to MS-66. However, with PCGS […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday evening, February 17, a Type I 1913-D Buffalo Nickel, graded MS-67+ by PCGS and approved by CAC, sold for $4,850 USD ($5,456.25 including buyer’s premium). While the 1913-D is a fairly common coin (thanks to the public’s enthusiasm for first-year-of-issue coins and the “hoarding” that goes along with it), population […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, February 10, bidding closed on several high-quality Lincoln cents offered on GreatCollections.com. Below are a few noteworthy selections. 1929-S Lincoln Cent PCGS MS-66+ RD CAC The 1929-S didn’t see a great deal of circulation due to the Great Depression, but circulated examples of the issue are not uncommon today. Many […]
CoinWeek’s Cool Coins! returns with our first episode of 2019. We talk to David McCarthy, James Sego, Julian Leidman, and Ian Russell at the Winter FUN show and find out that they have some truly remarkable coins at their booths. Julian Leidman shows off a trio of original gold coins that were given at the […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, January 27, bidding ends on GreatCollections.com for a very exciting condition-rarity 1884 Indian Princess one dollar gold coin. Out of a small mintage of 5,230 business strike 1884 gold dollars (which is surprisingly a middle-of-the-road striking for the Type 3, of which this coin is an example), this is the […]
Only known piece with missing edge lettering By CoinWeek …. As many collectors know, after the first few Presidential $1 coins were issued in 2007, some of them (most famously the George Washington golden dollar) did not feature the national motto “In God We Trust” inscribed on the edge as mandated by law. These “Godless” […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, December 9, at 8:34 Eastern Time, bidding closed on a Proof 1936 Walking Liberty half dollar, graded PF67 by NGC, offered by GreatCollections.com. Only two 1936 Proof half dollars from 1936 have been graded higher by NGC: one graded PF67+, another graded PF68. PCGS, meanwhile, reports six coins graded 67+ […]
By CoinWeek …. This Sunday, bidding comes to a close on one of the two PCGS-certified finest known 1850-O Liberty Head quarter eagles, which is currently being offered online at GreatCollections.com. Graded MS64, it is the second example to earn that grade at PCGS. Encapsulated in a Gold Shield holder, the coin has also […]
By CoinWeek …. On Sunday, November 11, 2018, a 1927-D Peace Dollar graded MS66+ by PCGS with a CAC-Approved green sticker sold for $93,500 ($105,187.50 with Buyer’s Fee). The coin is the third example to earn the grade MS66+ at PCGS. PCGS accounts for thirteen coins at the MS66 level and none finer than MS66+. […]
An attractive counterstamped half dollar made to honor the 1824-1825 visit of the Marquis de Lafayette is being offered at this week’s GreatCollections Certified Coin Auctions sale. With less than five days to go, the lot has an opening bid set at $6,900. The host coin is a Capped Bust half dollar struck in 1824. In […]
A top-population 1944-D/S Lincoln cent is currently drawing strong interest from collectors at a GreatCollections Certified Coin Auctions sale. With less than four days to go, the lot has received 34 bids and reached a price of $24,000 ($27,000 with Buyer’s Premium). It is likely to garner even more interest from bidders in the days to […]
CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in auctions in California and Internet sales during September. Here are 10 examples which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed
CoinWeek Staff Reports….. A choice uncirculated 1907 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle graded MS63 by PCGS is one of several interesting highlights that will close at this week’s GreatCollections Certified Coin Auctions sale. With less than five days to go, the lot has received more than 20 bids and reached a price of $15,500 ($17,437.50 with […]
CoinWeek Staff Reports….. A Gem Mint Type 1 $20 Liberty Head double eagle that was recovered from the ocean floor as part of the salvage of the Brother Jonathan shipwreck sold for the strong price of $31,836.38 (with Buyer’s Premium) last night at a GreatCollections certified coin auction. This price was reached after 17 bids and marks […]
CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in the Heritage and Stack’s-Bowers auctions at the ANA Convention in Philadelphia. Also, CAC coins continued to bring substantial premiums in Internet sales by GreatCollections
CoinWeek Staff Reports….. A conditionally-scarce 1934-S Peace dollar graded MS65+ by PCGS and CAC-approved is one of the highlights this week at GreatCollections Certifed Coin Auctions. With less than five days to go, the lot has received 4 bids and reached a price of $8,501.00 ($9,563.63 with Buyer’s Premium). This coin is almost certain to […]
CoinWeek Staff Reports….. A rare 1895 Morgan dollar graded PR64 by PCGS is one of the highlights this week at GreatCollections Certifed Coin Auctions. With less than four days to go, the lot has received 20 bids and reached a price of $38,777.77 ($43,624.99 with Buyer’s Premium). This coin is almost certain to garner additional […]
CoinWeek Staff Reports….. A top-population 1981-S Lincoln Cent Type 1 (PCGS PR70DCAM) is currently drawing strong interest from collectors at a GreatCollections Certified Coin Auctions sale. With less than five days to go, the lot has received 20 bids and reached a price of $1,001 ($1,126.13 with Buyer’s Premium). How does this bid stack up […]
CoinWeek Staff Reports….. A top-population 1981-S Lincoln cent Type 1 (PCGS PR70DCAM) is currently drawing strong interest from collectors at a GreatCollections Certified Coin Auctions sale. With less than five days to go, the lot has received 20 bids and reached a price of $1,001 ($1,126.13 with Buyer’s Premium). How does this bid stack up […]
The U.S. Gold & Silver Type Coins Were Purchased from Numismatics, Ltd in the 1970s. On Sunday, August 26th, GreatCollections will auction the Ruth Weinberg Estate of PCGS-Graded Gold and Type Coins in the Older-Style Green Holders. Ruth, a native from Los Angeles, recently passed away at the age of 96. She worked for the […]
CAC-approved coins lead the way in the official auction by Heritage at the Summer FUN Convention in Orlando on July 12 and 13. Before listing eight examples from the Summer FUN Auction, two sales of CAC coins by GreatCollections are mentioned, as CAC coins fared well in multiple settings this month, not just at the FUN Auction
We are pleased to announce that GreatCollections will be auctioning the Coldwater Creek Collection of AU-58 and AU-58+ type coins on Sunday, April 1st.
The collection is currently ranked #2 on the PCGS Set Registry and is the third all-time finest for the category of Everyman Complete U
Here are 10 examples of CAC (Certified Acceptance Corporation) approved coins that have drawn premiums recently, from among many that could be listed (prices cited include buyer’s premium): 1. In the Goldbergs sale in Los Angeles shortly before the winter Long Beach Expo, a CAC MS-65 1900 Lafayette commemorative silver dollar brought $5,581 USD. At […]
An extremely rare $50 territorial gold coin, issued by the Wass, Molitor & Co. firm during the California Gold Rush, was recently rediscovered in Sydney, Australia and is being sold by the Irvine, California firm GreatCollections
Before sharing an interview with GreatCollections President Ian Russell concerning his company’s practice of providing honest numismatic photos, I want to discuss the dishonesty and risk of buying coins with altered or poor photos.
Here’s a poor photo of a coin that I took a risk with, bidding based on a Proxibid lot that didn’t capture the true condition
Earlier this year I wrote an investigative analysis titled “The Volatile State of Online Estate Auctions,” noting how tardy technological upgrades in addition to fees from auction portals and credit card companies—often combined with building rent and/or upkeep of onsite facilities—continued to push buyer premiums ever higher.
Shipping has always been an issue with auction houses
Earlier this year I wrote an investigative analysis titled “The Volatile State of Online Estate Auctions,” noting how tardy technological upgrades in addition to fees from auction portals and credit card companies—often combined with building rent and/or upkeep of onsite facilities—continued to push buyer premiums ever higher.
Shipping has always been an issue with auction houses
The results are in for the Sierra Madre Collection of U.S. Gold Coins, sold by GreatCollections on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Comprised of 55 pieces, the sale of the classic gold coins set many records, helped by the older generation slabs they were housed in. “The theme of the collection: Exceptional coins bring exceptional money,” […]
Coin Rarities & Related Topics: News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community #340 A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds …… During the history of coin collecting in the United States, most coin enthusiasts at one time or another have sought to complete, or nearly complete, a set of […]
Comprehensive 19th-Century PCGS-Graded Collection Being Sold Unreserved GreatCollections is currently auctioning the Yosemite Collection of 19th-century U.S. coins. The collection starts in 1794 and goes through the end of the Seated series with all denominations from half cents through silver dollars. Ian Russell, President/founder of GreatCollections commented: “There are over 600 PCGS-certified coins in the […]
By Jim Bisognani for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation…. Stacks Bowers & Heritage Provide Auction Muscle In Midwest; Be Sure To Take Notes — I Used To Have A Photographic Memory But Even That Is Prone To Malfunction Well my fine collector and dealer friends, as this report goes to press it is one week before the […]
“Everyman” set contains many desirable AU-58 and AU-58+ coins with CAC approval. GreatCollections is pleased to announce the auction date of the Capuano Everyman PCGS Registry Set, which will be sold on December 21, 2014. The PCGS Registry Set is currently ranked #4 and contains 72 coins graded PCGS AU-58 or PCGS AU-58+ with CAC […]
A collector in Kentucky recently discovered the rarity. GreatCollections auctioned a rare circulated 1969-S Lincoln Cent, with the Doubled Die Obverse variety on Sunday, November 2, 2014. The coin had been graded AU-55 by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Several serious bids were received for the coin, before it was sold for $19,800; over 700 […]
A collector in Kentucky recently discovered the rarity. GreatCollections auctioned a rare circulated 1969-S Lincoln Cent, with the Doubled Die Obverse variety on Sunday, November 2, 2014. The coin had been graded AU-55 by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Several serious bids were received for the coin, before it was sold for $19,800; over 700 […]
