News

10/20/2003 - Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has certified an example of the rare 1876-CC doubled-die reverse trade dollar as MS 62. This is the finest specimen graded by NGC, and it may prove to be the finest known.

10/1/2003 - The mid-1960s was a rollercoaster ride for coin collectors. Prices, particularly for proof and uncirculated coins of recent years, peaked in the spring of 1964.

10/1/2003 - Can conservation remedy the results of improper cleaning?

9/24/2003 - "This coin would likely grade Proof-62" - Rick Montgomery

9/23/2003 - From now until October 3, 2003, Dynamic Forces is giving ONE lucky fan the chance to win this amazing collection of CGC-Graded comics!

9/11/2003 - Effective September 15, 2003, in an effort to simplify and standardize submissions, NCS is changing its fee structure.

9/9/2003 - Wondering about those new labels you see on E-Bay?

9/4/2003 - NGC and NCS are pleased to announce that Matthew Tucker of Nashville, TN was selected to be the first Numismatic Intern for NCS and NGC.

9/1/2003 - Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), has confirmed the authenticity of the 1913 Liberty Head nickel that was rediscovered at the ANA convention in Baltimore this summer after being out of sight for more than 40 years.

9/1/2003 - "Cherrypicking" is the term applied by collectors to the hunt for scarce and rare coins that can be purchased at the price of common items. My favorite cherrypick has long been the Large S mintmark varieties unique to 1928.