PCGS Newsletter April 19, 2016 | Vol 16 Issue 8 |
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Difficult to Grade Coins – Part Three by Mike Sherman Numismatic Expert Mike Sherman’s third installment of “Difficult to Grade Coins” delves into the inherent mint issues of pre-1816 copper coins. Learn how clipped planchets, off-center strikes and dismal working conditions are the hallmark of many of these coppers. READ MORE > |
1831 Bust Dime PCGS MS65 This is a high end GEM Bust dime. True gem Bust dimes are very difficult to find. This coin is totally original, and the surfaces have plenty of “original” skin. Both sides are creamy white with hints of gold by the rims. View this and other great quality coins at: LegendNumismatics.com > |
Got Milk? by Jaime Hernandez Catchy slogans like “Got Milk” can be brand-building gold. Of course, not all brands are lucky enough to be driven by clever taglines. Take the U.S. Mint, for instance. The Mint has built a brand of solid gold by exemplifying other successful branding components. PCGS Price Guide Editor Jaime Hernandez discusses this success. READ MORE > |
Legend Rare Coin Auction Featuring Quintuple Stella Spectacular coins like this extremely rare 1879 Pattern $20 Judd-1643, popularly known among numismatists as a “Quintuple Stella,” are featured in Legend Auctions’ Regency Auction XVII, which is currently open for bidding. One of only a small number struck, there are currently only five accounted for, including one that is ensconced in the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution. GET DETAILS > |
Web Series Recap – Grading Proof Coins by Ryan Gaeta School is back in session, and our educational coin grading series, “Coin Grading 102,” is back with its latest installment: “Grading Proof Coins.” Check out this recap of the latest video before you tune in for the full experience. READ MORE > |
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Last issue's winner of a PCGS Polo Shirt: Erik Vitols |
NEW IMAGES: PCGS #4804 (MS) 1894-O 10C See All > NEW NARRATIVES: Jaime Hernandez wrote about 1999-S 25C Delaware, DC See All > NEW CENSUS: Condition Census for 1915-S $2.50 Panama-Pacific See All > |
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