The PCGS Price Guide is a guide to assist the coin buying pubic in determining values for all significant
United States rare coins. Before you see the PCGS Price Guide, you should read the following information
very carefully.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The coin market is volatile and thinly capitalized. Significant short-term price swings are
always possible. Collectors Universe, its principals and representatives do not guarantee a
profit nor guarantee against a loss for any coin you buy or sell based on the information
contained on any Collectors Universe website. You buy and sell rare coins at your own risk.
WHAT DO PCGS PRICES MEAN?
The prices listed in the PCGS Price Guide
are the average dealer asking prices for properly graded United States
coins. The prices are compiled from various sources including dealer ads
in trade papers, dealer fixed price lists, significant auctions, and
activity at major coin shows. Prices for the most actively traded coins
are updated daily. Other issues are updated as needed. All prices are
reviewed at least once a month.
THE EXPERTS BEHIND THE PRICES
The price editor for the PCGS Price Guide is John Dannreuther.
For the past 25 years, Mr. Dannreuther has been one of the major rare coin wholesalers
in the United States. He is also one of the founders and owners of Professional Coin
Grading Service (PCGS). Mr. Dannreuther is considered one of the top rare coin experts
of all-time.
In addition, all of the members of the Collectors Universe Numismatic Advisory Board have
contributed to the structure and/or the pricing of the PCGS Price
Guide and many continue to provide input on an ongoing basis. The members of the Collectors
Universe Numismatic Advisory Board are:
David Akers
Jack Beymer
Del Bland
Q. David Bowers
John Dannreuther
Bill Fivaz
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Jeff Garrett
David Hall
Larry Hanks
Ron Howard
Don Kagin
Denis Loring
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Wayne Miller
Lee Minshull
Paul Nugget
Joel D. Rettew
Hugh Sconyers
Rick Snow
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Tony Terranova
Rick Tomaska
Gordon Wrubel
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Deceased Advisory Board Members: The following deceased Board members made significant contributions to the PCGS Price Guide.
Bruce Amspacher
Mike Brownlee
Jack Collins
Jack Hancock