PCGS Weekly Update September 15, 2026

Recent Price Guide Updates

• MS Flowing Hair Large Cent Varieties
• MS Barber Dime
• MS Flowing Hair Dollar
• MS Trade Dollar
• MS $2.5 Liberty Head
• MS $2.5 Indian
• MS $3

PCGS CoinFacts Update

In 1990, the first 1964 Specimen coin set to appear on the market sold for $715 -- nearly 100 times the going rate for a standard 1964 Philadelphia uncirculated set at the time. Within a few years, as awareness grew, its value increased. Today, led by the iconic debut release of the Kennedy Half Dollar, these sets and individual coins command six-figure prices at auction, standing among the most celebrated modern U.S. numismatic issues. But how much of this set's story is fact, and how much is lore?   Read more.

PCGS Set Registry Update

Silver coinage from Spain and its colonies was widely accepted as payment -- especially in the Far East, where the purity of Spanish colonial coinage has been trusted since the early 17th century. The United States lacked a coin that was globally accepted for payment, like the Mexican eight reales. This crown-sized coin circulated around the world, and the U.S. Coinage Act of 1873 spawned the "Trade Dollar" for global use, as the U.S. wanted to become a player in the worldwide silver market. The Trade Dollar was designed by William Barber, the fifth chief engraver of the U.S. Mint. Other countries, such as Japan, Indochina, and Great Britain introduced large-sized coins as well. These coins have been popular with collectors and can become pricey in uncirculated grades. However, modern commemorative issues by countries such as St. Helena can be purchased for a fraction of the price. The coin displays the late Queen Elizabeth II and interesting retro designs. The coin shown above is part of the British St. Helena One Pound Silver Trade Dollar Restrike Set, Circulation Strikes (2018-2021), which collectors might consider building.

Additional sets from various countries have been added, so please feel free to browse the PCGS Set Registry when you have a chance and you may find there is a set for almost anyone to build. The PCGS Set Registry offers many different sets from all over the world and specialty sets for advanced collectors. We appreciate your continued patronage!