PCGS Weekly Update September 22, 2026

Recent Price Guide Updates

• Draped Bust Cent
• Classic Head Cent
• Coronet Head Cent

PCGS CoinFacts Update

A million-dollar-metric rarity struck to test the metallic theories of a well-connected interloper, the Quintuple Stella, is forever linked to its four-dollar gold pattern cousin. The September sale of the finest-known example brought a record $2,562,000, prompting an updated narrative and condition census by our own Charles Morgan.   Read more.

PCGS Set Registry Update

In July 1861, President of Mexico Benito Juárez declared the country bankrupt. Civil war within the country accelerated financial pressure, and Juárez suspended payments on any outstanding foreign debt. The primary creditors of Mexico at the time were France, Great Britain, and Spain. They were unhappy, decided to send troops, and potentially recoup their debts. Some blockades ensued over ports in Mexico to collect tax payments and by April of 1862, the United Kingdom and Spain had reached an agreement with Mexico. They allowed Mexico as much time as needed for repayment of their debts, but France was not as forgiving. Multiple skirmishes ensued between Mexico and France over the next few days. General Ignacio Zaragoza faced a French army on its way to Mexico City on May 5, 1862. Three waves of attacks were sent against the outnumbered Mexican army, and all were thwarted. The French were defeated for now, reinvigorating the Mexican people to continue fighting against them. The fifth day of May each year is celebrated as "Cinco De Mayo" and is exhibited on the undated 1962 gold medal displayed above. The medallic issue is part of the Gold Medals of Mexico, Specimen (1960-1964) set 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!