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NGC Journals

wodeyar's Journal

Chinese Machine-struck coins from 1830-1911 QING Dynasty Era, 1911-1949 REPUBLICAN ERA

Various Demoninations 1/2 Cash to 1 Tael, as minted in various metals of, silver,gold,copper,brass,antimony,pewter,white metal silver alloy,aluminium,nickel and cupro-nickel, as mint essay, pattern, off-metal strikes, and general ciculation, of approx. 60,000 pieces collected over 3 generations of coin collectors antiquities collectors. About 10%, of these coin hoards are graded by NGC and PCGS, AND the grading is still on going, as and when we can collate and send for grading, at an average
wodeyar

wodeyar

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BrokeDaddy's Journal

Update on the S.F. 75th Anniversary Eagle Set

More than 100,000 sets! The 2012 American Silver Eagle San Francisco Two-Coin Proof Set includes one 2012-S Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle and one 2012-S Proof American Silver Eagle. Original estimate of 300k sets emerged, but has now been changed to remove any ceiling, to "Collector Demand" to determine the set mintage level. The two-coin proof set will go on sale for four weeks only, beginning on June 7, 2012 and lasting through July 5, 2012, production is scheduled to begin on May 11
GINO TUMMINIA

GINO TUMMINIA

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CoinsbyGary

Garys May Coin of the Month (couldnt wait to post this)

This months Coin of the Month is a PCGS MS-63, 1936-S, Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial Commemorative Half-Dollar. I am dedicating this post to BeawChan because he has a collection of classic commemorative half-dollars and to Six Mile Rick because he lives in South Carolina. In addition, these two individuals are good friends who have contributed much to Collectors Society. In 1936, the United States Mint issued an unusually large assortment of commemorative half-dollars. I believe th
coinsbygary

coinsbygary

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Followers and Following

1957D Franklin

MS66FBL I tried to bring the red out but lost focus on 1/2 of the coin and settled for the orange and green. When turned sideways the green and surrounding areas turn Fire Red. To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
Six Mile Rick

Six Mile Rick

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Which way to go??

Perfect?

In who's eye? Here is a pic of my latest aquisition. MS69 W Silver Eagle. I have looked this coin over and over with a 10x glass, and can find no faults. Used diffferent light, angles and such. It seems all my MS69 W burnished Eagles are totally problem free. Am I lucky, is it the burnished blank that doesn't let small imperfections show? I don't know. Perhaps some of you more experienced members can help. I have MS70s not burnished that should be 69s or even 68s. I know grading is a
RMK-Collectibles

RMK-Collectibles

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Followers and Following

Pics loaded

A rough 1 shot set loaded Friends and Society, A fun day and a few lessons from others. I only took a one shot chance to get pics of the Mercs. A few came out nice and a few are----ROUGH. I will replace most of them as I improve on the skill. Later---Rick To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
Six Mile Rick

Six Mile Rick

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gimhppy2dy-migration's Journal

Is this double headed penny real?

1972/1973d i am not sure if this is real or not. i want to send it in to get graded but want to make sure it was not just a novelty piece/fake. i found it in my collection today while looking for a few coins to send in for grading. it looks real but i am definitely not an expert on coins. still learning. any help would be great! To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
DONALD DIVELEY

DONALD DIVELEY

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CaptBrian's Journal

Trying to keep/catch up.

Puff wheeze wimper Well, looking for one coin to try to regain my sub 200 collection number. I am looking to do it on one base hit, and not have to go searching for numerous coins. I found an 1860 $2.50 Liberty Head, Old Reverse in MS64. The guy wants $10,500.00 for it. I looked thru the NGC Price guide, and came up with no information. Can anyone out there help me as to its value? Sure would appreciate any help. Capt. Brian PS added in later, redbook shows MS63 at $12,000.00 To
CaptBrian

CaptBrian

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The Hawaiiana Numismatist

Wow 1895 Hawaiian Reginald Huth Gold

An auction with rare Hawaiian coin ... Forsythe Collection I enjoy reading auction descriptions. Many of the high end auction companies really do their research to describe and point out the coin's or medal's rarity. This is especially true for the extreme rare Hawaii pieces. The example I recently seen is the 1895 Regina Huth $20 Gold of Princess Kaiulani (Lot 1880). There are also any other rarities in this auction. They are part of the upcoming May Pre-Long Beach Auction held by Ira and
fiberglaz's Journal

Help needed , please checkout !!

Help needed , please checkout !! I have bought this "coin" some time ago and im trying to found info what is it. Im not sure is it a coin at all, some kind play coin, token,...pattern? Details are exactly as 5$ 1852 face side has. Material, i belive, is copper. Weight 1,95g , diam.22mm and 0,8mm deep. So tell me what a hell this is? backside of coin is negative image from face side. i dont know how to add more photos here. i can email that if asked. i dont think this is any play coin
fiberglaz

fiberglaz

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stevek426's Journal

Oooooooooo Pictures

Finally added pics. Well it has taken some tinkering and a little cussing but I was finally able to get some pics of my Morgans that I am pleased to show. Now that I may have figured it out, I will try to photograph proof coins next. I did give it a try on the few Kennedy half proofs that I have.
stevek426

stevek426

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The Beaw's Den's Journal

O Happy Day

Treasure is Found Well Folks, I finally received my copy of David Bowers, American Coin Treasures and Hoards, today. As some of you may recall, this coveted, by me at least, treasury of numismatic history had been cruelly ripped, OK a little bit to melodramatic, had been lost by the Post office almost a month ago. Here is the sequence of events: 04 April - Mailman leaves Delivery Notice at front screen door. 07 April - Attempt to pick up, package cannot be found Promised callback, no
Mokiechan

Mokiechan

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The Hawaiiana Numismatist

Video on Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Release Day Ceremony

First purchaser requested his identity not be shared as he snuck out of work to purchase the coins... Great video on the Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coin Release Day Ceremony. It was funny to see me in the video...I was there! All sixteen (16) gold coins sold out at the ceremony. (more about the gold coins http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=9738) Picture below is of Daniel Shaver, Chief Counsel US Mint signing/dating purchases at the release
Tom Lemon's Journal

2000 West Point Millennium Coin

Why is this coin NOT in the NGC price guide? In 2000, the Mint issued the "United States Millennium Coinage and Currency Set" which included a 2000 Silver Eagle bullion coin minted at West Point (but without a "W" mintmark), a 2000 Denver-minted Sacagawea Dollar with a burnished finish, and an uncirculated 1999 series one-dollar bill with a serial number beginning with the numbers "2000". The sets sold out at the issue limit of 75,000 units. Here's the real question why is this coin listed a
Tom Lemon

Tom Lemon

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The Beaw's Den's Journal

I Am A Completist

And I just confirmed it to myself yet again. Well folks, a while back I purchased the 2011-P 9/11 Memorial Medal because A. I love the design and the underlying theme, and B. the price was right. As soon as i received the Philadelphia mint example, I knew I had to have the West Point example as well. Oddly enough, although the West Point issues have a higher mintage, they also remain slightly more expensive on the secondary market. I guess this is due to the mystique of the "Fort Knox" of Sil
Mokiechan

Mokiechan

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The Hawaiiana Numismatist

National Numismatic Collection

I once took a date to see the the National Numismatic Collection ... http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/index.cfm One of the best things about living in the Washington DC metropolitan area is the richness in historical artifacts. I intentionally look for new experiences in the area. As such, I also like to share my interests. On one occasion I took a date to visit the National Numismatic Collection to share my interest in coins. She was enthralled with my hobby after viewing some of