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Ted Williams Collection of US and World Coins Certified by NGC

NGC — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:10:52 +0000

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has announced that they have certified select coins from the Ted Williams Collection.

The 91 coins were a part of the personal items of Baseball Hall of Fame member Ted Williams. Each coin is encapsulated with the pedigree Ted Williams Collection [...]

Coin Submission Instructions for PCGS Certification in Hong Kong

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:20:08 +0000

The eagerly anticipated start of authentication and grading of rare coins in Hong Kong by Professional Coin Grading Service is underway through its new company, Collectors Universe (Hong Kong) Ltd. — PCGS. PCGS is grading coins prior to and during the Hong Kong International Coin Convention and Antique Watch Fair beginning on March 24 and continuing through April 6, 2012. [...]
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Teletrade Redesigns Website and Improves Coin Bidding

Teletrade — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:23:28 +0000

Teletrade, America's premier Internet auctioneer of certified coins and currency, is proud to announce the new Teletrade.com, launched February 2, 2012. The new website features a fresh look, easy navigation, and increased focus on our collectors' and consignors' needs.

In addition to the redesign Teletrade has also made several changes to the bidding structure, most notably, No Hidden Reserves -- all bidding will now open at the opening bid or one bid increment below the reserve to increase bidding transparency [...]

19th Century Coins Anchor February Heritage Long Beach Auction

Heritage Auctions — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:17:17 +0000

A variety of 19th century rarities — from an 1808 quarter eagle to an 1839-O branch mint proof half dollar and a historic1860 Mormon five dollar coin — highlight Heritage Auctions’ Feb. 2-5, 2012 Long Beach U.S. Coins Signature® Auction.

This 1808 quarter eagle graded MS63 NGC is a chief highlight in the February Heritage Long Beach Auction

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Dealers and Collectors Praise News of PCGS Hong Kong Coin Grading Services

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:47:54 +0000

The recent announcement that Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has established a Hong Kong-based authentication and grading service, Collectors Universe (Hong Kong) Ltd., has received enthusiastic response from some of Asia’s most respected rare coin dealers and collectors. [...]
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First Canadian 2012 Collector Coins Revealed by Mint

Royal Canadian Mint — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:10:09 +0000

The Royal Canadian Mint is pleased to introduce exciting new gold, silver and base metal keepsakes inspired by Canada’s historical, cultural and artistic heritage by launching its first collector coins of 2012.

A sampling of the new collector coins and products from the Royal Canadian Mint

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Gold Coin Rewards at February 2012 Long Beach Expo

Long Beach Coin & Collectibles Expo — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:33:21 +0000

Collectors will have four opportunities to win valuable gold coins at the upcoming Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo (www.LongBeachExpo.com), February 2 - 4, 2012, in the Long Beach, California Convention Center, 100 S. Pine Ave.

"A free gold coin will be given away as a door prize on each day of the three-day show. In addition, Professional Coin Grading Service will award a $20 Saint-Gaudens gold coin valued at over $2,000 as the prize in its coin grading competition," said Ronald J. Gillio, Expo General Chairman [...]

Heritage January NYINC World Coins Auction Realizes $10.7M+

Heritage Auctions — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:03:54 +0000

A unique South African bronze 1928 pattern sovereign, graded Matte Proof 64 by NGC, brought $184,000 as the top lot in Heritage Auctions’ $10.7+ million Jan. 2-3 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel held as part of the New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC). All prices include 19.5% Buyer’s Premium.

This South African bronze 1928 pattern sovereign realized $184,000 at Heritage’s January NYINC World Coins Auction

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PCGS-Certified Coins Set Records in Heritage’s $55.8M+ FUN US Coin Auction

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:03:00 +0000

Rare coins authenticated and certified for grade by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.pcgs.com) broke or tied dozens of price records at the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention auction sessions conducted by Heritage Auctions (www.HA.com).

1793 Chain cent PCGS MS65 Brown and 1829 $5 PCGS Secure Plus PR64

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Cent and Half Eagle Coin Each Bring $1.38M in Heritage’s $64M+ FUN Auction

Heritage Auctions — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:00:49 +0000

An extraordinary 1793 S-4 Chain Cent, MS65 Brown PCGS — a coin whose origins can be traced back to the very earliest days of America’s first mint — brought $1.38 million, and a crush of national and international media attention, as one of the top two lots in Heritage Auctions’ $55.8+ million Jan. 4-6 Orlando, FL U.S. Coins & Platinum Night FUN Signature® Auction, part of Heritage’s $64+ million combined FUN Coin and Currency events. All prices include 15% Buyer’s Premium.

This 1793 Cent, a coin whose origins can be traced back to the very earliest days of America's first mint, brought $1.38 million Heritage's $64+ million FUN Coin and Currency Auction

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