United States 1986 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin
PCGS MS-69
$70 – $75▲
Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 3.8%
PCGS POP MS-69: 21,697
Population Growth Since 2014: 111.4%▲
(MS69 Population in 2014: 9,788)
NGC MS-69
$70 – $75▲
Annual Rate...
Jeff Garrett: Collecting Error Coins
How to get comfortable in this challenging and fascinating corner of numismatics
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
My daily assortment of emails...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1893-O Morgan Silver Dollar
Counterfeit Coin Detection by Ben Wengel - Grader, NGC ......
A recent 1893-O Morgan Dollar submission was confirmed a counterfeit when NGC graders identified one...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – The Top 10 Most Common Counterfeit US Coins
The World's Most Commonly Counterfeited US Coins: The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent
Counterfeit Coin Detection by Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
A list...
NGC Presents Last Great Mystery of SS Central America Shipwreck
On September 3, 1857, SS Central America began a voyage from Panama to New York City carrying very important cargo: thousands of freshly minted...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo Nickel
Evidence of heavy polishing where the fourth leg should be - 1937-D Buffalo Nickel
By Max Spiegel, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
The 1937-D 3 Legged...
Jeff Garrett: Guide to Determining Coin Prices
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
In recent years, the world of rare coin price guides has changed dramatically. When I began...
Counterfeit Coin Detection: A Morgan Dollar “Super-Fake” Revealed
Counterfeit 1884-S Morgan Dollar
Counterfeit Coin Review by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
Lest you think spotting fakes is easy, take a look at this 1884-S...
Buy the Holder, Not the Coin – 10 Certification Slabs to Look For
By David Schwager for CoinWeek .....
“We Buy Rare Plastic”
I haven’t seen this sign outside of a coin shop yet, but the right holder can...
What Is a 1969 United States Proof Set Worth?
By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek .....
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the 1969 Proof Set from the United States Mint....
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1942/41 Mercury Dime Overdate
Counterfeit Coin Detection by Paul Sandler - Grader/Researcher, Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
Altered dates and outright counterfeits are the two most common types of...
Coin Collecting Strategies – Collecting By Die Variety
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
In coin collecting, there is no right or wrong decision when it comes to deciding which...
Jim Bisognani: ‘V75’ End of World War II Gold, Silver Coins on Fire
The Silver and Gold Eagles celebrating the end of World War II are soaring to lofty heights
By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report...
Tips for Coin Collectors – The Appreciation of Toned Coins
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
My last article mentioned the high demand from collectors for beautifully toned coins. The prices realized...
Jeff Garrett: Collecting 1921 Morgan and Peace Dollars
There’s more to these historic coins than you might think
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
This year marks the 100th anniversary of...
Counterfeit Coin Detection: 1924-S Buffalo Nickel
Counterfeit Buffalo Nickel by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation .........
The 1924-S Buffalo Nickel is a prime target for counterfeiters. In particular, sharp-eyed graders will pay close...
Jeff Garrett: The Misunderstood Gobrecht Silver Dollar
Gobrecht Silver Dollars by Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ......
The Gobrecht silver dollar is a complicated yet fascinating series.
At first glance, many...
The Coin Analyst: Collectors Crying Over Milk-Spotted American Silver Eagles
Investors, on the other hand...
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek.com .....
If you’re seeing small, white spots on your American Silver Eagles and wonder what those...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1922 No D Lincoln Cent
Counterfeit 1922 No D Lincoln cent
By Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ......
The 1922 No D Lincoln cent has long been popular with...
Jim Bisognani: Will the 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof Silver Eagle Beat the 1995-W?
An instant “rarity” sets the market aflutter, but perfection has its price
By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ......
In the early 1980s, many...
Collecting Classic Silver Commemorative Coinage (1892–1954)
A look at this often-underrated yet highly interesting series
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
For anyone looking for value when trying to...
Counterfeit Detection – Die Struck Counterfeit 1916-D Mercury Dime
1916-D Counterfeit Mercury Dime
By Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ......
Skillful identification of counterfeit coins is essential to the hobby. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) recently received a...
Counterfeit Protection: 1881-S Morgan Dollar
By Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
Raised areas and the incorrect shape of the mintmark identify this 1881-S Morgan as a counterfeit.
The 1881-S...
United States 1987 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin
PCGS MS-69
$48 – $52
Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 0%
PCGS POP MS-69: 24,209
Population Growth Since 2014: 103.37%▲
(MS-69 Population in 2014: 11,904)
NGC MS-69
$44 – $48▲
Annual Rate...
Dave & Adam’s Submits Rare 1943 Bronze Cent to NGC for Certification
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has certified one of the finest examples of the famed 1943 Bronze Cent, an elusive mint error highly prized by...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – Altered Date 1856 Flying Eagle Cent
Genuine 1856 Flying Eagle Cent
The Flying Eagle Cent by Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ......
The 1856 Flying Eagle cent is an important and...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – The 1972 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent
GENUINE 1972 Double Die Lincoln Cent - courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
By Max Spiegel - Numismatic Researcher, NGC ......
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) recently received a...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – Fake $5 Indian Half Eagle with “Stock Reverse”
Counterfeit 1915-S $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle / stock reverse
By Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ......
NGC receives countless fakes struck from stock dies.
Many...
One of Only Two Known Surviving 1945 Silver Threepence Coins Surfaces
The “rarest British circulating coin in 200 years” has been certified as genuine by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), the world’s largest third-party certification, grading...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1912 Indian Head $10 Gold Eagle Coin
Counterfeit Coin Detection by Max Spiegel, NGC .....
The raised spikes at the rim of this 1912 $10 Indian Head Eagle are one detail collectors...