The 1894 Doubled Date Indian Cent
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
One of the most enduring Indian Cent varieties is the 1894/1894 Doubled Date, a piece that excites not only...
PCGS Around the World – Full Mirror Brockage Mint Error French Gold
By Jay Turner for PCGS ......
France 1896-A 20 Francs Faisceau privy Gad-1063, Full Brockage Reverse Mint Error, PCGS AU58. Courtesy of PCGS TrueView
In coin...
What Do You Call Those Lines or Grooves on the Edge or Side of...
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
So often questions concerning the edges of United States dimes, quarters, half dollars, dollar coins, and other pieces come...
CoinWeek Podcast #164: Legend Rare Coin Auctions Regency 49 Sale Lot Preview with Greg...
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get...
It’s “Doubled” Die! – Error Coins and Coin Varieties
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
One of the most nagging malapropisms in numismatics has to do with what is easily the most popular and...
The Washington Quarter Made Coin Collecting a Household Pursuit
By Mark Ferguson for PCGS ......
Most Americans living today have known only the Washington Quarter as our 25-cent coin. You’d have to be in...
What Are Full Bands on Roosevelt Dimes?
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
Roosevelt Dimes are among several series that are graded not only upon the basis of circulation wear but also...
Five Mint Mark Positions on Jefferson Nickels
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
At least three United States Mint coins still in use today have seen two significantly different mint mark positions,...
P.T. Barnum and the 1936 Bridgeport Commemorative Half Dollar
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
There are few figures as famous and enduring in American pop culture as Phineas Taylor Barnum, an American showman...
Coin Type Versus Subtype – What’s the Difference?
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
In the course of reading this or that article on coinage, you may have come across two words that...
Collecting Carson City (CC) Coinage: Part Two – Silver Dollars
By Victor Bozarth for PCGS ......
In the first installment of this three-part series on collecting the coinage of the Carson City (CC) Mint, I...
GreatCollections Offering First PCGS-Certified Casascius Physical Bitcoin
By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek .....
GreatCollections (GC) is auctioning a physical bitcoin created by Casascius Coins. Dated 2011, the 25-bitcoin coin is certified MS-67...
PCGS New World Coin Variety Report October 2021
By Jay Turner for PCGS ......
This month has been active with several new varieties being added to the PCGS database and census. These include...
PCGS Certifies 1/4 oz 2021 Type 2 American Gold Eagle Bullion Coins With...
Submitted by GreatCollections, the Type 2 Reverse bullion coins with West Point mint marks were found by Gerald Medel and are now classified as...
PCGS Partners With Central States Convention
PCGS is now the Official Grading Service for the Central States Numismatic Society
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has entered into an important partnership agreement...
The Walter J. Husak Collection of Large Cents, 1793-1814
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
Early American Large Cents are some of the most popular and yet most challenging collectibles in numismatics. These hulking...
PCGS Names Stephanie Sabin Permanent President
Sabin served as interim president and has more than 15 years of experience at the company
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has named Stephanie Sabin...
A Look Back at the Creation of the PCGS Set Registry
By Sanjay Gandhi for PCGS ......
The PCGS Set Registry went online in 2001 and the Set Registry Awards were introduced with an announcement sent...
Six United States Coins That Honor the Statue of Liberty
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic of all American landmarks, having been given to the...
The 1966 Australian Wavy “2” 20-Cent
By Eric Eigner for PCGS ......
Modern Australian coins have been extremely popular, touching a cohort of new collectors with the collecting bug. While you...
Where Are the Bronze Lincoln Memorial Cents Going?
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
You may have noticed it’s getting harder to find bronze Lincoln Memorial cents in circulation these days. In the...
$48 Million Gold 1,000 Bitcoin Physical Coin Submitted by GreatCollections to PCGS
“Gold Cas” purchased in 2011 for only $4,905
Not seen for a decade, a one-ounce gold coin with a denomination of 1,000 bitcoins (BTC) is...
Coin Grading Service Special Labels in the Postmodern Era
By David Schwager for CoinWeek .....
Buy the coin, not the slab.
This is wise guidance, and a prudent collector needs to do more than read...
Here’s Why You May Find Kennedy Half Dollars in Circulation Again
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
The 2021-P and 2021-D Kennedy half dollars are being distributed via circulation, marking the first time since 2001...
Long Beach Expo Opens Doors This Week
The Long Beach Expo, the largest coin, currency, stamp, and sports collectible show on the West Coast, will return for the first time since...
PCGS New World Coin Variety Report September 2021
By Jay Turner for PCGS ......
With the positive response to the previous report in August 2021, we will continue the series! This month we...
Collecting Carson City (CC) Coinage: Part One – Small Silver Coins
By Victor Bozarth for PCGS ......
I often refer to the “Red Book” to refresh my memory. A Guide Book Of United States Coins, published...
Legend Rare Coin Auctions Renews Sponsorship of PCGS Members Only Shows
New Jersey boutique coin auction firm will continue sponsoring the exclusive coin shows held by Professional Coin Grading Service
The longstanding partnership between Professional Coin...
Fun with Obsolete US Coin Denominations
By Victor Bozarth for PCGS ......
Having fun with our hobby isn’t hard if you’re open-minded. We have the freedom to collect what we want...
Noteworthy Notes: New 1902 $10 Palo Alto Banknote Discovered
By Philip Thomas for PCGS ......
There’s an old saying that still readily applies in the real estate market: “Three things matter when determining the...