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Certified Coin Marketplace – CAC-Approved Coins Bring Premiums in April 2023

In addition to realizing impressive prices in internet sales during the month of April, CAC-approved coins fared well in a live auction at the Central States Convention near Chicago. Here are 10 examples, selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed.

1. 1936-D Lincoln Cent in MS-67

1936-D Lincoln Cent. Image: GreatCollections.
1936-D Lincoln Cent. Image: GreatCollections.

On April 2, GreatCollections sold a CAC-approved MS-67 grade 1936-D Lincoln cent for $906.40 USD. On January 3, Heritage Auctions sold a PCGS-graded MS-67 1936-D cent without a CAC sticker for $216. Both coins received a ‘Full Red’ (RD) designation from PCGS, and the CAC-approved 1936-D realized more than four times as much.

2. 1908 ‘No Motto’ $20 Double Eagle in MS-67+

On April 9, GreatCollections sold a PCGS-graded MS-67+ 1908 ‘No Motto’ $20 gold coin, with a CAC sticker, for $48,950. On February 9, Heritage sold a PCGS-graded MS-68 1908 ‘No Motto’ twenty, without a CAC sticker, for $20,400.

3. 1917 Type 2 Standing Liberty Quarter in MS-65

1917 Standing Liberty Quarter. PCGS MS65FH CAC. Image: GreatCollections.
1917 Standing Liberty Quarter. PCGS MS65FH CAC. Image: GreatCollections.

On April 23, GreatCollections sold a CAC-approved MS-65 grade 1917 “Type 2” quarter for $2,860. On Jan. 17, Heritage sold a PCGS-graded MS-65 1917 “Type 2” quarter, without a CAC sticker, for $1,560. Both coins received a ‘Full Head’ (FH) designation from PCGS.

4. 1833 Half Dollar in AU-58

1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar. PCGS AU58 CAC. Image: GreatCollections.
1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar. PCGS AU58 CAC. Image: GreatCollections.

On April 23, GreatCollections sold a CAC-approved AU-58 grade 1833 half dollar for $880. On March 27, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a PCGS-graded AU-58 1833 half dollar, without a CAC sticker, for $553.

5. 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar in MS-67

On April 23, GreatCollections sold a CAC-approved, NGC-graded MS-67 1936 Walking Liberty half dollar for $1,217.70. On March 23, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a PCGS-graded MS-67 1936 half dollar, without a CAC sticker, for $840.

6. 1899 Indian Head Cent in MS-66

1899 Indian Head Cent. Image: Legend Rare Coin Auctions.
1899 Indian Head Cent. Image: PCGS MS66RD CAC. Legend Rare Coin Auctions.

On April 27, Legend Rare Coin Auctions sold a CAC-approved MS-66 1899 Indian cent for $1,468.75. On March 28, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a PCGS-graded MS-66 1899 cent, without a CAC sticker, for $1,110. Both coins received a ‘Full Red’ (RD) designation from PCGS.

7. 1867 ‘With Rays’ Shield Nickel in Proof 65 Cameo

On April 27, Legend auctioned a CAC-approved Proof-65-Cameo 1867 ‘With Rays’ Shield nickel for $52,875. On Jan. 12, Heritage sold a PCGS-certified Proof-65-Cameo 1867 ‘With Rays’ Shield nickel, without a CAC sticker, for $34,800. Each of these two nickels received a ‘Cameo’ designation from PCGS.

8. 1806/5 Quarter in VF-30

1806/5 Draped Bust Quarter. Image: Legend Rare Coin Auctions.
1806/5 Draped Bust Quarter. Image: Legend Rare Coin Auctions.

On April 27, Legend auctioned a CAC-approved VF-30 grade 1806/5 overdate quarter for $3,055. On March 23, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a PCGS-graded VF-30 1806/5, without a CAC sticker, for $2,040.

9. 1934-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar in MS-67

On April 27, Legend auctioned a CAC-approved MS-67 grade 1934-S half dollar for $37,600. On March 21, Stack’s Bowers auctioned a PCGS-graded MS-67 1934-S, without a CAC sticker, for $11,400.

10. 1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar in MS-67

On April 27, Legend auctioned a CAC-approved MS-67 grade 1942-S half dollar for $70,500. On March 21, Stack’s Bowers auctioned two PCGS-graded MS-67 1942-S halves, neither of which had a CAC sticker. One brought $11,400 and the other realized $14,400. A CAC-approved MS-67 grade coin thus brought multiples of the price realized of either non-CAC, PCGS-graded MS-67 1942-S half dollar.

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CAC was founded by leading members of the numismatic community, including John Albanese, a respected authority on coin grading and the rare coin market. The CAC GREEN Label signifies that a coin has met Certified Acceptance Corporation's stringent grading standards. Coins are accepted through CAC Submission Centers. These are knowledgeable dealers who will assist you with your submission and the associated guidelines.

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