CAC-approved and CACG-encapsulated coins fared well in public sales during the month of June 2025. Here are fifteen examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed.
1926 Standing Liberty Quarter
One of the more notable public offerings this month was the sale of a 1926 Standing Liberty Quarter for $11,550 on July 27 by GreatCollections. The coin was certified MS66FH by CACG, which seems to have significantly impacted its value. For comparison, GreatCollections sold two PCGS-certified MS66FH 1926 quarters without a CAC sticker: one for $3,426.50 on June 8 and another for $3,520 on August 3. Additionally, on May 1, Heritage sold a similar coin for $4,320. All four coins were certified with the “Full Head” (FH) designation, but the CACG-graded coin clearly commanded a much higher price.
1932 Washington Quarter
On July 6, GreatCollections sold a CACG-graded MS66 1932 Washington Quarter for $682. This price stands in contrast to recent sales of similar coins without a CAC sticker. On June 8, for example, GreatCollections sold an NGC-graded MS66 coin for $534.60, and on April 22, Heritage sold a PCGS-graded MS66 coin for $576.
1955 Lincoln Cent Doubled Die
On July 9, Stack’s Bowers sold a CAC-approved AU55 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cent for $2,880. This price is notable when compared to two AU58 coins without a CAC sticker.
- On July 20, GreatCollections sold an NGC-graded AU58 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cent for $2,025.10.
- On June 26, Stack’s Bowers sold a PCGS-graded AU58 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cent for $2,520.
The sale demonstrates that the CAC sticker on the AU55 coin commanded a higher price than either of the two AU58 coins without one.
1907 Barber Dime
A CAC-approved MS66 1907 Barber Dime sold for $960 at Stack’s Bowers on July 9. The sale is significant given how infrequently these coins appear at auction. In contrast, a PCGS-graded MS66 1907 dime without a CAC sticker sold for $600 at Heritage on January 28.
1914-D Indian Head Quarter Eagle
On July 9, Stack’s Bowers sold a CAC-approved, NGC-graded MS64 1914-D Indian Head Quarter Eagle for $4,560. This price is notably higher than two similar coins without a CAC sticker.
- On June 18, Stack’s Bowers sold a PCGS-graded MS64 1914-D $2.5 gold coin for $3,840.
- On July 18, Heritage sold an NGC-graded MS64 1914-D $2.5 gold coin for $3,360.
The CAC-stickered coin clearly commanded a premium in the market.
1909 Indian Head Half Eagle
Heritage’s auction of a CAC-approved MS66 1909 Indian Head Half Eagle on July 17 for $38,400 demonstrates a significant price premium. For comparison, three similar non-CAC-stickered coins recently sold for much less:
- A PCGS MS66 example sold for $11,700 on May 2.
- Another PCGS MS66 example sold for $13,200 on January 16.
- A PCGS MS66 example sold for $16,800 on November 19, 2024.
1868-S Liberty Head Double Eagle
On July 17, Heritage auctioned a CAC-approved, MS62 1868-S Liberty Head Double Eagle for $40,800. This sale price is significantly higher than that of a similar, non-CAC-stickered coin. On January 16, Heritage sold a PCGS-graded MS62+ 1868-S $20 gold coin without a CAC sticker for $25,200.
1913 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
The sale of a CAC-approved MS65 1913 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle for $90,000 at Heritage on July 17 confirms a long-standing market trend. Another CAC-approved MS65 coin sold for $102,000 on May 5, 2022, demonstrating the premium these coins command.
This is a stark contrast to recent sales of similar coins without a CAC sticker:
- A PCGS-graded MS65 example sold for $43,200 on August 13, 2024.
- Another PCGS-graded MS65 example sold for $50,400 on December 14, 2023.
The price history clearly shows that CAC-approved MS-65 1913 $20 coins consistently realize a premium over their non-CAC counterparts.
1834 Capped Bust Half Dime
The sale of a CACG-graded AU58 1834 Capped Bust Half Dime for $736 at DLRC on July 20 highlights the value of a CAC sticker. This coin sold for significantly more than two recent examples without one. For comparison:
- An NGC-graded AU58 1834 Capped Bust Half Dime sold for $408 at Stack’s Bowers on June 5.
- A PCGS-graded AU58 1834 half dime sold for $474.10 at GreatCollections on June 1.
1797 Draped Bust Dollar
On July 20, DLRC sold a CAC-approved VF20 1797 “Large Letters, 9×7” Draped Bust Dollar for $8,075. This price is particularly notable when compared to two recent sales of higher-graded, non-CAC-stickered coins of the same variety. On April 14, Heritage sold a PCGS-graded VF25 for $5,400 and a PCGS-graded VF30 for $5,880.
1879-O Morgan Dollar
A dramatic auction at GreatCollections on July 20 demonstrated the value of a CAC sticker when a CACG-graded MS64 1879-O Morgan silver dollar sold for $742.50. Just moments later, a PCGS-graded MS64 of the same coin, but without a CAC sticker, sold for $611.93. Another non-CAC example, an NGC-graded MS64, sold at Heritage on July 23 for $528.
1889-CC Morgan Dollar
The sale of a CACG-graded AU58 1889-CC Morgan Dollar for $17,250 at DLRC on July 20 highlights a significant price difference. Just three days earlier, on July 17, Heritage sold a similar NGC-graded AU58 coin without a CAC sticker for $11,400.
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