News

6/22/2004 - This week, in conjunction with the start of the summer convention season, comic collector Doug Schmell, also known as "Captain Tripps" on the CGC Registry and CGC message boards, is proud to announce the opening of his internet comic book company, PEDIGREE COMICS, INC. (www.pedigreecomics.com).

6/21/2004 - Checking the status of your submissions has never been easier.

6/20/2004 - June 1st, West Stephan will join CGC as a grader.

“I have known West for many years and he is one of the best graders I know. Not only can he grade, but his restoration detection ability, as well as his integrity, is way above most of the people in our hobby. We can't wait to have him join the CGC team in June." Said Steve Borock, CGC Vice president and Primary Grader. “This will really help us out on our turn times.”

6/15/2004 - Prepare your On-Site grading submissions in advance and save valuable time!

6/1/2004 - As noted in the first part of this mintmark study (see Numismatist for June), beginning with the Barber silver coinage of 1892 an attempt was made by the U.S. Mint to standardize mintmark sizes and styles for each respective denomination…

6/1/2004 - Effective June 19, 2004, John Maben will be leaving NGC and returning to the rare coin business as a dealer in U.S. Coins. He will be operating as John Maben Rare Coins, Inc.

6/1/2004 - Applicants for the world coin grading position at NGC should have extensive abilities in the area of cataloging and authentication.

5/19/2004 - A Grant Centennial half dollar has been certified by NGC as a Specimen striking. An example of the variety having an incuse star in its obverse field, this Specimen coin is believed to be unique.

5/18/2004 - DYNAMIC FORCES INVADES THE GREAT WHITE NORTH… AGAIN
Second Collectibles Show in Canada Scheduled For May 24 featuring CGC certified comics!

5/1/2004 - Since 1985 (for proof coins) and 1991 (for currency pieces), all mintmarks on United States coins have been an integral part of the design...