Counterfeit Detection: Altered Cameo 1960 Franklin Half Dollar
5/16/2014 - A white "frost" was applied to this Franklin Half Dollar to give its elements a cameo appearance.
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No Stop for the Numismatic Juggernaut; All Eyes on Newman IV
5/15/2014 - Numismatics welcoming a new audience - type coins a great starting point
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NGC Grades Extremely Rare 1876 Fractional Gold Piece
5/13/2014 - The 1876 Octagonal California Fractional Gold 25 Cent BG-799GG variety features a reverse that was unknown until 2009.
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NGC Grades Unique 2010 John Lennon Gold 5 Pound
5/13/2014 - NGC has certified a PF 69 Ultra Cameo gold striking of the Alderney 2010 John Lennon 5 Pound coin.
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Conservation Showcase: 1913 Type 1 Buffalo 5 Cent
5/13/2014 - Storage in a holder with PVC caused this coin to be covered in a green sludge. Thanks to NCS conservation, the coin was able to grade numerically with NGC.
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USA Coin Album: Our Shrinking Coins
5/13/2014 - No, our coins aren’t shrinking in the strictest sense. The dime is still 17.9 mm in diameter, and the quarter retains the 24.3 mm diameter it has possessed since the 1830s. What has shrunk over time are the design features on each coin.
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Looks Do Matter
5/8/2014 - The best way for collectors to get a better understanding of what makes a coin attractive is to study as many coins as possible.
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Central States Confirms Broad-Based Strength in Rare Coin Market
5/1/2014 - Heritage Sale Races To $47 Million - Territorial Gold A Powerhouse
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NGC Baseball Hall of Fame Fantasy Team Set
5/1/2014 - Select retailers will offer the NGC Baseball Hall of Fame Fantasy Team Set featuring authorized facsimile signatures from 10 famous Hall of Famers.
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NGC Announces Revised Services and Fees
4/29/2014 - The updated services and fees are effective May 1 and June 1. New submission forms will be available soon.
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