News

1/20/2015 - The evaluation of surface quality is paramount to establishing the overall quality of an ancient coin.

1/20/2015 - The 1924-S is a prime target for counterfeiters. In particular, sharp-eyed graders will pay close attention to additions or other alterations made to the mintmark.

1/20/2015 - NGC will be offering its popular Introduction to Grading class at the Whitman Baltimore Spring Expo on Saturday, March 28. Space is limited — register today!

1/20/2015 - NGC’s coin image archive — the largest in the world — now tops 10 million coins.

1/20/2015 - Whenever I’m stumped over what to write for this column, I return to my series of massive scrapbooks within which are all the articles and news items of interest that I’ve saved over the years.

1/15/2015 - The 2015 US Marshals commemorative coins will go on sale January 29 at US Mint locations, the US Mint booth at the Long Beach Coin Show and online at usmint.gov. NGC will offer special release designations for eligible coins.

1/15/2015 - Jeff Garrett has often stated that anyone concerned about the coin market should attend a large coin show and they will probably leave feeling much better.

1/15/2015 - NGC will be accepting submissions at booth #431 at the Long Beach Expo. Stop by to drop off coins for all service levels!

1/13/2015 - The 1910 George V Pattern Crown in gold is one of only two known specimens and is expected to sell for £80,000–100,000 at Dix Noonan Webb.

1/13/2015 - CGC will be heading across the pond to exhibit at the 2015 London Super Comic Convention. For the first time ever, we will be setting up a booth to accept grading submissions at the show — so be sure to stop by to drop off your books!