Coin Collectors News

NGC Certifies Extremely Rare 1695 Royal 8 Escudos

Nov 6, 2017 | News

1695 Royal 8 Escudos Graded NGC MS 65

NGC has certified an extremely rare 1695 Royal 8 Escudos. Graded NGC MS 65, this coin was struck in Mexico City for royalty — only to be lost in a shipwreck on its way to Spain.

Only two examples of this issue are known, and this coin is the only one in private hands. It is a remarkable example of a “royal,” a Spanish colonial coin that was specially prepared for presentation to royalty.

“This is one of the most spectacular coins that NGC has ever graded,” said NGC Vice President Ken Krah. “It is truly a coin fit for a king.”

PNG creates .999 fine silver rounds

Nov 6, 2017 | News, PNG

(Temecula, California) November 6, 2017 – The Professional Numismatist Guild’s Accredited Precious Metals Dealers program (www.APMDdealers.org) has created special one-ounce .999 fine silver bullion rounds. Participating PNG-APMD dealers will be selling the rounds to collectors and investors at competitive prices lower than some other one-ounce silver bullion products on the market.

“These handsome rounds with a proof-like luster are slightly larger than U.S. Morgan and Peace silver dollars. They were professionally created as a way for the public to advantageously invest in a premium precious metals product guaranteed for weight and silver fineness purity, and to emphasize the importance of doing business with knowledgeable, reputable dealers. PNG-APMD members must follow a strict Code of Ethics (https://apmddealers.org/apmd-code-of-ethics/) in the buying and selling of numismatic precious metals objects, such as bullion coins and ingots, as well as rare coins and other numismatic items,” explained PNG President Barry Stuppler.

“The rounds will be available from participating Platinum Level APMD members (https://apmddealers.org/apmd-dealers/). They will be sold in groups of 20 rounds protectively packaged in sturdy, inert plastic tubes with a tamper-evident PNG-APMD seal on the lids,” said PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman. “They will be offered to the public at prices that are only a small fraction over their intrinsic silver value.”

The rounds measure 39 millimeters in diameter. They were custom made by the Highland Mint of Melbourne, Florida with an “HM” mintmark.

The obverse depicts a spread-wings eagle on a rock with the legends, “APMD” near the top and “ONE TROY OUNCE .999 FINE SILVER” near the bottom. The reverse legend around the design reads “ACCREDITED PRECIOUS METALS DEALERS/KNOWLEDGE INTEGRITY RESPONSIBILITY.” The center design is the APMD logo depicting an image of Aequitas, the Roman goddess of honest merchants and fair trade, a cornucopia and the words “GUARANTEED BY APMD ACCREDITED PRECIOUS METALS DEALERS/PNG SINCE 1955.”

For additional information about the PNG-APMD silver rounds and participating dealers, contact the Temecula, California-based Professional Numismatists Guild at 951-587-8300 or at info@PNGdealers.org.

NGC-certified Confederate Half Dollar Sells for $960,000

Nov 3, 2017 | News

An 1861 Confederate Half Dollar certified by NGC led the way in Heritage Auctions’ sale of Part IX of the Eric P. Newman Collection on Wednesday, Nov. 1. It realized a record $960,000.

This Confederate Half Dollar was one of only four struck at the New Orleans Mint during the short period when the mint was operated by Confederate forces.

The auctions of Newman’s coin collection, which has been entirely certified by NGC, have achieved nearly $59 million, including $3.7 million for Part IX thus far.

Federal Reserve Video: How can I determine if the redesigned $100 note is genuine?

Nov 1, 2017 | Federal Reserve, video

Sonja Danburg, program manager for U.S. Currency Education at the Federal Reserve Board, discusses how to use security features to authenticate the redesigned $100 note.

We’re Moving! New PCGS Physical Address

Nov 1, 2017 | News

Due to continued success and growing demand, Collectors Universe (Nasdaq: CLCT) will relocate to a nearby, larger office building in order to streamline its authentication and grading operations.

During the month of November, the company will move to 1610 E. St Andrew Place, Suite 150, Santa Ana, California 92705, just a five-minute drive from its current location on Alton Parkway. The move comes as a result of increased demand and a steady, annual growth in business.

“We’ve seen tremendous growth over the last few years, and now it is time to expand our doors to meet that growth. In a move that will improve operational efficiency and better accommodate our increasing business, we are thrilled to announce our new office,” said Collectors Universe CEO Joe Orlando.

The addresses for customer grading and authentication submissions are not affected and orders should continue to be submitted based on the address listed on the customer submission form. The only exception to this is for shipments sent via FedEx Ground. Any FedEx Ground packages shipped to arrive in November can be mailed to the current address of 1921 E. Alton Parkway, Suite 100, Santa Ana, California 92705. Only FedEx Ground packages scheduled to arrive in December should be shipped to the new address.

Non-grading and FedEx Ground packages will be received at the Alton Parkway location up to November 30, 2017.

Company phone numbers will remain the same during and after the move.

Collectors Universe, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLCT) is a publicly traded authentication and grading company that has certified over 66 million collectibles. The company has offices in the California, New Jersey, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai, and services coins, banknotes, trading cards, event tickets, autographs, professional model bats and gloves, photographs and memorabilia.