NGC Certifies Bingham Collection of US Commemoratives
Posted on 7/1/2002
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has graded and encapsulated
the collection of commemorative half dollars formed
by retired football star Greg Bingham. These coins include
some of the finest certified individual pieces, while
collectively they represent the ultimate in quality
for this very popular series.
Consisting
of 52 pieces, this collection includes no less than
31 specimens that have been awarded the NGC star (),
a feature unique to NGC-certified coins that identifies
pieces displaying superior eye appeal. The grades represented
within this collection are truly amazing: Some 13 coins
are graded MS 68, while one, the 1937 Antietam half
dollar, achieved the lofty grade of MS 69.
Among the important highlights of the Bingham Collection
are his two 1892 Columbian Exposition half dollars.
One is certified MS 67, while the second is one of just
100 proofs made and grades an astonishing PF 68
.
Also
included within this remarkable collection are the very
popular Norse-American centennial medals of 1925. Frequently
collected alongside the commemorative half dollar series,
there are several varieties of this scarce medal. The
silver examples in the Bingham Collection feature both
thick and thin planchets and each grade MS 66, while
the rare gold striking is a stunning Matte PF 68.
Greg Bingham played for the Houston Oilers for 13 years and has been a coin collector for the past 30 years. His stated goal in collecting is "to get the most beautiful coins." He's been extremely successful with respect to his commemoratives, most of which feature delightful toning. "I think toned coins are like art," Bingham said in an interview with NGC Research Director Dave Lange. "I look at my collection as sort of a 'Miss America' contest."
The remarkable Bingham Collection of United States commemorative half dollars will be on display at NGC's table during the New York City convention of the American Numismatic Association. Attendees are invited to come view this superb group of coins during show hours. A complete roster of the Bingham Collection will appear in the July issue of NGC's quarterly Census Report, which is available from the company at $25 postpaid. The Bingham coins also appear within NGC's online census at www.NGCcoin.com.
Click here to view additional coins in the Bingham Collection.
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