Mint Error
NGC graders recently encountered a particularly interesting mint error on a 2015 1-ounce $50 Gold Eagle. The coin exhibits an incredibly large and deep struck through on the reverse.
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Chinese Varieties
Due to the overwhelming popularity of modern Chinese coins, there has been steady increase and interest in varieties.
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Inventions and Discoveries
Martin Weiss, founder of Panda America, discusses the Inventions and Discoveries of China series.
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Intro to Grading Class
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!
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NGC Registry News
January was a very busy month here for the NGC Registry staff.
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NGC Ancients
The evaluation of style is paramount to establishing the desirability of an ancient coin.
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Counterfeit Detection
The raised spikes at the rim of this 1912 $10 Indian Head Eagle are one indication that it is a counterfeit.
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USA Coin Album
I’ve been collecting coins for a very long time; 2015 marks 50 years since I assumed custody of my older brother’s partial sets of Lincoln cents and Buffalo nickels.
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From the NGC Archives
The new quarter eagle ($2.50) and half eagle ($5) of matching design first entered circulation late in 1908.
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NCS Conservation
NCS Conservation was able to remove the unattractive residues that had formed on the original mirror surfaces of this coin.
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Chinese Coins
By Peter Anthony
Taisei was the very first company to sign a contract with the China Mint to distribute Panda coins.
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Künker Auction
Considered a resounding success, the Künker Auction's total prices realized reached an impressive €8.6 million ($9.7 million).
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Wyon's Rare Design
A rare 1910 George V Pattern Crown designed by A.G. Wyon topped the Feb. 11 Dix Noonan Webb auction of coins, tokens and historical medals, bringing in £144,000.
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