Helpful Numismatic Thoughts

Cherrypickers’ Guide coauthor Bill Fivaz.

From time to time I jot down various thoughts that relate to numismatics that I like to share with others whom I feel might be interested. Below are a few of those thoughts. Generally speaking, if you can read and assimilate images, on grades from Poor to Extra Fine, you can grade! With all the excellent … Read more

PCGS Certifies Regular-Strike Quarter-Ounce 2021 American Gold Eagles With “W” Mint Marks

2021-W mint mark close-up

Submitted by GreatCollections, the Type 2 Reverse bullion coins with West Point mint marks were found by Gerald Medel and are now classified as Unfinished Proofs Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has authenticated and certified 61 regular-issue Type 2 Reverse quarter-ounce American Gold Eagle bullion coins mistakenly struck with a West Point “W” mint mark … Read more

1870-CC Double Eagle, 1934 $10,000 Federal Reserve Note Lead $15 Million Auction

1870 CC G$20

More than 5,000 bidders take part in events at world’s leading numismatic auctioneer More than 5,100 global bidders engaged in eager bidding to drive the total result for the Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature® Auction and US Currency Signature® Auction to $15,787,609 in combined sales. A historic 1870-CC $20 XF40 PCGS soared to $360,000 … Read more

World’s Most Valuable Numismatic Item

Gold Cas 1000 BTC coin

Described as “a new Goliath,” the “Gold Cas” was purchased in 2011 for only $4,905, but its value today is staggering Not seen for a decade, a one-ounce gold coin with a denomination of 1,000 Bitcoins (BTC) is the world’s most valuable numismatic item. Purchased in December 2011 for $4,905, it is now worth $48 … Read more

Three Numismatic Groups Admonish Facebook About Ads Offering Counterfeits

Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation logo

Social media giant has not responded to warnings that the “platform continues to be used to lure gullible buyers of counterfeits” Three major numismatic organizations that sent a letter to Facebook executives to complain that the social media platform “has become the predominant choice of some fraudsters” are disappointed with the lack of a response … Read more