Grading and Valuation
AU vs BU Coins: A Quick Guide to AU and BU Grades
When it comes to collectibles, grades are everything. It constitutes the value of each instance, defines its future, and identifies which coins are worth keeping and which ones should be given away.
4 min
Grading and Valuation
Modern Coins Worth Money: Key Dates and Errors to Spot
There is always a chance to discover a really valuable piece worth collecting among the seemingly ordinary coins. When talking about unique creations, they mostly refer to old coins, like American half dimes. Meanwhile, some new US coins can also become a great addition to the collection for anyone who knows what to look for.
8 min
Grading and Valuation
Coin Certification: Where Do You Get Coins Graded?
If you have a collection of coins and find yourself asking, "Where can I get my coins graded near me?", you're not alone. New collectors, seasoned numismatists, and many other people understand that this is an important step to make sure about their collection’s value and authenticity.
9 min
Grading and Valuation
Coin Grading from G to MS-70: An Overview for Collectors
If you've ever tried to collect coins, chances are you've encountered some confusing abbreviations and numbers like AU, MS-60, or XF-AU. If you can understand what these terms mean, you’ll be able to evaluate a coin’s value for buying, selling, or simply admiring.
8 min
Grading and Valuation
MS67 Coin Grade: Do You Need It in Your Portfolio?
In the rich world of collecting, certain numbers can even have their meanings. And among them, MS67 stands tall. But what does MS67 mean in coins? Why does it stir excitement among collectors and investors as well?
3 min
Grading and Valuation
The Devil and Value Are in Details: Secrets of the Morgan Dollar Grading
The Morgan dollar is one of the most recognizable and respected coins in American numismatics. Its minting began in 1878 and continued until 1904 (with a brief revival in 1921). This dollar represents a period and can be both a historical find and a lucrative investment. The Morgan dollar is not only a formerly used means of payment but also a significant piece of history, but how do you determine its true value? The answer lies in properly assessing the coin's condition - grading.
10 min
Grading and Valuation
What Does MS 65 Mean in Coins? Coin Grading and Its Impact
What if I tell you that a coin in your hands is perhaps something much more valuable than you think? The secret often lies in coin grading, a process that evaluates a coin's condition. But what exactly does MS 65 mean, and why is it so important in the world of numismatics? If you've come across terms like coin grading scale, penny grading chart, or MS 70 grade, if you understand them right, they can reveal a coin’s true value.
7 min
Grading and Valuation
Cause for Grief or Luck: Exploring the Value of Paper Money Errors
Paper money is not just a standard means of payment. What if you were to look at the bills in your wallet a little more closely, and perhaps even find a special treasure among them - non-perfect bills with errors. As in the case with coins, some paper money errors can increase the value and worth of a banknote by dozens or even hundreds of times compared to its face value. In some cases, bills with errors can be worth a fortune, depending on the condition of the bill itself, the rarity of the error, the historical significance of the bill, and other factors.
11 min
Grading and Valuation
NGC Verify & Grade Coins: What Every Collector Should Know
When people are involved in numismatic endeavors, they sooner or later understand how important it is to go through professional coin authentication. Indeed, any certified proof of the coin’s origin and value makes it a legitimate member of the collection.
5 min
Grading and Valuation
How to Get a Coin Certified? Costs, Services, & Where to Go
Where to authenticate coins? It is one of the first questions that novice enthusiasts may be overwhelmed with. So as to get legal grading certificates accepted worldwide, it is necessary to reach out to the well-known, respected organizations responsible for this type of authentication.
4 min
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