PCGS

10/22/2026

The 1961 Doubled Die Reverse is the most dramatic of all Franklin Half Dollars—the one with the strong doubling of its motto, legend, and denomination.

PCGS has authenticated and graded 132 proof examples, including this PCGS PR68 specimen that last realized $15,000.

10/22/2026

PCGS recently announced its list of 2026 Set Registry Awards winners, with more than 60 sets and their collectors recognized across a variety of categories representing the breadth of the United States numismatic catalog and nations around the world. https://l.pcgs.com/sr-winners-fb

PCGS announces the 2026 Set Registry Award winners at the ANA Worlds Fair of Money, honoring top U.S. and world coin sets during its 40th anniversary.

10/22/2026

Made while Vermont was still a republic, the 1785 Vermont Halfpenny depicts eight trees and crude mountains below a sun. Its reverse states “STELLA QUARTA DECIMA,” symbolizing the upcoming statehood of Vermont.

In PCGS XF45BN, it is $5,000 per the PCGS Price Guide. Do you have any colonial coins?

10/21/2026

Obey your thirst—for silver.

This may look like a real Sprite bottle cap, but it’s actually a $1 legal tender coin from Fiji, struck in silver. With just 25,000 made, it hit collectors in 2020.

10/21/2026

From early copper and mint errors to rare silver certificates, PCGS-graded collectibles are dominating the auction lots.

Review top 2026 auction results, from a $2.9M 1792 pattern quarter to a 1943 Walking Liberty on steel cent error and vintage 1934 $5 Silver Certificates.

10/21/2026

From the 1776 Continental Dollar to the 1876-CC Dime and 1976-D Quarter, America's semiquincentennial celebrates 250 years of varieties and errors that helped shape our coinage.

From 1776 Continental Dollar spellings to 1876-CC and 1976-D doubled die obverses, learn about famous patriotic U.S. coin varieties for America 250th.

10/21/2026

This deep reverse die cap of a Type II Buffalo Nickel occurred when a planchet stuck to the hammer die and continued to strike coins, eventually wrapping itself around the die.

In PCGS AU58, it just sold for $51,240 at Stack's Bowers.

10/20/2026

You collect. We protect. Every coin. Every collector.

For the first time, non-members can submit coins for grading—no Collectors Club membership required. For full details, submission guidelines, and service tiers, visit https://l.pcgs.com/nonmember-grading-fb.

10/19/2026

Among thousands of supposed rarities, this one’s the real deal.

In 1943, the U.S. Mint struck cents in steel to conserve copper for World War II—but a few leftover bronze planchets were mistakenly struck. Held by a Houston family for over 60 years, this bronze 1943 Lincoln Cent is one of just 20 known.

Now in PCGS XF40BN, this once-in-a-lifetime find is $235,000 per the PCGS Price Guide.

10/19/2026

💭 | Capped Bust Half Dollars can be pretty difficult to grade, so try it out. Guess the grade of this coin in a comment down below.

We’ll post the answer tomorrow.