Now that you’ve gained some fundamental knowledge regarding coins and collecting, it’s time to start thinking about how to store your collection. Before you decide to make your first coin purchase, it is important to make sure you have all the coin supplies necessary to be a successful collector. However, keep in mind that no amount of supplies … Continued
Read MoreCoin Grading is when a third-party certification service determines the condition, otherwise known as the grade, of a coin. There are many benefits to getting your collectible coins graded, but first, you must learn the basics of coin grading. As coin collectors, we typically pay attention to the grade of a particular coin when it … Continued
Read MoreLearn more about the CGC grading scale and compare it to other grading companies such as NGC and PCGS. CGC grades more than comics; it certifies foil notes, which are now available! What You Need to Know About the CGC Grading Scale Most people are at least relatively familiar with grading in the world of … Continued
Read MoreIf you’ve been collecting coins for any length of time, then chances are you’ve seen certified specimens with labels signed by someone associated with the US Mint. Who are these people? Why would anyone want their signature? What can their signature add to your collection? Today, we’ll take a look at 3 of the most … Continued
Read MoreFor more than 30 years the leading third-party grading services, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), have continued to add value to coins encapsulated in their holders that are backed by the companies’ guarantee that the coins have been determined to be genuine and in the stated grade. The holders themselves have continued to be … Continued
Read MoreThe modern coin grading system started in 1949 with the Sheldon Scale, a 70-point system that was created to classify the condition of US large cents. Over the past few decades, the system’s use was expanded dramatically to include other modern coins. Accordingly, most collectors are at least vaguely familiar with numeric grades, especially Mint State 70 … Continued
Read MoreCoin certification is a relatively recent addition to the coin collector’s arsenal. It can provide plenty of advantages over housing your coins in their original mint packaging. ModernCoinMart offers plenty of professionally graded coins, but what exactly are the advantages of buying graded coins? Many collectors prefer to buy coins that have been officially certified, … Continued
Read MoreGraded, also known as certified or slabbed, coins, are given labels upon which information like their grades, designations, and specifications are displayed. A multitude of NGC and PCGS coin labels exist in a wide variety of themes, adding another layer of collectibility to graded coins. What Are Graded Coin Labels Today, many of the coins … Continued
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