This page serves as a definitive resource for collectors, focusing on the critical and often complex topic of coin grading. It acts as a central hub for articles and guides that explain what coin grading is, how it works, the standards used by top services, and why it is essential for determining a coin’s true market value.
By providing detailed, educational content on this fundamental numismatic process, American Rarities positions itself as a knowledgeable and trustworthy expert. This strategy builds a strong foundation of trust, encouraging collectors to seek out their professional appraisal services for an accurate assessment of their coins’ condition and authenticity.
Receiving an inherited estate of coins, bullion, or paper money can feel overwhelming. You've been given a collection that represents a lifetime of passion, but it also comes with pressing…
PCGS: Professional Coin Grading ServicePCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) is one of the most renowned and widely recognized rare coin grading services in the industry. Established in 1986, PCGS has…
Our Top 10 Picks for Rare Coin Collectors Top Ten Rare Coin Picks Rare coin collecting has been a time-honored hobby for centuries. These days, there are more coin collectors…
An In-Depth Look at a Fake Certified Coin Slab We received a certified 1856 Flying Eagle Cent that someone wanted to use as collateral for a $9,500 loan. Should be…
How to Determine if You Have a Valuable Error Coin This is a typical question we deal with. Name: StephenEmail: Sohare@Phone: xxx xxx xxxxWhat do you think? Do you think…
Have you found a coin with doubled letters, numbers, or images? Many people refer to these as "double stamped" coins, and they can be one of the most exciting and…
A Case Study in Counterfeit Detection: A Fake $20 Gold Coin Here is a good case study. Guy emailed us pictures of a coin that he inherited from his grandfather.…
Over our 30+ years in business, we've seen countless incredible coin collections. We've also seen well-intentioned owners accidentally destroy thousands of dollars in value with one simple mistake: trying to…
Understanding coin grading can be one of the most confusing parts of selling a collection. As a seller from Belvidere, Illinois, recently learned, not all grading companies are created equal,…
Best steps to insure a top value for your coin collection Determining the value of your rare coins is no simple matter. Here are 10 simple steps that can help…