Ten Essential Grading Tips For Beginners or Professionals by John Maben, President ModernCoinMart, Former NGC Grading Finalizer 1. Hold and view the coin correctly. This is a common mistake, one made even by...
What is a Burnished Coin? In 2006 the US Mint launched the “W” Gold and Platinum Uncirculated Sets using specially burnished blanks (also known as planchets) in the minting process. Also produced were Silver...
Ultra Cameo is a designation that applies only to proof coins. It is the measure of the contrast between the frosted devices (raised portions of the design) and the mirrored fields (all the flat areas of the...