If you have been reading the numismatic press lately you have probably noticed the spate of articles about discoveries that ANACS’ graders have recently made. One front-page story discussed a Proof 1971-S Eisenhower dollar. ANACS’ graders determined that the coin was a prototype. Prior to making the designation, ANACS sought the input of recognized Ike experts from CONECA (the world’s largest organization of error collectors), Tom DeLorey, a long-ago ANACS grader and “The Ike Group,” renowned Eisenhower dollar collectors. The coin’s owner paid $10 for the coin at the February Long Beach Show and wasn’t at all certain what he had found, nor what it might be worth. Now that it’s been certified by ANACS, the coin is valued in the thousands of dollars.

Another front-page story documented the attribution by ANACS of a number of 2008-P Monroe dollars that were found in circulation in at least five states. The coins are partially discolored. ANACS has designated the coins as “Improperly Mixed Alloy.” Then there have been stories all year long of a number of VAM discoveries that ANACS’ graders have attributed, much to the surprise and joy of a number of customers. None of this surprises me, since ANACS’ stated mission is to serve coin collectors at every opportunity. This is just one of the reasons why ANACS is known as “The Collectors Choice.”

Speaking of what’s important to us at ANACS, we value every opportunity we have to speak with our customers. This is just one of the reasons why ANACS attends more coin shows than all the other grading services combined. Not only are we at all the big shows that the other grading services attend, but we get to a number of mid-size shows too—in September alone, I attended the Virginia Numismatic Association Show in Richmond and the Nebraska State Show in Lincoln—but we also attend a number of smaller, local shows such as the Grapevine Show in suburban Dallas (October 3-5) and the show at Port Arthur, Texas (November 15). And we want to attend even more. ANACS is looking for several people who are able to represent ANACS at shows in their region of the country. If you’re interested in learning more about what it involves, just send me an e-mail. I’ll get right back to you. PROMISE.

Meanwhile, happy hunting.

James Taylor
President & CEO

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