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An Issue of Varieties

Description of the Varieties

Grading and Authentication

Aspects of the art and science of grading, and the study of diagnostic features of genuine and counterfeit coins.

General News

This features general articles about coins and ANACS.

Pressing Issues

A closer look at our numismatic treasures.

Most Recent Articles

The ANACS Answer man....

12/7/2007

"I have recently come across some coins that are graded 'brilliant Uncirculated'; (the coin is a Morgan Dollar). I have never seen this type of grading..." More...

1922 No D Lincoln Cent

12/6/2007

A popular variety that is subject to forgery and occasional misattribution. More...

The 1894-S Barber Dime

11/12/2007

With a value closing in on two million dollars, this rarity makes the “short list” of America’s most desirable coins. More...

The ANACS Answer man...

11/6/2007

Hello Answer man, My question has to do with a coin I recently purchased, graded by ANACS. The coin is a 1909s/Horiz s EF 45 details (corroded). Also a coin graded EF 45 details corroded, does this mean that this coin will continue to corrode until its just a rotten piece of metal with no signs of ever being a coin? More...

The 1878 Reverse of '79 Proof Morgan Dollar

10/5/2007

A brief look at a vastly under appreciated and elusive rarity. More...

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Coin Show Schedule

ANACS will be accepting submissions at the following shows. Click here to see the full list and to see which shows ANACS' graders will attend.

Grapevine Coin Show - Grapevine, TX
October 03 - 05

The Silver Dollar & Rare Coin Expo
October 16 - 18

Denver Coin Expo - Denver, CO
October 31 - November 02

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