href="#ulink_d5772ec4-7e29-561a-8608-3da8ef3ed9bb">Going Global
Surfing the Net for a Deal
Chapter 16: Grading and Authenticity, Rarity, and the Establishment of Value
Factors That Affect Grade
Eye Appeal
Circulated vs. Uncirculated Coins
Precision Grading
Consistency of Grading
Proofs, Patterns, and Specimens
Overgrading and Overpricing
Grading Guarantees
Authenticity and Originality
Rarity and the Establishment of Value
Market Demand and Survival Rate
Chapter 17: Foiling the Fakes
Resisting Temptation
Becoming Your Own Expert
Finding Out about Repaired, Restored, and Recolored Coins
Getting Duped
Caveating Your Emptor
Saving the Day: Return Privileges and Guarantees
Slamming the Scammers
Chapter 18: Grading with the Pros
The Grading Process
Numismatic Guarantee Company (NGC)
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)
Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC)
The Other Guys
Restoration and Conservation
Chapter 19: Selling Your Coins Yourself
Knowing What to Expect
Deciding Whether to Sell Coins Yourself
Getting Ready to Sell Your Collection
Knowing Where to Sell Your Coins
Mastering the Art of Selling
Keeping Good Records
Donating the Rest
Chapter 20: Going Once, Going Twice: Buying at Auction
Flying Like Bees to Honey
Preparing to Buy
Reserving Yourself
Hauling Yourself to Online Auctions
Chapter 21: The Coin Auction Arena
Consignment Journey
Heritage Auctions: “The Titan”
Top Performing Auction Houses
Chapter 22: Coin Investments, Taxes, and the Law
Investing in Coins in Theory
Dealing with Taxes
9 Part 5: The Part of Tens Chapter 23: The Ten Most Valuable U.S. Coins 1933 Double Eagle ($18,872,250) PCGS MS65 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar ($10,016,875) 1787 Brasher Doubloon EB on Wing ($9,360,000) 1822 $5 ($8,400,000) PCGS AU50 1804 Bust Dollar ($7,680,000) PCGS PF68 1787 Brasher Doubloon EB on Breast ($7,395,000) 1861 $20 Paquet Reverse ($7,200,000) 1794 $1 (Lord St Oswald) ($6,600,000) PCGS MS66+ 723 AD Umayyad Gold Dinar (£3,720,000-$6,029,400) 1804 $10 Proof Eagle (5,280,000) PCGS PF65+ DCAM Chapter 24: Ten Favorite U.S. Coin Designs 1792 Silver Center Cent 1849 Double Eagle 1907 Ultra-High Relief Double Eagle 1822 Half Eagle 1785 Immune Columbia Constelatio in Gold 1776 Continental Dollar 1793 Wreath Cent 1809–36 Capped Bust Half Dollar, Second Style 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar 1808 Quarter Eagle Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Get Your Kids Involved in Coin Collecting Show Them Some of Your Favorite Coins Show Them a Book That Illustrates the Coins You Own Show Them Interesting Coin Websites
