Thick Nickels. Ancient Coin Grading and the $1 Million Dollar Sale!

In this episode of the Premier Coin Report, the panel dives deep into the latest numismatic news and market moves. We break down PCGS’s new ancient coin grading policy, discuss its impact on collectors, and compare it to the NGCX 10-point scale. We explore the $1.16 million sale of New York Assay Office gold bars, covering their history, rarity, and why high-end collectors compete for them. The team also previews the 2024 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Show, including the floor plan, major dealer locations, security improvements, and exclusive events. Along the way, we cover the viral Thnickel phenomenon, how novelty and bullion intersect, and what this means for modern collectible trends. Whether you’re a serious investor, a dedicated coin collector, or a dealer looking for market insight, this episode is packed with high-value takeaways on rare coins, bullion, grading standards, and coin show strategy. Time Stamps 00:00 – Premier Coin Report Episode 3 Intro & Panel Banter 06:00 – The Viral Thnickel Story & Novelty Coin Collecting Trends 12:45 – PCGS Introduces Ancient Coin Grading – Impact on the Market 20:30 – Comparing the 10-Point NGCX Scale vs. the Sheldon 70-Point Scale 30:00 – $1 Million Coin Theft at the ANA Show – Security Lessons Learned 33:00 – 2024 ANA Show Floor Plan & Key Dealer Locations 35:50 – ANA Show Events, Mint Promenade & Denominated ANA Medals 50:30 – Inside the $1.16 Million New York Assay Office Gold Bar Collection Sale 54:00 – How Rare Gold Assay Bars Enter the Market & Collector Demand 59:30 – Closing Thoughts on Numismatic Market Trends & Upcoming Episodes Follow The Crew! VCD Auctions (Vegas Coin Dealer Auctions) Website: https://vegascoindealer.com/ Gammer Coin: https://www.instagram.com/gammercoin/?hl=en Premier Rare Coins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierrarecoins/ Premier Rare Coins Website: https://prc.gold/ Relevant Links: Thnickel Novelty Coin Website: https://thick-coins.net/ PCGS Launches Ancient Coin Grading for Chinese Cash Coins: https://www.pcgs.com/news/pcgs-launches-ancient-coin-grading-for-select-chinese-coins Additional PCGS Ancient Grading Announcement: https://www.numismaticnews.net/pcgs-launches-ancient-coin-grading-first-to-offer-comprehensive-guarantee US Mint 2025 Sacagawea Golden Dollar (Gold Proof Coin): https://www.usmint.gov/25th-anniversary-sacagawea-2025-golden-dollar-24k-one-half-ounce-gold-proof-coin-25SG1.html US Mint Press Release on Sacagawea Gold Coin Sale: https://www.usmint.gov/news/press-releases/unitedstates-mint-announces-sale-of-25th-anniversary-sacagawea-golden-dollar-24k-one-half-ounce-gold-proof-coin ANA World's Fair of Money 2025 in Oklahoma City: https://www.money.org/worldsfairofmoney/ USPatterns.com (Saul Teichman Patterns Resource): https://uspatterns.store.turbify.net/ Kitco Live Precious Metals Prices (Gold, Silver Charts): https://www.kitco.com/price/precious-metals Emperor Norton Collectible Notes History: https://www.kalw.org/arts-culture/2019-09-26/what-is-the-value-of-a-monetary-note-from-san-francisco-anti-hero-emperor-norton