NGC Galleries

The first coins struck in what is now the United States were Massachusetts Colonial issues. They began with the rudimentary 'NE' coins of 1652, which were followed over the next 30 years by Willow Tree, Oak Tree and Pine Tree issues. The handmade dies gave rise to a fascinating assortment of die varieties, which have been carefully documented by numismatic researcher Christopher J. Salmon. His collection is being offered by Heritage Auctions in a series of sales beginning in August 2022.

The SINCONA British Collection is an extraordinary group of rarities that tell the history of English coinage over nearly 700 years, starting with King Edward III in the 14th century. The offerings in SINCONA auctions in November 2021, May 2022, October 2022, May 2023 and October 2023 spotlighted more than 2,500 NGC-certified coins, including an 1820 Pattern that realized over $600,000 and a unique modern 5-kilogram gold rarity.

Nearly 400 coins certified by NGC Ancients from the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection are being offered in a Stack's Bowers sale in January 2022. This phenomenal collection of ancient and world coins was assembled over many decades. These selections are focused on Greek issues from the dawn of coinage in the 6th century B.C. through the kingdoms in western Asia that flourished in the wake of Alexander the Great's death in 323 B.C.