PCGS Weekly Update November 25, 2025

Recent Price Guide Updates

• MS Liberty Cap Half Cent
• MS Draped Bust Half Cent
• MS Classic Head Half Cent
• PR Classic Head Half Cent
• MS Braided Hair Half Cent
• PR Braided Hair Half Cent
• Capped Bust Dime
• Liberty Seated Dime

CoinFacts Narrative Update

The first of the United States gold dollars was a small coin, roughly half an inch in diameter, featuring a bust of Miss Liberty facing left; the same design was utilized on the $20 gold piece the next year. Thanks to the influx of gold from California, the mintage of the gold dollar was substantial -- far higher than that of virtually any other gold coin previously issued by the U.S. Mint (with the exception of the 1847 Eagle).   Read more.

PCGS Set Registry Update

In 2024, Mexico produced over 185 million ounces of silver; the country is the world's largest producer of silver worldwide. The state of Zacatecas sources the most silver within Mexico, and it also produces gold and various other metals. In 1949, the government of Mexico issued the first one-ounce silver bullion coin called the Onza Troy. One million coins were struck, with the coin's design featuring a screw press that was first used to mint coins in Mexico called "de balancin" in 1732. The next Troy Onza coin was not minted until 1978; the series was also struck in 1979 and 1980, with the elegantly simple 1949-vintage design being slightly modified for the subsequent years. Scoring a PCGS MS67 grade for a 1949 example may be difficult, but it is possible. However, finding a PCGS MS68 for the remaining years is challenging. This short set consists of four coins and is generally easier to complete than larger sets. The 1949 Onza Troy coin shown above is part of the Mexican Onza Troy Silver Date Set, Circulation Strikes (1949-1980) for collectors to consider building.

Additional sets from various countries have been added, so please feel free to browse the PCGS Set Registry when you have a chance and you may find there is a set for almost anyone to build. The PCGS Set Registry offers many different sets from all over the world and specialty sets for advanced collectors. We appreciate your continued patronage!