政府需要重新检讨现有的拍卖条例

示意图

以下是一则东方日报于30/09/2015 年的报道。这一则新闻，似乎看起来好像和钱币收藏没什么直接的关系。如果你是这样认为的话，那么有可能你忽略一些重要的关键。当然无可厚非的事，目前大部分的拍卖项目依然是以房产物业为主，其他的拍卖项目如字画，艺术品，古钱币，钱币藏品是相对的少。

Straits Settlements 1873 1/2 cent secured by NGC in MS62BN

A piece of Straits Settlements 1873 1/2 cent which secured by NGC in MS62BN has been sold for USD 2,000 + 18% buyer premium by Heritage Auction in Sept 17, 2015. Insofar, the mintage of this year type was kept unknown, it was relatively scarce to be found from numismatic market especially for a piece in mint state condition. The results was 264% higher than auctioneer estimation which was within USD 450 - USD 550.

Malaysia 1968 Sen secured by PCGS in SP66RD

A piece of Malaysia Sen denomination specimen coin dated 1968 and secured by PCGS with grade SP66RD has been sold for USD 2 ,000 in Sept 24, 2015 via eBay. According to the illustration from grading label, the coin was originated from King's Norton Mint. Some brownish tone was observed based on the photo shown.

Sarawak 1934H 10 cents SP67 sold for USD 4,130

Sarawak 1934H 10 cents, secured by PCGS in SP67, this is one of the finest sample found in the population report of established grading companies, there are about 3 pieces recorded in grade of 67 insofar. According to the photo illustration, the coin is flashed with lovely multi-hued toning and sharp in details,

GBP 15,930 for a set Sarawak prooflike coinages!

A set of Sarawak Charles Brooke coinages dated in 1900 has been sold for GBP13, 500 + 18% buyer premium by A. H Baldwin, Auction 95 in 23 September. According to the description of auctioneer, the whole set of coin are prooflike in condition. Some light surfaces marks was observed, otherwise they are good extremely fine with dappled tone. 

Sarawak 1920H 20 cents sold for USD 1,880

A piece of Sarawak 1920H 20 cents in mint state condition was sold for USD 1,880 (including buyer premium) in 17 September 2015 by Heritage Auction. According to the numismatic facts, this coin was extremely rare in which its mintage was only 25,000 pieces. Insofar, there are two pieces in mint state condition were recorded in NGC and PCGS population report.

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国内拍行以RM20开价拍卖一枚评分币，你如何看？

国内拍行以RM20开价拍卖一枚评分币，你如何看？

大家看了今天的主题，是不是有一点感觉笔者好像是那些是靠点击率来赚钱的网络投机分子？这个主题有没有靠谱一些？怎么可能20块钱拍卖一枚评分币？ 对，这确实是目前笔者知道的消息。

Coin Study: How to grade the coinage in this surface condition?

Sarawak 1920H 20 cents is one of rare Sarawak coinage in which its mintage was only 25,000 pieces in 1920. This coin was secured by PCGS currently.

However, our main discussion topic today is not about the study on its background but how to grade this coin in such unique condition.

丑陋地收藏圈（1）：方便透露你买这东西多少钱吗？

今天这个话题很火辣，同时也相信很容易引起大家的共鸣，你有曾经面对类似的尴尬局面吗？

Book Value versus Market Value

Book Value versus Market Value

When we talk about the value of something, especially something that is collectible, it is important to know that there are actually 2 different values that we can consider (and that are found in different ways) - its book value, and its market value.

Malaysia 1990 50 sen secured by NGC in MS66 Proof-like

Malaysia 1990 50 sen in MS66PL or proof like condition, this is only single piece found in population reports of established grading companies until today (01/09/2015). Kindly refer to the video illustration as below, you may find the some mirror effect on the both coin surfaces. This is an unique coin example that I have seen insofar.