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Celebrating National Coin Week with Classic American Coins
The theme for this year's event is "Vibrant Designs, Artistic Masterpieces".
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This morning, as I woke up from my slumber and headed to my workspace, I was greeted by another windy and…
Simpson Collection returns for the Central States US Coins of Heritage event
The Warren, Long Island and Fred Weinberg Collections are also among the top attractions May 4-8
For some collectors, the more fertile the mine, the greater the treasure it contains.
Such is the case with Heritage auctions US Central…
February Heritage U.S. Coin Auction Surpasses $16.5 Million
1879 Stella Flowing Hair sold for $184,500 to lead Heritage Auctions Long Beach Expo Signature® U.S. Coin Auctions at $16,503,414. The event attracted 3,560 bidders from around the world and generated perfect sell-through…
Flowing Hair Stellas Leads US Heritage Coin Auction Above $16.5 Million
A 1879 Stella flowing hair sold for US$184,500 to direct Heritage auctions Long Beach Expo U.S. Coin Auctions at $16,503,414. The event attracted 3,560 bidders from around the world and generated perfect sell-through rates of 100% in…
Heritage auctions offering rare French coins and American coins in early holders
Long Island French Coin Collection Ends Feb. 27
The second Heritage auctions Excellent and extensive slice showcase Long Island collection, The Long Island French Coin Collectionfinds its main focus in the machined French issues of the…
Spain’s imprint on US coins
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Heritage Auctions Holds Rarities-Filled U.S. Coin Auction in Long Beach
1795 Eagle, Morgan Dollars, Pine Tree Shilling and "Muled" Lincoln Cent among the highlights
Continuing the momentum of his record FUN American Coin Auctions, Heritage auctions will again serve as official auctioneer for the Long Beach…
Lee’s memorial yields many U.S. coins and Confederate notes
The recently dismantled Robert E. Lee Memorial in Richmond, Va., yielded not one, but two capstone boxes encased in the memorial, containing historical items, including coins and paper money, which provide an overview of the monetary…
PCGS Ranked in Top 8 of 10 Most Valuable U.S. Coins Sold in 2021
Professional coin-grading service claims 17 of the top 25 U.S. coins that crossed the auction block last year, including the most valuable coin ever sold
An incredible eight of the 10 most valuable United States coins that crossed the…
PCGS ranked in top 8 of 10 most valuable US coins sold in 2021
An incredible 8 of the 10 most valuable US coins that crossed the auction block last year were ranked by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com).
1933 Double Eagle PCGS MS65. This rarity sold at Sotheby's auction for…
Maya Angelou is the first black woman to appear on US coins
The United States of America is experiencing a HERhistory moment! Writer and civil rights activist Maya Angelou became the first black woman to appear on a US currency. Angelou's image now circulates in 25-cent coins, commonly known as!-->…
Circulation of the first American coins with Maya Angelou
New 25 cent coins featuring Maya Angelou have been minted and are released into circulation. | PHOTO: AFP/Handout
NEW YORK — Maya Angelou, an African-American poet and activist, has officially joined a select group of Americans to be…
Release of the first American coins bearing the image of Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou, an African-American poet and activist, has officially joined a select group of Americans to be listed on US government currency, US authorities announced on Monday.Angelou, author of I know why the caged bird singswill be the…
1879 Flowing Hair Stella leads Heritage Auctions US Coins Signature® event above $ 5 million
1879 Flowing Hair Stella leads Heritage Auctions US Coins Signature® event above $ 5 million
Spectacular 1879 Flowing Hair for $ 4 Stella attracted nearly four dozen bids before selling for $ 264,000 to lead the US Coins…
Gold Quintuple Stella Could Surpass $ 2 Million At FUN US Coin Auction
An exceptionally rare quintuple of gold could exceed $ 2 million when sold at Heritage Auctions' FUN US Coins Signature® auction January 5-10 in Orlando, Florida.
DALLAS, TX (December 14, 2021) - An…
1879 Flowing Hair Stella leads the Heritage US Coins event above $ 5 million
The 1863 sitting dollar that once belonged to MLB Hall of Fame member Andre Dawson also reaches six digits
A spectacular 1879 The Star with the Floating Hair attracted nearly four dozen bids before selling for $ 264,000 lead Heritage…
1879 Flowing Hair $ 4 Gold Coin Leads Heritage Auctions American Coin Auction
DALLAS - Almost four dozen bids poured in for a gorgeous 1879 $ 4 Flowing Hair until it hit $ 264,000 to lead the Heritage Auctions Signature® US Coins auction from the 16th to the 19th December.…
Over US $ 14.7 million in coins, currency and Americana sold at Stack’s Bowers showcase…
Over US $ 14.7 million in coins, currency and Americana sold at Stack's Bowers showcase auction in November 2021
Over $ 14.7 million in US coins, currency and Americana were sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in their official auction…
Over $ 14.7 million in U.S. coins, currency sold at Stack’s Bowers auction
Over US $ 14.7 million in coins, currency and Americana have been sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in their official auction for the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo. This was the first such event held since the start of the…
Heritage December Dallas Signature Auction of US Coins Open for auction
The Signature auction from December 16 to 19 of Patrimony crowns a record year for US coins and heritage auctions overall. Heritage's world headquarters hosts the auction, with the First session Thursday evening December 16, preceded…
Rarity of Hawaiian Coins in the Heritage December American Coin Sale
As the song says, âMele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a beautiful Hawaiian Christmas dayâ¦â Collectors will certainly be celebrating when the Big Island collection of…
‘Big Island Collection’ of Hawaiian Coins, Tokens in the Heritage Auctions American Coin…
Selection offered includes items used during parts shortage
As the song goes, âMele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a beautiful Hawaiian Christmas dayâ¦â Collectors will…
Heritage Auctions Feature Tokens, Medals, Athens Collection of US Coins
The Athens Collection of American Coins
The Athens Collection is a sole proprietorship of American collectibles from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. All but one of the coins have a face value of a dollar or less, and about…
Heritage November US Coin Auction Makes $ 11.4 Million
From November 11 to 14, the Heritage Auctions Signature® American Coins Auction was full of numismatic must-haves, from the first American coins to the wonders of the Old West to modern wonders. Collectors reacted…
1790s rarities, Old West wonders and modern wonders raise Heritage’s American coin auction to…
Heritage auctions '' November 11-14 American Coin Auctions was rich in numismatic must-haves, from the first American coins to the wonders of the Old West to modern wonders. Collectors reacted accordingly: More than 3,000 bidders spent…
Major U.S. Coins, Currency and Americana Offered at Stack’s Bowers Galleries Showcase Auctions…
Major U.S. Coins, Currency and Americana Offered at Stack's Bowers Galleries Showcase Auctions November 2021
Stack's Bowers Galleries is delighted to announce its official auction for the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter…
Important US coins and coins at Stack’s Bowers showcase auction in November
Stack's Bowers Galleries is delighted to announce its official auction for the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo, the first such event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The visit of the lots will take place from…
Carson City rarities highlight Heritage’s American coin auction in November
When the hammer finally falls at Heritage Auctions' US Coins Signature® auction from November 11-14, a number of rarely seen rarities, many from long-standing private collections, will have found new ones. houses.…
Family amazed after one of the first American coins was found hidden in an old tin can
One man was "completely amazed" to find one of the first coins minted in the United States in a forgotten sweet box.The Honorable Wentworth Beaumont said he found the mid-17th century New England Shilling in an old box of Barker and Dobson…
Family amazed after one of the first US coins was found hidden in an old tin can
One man was "completely amazed" to find one of the first coins minted in the United States in a forgotten tin can.The Honorable Wentworth Beaumont said he found the mid-17th century New England Shilling in an old box of Barker and Dobson…
Family amazed after discovery of one of the first American coins hidden in an old tin box
A man was "completely amazed" to find one of the first coins minted in the United States in a forgotten candy box.
The Honorable Wentworth Beaumont said he found the mid-17th century New England shilling in an old Barker and Dobson tin box…
Maya Angelou and Sally Ride among women to be featured on US coins
Quarter coins will get a new look from 2022, thanks to the American Women Quarters program of the US Mint.
The plays will feature trailblazers from various eras in American history, including poet and writer Maya Angelou, actress Anna…
Maya Angelou to feature on upcoming US coins
The likeness of the legendary poet and civil rights activist Maya angelou will soon be in your neighborhoods, thanks to a new United States Mint program honoring pioneer American women.
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Maya Angelou will feature on upcoming US coins
The legendary poet will be the first black woman to have their likeness on US currency.The likeness of the legendary poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou will soon be in your neighborhood, thanks to a new United States Mint program…
Maya Angelou, other women will be celebrated on new American plays
Poet, actress, author and activist Maya Angelou will be honored on US coins.
The United States Mint honors the achievements of women who have had an impact on the nation's history.
the American Women's Neighborhoods Program was…
Heritage Presents Toro Collection from American Classic Coin Auction
The last Showcase auction of Heritage auctions presents the Toro Collection of American Coins, a collection assembled by a dedicated collector, touching virtually every aspect of American currency until 1916. This auction is open for…
The 6 most expensive American coins
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The following six American coins are the ones that have sold for the highest amounts to date at auction. Because one of them recently exchanged hands during sales…
Over $ 31 million worth of U.S. coins sold at August ANA auction at Stack’s Bowers
Over US $ 31 million in United States Coins and Americana was sold in the Stack's Bowers Galleries ANA auction of August 2021, contributing more than $ 50 million in realized prices across all product categories. Hosted since Griffin…
American Coins – A Concise Overview of Washington Neighborhood Silver Emissions
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The long-standing obverse design of the Washington neighborhood is currently in its final year and will be changed in 2022 to an updated yet undecided…
Over $ 31 million worth of US coins sold at August’s Stack’s Bowers Auction ANA…
Over $ 31 million worth of US coins sold at August's Stack's Bowers Auction ANA galleries
The recently discovered 1794 dollar Flowing Hair won the second highest price in the August sale at $ 840,000.
Costa Mesa,…
US coins surpass $ 31 million at SBG’s August 2021 ANA auction
Over $ 31 million worth of American and Americana coins were sold at ANA Stack's Bowers Galleries auction in August 2021, contributing to more than $ 50 million in realized prices across all product categories. Hosted by…
American Dahlonega Gold Coins Highlight David Lawrence Rare Coin Auction
Sunday auction # 1186 of David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now online and offers 400 lots in total, including 25 safe deposit boxes and 75 unreserved lots. This week's auction features a variety of fantastic items approved by PCGS,…
The first holders present an auction of classic American coins at Heritage
Buy the slab, not the part?
Not exactly, but the last Showcase auction of American coins in the early holders of Heritage auctions focuses on the parts that have been encapsulated in PCGS Where NGC holders for a particularly long…
In Search of a “Sleeper”: Collecting Classic American Coins
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Dumped pieces are often referred to as "sleepers".
People looking for numismatic sleepers look for coins or banknotes that have the potential for above-average…
US Coins – Collect the Short-lived Franklin Half Dollar
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With a lifespan of only 15 years (1948-63) and no high-priced key dates, even in Mint State grades, the Franklin half dollar is an ideal series for budget conscious collectors.
The…
Over $ 6 million worth of rare American coins sold at Heritage Summer FUN auction
Two classic rarities shone heritage July 13-15 The Summer FUN auction has brought in over US $ 6.1 million to its shippers. This auction took place at Heritage Dallas head office, with batch viewing opportunities provided in July…
Heritage Showcase Auctions feature the Dutton Collection of American Coins and the Colonial Valley…
Bruce M. Dutton collection auctions
Preliminary auctions have already started at the last Showcase auction of Patrimony with selections from the collection of Bruce M. Dutton. The auction will conclude with a live session scheduled for…
Collectors loan “Magnificent 7” to over $ 15 million group of classic American coins for…
Exhibits organized by Tangible Investments feature examples of some of the finest coins known, including 1880 Coiled Hair and Flowing Hair "Stellas"
A superb quality virtual mini-museum of rarely seen American numismatic rarities from…
When American coins were minted in Georgia
The Dahlonega Mint has minted many gold coins which can add a unique touch to your collection
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Contrary to popular belief, the…
“Magnificent 7” of Classic American Coins at the Chicago World Silver Fair
A virtual mini-museum of exceptional quality, rarely seen American numismatic rarities from private collections will be presented to the public by Tangible Investments of Laguna Beach, California…
Collectors loan “Magnificent 7” to a group of $ 15 million plus classic American coins…
Collectors loan "Magnificent 7" to a group of $ 15 million plus classic American coins for impressive display at the Chicago® World Silver Fair
Tangible Investments from Laguna Beach, Calif. Arrives at ANA with an…
David Lawrence offers classic 19th-century American coins to gems in final auction
Sunday auction # 1177 of David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now LIVE and offers over 500 lots, including 25 vault values ââand over 175 unreserved lots.
Among the variety of fantastic items approved…
Over $ 7.8 million in U.S. coins sold at Stack’s Bowers Galleries June 2021 auction
Over $ 7.8 million in US coins and Numismatic American has been sold in the Stack's Bowers Galleries June 2021 Auction, the first event to be held in the company's state-of-the-art auction studio Costa Mesa, California Headquarter.…
More than $ 7.8 million in U.S. coins sold at Stack’s Bowers Galleries Costa Mesa auction in…
More than $ 7.8 million in U.S. coins sold at Stack's Bowers Galleries Costa Mesa auction in June 2021
Over $ 7.8 million in US and Numismatic American coins were sold at the Stack's Bowers Galleries Showcase Auction in June 2021,…
US Coins – Roger Burdette Explores The Most Unusual Coin Proposals In New Book
Seneca Mill Press LLC announces the release of the last numismatic book of Roger W. Burdette:
Fashions, counterfeits and weaknesses
Most 19th-century Americans viewed coins and change in two practical ways: the fear that their coins or…
Heritage is now accepting bids for the U.S. Coin Auction June 17-20
The market for rare coins continues to strengthen in almost every area, especially among the larger rarities of the hobby. Almost all series are strong. More recently, Heritage auctions '' Central States Auction set several records on…
New US coins will honor heroic American women
Two proposals for new American quarters with astronaut Sally Ride, left, and poet Maya Angelou (US Mint)
The United States will celebrate the accomplishments of great American women on new coins, beginning with…
America’s most valuable coins valued up to $ 10,633
WITH most of us spending more time at home, you might want to dig into your spare change for rare and valuable coins.
If you spot any of the top six, you could end up making a nice profit as they're worth up to $ 10,633 each.
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Numismatic Crime Clearinghouse – US Coins, Paper Money Stolen From FedEx
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FedEx - Missing / Stolen Paper Money
A FedEx parcel sent from Georgia To Washington has been reported…
The ephemeral two-cent coin
The Two cents through Kathleen duncan - Cutting-edge rarities â¦â¦
The Two cents conceived by James longacre was minted for only 10 years from 1864 to 1873. The design made a singular and lasting…
Nearly $ 28 million worth of US coins and paper money auctioned off at Stack’s Bowers…
Nearly $ 28 million worth of US coins and paper money auctioned off at Stack's Bowers Galleries in March 2021 in Las Vegas
Nearly $ 28 million worth of US coins and paper money were sold at the Stack's Bowers Galleries auction in…
Significant collections of American coins and paper money presented at Stack’s Bowers auction…
Stack's Bowers Galleries is proud to announce their March 2021 Las Vegas auctions, the company's premier Showcase event for US and US coins and paper money of the year.
The highlight of this auction is the magnificent 1822 Capped Head…
Steve Studer Collection Part 3 of US Coins Open for Biding at Heritage Auctions
Part 3 from Steve Studer collection, open for auction now by Heritage auctions through March 22, offers a wide assortment of collectible coins in denominations ranging from silver three cents to double eagles. The vast majority of the…
Which American coins could appreciate over the next few years?
Common obverse of Native American dollar. (Image courtesy of US Mint.)With so many new coin design changes coming between 2021 and 2030, I foresee a huge increase in the number of coin collectors, perhaps on the scale of what happened!-->…
S-Mint Indian cents: classic American coins
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There are few coin series that saw the light of day in the 19th century and which are as widely collected by date and mintmark as the Indian cent.
Conceived by James B. Longacrechief…
Heritage U.S. coin auction postponed from February 23 to 25
Heritage U.S. coin auction postponed from February 23 to 25
DALLAS, Texas (February 17, 2021) - Due to extreme weather conditions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area this week and across the country, Heritage Auctions'…
Heritage sale from February 18 to 21 features American pieces from the Paramount collection…
Building on the success of the FUN auctions, Heritage Auctions is proud to present a diverse selection of over 24 American gold and silver coins, all from the Paramount Collection, which also contains the best selection of…
On the growing irrelevance of American coins
January 13, 2021 2:31 p.m. ET…
The Heritage Jan. have 7-digit rarities
âThe World's Most Famous Coinâ and a selection of seven-digit rarities could make numismatic history at the January 20-24 US coin auction held in Dallas and on HA.com.
âWe…
Stacks Bowers Galleries auction 8 of the 10 best American coins of 2020
Stacks Bowers Galleries auction 8 of the 10 best American coins of 2020
Of these eight outstanding results, six coins exceeded $ 1 million, including two separate copies of the famous 1804 Draped Bust dollar.…
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is Auctioning Eight of the Top 10 American Coins of 2020
Eight of the 10 highest auction prices achieved for US coins in 2020 were achieved by Stack Bowers Galleries, highlighting their role as a premier resource for world-class numismatic rarities. Among these eight exceptional results, six…
Over $17.8 Million in US Coins Sold at December 2020 Stack’s Bowers Auction
the Stack Bowers Galleries December Auction marked a magnificent conclusion to the firm's 2020 auction season. The company has now auctioned off eight of the top 10 prizes United States pieces sold in 2020, including three lots that…
Over $ 17.8 million worth of U.S. pieces sold in Stacks Bowers gallery window auction in December…
Over $ 17.8 million worth of U.S. pieces sold in Stacks Bowers gallery window auction in December 2020
The Stack's Bowers Galleries December auction marked a magnificent conclusion to the company's 2020 auction season. The company…
American coins: the schoolgirl dollar of 1879
One of the many fascinating models to be found in the current Heritage auction of Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part II is a 1879 silver dollar with a portrait of Liberty known as Schoolgirl design.
This is…
Some of the most notable American coins in numismatics highlight the sale of the Simpson Collection,…
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Heritage auctions will sell Bob R. Simpson extensive collection of pieces from September 17, 2020, in âImportant Selections from the Bob R. Simpson…
U.S. coins fetch nearly $ 14 million at Stacks Bowers Vegas auction
More than $ 13.94 million worth of U.S. and Americana numismatic coins were auctioned off at Stack's Bowers Galleries in August 2020 in Las Vegas, contributing to the overall realized prices of $ 21,739,851 for sale in all categories,!-->…
Classic American Coins – When Did Civil War Gold Become Popular?
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Thanks to the reader SIR from Virginia, who suggested this interesting concept, I will be writing a series of blogs over the…
The First American Coins – Templeton Reid Gold Coins
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Privately minted gold coins from the first decades of United States have always intrigued numismatists. Although these coins were not struck by the…
Shortage of American coins due to the coronavirus
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American Coin Auctions at Heritage’s Long Beach Expo in June 2020 Surpass 1 Million
This was a rare pair of Indian Eagles bidders chased for lot honors at Heritage Auctions' Long Beach Expo American Coin Auction as both high quality examples led over 1 400 prizes offered from June 4 to 7.
1933 Indian Eagle,…
GreatCollections to Offer Catskill Collection of Rare American Coins
GreatCollections is pleased to announce the Catskill Collection of American Coins, the most valuable unique collection ever entrusted to our company.
1787 Massachusetts Copper (Official) Half Cent PCGS MS-66 BN
The collection…
A few shared design elements on US coins that you may not have noticed
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From its beginnings in 1793 until the end of the 19th century, most American coins shared a common design theme.
the Draped bust design introduced on the silver dollars in 1795 ends up being employed on…
Two rare US coins will be auctioned off for charity by GreatCollections
Silver and gold coins are valued at over $60,000
Two of the most famous American coins ever minted are auctioned by LargeCollections for the benefit of Andre' F. Toce Sr. Family Foundation, a non-profit organization that has donated to…
GreatCollections to auction two iconic American coins on June 14 to benefit charity
Two of the most famous American coins ever minted are auctioned by GreatCollections to benefit the Andre 'F. Toce Sr. Family Foundation, a non-profit organization that has donated to various causes including supporting…
Long Beach auction with select collections of rare American coins
We are delighted to welcome you at heritage Official Long Beach Expo Signature Auction, which will be held on June 4, 5 and 7. Strong results from our recent Numismatic Society of the Central States Auctions reveal incredible strength…
March 2020 Stack’s Bowers auction sells for over US $ 26.59 million
Eleven sessions of US coins and paper money gross over $ 37.5 million in total
The Stack's Bowers Galleries The March 2020 auction marked the successful start of the company's 2020 season of flagship US coin sales. Originally…
Collecting American coins: type vs variety vs…?
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Categorizing American coins into types, subtypes, major, minor, or subvarieties and matrix varieties is far from a straightforward process.
Some modifications…
PCGS ranked 21 of the 25 best American coins sold in 2019
Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) closed the books of 2019 by proudly announcing that 20 of the top 25 most expensive US coins sold at public auction last year were PCGS slabs.
Grade PCGS MS64 + Brown, this 1793…
5 unique and iconic American coins you can’t own
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As many numismatists know, several extremely rare United States The coins are worth millions of dollars each and can only belong to a small handful…
The GreatCollections Tops M January 2020 U.S. Coin Auction
On Sunday, January 19, thousands of collectors, dealers and professionals bid on GreatCollections (www.greatcollections.com), ignoring previous auction records and price guideline values, to compete for perhaps the newest…
1927-D Double Eagle Highlights $42 Million US Heritage FUN Coin Findings
The first major numismatic event of the year ends with Inheritance January 8-12 FUN Signature Auction grossing nearly US$42 million, led by an example of the classic rarity 1927-D double eagle. Overall Heritage's FUN auctions, held…
9 Most Valuable American Coins
Value $1.7M Composition 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc Year of issue 1943 Ratings Today pennies are made of copper zinc. But in 1942, the U.S. government discontinued the minting of…
Find out the market value of US coins
In many ways, determining the value of a coin or collection of coins can be an overwhelming task. Where to start ?
You may want to sell a coin or a collection of coins, but how do you know the real value in today's market? Maybe you…
Results and Highlights from Brunk Auctions’ First U.S. Coin Sale in Richmond, VA
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It was a warm welcome from the river city at Brunk Auctions first sale in Virginia November 9. With an impressive sell-through rate of 94% and a $1,843,275 total sale, the auction was a resounding success.…
Only $361.03 worth of warp cents were produced
By Blanchard & Company ……
It's big, beautiful and very rare.
It is also controversial and was only minted for a year, increasing the rarity value of any survivors today.
The 1793 Cent Chain is one of the first coins that American…
Lots of things you need to know
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From Wednesday 9 January Heritage auctions will make their first US coin auctions of the 2019 calendar year. The Heritage FUN Sale is a flagship event for the rare coin hobby and all eyes will be focused not only…
PNG reports rare American coins sold in 2018
TEMECULA, Calif .-- Quality was in the eyes of bidders in the US multi-billion dollar rare coin market in 2018, according to a year-end tabulation conducted by the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org), an organization!-->…
What are the four words on all US coins?
Trick question: What are the four words that appear on all US coins?Easy. "The United States of America." If you said "In God We Trust", gotcha! It didn't make our coins until the two cent coin of 1864 - long after we started minting!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Collecting Classic American Coins – The Silver Dollars of Our Founding Fathers
You might be surprised how affordable some of the first US silver dollars are
Through Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ……
Silver dollars were first authorized under the presidency of george washington in 1792.…
Ohio dealer buys collection of fake American coins for educational purposes
A West Ohio numismatist recently purchased, for educational purposes only, a collection of counterfeit US coins, most allegedly made over 60 years ago.
Roy Emery of Old Fort Coins in Fort Recovery, Ohio, said he learned about assembling…
Ohio dealer buys collection of counterfeit US coins for educational purposes
A western Ohio numismatist recently purchased, for educational purposes only, a collection of counterfeit U.S. coins, most of them allegedly made over 60 years ago.
Roy Emery of Old Fort Coins in Fort Recovery, Ohio, said he learned about…
Classic American Pieces – The Walking Liberty Short Set, 1941-1947
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the freedom to walk The short series is getting hot right now, and I for one couldn't be happier.
by Adolph Weinman The Walking Liberty half dollar is one of the finest coins ever…
Counterfeit Coin Detection – The Top 10 Most Common Counterfeit US Coins
The World's Most Counterfeited American Coins: The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent.
Detection of counterfeit parts by Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guarantee Company ….
A list of counterfeit US coins most commonly seen by NGC.
NGC has graded more…
US Coins – The Best CC Morgan Dollar Collection Ever Sold
The Ponderosa CollectionPCGS Set Registry® number one set of all time Morgan Dollar of Carson City circulation strike dollars, 1878-1893, was acquired intact by dealer Woodland Hills, California Barry Stuppler (www.MintStateGold.com).
The…
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A British dealer was able to hold two illegal American coins
In all the recent news about the 1933 double eagles, another coin that US government officials would likely seek to confiscate if it surfaced – the 1964-D Peace Dollar – has been somewhat overlooked. After all, Mint officials claim that…
Modern American Coinage – Proof Coinage Resumes: 1950-1964
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The term "proof coin" during the 1950s to 1964 refers to the manufacturing method used to produce coins in which the coins are minted using polished dies and blanks. From 1850 only individual/unique…
Rare US coins sell for a pretty penny at Florida auction
TAMPA, Florida - When is a dime worth $ 300,000?
When it was one of the first copper coins minted at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, in 1793.
The annual Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention was…
American Coins – Jack and Ike: The 40% Club Short Set
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Collect strategies to create a short set at 40% money
1965 was a momentous year for the US currency. It was the year we transitioned from silver alloy to plating, and for many it…