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Rare Coin Market Report – January 2012

Rare Coin Market Report – January 2012

Happy New Year Coin Enthusiasts! 2011 is behind us and the FUN Show was held this last week in Orlando. For dealers, like us, the year actually revolves around our show travel schedule. The first week after the New Year Holiday is the Florida... read more »

 

Three Major Coin Market Trends Transition from 2011 to 2012

Three Major Coin Market Trends Transition from 2011 to 2012

By Mark Ferguson for CoinWeek – MFRareCoins.com There have been three major trends driving the coin market during 2011 that are continuing to influence the market into 2012.  All three of these trends are economically driven. The most influential... read more »

 

Rare Coin Road Warrior – December 2011

Rare Coin Road Warrior – December 2011

Happy Holidays Coin Enthusiasts! My name is Vic Bozarth. I am the Rare Coin Road Warrior and my wife Sherri and I own and operate Bozarth Numismatics. We both love our coin show travel, but some days are better than others…… Here we sit... read more »

 

The Coin Analyst: Time to Cool the Rhetoric on the Mint’s Handling of Anniversary Sets

The Coin Analyst: Time to Cool the Rhetoric on the Mint’s Handling of Anniversary Sets

Commentary By Louis Golino for CoinWeek In a recent online comment Numismatic News editor David Harper suggested that it was time to “dial down the rhetoric” when it comes to how coin collectors view the Mint. Mr. Harper asked “Has Mint... read more »

 

PNG President Optimistic About 2012 Marketplace

PNG President Optimistic About 2012 Marketplace

(Willowbrook, Illinois) — The President of the Professional Numismatists Guild, Jeffrey Bernberg, predicts the 2012 market for “mega-rarity” coins will continue to be strong and the popularity of modern issues and mid-to-upper... read more »

 

The Art Basel Fair Versus The FUN Show: An Analysis

The Art Basel Fair Versus The FUN Show: An Analysis

By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com CoinWeek Content Partner I recently returned from a week long trip to Miami where I attended the Art Basel art fair. I went primarily to look at art and to purchase some pieces for my collection but I... read more »

 

Rare Coin Market Report – December 2011 – Houston Money Show Report

Rare Coin Market Report – December 2011 – Houston Money Show Report

By Vic Bozarth – Bozarthcoins.com Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, December has always been somewhat of a ‘dud’ in the coin business. Don’t get me wrong, folks are looking for coins in December, but the majority of the action in the coin business... read more »

 

THE SHOW DOWN IS COMING

THE SHOW DOWN IS COMING

HOT TOPICS By Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics At the FUN Show John Albanese and the committee he has formed (to define coin doctoring) will present a definition of coin doctoring to the PNG board. At some point (if accepted), the... read more »

 

The True State Of The Market

The True State Of The Market

By Jeff Garrett - Originally posted on NGC and re-posted on CoinWeek with Permission One of the most frequently asked questions in numismatics is about the state of the market… One of the most frequently asked questions in numismatics... read more »

 

Rare Coin Road Warrior – November 2011 – Including Baltimore Show Report

Rare Coin Road Warrior – November 2011 – Including Baltimore Show Report

By Vic Bozarth – Bozarthcoins.com Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast, Hi, my name is Vic Bozarth and I am the Rare Coin Road Warrior. Rare Coin Shows are my life and I attend forty shows each year all over the continental United States. My wife Sherri... read more »