News and Analysis on scarce coins, markets, and the collecting community #93
A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds
It has been a while since I have written about Liberty Seated Half Dollars. Indeed, I have not done so since August 2011,... read more »
February 1, 2012 8:35 AM / 1 comment
The recent announcement that Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has established a Hong Kong-based authentication and grading service, Collectors Universe (Hong Kong) Ltd., has received enthusiastic response from some of Asia’s... read more »
January 31, 2012 12:17 PM / no comments
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek
For the first time since the early 1980′s gold and a possible return to the gold standard have emerged as issues in American politics.
One GOP presidential candidate, Ron Paul, has made it a centerpiece of... read more »
January 31, 2012 9:38 AM / 3 comments
Article Written by Dan Duncan – Pinnacle Rarities
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World War I was called “The War to End All Wars.” The sad irony is that it was arguably the war to begin all wars – at least for the modern era.... read more »
January 31, 2012 9:12 AM / 1 comment
By Patrick A. Heller – Liberty Coin Service
Commentary on Precious Metals Prepared for CoinWeek.com
Through the COMEX close on Monday, January 30, the prices of gold and silver had increased more than 10% and 20% over the course of the... read more »
January 31, 2012 8:36 AM / 5 comments
Bar is emblazoned with the French fashion designer’s name
Dallas, TX — Jan 25, 2012 – Dillon Gage Metals, a division of Dillon Gage Incorporated of Dallas, has donated a one-ounce gold bar designed by French couturier Jean-Paul... read more »
January 30, 2012 2:30 PM / no comments
Heritage Auctions - January 4, 2012
Auctioneer : Sam Foose
Early American copper specialist Denis Loring assembled a collection of large cents that included many varieties including the early dates.
In this auction sale, conducted by Heritage... read more »
January 30, 2012 7:39 AM / 1 comment
The February Long Beach Heritage Signature Auction will include a special fifty lot Signature Currency Auction. Among the notes being offered is one of the most highly prized examples of U.S. paper money, a $100 Watermelon note. The manner... read more »
January 30, 2012 2:31 AM / no comments
By Wayne Sayles – Ancient Coin Collecting
A January 18th special report on CNN prompts one to wonder, where in the world would the largest collection of export permits exist? The report itself is not of course about export permits—that... read more »
January 30, 2012 2:03 AM / no comments
By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com
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In the first installment of this multi-part feature, I discussed some of the gold dollar issues that are rarely seen with good overall eye appeal. In this, the second part, I... read more »
January 30, 2012 1:45 AM / no comments