By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker………
This is the fifth in a series of journals that we’re preparing in the lead-up to the August ANA elections. We’d like to thank Legend Numismatics, Inc.’s Laura Sperber for her participation.
Long... read more »
May 20, 2013 9:08 AM / 3 comments
By Doug Winter - RareGoldcoins.com
CoinWeek Content Partner ………
If you are a reasonably long-term participant in the rare coin market, you may not have recognized the fact that the market has changed in a huge way in the last five to... read more »
May 20, 2013 8:37 AM / 3 comments
By Patrick A. Heller
Commentary on Precious Metals Prepared for CoinWeek.com …..
The advancements in digital photography and the ease of ability to post price lists and auctions on the internet have proved to be a real boon for coin sellers. ... read more »
May 20, 2013 8:12 AM / 1 comment
by Jim Bisognani- NGC Weekly Market Report
As I made my journey from Boston to New Orleans to attend the ANA Spring National Money Show the excitement and fervor which surrounds the numismatic world was as palpable as the oppressive dew points... read more »
May 17, 2013 8:33 AM / no comments
Welcome to the May edition of CoinWeek FAQ’s Q & A with Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker!
Each month, we take some of the more interesting questions from the reader mailbag and answer them in our unique, analytical way.
If you have a... read more »
May 17, 2013 8:18 AM / no comments
Tom Hallenbeck, ANA President
Interviewer: David Lisot ……….
ANA President Tom Hallenbeck greets members and collectors at the National Money Show in New Orleans.
He shares what will be seen at the convention, sponsors and... read more »
May 17, 2013 7:47 AM / no comments
By Allen Rowe - Northern Nevada Coin ……….
The Carson City mint is famous for the Morgan dollars that it produced, but they were not the first dollars struck at the Carson City mint. When the Carson City mint opened in 1870 the dollars... read more »
May 16, 2013 5:42 PM / no comments
by: Dan Duncan – Pinnacle Rarities
The just concluded American Numismatic Association annual Money Show isn’t known for the large public draw of its summer counterpart. It has the great exhibits; it travels to different locations... read more »
May 16, 2013 3:49 PM / no comments
The existence of a branch mint proof 1895-O dollar was unknown and unsuspected until recently. In Walter Breen’s comprehensive 1977 proof Encyclopedia, he mentions the existence of an 1895-O quarter and half dollar, but no mention of a... read more »
May 16, 2013 3:48 PM / no comments
The American Numismatic Association has elections every two years to elect a president, vice president and a board of nine governors.
This election for ANA has a field of 14 candidates running for the board of governors.
The office of president... read more »
May 16, 2013 8:08 AM / no comments
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ………
Sales of the West Point Silver Eagle sets began at noon on May 9.
According to David Harper of Numismatic News , during the first two hours 88,000 sets were sold, which is more than during the entire... read more »
May 15, 2013 2:18 PM / 3 comments
A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds
News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community #168 …..
On Friday, May 10, at a convention center in New Orleans, Stack’s-Bowers sold a substantial part... read more »
May 15, 2013 10:46 AM / 1 comment
by Miguel Perez-Santalla BullionVault ………
Why does silver move so much further, and faster, than gold…?
The SILVER MARKET often gets a bum rap. The reason is that often its gyrations are much greater than those of the... read more »
May 15, 2013 9:15 AM / 1 comment
The search begins at The Industry Council for Tangible Assets.
After 23 years of distinguished service, Eloise Ullman has announced her retirement as executive director of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets, effective later this year.... read more »
May 15, 2013 8:26 AM / no comments
by Al Doyle ………
Imagine being very wealthy – possibly a billionaire according to some accounts. If a person had that kind of capital, what coins would they buy?
At a minimum, some rolls of $20 Libertys and Saint-Gaudens... read more »
May 15, 2013 7:59 AM / 26 comments