By Dr. Ursula Kampmann - CoinsWeekly.com ……. In the evening of May 27, Peter Rapp called out 161 lots with a starting price of 242,000 Swiss francs. Not a single one was sold for its starting price or was returned. The room, which was filled... read more »
By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com ……… While it is difficult to make sweeping generalizations about the survival rate of Proof United States gold coinage, some factors exist that help to determine the rarity of many issues. It is interesting... read more »
Museum Showcase will feature two examples of famed 1804 Dollar The American Numismatic Association Road Show will make its California debut at the Long Beach Expo Coin, Stamp and Sports Collectible Expo, to be held September 26-28, 2013, at... read more »
By Allen Rowe - Northern Nevada Coin ………. Here in Northern Nevada history can abound in some of the most odd places. Over the years we have see a number of great coins that have been found around the are, literally in the dirt. Some... read more »
A Silver Dollar seminar is being offered at the SoCal Coin & Currency Show on July 18-20 at the Ontario Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764. The Silver Dollar seminar offers a great opportunity to learn from... read more »
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker ……….. Your kids might know more about numismatics than you think. People often talk about the importance of getting young people interested in coin collecting, but how do we do that? Some... read more »
Jessie Zhang, Owner, Supercore Interviewer: David Lisot ……….. The Chinese coin market has been very active for some time reflecting the strength of the market in Asia. Chinese coin specialist Jessie Zhang talks about why that... read more »
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… On June 6 the U.S. Mint ended sales of the special two-coin American Silver Eagle set marking the 75th anniversary of the West Point Mint. As of the previous day, 251,695 sets were sold, according... read more »
By Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics ………….. Sorry Long Beach Show owners, we do not go to coin shows to see Dennis Rodman signing autographs. It was a myth he was a collector-his agent was Dwight Manely (founder... read more »
One of Canada’s most treasured personalities, comedian Martin Short, has partnered with the Royal Canadian Mint to deliver his own touching and intimate perspective of Canada on a new $3 fine silver collector coin. “The Royal Canadian Mint... read more »
Trish Mann, Chief Volunteer, Texas Numismatic Association Interviewer: David Lisot ……. Holding a convention such as the TNA requires a team of dedicated workers. Most of these workers are volunteers who love numismatics and are proud... read more »
TAMPA, Fla., (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMEX), a pioneer in the field of deep-ocean shipwreck and offshore mineral exploration, has begun 2013 operations on the SS Gairsoppa shipwreck site as scheduled.... read more »
Posted by Jeff Garrett on the NGC Weekly Market Report ….. Every once in a while a truly old time collection comes to market. The Eric P. Newman Collection is one such example. There are old time collections and then there are really old time... read more »
by Al Doyle for CoinWeek ………. It’s potentially one of the bigger – but least publicized – issues involving the purchase of precious metals, rare coins and every other item sold by mail order. In the political world’s... read more »
from the National Museum of American History ………. Richard. G. Doty, senior numismatic curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, died on June 2, 2013 after battling lymphoma. Born in Portland, Oregon... read more »
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