Dear Rare Coin Enthusiast …….. When I started writing the ‘Road Warrior a couple of years ago, my goal was to talk about rare coin shows from a ‘dealer’s perspective’. Because Sherri and I travel to ALL major U.S. coin... read more »
February 11, 2013 9:30 AM / 1 comment
Tony Swicer, FUN President
The 58th annual Florida United Numismatists Coin Convention opened in Orlando, Florida to a record number of dealer booths.
FUN President Tony Swicer greets the crowd of coin collectors and tells them what to expect... read more »
January 11, 2013 5:57 AM / no comments
This “mule” error, which combines a Sacagawea dollar’s planchet and eagle “tails” design with a “heads” side that shows George Washington and the legends from the Statehood quarter design from 1999 on.... read more »
January 8, 2013 10:29 AM / 2 comments
Ed Abbott, FUN Board of Directors
Interviewer: David Lisot
Ed is one of those people who works hard for a cause and does not expect to be rewarded. He does so because it is the right thing to do.
Numismatics is fortunate that he is a collector... read more »
July 16, 2012 11:01 AM / no comments
Cindy Wibker, Convention Coordinator, Florida United Numismatists
Interviewer: CoinWeek’s David Lisot
Cindy talks about this summer’s coin convention in Orlando, Florida and the volunteers that help to make it possible.
She shares... read more »
July 13, 2012 7:51 AM / no comments
An outstanding selection of collector coins highlights our offerings in the upcoming 2012 July 12-15 US Coin Summer FUN Signature Auction, to take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando in conjunction with Florida United Numismatists’... read more »
June 19, 2012 6:08 PM / no comments
News and Analysis on scarce coins, markets, and the collecting community #92
A Weekly Column by Greg Reynolds
Regarding the FUN Convention auction in Orlando earlier this month, I discussed quarters last week, the Garrett-Jacobson 1829... read more »
January 25, 2012 10:58 AM / no comments
Finest of three known $20 Nevada Red Seal notes leads the way, Jan. 5-10, with $66,125 price realized; $10,000 note from famous Binion’s Horseshoe display brings $63,250
DALLAS, TX – The finest of three known $20 Nevada Red Seal notes, a... read more »
January 18, 2012 3:05 PM / no comments
(Orlando, Florida) — Rare coins authenticated and certified for grade by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.pcgs.com) broke or tied dozens of price records at the Florida United Numismatists convention auction sessions conducted by... read more »
January 11, 2012 4:25 PM / no comments
Pinnacle Rarities
Annually dealers and collectors alike look forward to attending the Florida United Numismatic convention with unusual amounts of optimism and renewed vigor. This year’s show was no exception. The show returned to its... read more »
January 10, 2012 3:31 PM / no comments
Possibly the only known “Plain Edge” specimen of this fabled Large Cent; available as part of Heritage Platinum Night FUN Auction, Jan. 5
DALLAS, TX – A possibly unique “Plain Edge” 1795 one cent piece, Fair 2 PCGS, S-79 will be a... read more »
December 19, 2011 2:32 PM / no comments
Taking place Jan. 5-10 at the Orlando County Convention Center; featuring the Roger H. Durand Santa Claus Notes Collection, along with a wide variety of United States Currency and World notes
DALLAS, TX – The Honorable William H. Kelly Collection... read more »
December 13, 2011 3:35 PM / no comments
Early American copper rarities cross the block Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando FL, as part Heritage’s FUN series of auctions
DALLAS, TX – The Denis W. Loring Collection of 1793 Large Cents, 12 in all, will... read more »
December 6, 2011 12:00 PM / no comments
Jeanne Shepherd, FUN Volunteer
Interviewer: David Lisot
Jeanne is the daughter of Robert Hendershott who founded the FUN organization in 1955. She reminisces about the early days of the hobby and how FUN has changed over the years.
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Senior... read more »
July 14, 2011 12:39 PM / no comments
Tony Swicer, FUN President
Interviewer: David Lisot
Tony Swicer recently assumed the office of presidency for the FUN organization and the summer convention is the first to occur during his term of office. Tony discusses what factors may be... read more »
July 14, 2011 12:27 PM / no comments