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Legislator seeks Hobby Protection Act expansion

Congress has once again been presented with legislation to amend the Hobby Protection Act.

U.S. Collectibles By Michele Orzano | Date: 05-21-13

Historic recollection

I enjoyed reading Jeff Starck’s Coin World Extra article on the SS Central America treasure recently. As I was deeply involved in the distribution, helping out with programs, and guest-cataloging for Christie’s remarkable auction in December 1999 that launched the marketing progra...

Expert Advice By Q. David Bowers | Date: 05-21-13

New co-owner of Walton 1913 5¢ in the limelight

Florida dealer Larry Lee has been taking full advantage of being majority owner of the George Walton 1913 Liberty Head 5-cent coin.

U.S. Collectibles By Paul Gilkes | Date: 05-20-13

Baseball coin design contest draws 178 entries

U.S. Mint officials received just 178 designs in the competition for the common obverse for the three 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame coins.

U.S. Collectibles By Paul Gilkes | Date: 05-20-13

Odometer ticking for American Eagle West Point set

The first eight days of sales of the 2013 American Eagle West Point Two-Coin Silver set brought cumulative totals to 193,652.

U.S. Collectibles By Paul Gilkes | Date: 05-20-13

Classic collector type coins thrive at auction

Recent auction results for classic circulated U.S. coins confirms that collectors are now, more than ever, using auctions for their retail coin purchases.

Market Updates By Steve Roach | Date: 05-20-13