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02/14/2020

Pewter 1776 Continental dollar found at flea market worth $97,500

Paul Gilkes

A genuine 1776 Continental dollar struck in pewter, now cerified PCGS MS-62 by grading experts at the Paris office and valued at nearly $100,000, was purchased unidentified for 50 cents euro (56 cents U.S.) from a flea-market dealer’s junk box in Europe. Full Story

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02/14/2020

Wealth of rarities in Pogue Collection continues to wow hobby

Steve Roach

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is busy preparing for its Part VI and Part VII offerings of the D. Brent Pogue Collection at its March 18 to 20 auctions held during the Whitman Baltimore Expo. Full Story

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02/14/2020

Mint prepares to meet Alaska’s request for Native American dollars

Paul Gilkes

The U.S. Mint is awaiting the signature of Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on a resolution from the state legislature seeking 5 million 2020 Native American dollars for circulation in the state. Full Story

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02/14/2020

Inside Coin World: Rare coins for less than $500

William T. Gibbs

Learn more about 10 “rare” U.S. coins that cost less than $500 each and the most common of the Seated Liberty 20-cent coins in articles found only in the March 2020 monthly issue of “Coin World.” Full Story

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02/14/2020

Week’s Most Read: Packaging upgrade for 2020-W 5-cent coin

William T. Gibbs

The most-read articles of the past week included those about the Proof 2020-W Jefferson 5-cent coin, a fast sellout of a coin offered by the Swissmint, and a celebration at the old Carson City Mint. Full Story

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Mayflower sails again on Pobjoy’s silver bullion coin
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Party like it's 1999: Impeachment collectibles, paper currency, and Art Friedberg

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS

US Coins Feb 21, 2020, 12 PM

Privy-marked Proof American Eagle silver dollar on Mint schedule

The U.S. Mint will be releasing two Proof coins May 8, including an American Eagle silver dollar with a privy mark, both to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of U.S. involvement in military action in Europe during World War II.

US Coins Feb 21, 2020, 12 PM

Commission of Fine Arts recommends designs for Bush $1, $10 coins

The CFA Feb. 20 reviewed and recommended designs for a 2020 Presidential dollar honoring the late President George H.W. Bush and a First Spouse gold $10 coin honoring the late first lady Barbara Bush.

World Coins Feb 21, 2020, 10 AM

‘Priceless’ ancient coins in test case returned to Cyprus

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Baltimore Field Office returned seven ancient coins to representatives of Cyprus during a ceremony Feb. 14.

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US Coins Feb 21, 2020, 9 AM

Inside Coin World: Saudi Arabia gold disks are counterfeited

Among the columns exclusive to the latest issue of “Coin World” are those about counterfeit gold disks, coins struck through cloth, and the 1851-O silver 3-cent coin.

US Coins Feb 21, 2020, 9 AM

Week’s Most Read: Continental dollar from junk box costs 56 cents

The most-read articles this past week include one on a stunning junk box find, another on some rejected notes that entered the marketplace, and one about a request for 2020 Native American dollars for circulation.

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Precious Metals Feb 19, 2020, 12 PM

Mayflower sails again on Pobjoy’s silver bullion coin

The Pobjoy Mint’s 2020 Mayflower silver bullion coin is popular, with sellout of the 10,000-mintage coin pushing prices in the aftermarket.

US Coins Feb 18, 2020, 10 PM

Party like it's 1999: Impeachment collectibles, paper currency, and Art Friedberg

Jeff and Chris discuss artifacts associated with past impeachment, and the collectibility of the tickets and other material relating to the impeachment of Donald Trump. They interview Art Friedberg, an expert in American currency, and consider the nine different types of federally-issued paper currency released since 1861.

Precious Metals Feb 18, 2020, 12 PM

Serbia continues Tesla silver coin series with X-ray issue

The third coin in an annual series of silver bullion coins celebrating Nikola Tesla is now available. The 2020 coin highlights his work on X-ray technology.

World Coins Feb 17, 2020, 3 PM

Rare silver penny of Saxon ruler coming to auction

A rare silver penny from the ruler Ludica, struck circa 826 to 827, is being offered by Dix Noonan Webb in its March 10 auction.

US Coins Feb 17, 2020, 11 AM

Market Analysis: ANA gets into the registry set collecting craze

Registry set collecting excites some collectors who love this competitive segment of the hobby, and the ANA announced Jan. 28 that it will partner with NGC to develop an ANA registry, where members will compete for prizes valued at more than $20,000.

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