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US Coins
Oct 6, 2021, 11 AMNCI slabs offered at Sept. 21 Skinner sale
A recent Skinner auction offered up a collection of coins graded by the Numismatic Certification Institute in the 1980s, including an early gold half eagle and an 1879-CC Morgan dollar. -
Paper Money
Jul 24, 2021, 8 AMSpink auctions offer wide array of notes
A charity auction for the Bank of England and a sale in Hong Kong made up a busy week for Spink as beneficiaries realized big gains and collectors snagged quality notes. -
Paper Money
Jan 24, 2021, 8 AMThe 2021 ‘NYINC’ paper money auctions were truly international
The canceled New York International Numismatic Convention led auction companies to resort to online bidding and two of the planned sales happened in Great Britain and California with success. -
US Coins
Oct 23, 2020, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Proof 2020-S American Eagle sales
Sales reports on the Proof 2020-S American Eagle silver dollar and the price increases for silver products from the U.S. Mint were at the forefront of reader interest in the past week. -
World Coins
Oct 12, 2020, 9 AMPandemic restrictions lead to January 2021 NYINC cancellation
The New York International Numismatic Convention that was scheduled for January 2021 is canceled, but auction companies expect to proceed with their sales. -
US Coins
May 15, 2020, 11 AMMarket Analysis: COVID-19 causes sharp adjustments to show calendar
While COVID-19 has caused numerous show cancellations, auctions remain a bright spot, as sales moved online attract avid attention and ready buyers. -
US Coins
Apr 24, 2020, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: U.S. Mint Shutters West Point
The ever-present COVID-19 and its impact on the world drew attention from this week's readers, with auction strategies changing and Mint facilities closing. -
US Coins
Nov 20, 2015, 3 AMBuyers want the best in rare coins and fine art
The rare coin market is often compared to the art market, and the comparison is useful in some limited regards. -
US Coins
Nov 18, 2015, 5 AM'Buffalo nickel' struck on wrong planchet brings $7,637
This 1936 Indian Head 5-cent piece struck on a Nicaraguan bronze 1-centavo planchet recently sold at the Whitman Baltimore Expo auctions held by Stack's Bowers. -
US Coins
Nov 17, 2015, 5 AM1926 Peace dollar with rainbow toning sells at Baltimore Expo
Typical toning on a Peace dollar is mottled, with dull gold or gray. Any Peace dollar with naturally occurring rainbow toning is unusual and highly desired. -
US Coins
Nov 17, 2015, 4 AMExample of Whitman's No. 1 American medal brings $5,640
Among American medals, certainly one of the most famous is the Libertas Americana medal designed by Augustin Dupré. -
World Coins
Nov 17, 2015, 4 AMPattern cash coin in iron issued during ruler’s one-year reign
A Chinese pattern from the 12th century is a highlight of Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio’s Hong Kong auction. -
World Coins
Nov 16, 2015, 4 AMSilver pattern from China struck at Heaton Mint in Birmingham
An undated (1898) silver 50-cent pattern from Shensi, China, was struck at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England. -
Paper Money
Nov 12, 2015, 4 AMUnique 1864 $500 interest-bearing note hits six figures in auction
A unique 1864 $500 interest-bearing note realized $352,500 at Stack's Bowers Galleries November Baltimore sale. -
World Coins
Nov 11, 2015, 10 AMNGC certifies rare gold George VI Jaipur Nazarana mohur
NGC has certified a rare gold mohur Nazarana, or presentation piece, of King George VI. The Indian coin is coming to auction. -
World Coins
Nov 9, 2015, 5 AMDenmark’s most expensive coin sells at auction
Denmark’s most expensive coin is actually from Norway. Auction house Bruun Rasmussen sold the unique 1658 silver 2 speciedaler Nov. 3. -
US Coins
Nov 9, 2015, 4 AMLBJ Coin and Chronicles sellout the top story of the week
Also popular this week was the news that the U.S. Mint eliminated the mintage limit originally announced for the 2015 First Spouse bronze medal set. -
World Coins
Nov 5, 2015, 6 AMBattle of Gangut silver ruble in Nov. 30 auction
A 1914 silver ruble of Russia marking the Battle of Gangut is a key to Russia's silver ruble commemorative series. -
US Coins
Nov 3, 2015, 7 AMHere's what a $211,500 1895-O Morgan dollar looks like
Thirty two Morgan dollars from Part II of the Coronet Collection starred in Legend Rare Coin Auctions Oct. 15 Regency Auction XIV in Las Vegas. -
US Coins
Oct 31, 2015, 5 AMMore highlights from Gardner IV auction by Heritage
Heritage’s fourth and final auction of coins from the collection of Eugene H. Gardner featuring duplicates, upgrades and specialty pieces brought $5,883,788.