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Nov 16, 2023, 08:32 AM
Bitcoin in physical, collectible form sold by Heritage
In its Nov. 3 auction of the Otoh Collection of Physical Cryptocurrency, Part I, Heritage Auctions sold 250 lots of Casascius Coins, brass tokens denominated in Bitcoins, for nearly $7.2 million. -
Nov 15, 2023, 09:19 AM
Market Analysis: 1916 Standing Liberty quarter
A 1916 Standing Liberty quarter dollar graded About Good 3 was attractive enough to warrant a CAC green sticker and bring $3,120 in a September Heritage auction. -
Nov 14, 2023, 09:12 AM
Market Analysis: 1822 Capped Bust quarter dollar
Among a trio of low grade but desirable quarter dollars in a recent Heritage sale was an 1822 Capped Bust quarter dollar variety with the 25 recut over 50 in the denomination that brought $2,640. -
Nov 13, 2023, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Nov. 13, 2023: The 'battle' begins
The battle has begun and who will win or dominate? Will classic older coin designs fare better than classic newer coin designs in the U.S. Mint survey seeking public input on 2026 coin designs? -
Nov 9, 2023, 13:30 PM
U.S. Mint seeks public input for classic designs for 2026
The U.S. Mint has opened a poll for public input to make some decisions about coinage designs from the past that would find favor in issuing products for the nation's semiquincentennial. -
Nov 9, 2023, 12:38 PM
Great American Coin and Collectibles Show set for September 2024 in Tampa
The inaugural Great American Coin and Collectibles Show will take place at the Tampa Convention Center Sept. 10-14, 2024, in partnership with Amos Media and Shepherd Expos Management. -
Nov 9, 2023, 09:00 AM
Market Analysis: 1799 Capped Bust gold $5 half eagle
A 1799 Capped Bust gold $5 eagle with provenance that extends over 100 years was offered in September, which was about nine months after previously sold in the Bass auction. -
Nov 8, 2023, 11:42 AM
Lincoln cent book available in its fourth edition
Whitman Publishing has released an expanded and revised fourth edition of its best-selling "Guide Book of Lincoln Cents" encompassing 347 pages. -
Nov 8, 2023, 09:40 AM
Massachusetts silver in specialized Stack's Bowers offering
More than 70 Massachusetts silver coins including many extremely rare examples of Willow Tree, Pine Tree and Oak Tree coins will be part of the Stack's Bowers Nov. 14 Showcase Auction. -
Nov 8, 2023, 09:00 AM
Market Analysis: Quick return for MS-64+ 1795 half eagle
GreatCollections sold a 1795 Capped Bust, Small Eagle gold $5 half eagle for $545,625 less than two years after the coin had been offered at the 2022 Heritage Florida United Numismatists sale. -
Nov 7, 2023, 10:47 AM
New IMEX show in Nashville leaves room for improvement
The first IMEX was an attempt to develop a major coin show in Nashville since Tennessee passed legislation favorable for bullion dealers, but the show had several negative aspects. -
Nov 7, 2023, 09:00 AM
Market Analysis: 1801 Capped Bust $10 eagle
There was interest in many fronts when Heritage offered an 1801 Capped Bust $10 eagle with type collectors looking at the coin and those who collect slabs spying the PCGS green label holder. -
Nov 7, 2023, 08:57 AM
CCAC wants Mint to use original designs for coin and medal
The CCAC recommends the original 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar designs be used unretouched for the U.S. Mint's newly proposed 2024 1-ounce gold coin and 1-ounce silver medal. -
Nov 6, 2023, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Nov. 6, 2023: 1794 designs withdrawn
How will collectors react to the news that the U.S. Mint has canceled its plans to use the 1794 Flowing Hair dollar designs on the 2024–2025 American Liberty coin and medal? -
Nov 5, 2023, 10:18 AM
Final 2023 Proof set sales get underway Nov. 28
Collectors will be able to purchase the 2023 Limited Edition Silver Proof set featuring eight coins for a cost of $220 with a limited of 50,000 sets and only one per household. -
Nov 3, 2023, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: U.S. Mint honored by peers
Mint news dominated interest throughout the week, led by an honor for silver commemorative coins and discussion of proposed design changes to a piece intended to honor a historic coin. -
Nov 3, 2023, 08:00 AM
Mint unveils early 2024 dates for product launches
The coins and sets developed for the Harriet Tubman commemorative coin program will be the first offerings in 2024 from the U.S. Mint with remaining issues scheduled through February. -
Nov 2, 2023, 10:28 AM
CDN Publishing acquires Whitman Publishing
CDN Publishing has acquired Whitman Publishing, which includes the H.E. Harris & Co., Cowens and Whitman Coin and Collectible Expo businesses effective immediately. -
Nov 2, 2023, 08:30 AM
Legislation calls for UNCF congressional gold medal
A bill has been introduced in the Senate that would recognize the upcoming 80th anniversary of the founding and work of the philanthropic United Negro College Fund. -
Nov 1, 2023, 16:15 PM
Mint changes plans for 1794 $1 American Liberty designs
Objections by design review committees have led the U.S. Mint to change course in their planned use of a classic design for upcoming issues in the American Liberty series.
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