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Mar 1, 2022, 10:00 AM
NNP Symposium is set for April 8 to 10
A free opportunity for greater numismatic learning will return in early April, in the fourth Newman Numismatic Portal Symposium presented for attendance through the Zoom platform. -
Mar 1, 2022, 09:13 AM
Market Analysis: Proof 58 1883 $3 coin at $7,800
One of few Proof 1883 Indian Head gold $3 pieces, an example graded Proof 58 by Professional Coin Grading Service sold for $7,800 at the Heritage Florida United Numismatists sale. -
Feb 28, 2022, 10:00 AM
Ken Bressett to meet and greet at ANA National Money Show
"A Guide Book to United States Coins" editor emeritus Kenneth Bressett will be on hand at the ANA National Money Show for a meet and greet and debut of his latest book on Bible lore. -
Feb 27, 2022, 10:05 AM
Market Analysis: Proof 55 1914 $20 gold double eagle
Despite a touch of wear, a 1914 Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagle showed all signs that could be expected of a Proof coin of the period and sold for $20,187 in a Feb. 13 GreatCollections sale. -
Feb 27, 2022, 09:00 AM
CAC backlog temporarily stops ‘regular tier’ processing
Increased demand for Certified Acceptance Corp. "regular tier" service is creating a backlog with too long turnaround times, so CAC is suspending the service but hopes to resume it by April 1. -
Feb 26, 2022, 09:00 AM
Senate OKs 2024 commemorative coinage for Harriet Tubman
Legislation recently passed in the U.S. Senate calls for a three-coin commemorative program in 2024 in recognition of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. -
Feb 25, 2022, 10:00 AM
CFA matches CCAC design selections for 2023 American Liberty coins
The same proposed obverse and reverse that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee chose found favor also with the Commission of Fine Arts and are recommended to the Treasury secretary. -
Feb 25, 2022, 09:23 AM
Some Purple Heart coin pre-order sales are underway
Many of the product offerings for the 2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor commemorative coin program are available for pre-order, but the colorized coin is not included. -
Feb 25, 2022, 08:30 AM
Sally Ride coins next in American Women program
March 22 is the first sale date for 100-coin bags and 40-coin rolls of circulation quality 2022 Dr. Sally Ride quarter dollars, including an option with a 2022-S roll, in the American Women quarters program. -
Feb 24, 2022, 13:20 PM
That design looks familiar
Jeff and Larry discuss the recent story of a coin design contest winner who may have taken liberties and take a look back at 1999 and the state of the State Quarter program. Has it been 23 years? -
Feb 21, 2022, 10:00 AM
Early Massachusetts silver coins star at Goldbergs’ auction
The top lot at the Feb.14 Ira & Larry Goldberg auction was an undated 17th century NE shilling off the market since 1976, which sold for nearly $200,000. An Oak Tree shilling sold for $150,000. -
Feb 21, 2022, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Feb. 21, 2022: Valuing changes, bad bill
The March monthly issue introduces a new feature in the U.S. coins valuing section, and Congress has legislation that would lead to coin collectors paying the bill for a little-known organization. -
Feb 18, 2022, 16:04 PM
Sower-related numismatics – An interview with Mitch Ernst
The Coin World podcast team provides information on the variety of Sower-related items…”sow good seeds and let time do the rest” and reflect back to the nation’s Bicentennial with a look at the news and interests of the day. -
Feb 18, 2022, 10:31 AM
Bill seeks coins for Fleet Reserve Association
A three-coin commemorative coin program for recognition of 2024 as the centennial of the founding of the Fleet Reserve Association has been proposed by a Florida legislator. -
Feb 18, 2022, 09:30 AM
Navy 2.5-ounce silver medal sales start March 11
The limited-edition Matte Finish 2.5-ounce silver medal honoring the United States Navy will be offered in March by the United States Mint, and the 1-ounce version is to be sold in 2023. -
Feb 18, 2022, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Newest quarters being distributed
American Women quarter dollars are being distributed, exciting collectors, while knowledge paid off for a collector who purchased an 1825 Matron Head cent variety at a fraction of its value. -
Feb 17, 2022, 11:00 AM
Market Analysis: Schultz or Shultz, what’s in a name?
An 1851 Schultz & Company $5 half eagle at Heritage’s Jan. 14 Platinum Night auction carries the spelling SHULTS, and Heritage writes, “spellings of names often were inconsistent at the time." -
Feb 16, 2022, 11:15 AM
Saint-Gaudens Lincoln casting tops $1.15 million
Boston auctioneer Skinner offered one of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' most iconic works, "Abraham Lincoln: The Man" (or "Standing Lincoln") at its Jan. 28 auction, and it surpassed expectations, realizing $1,152,500. -
Feb 14, 2022, 11:00 AM
Market Analysis: Gold Rush era numismatics from Buffalo Bayou Collection
U.S. pioneer gold coins in Heritage's Jan. 14 FUN Platinum Night auction in Dallas included an NGC MS-60 1850 Dubosq & Company gold $10 eagle that sold for $480,000 from the Buffalo Bayou Collection. -
Feb 14, 2022, 09:00 AM
Biden signs two gold medal bills into law
Two more congressional gold medals are authorized, with bronze duplicates, saluting a 1958 racial barrier breaker in hockey and WWII "Ghost Army" units that fooled enemy forces with mimicry.
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