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Jan 15, 2021, 10:55 AM
Canada’s ‘Bluenose’ vessel featured on commemoratives for ship centennial
by Jeff StarckThe Royal Canadian Mint features the swift, graceful schooner 'Bluenose' on several 2021 coins in celebration of the 1921 launch of what soon became one of Canada’s favorite national symbols.Jan 11, 2021, 07:00 AMMonday Morning Brief for Jan. 11, 2021: Four legs on a Tripod?
by William T. GibbsIn H.G. Wells' classic alien invasion novel "The War of the Worlds," Martians lay waste to Great Britain with giant Tripods. So why does the Royal Mint's new coin show the war machine with four legs?Jan 10, 2021, 10:00 AMRoyal Mint unveils commemorative coins for multiple UK anniversaries in 2021
by Jeff StarckThe Royal Mint acknowledges five anniversaries in 2021 with commemorative coins, with coins offered in multiple versions, some offered only in sets available now; more releases are anticipated.Jan 9, 2021, 11:02 AMCNG to auction Peter J. Merani Collection in January sale
by Steve RoachCoins are fertile ground for learning history, as found in the Jan. 19 and 20 Classic Numismatic Group auction of the Peter J. Merani Collection of ancient Roman and papal coins and medals.Jan 8, 2021, 16:00 PMRoyal Mint design for coin under fire for wrongly depicting alien war machines
by Jeff StarckA new £2 coin marking the life and work of author H.G. Wells is called out on social media and in online fan forums for having elements on the reverse that are inconsistent with the works presented.Jan 5, 2021, 08:00 AMVictorian-era embellished coins in Feb. 2 London sale by Dix Noonan Webb
by Jeff StarckExamples of coins reflecting customs popularized during the reign of Queen Victoria, the private addition of enameling to bring color to a coin and individually engraving coins into “love tokens,” are offered.Dec 30, 2020, 10:30 AMMarket Analysis: Extraordinary gold sovereign of Elizabeth I
by Steve RoachAn undated sovereign of 30 shillings minted at Tower Mint in the late 16th century provided a fascinating example of the era when coins were used for jewelry as well as commerce.Dec 30, 2020, 09:00 AMAncient coin in sale reflects monetary system changes
by Jeff StarckA circa A.D. 300 silver argenteus sold Dec. 16 in a Classical Numismatic Group's auction calls to mind that efforts to keep monetary systems in balance occurred even in ancient Rome.Dec 29, 2020, 10:30 AMMarket Analysis: Matte Proof and masterful design from Italy
by Steve RoachConsidered one of the most beautiful coin designs of the 20th century, a 100-lira coin from 1925 Italy sold for $19,200 in a Heritage sale graded Matte Proof 65.Dec 28, 2020, 10:30 AMMarket Analysis: Impressive world gold coins at Heritage
by Steve RoachThe bidding leader at the November Heritage World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night was an 1826 George VI gold £5 coin graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo by Numismatic Guaranty Corp.Dec 26, 2020, 12:00 PMMedal in Album auction marks British victory over French in India
by Jeff StarckThe British victory ending the siege of a French fort in India is commemorated on a 1761 bronze medal by Thomas Pingo offered at the Steven Album Rare Coins auction No. 39 in January.Dec 19, 2020, 10:30 AMRoyal Canadian Mint bullion sales remain strong in 2020
by Jeff StarckThe third quarter report from the Royal Canadian Mint indicates demand for bullion remains strong, as that segment of its manufacturing and sales is driving a revenue increase of over 100 percent.Dec 19, 2020, 09:00 AMANS creates Collier Prize for works in ancients
by Larry JewettThe ANS's new Collier Prize, honoring the life and work of James M. Collier, awards the best single- or multi-authored book, catalog, or online digital work in the field of ancient numismatics.Dec 16, 2020, 16:26 PMDragon, tiger face off on 2021 ultra high relief silver $2 coin
by Jeff StarckA new 2021 ultra high relief 2-ounce .9999 fine silver $2 coin from Tuvalu shows the dragon and the tiger locked in their eternal struggle, not only for dominance, but also for balance and harmony.Dec 13, 2020, 12:30 PMCockfighting pass grouping in Baldwin’s of St. James’s auction
by Jeff StarckMetal passes, or tickets, to cockfighting matches in the 1700s were among items offered in a December sale by Baldwin's of St. James's, one with connections to royalty and horseracing.Dec 9, 2020, 10:00 AM2021 edition of British coin catalog available for January delivery
by Jeff StarckStandard reference "Coins of England and the United Kingdom," the 2021 edition, in both the "Pre-Decimal Issues" and "Decimal Issues" volumes, may be pre-ordered now for January shipping.Dec 7, 2020, 12:00 PMRare Chinese silver half dollar pattern coin sets record in sale
by Jeff StarckThe finest known 1897 silver 50-cent pattern for Hunan from the Heaton Mint topped its high estimate in the late November Champion auction, setting a price record for a Chinese half dollar.Dec 6, 2020, 19:02 PMRoyal Mint sends David Bowie coin on a balloon ride
by Jeff StarckA coin for the newest rock musician to be honored in the Royal Mint’s ‘Music Legends’ collection was sent soaring into the middle range of the atmosphere attached to a balloon.Dec 6, 2020, 08:00 AMRoyal Mint celebrates the season with 2020 Snowman 50-penny coins
by Jeff StarckRoyal Mint 2020 commemorative 50-penny coins featuring The Snowman storybook character celebrate the holiday season, for the third consecutive year.Nov 30, 2020, 09:15 AMCoins featuring Apollo bring strong prices in Swiss sale
by Jeff StarckApollo, son of Zeus, was populalry depicted on ancient coins as is evident in a recent sale by Nomos Ag where three examples among the top sellers each offer unique characteristics.NEWS-
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