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Paper Money
Nov 26, 2022, 9 AMSerial number pair of Series 2013 $1 star notes sold
A set of two $1 Series 2013 star notes from the New York Federal Reserve district, one printed in Washington, D.C., and the other in Fort Worth, Texas, both bearing the same serial number, sold recently. -
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Nov 25, 2022, 10 AMStewart Blay Lincoln cents headed to GreatCollections auctions
The Stewart Blay Red Copper Collection of Lincoln Cents, a high-grade 150-coin set including major varieties, will be sold as individual coins through three GreatCollections auctions in January 2023. -
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Nov 25, 2022, 9 AMReverse Proof American Innovation dollar set nears sellout
Sales for the 2022-S Reverse Proof American Innovation dollar sets exceeded 80% of the Mint's product limit within 24 hours of sales opening, most purchased through advance subscriptions. -
Precious Metals
Nov 23, 2022, 9 AMRCM sales of gold Maple Leafs up 14% last quarter
The latest quarterly report from the Royal Canadian Mint had some ups and downs with the sale of gold Maple Leafs during the 13-week period being one of the bright spots with a 14% increase. -
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Nov 23, 2022, 9 AMCAC Grading reveals its holders for future submissions
CAC Grading unveiled the holders planned for use in 2023 when the grading service begins its operation. The company developed the holders using feedback from customers. -
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Nov 22, 2022, 3 PMNGC introduces new 10-point grading scale for modern coins
Numismatic Guaranty Co. is planning to introduce a new 10-point grading system for modern coins called NGCX that will supplement the existing 70-point Sheldon scale. -
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Nov 22, 2022, 2 PMSilver dollar specialist Al Johnbrier dies at age 87
Al Johnbrier, who spent nearly 50 years as a professional numismatist and became an early member and active board member of the National Silver Dollar Roundtable, has died at age 87. -
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Nov 22, 2022, 7 AMMarket Analysis: 1930-S $20 leads Scotsman auction
A 1930-S Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagle graded Mint State 65 by Numismatic Guaranty Co. was the top seller coin in the Scotsman Auction Co. sale Nov. 4. -
Paper Money
Nov 21, 2022, 8 AMSS Central America treasure heading to sale includes notes
A unique $3 note issued by the State Bank of Newark, New Jersey, is among the few bank notes on board that survived the 1857 sinking of the SS Central America and are about to be offered to collectors for the first time. -
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Nov 21, 2022, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Nov. 21, 2022: Fewer complaints about the Mint
While the evidence is anecdotal, there seemed to be fewer complaints about the U.S. Mint made by "Coin World" readers, at least based on the fewer calls received following product launches. -
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Nov 18, 2022, 11 AMDraped Bust dimes among offerings at Legend’s Regency auction in December
The finest-known 1803 dime of any variety, a PCGS MS-64 Draped Bust dime offered in Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ Regency 56 auction in Las Vegas on Dec. 8 is estimated to sell for as much as $250,000. -
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Nov 18, 2022, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Mint releases 2023 products schedule
Readers found our preview of the U.S. Mint's 2023 product line the most interesting during the past week but took time to read about some rare Coronet double eagles sold at auction. -
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Nov 18, 2022, 8 AMCCAC approves designs for Ghost Army congressional gold medal
The CCAC approved proposed designs Nov. 15 for a congressional gold medal recognizing the Ghost Army, two U.S. Army units that deceived the German army on the battlefields of Europe during World War II. -
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Nov 18, 2022, 8 AM2007-W American Eagle coin variety sells for $232,624
A pre-production Proof 2007-W American Eagle, Frosted FREEDOM platinum coin mistakenly released by the U.S. Mint realized $232,624.12 in an online GreatCollections sale. -
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Nov 18, 2022, 8 AMWorld War II era U.S. Mint mistake brings $298,125
A 1943 Lincoln cent struck in error on a bronze planchet, one of about two dozen known, this one graded PCGS AU-50 with a green CAC sticker, sold for $298,125 at a Nov. 13 GreatCollections auction. -
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Nov 18, 2022, 8 AMMint unveils 2023 Native American dollar design
The United States Mint has announced the approved reverse design for the 2023 Native American dollar. The reverse design recognizes Osage Nation prima ballerina Maria Tallchief. -
Precious Metals
Nov 17, 2022, 3 PMCourt awards silver to salvors of ship sunk in 1942
The British Admiralty Court found that a salvage operation in 2017 that recovered silver bars from a ship sunk by a Japanese sub in 1942 can keep its findings and not turn them over to South Africa. -
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Nov 17, 2022, 10 AMMarket Analysis: Much nicer than average quarter eagle
The 1856-D Coronet gold quarter eagle has a reputation as being among the worst strikes in Dahlonega Mint products but an example brought $50,400 during a Heritage Auctions sale. -
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Nov 16, 2022, 2 PMANA board of governors approves $6.5 million fiscal 2023 budget
The fiscal year 2023 budget for the American Numismatic Association has been approved by the board of governors with nearly half of the $6.5 million devoted to supporting educational efforts. -
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Nov 16, 2022, 10 AMMarket Analysis: Softness on two Draped Bust silver coins
Uneven strikes are often found on early U.S. coins that results in lower quality details that impact value even though few examples of the coins have survived to date.