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US Coins
Jul 18, 2023, 10 AMMarket Analysis: Bender Family Seated Liberty half dimes — little coins with big grades
An 1853-O Seated Liberty, No Arrows at Date half dime graded PCGS MS-65+ with a green CAC sticker brought $60,000 to lead Heritage’s May 3 Platinum Night session Bender Family Collection offerings. -
US Coins
Jul 18, 2023, 9 AMGold coins dominate Heritage's August Bass IV auction
Heritage’s Aug. 10 offering of the Harry W. Bass Jr. Core Collection, Part IV, will build on the success of the first three auctions, which have realized nearly $63 million, by offering an array of gold coins. -
Paper Money
Jul 17, 2023, 8 AMDirector Len Olijar retiring after 30 years with BEP
Len Olijar, having served the BEP for 30 years and as its director since 2015, has convinced the bureau he is retiring; on July 7 the job opening was posted, with “complex,” daunting responsibilities. -
US Coins
Jul 17, 2023, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for July 17, 2023: The hobby in July 1963
Sixty years ago, in July 1963, three hobby journals focused on the price of silver that was rising to a "danger point," a recent census of coins in dealer and collector hands, and the ANA board election. -
Precious Metals
Jul 16, 2023, 8 AMAmerican Eagle platinum bullion coin sales soar in June
The U.S. Mint nearly tripled its sales in June to authorized purchasers of 2023 American Eagle 1-ounce platinum bullion coins, pushing sales to 3,500 coins from 1,200 the month before. -
Paper Money
Jul 15, 2023, 8 AMState Bank of Pakistan issues circulating 75-rupee note
The State Bank of Pakistan issued a circulating commemorative 75-rupee note July 4 honoring the 75th anniversary of the bank’s founding; an image of the bank joins two nation founders on the note. -
US Coins
Jul 14, 2023, 1 PMGreg Lyon, past ANA board member, dies
Greg Lyon, the American Numismatic Association’s parliamentarian, died July 3. He served on the ANA's board for two terms, from 2011 to 2021. -
US Coins
Jul 14, 2023, 9 AMMiles Standish, author and numismatist, dies at 58
Noted numismatist Michael “Miles” Standish — who served separate stints grading coins at ANACS, PCGS and NGC — died unexpectedly in Austin, Texas, on July 11 at age 58. -
US Coins
Jul 14, 2023, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Reflection of the past
Reflection on past hobby activity and its impact on numismatics, including Congressional action 50 years ago, garnered the most attention last week, followed by news about the 2023 Morgan and Peace dollars. -
Precious Metals
Jul 13, 2023, 11 AMCFTC reaches agreement with firms in bullion fraud case
The CFTC has reached an agreement with a prominent dealer and his two firms engaged in a fraudulent and deceptive scheme in connection with the purchase and storage of silver American Eagles. -
US Coins
Jul 13, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: Two nice Capped Bust gold $2.50 coins
Capped Bust, Heraldic Eagle gold $2.50 quarter eagles were included in Ira and Larry Goldberg’s June 18 Pre-Long Beach sale with two great examples drawing interest. -
US Coins
Jul 12, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: 1808 $2.50 is a one-year type
As a one-year type with a low mintage, the 1808 Capped Draped Bust $2.50 quarter eagle is a desirable addition to a collection, and an example sold for $174,000 in the Goldbergs' Pre-Long Beach sale. -
US Coins
Jul 11, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: 1795 Capped Bust eagle
A top coin in a recent Goldbergs auction was a 1795 Capped Bust, Small Eagle, 13 Leaves Below Eagle $10 eagle graded About Uncirculated 58 by Professional Coin Grading Service that sold for $204,000. -
Paper Money
Jul 10, 2023, 8 AMObsolete notes focus of planned Heritage auctions
On Oct. 29, Heritage Auction’s paper money team will present its first quarterly U.S. Obsolete Banknotes Showcase auction, to offer obsolete currency valued in the $250 to $2,500 range. -
Precious Metals
Jul 10, 2023, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for July 10, 2023: 50 years ago
Fifty years ago, Congress was debating whether restrictions on gold ownership should be lifted, while the Mint director warned that the debate could threaten the planned Bicentennial coins. -
US Coins
Jul 9, 2023, 9 AMLaw enforcement counterfeit training offered at ANA show
Law enforcement personnel Aug. 10 will have an opportunity to learn more about threats to the numismatic community, with instruction provided at the Pittsburgh show by the ACEF. -
World Coins
Jul 8, 2023, 10 AMFrench Mint issues Libertas Americana silver, gold commemoratives
Six 2023 coins from the Monnaie de Paris reproduce the Libertas Americana medal’s inspirational and intriguing designs, but the coins use opposite sides from the original medal orientation. -
US Coins
Jul 7, 2023, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Factors in determining value
Readers found interest in reasons for similar prices on coins with vast differences in mintages, while interest remains high in the status of a Kentucky gold coin hoard. -
US Coins
Jul 6, 2023, 3 PMFun auction surprises in Scotsman’s July 28 Summer Sale
An 1872 Coronet $5 half eagle graded Proof 65 Cameo by PCGS and carrying a green Certified Acceptance Corp. sticker and a top estimate of $125,000 leads the July 28 Scotsman auction. -
US Coins
Jul 6, 2023, 11 AMFormer Mint Director Donna Pope, 91, dies
Ohio native Donna Pope who served two terms as the 33rd director of the United States Mint and played a key role in gold and silver bullion programs passed away in Colorado at the age of 91.