Coin News Daily July 23, 2009

By CoinLink on Thursday, July 23, 2009
Filed Under: Coin News Daily

Thatcham man discovers what is thought to be UK’s oldest roman coin in West Berkshire
Newbury Today
A THATCHAM metal detectorist has discovered the UK’s oldest Roman coin in West Berkshire. Malcolm Langford, aged 65, spends much of his spare time roaming around West Berkshire looking for precious metals. But the retired electrician did not expect that his most recent find, a Silver Roman coin, would date back to 207 BC – making it the oldest coin, of its kind, found in Britain.
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ODYSSEY IN NEW BID TO KEEP MERCEDES TREASURE
Gibraltar Chronicle
The long-running row over shipwreck treasure flown to the US from Gibraltar two years ago entered a new phase this week as Odyssey Marine Exploration, the company that recovered the valuable haul, mounted a fresh legal challenge before a Florida court. The company filed an objection to a judge’s recent recommendation that it return 17 tons of silver and gold coins to Spain.
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United States Mint Brings a “Touch of Gold” to the World’s Fair of Money® in Los Angeles
US Mint
he Unites States Mint will feature its 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin during the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money at the Los Angeles Convention Center from August 5 to 9. Visitors to the agency’s booth, #948, may view an exhibit showcasing the 24-karat gold coin’s design and development. The same exhibit was on display at the United States Mint at Philadelphia from November 2008 through July 13, 2009.
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Interview with Don Willis – Discussing the Term PQ
By Jaime Hernandez – PCGS
An entire book can be written on the subject of PQ (Premium Quality) coins. In this interview, we will try to address some of the most important questions pertaining to PQ when the term is used in the coin market. To assist me with this subject, I asked PCGS President Don Willis for his opinions. Don was involved in the U.S. coin market for many years as a major coin dealer before becoming PCGS President.
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Expert Numismatic Consultations at the World’s Fair of Money
NGC
For the first time ever, renowned numismatists Mark Salzberg and David Camire will offer free consultations to collectors at the NGC tables during the ANA World’s Fair of Money. The consultations will be one-on-one and provide the opportunity to gain unique insight into the grade and surface condition by having up to three coins examined by these leading experts.
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Lipka’s Display at Memphis a Visual Treat
By Peter Huntoon, Bank Note Reporter
ess Lipka provided a spectacular visual treat for everyone at the Memphis International Paper Money Show this June by displaying a complete set of Original/1875 series Territorial notes. This set is defined as consisting of one note from a bank in every territory from which Original/1875 notes were issued.
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