Ancients: Classic Greek Coins: Part 1
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David Vagi discusses the design varieties of select ancient Greek coins in this first of a multi-part series. The variety of designs found on ancient Greek coins seems limitless, and trying to pick the ten most famous coin types is like trying to choose the ten best movies of all times – it cannot be done to the satisfaction of all. So, I’ve chosen fifty representative coins spread among five major categories.
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Need Money? 5 Steps To Sell Right.
By Pinnacle-Rarities
Whether or not you need to sell, these five basic steps can help focus your collecting so you can receive maximum enjoyment and profit. Start by getting organized. Next, cull some of the lesser coins from your portfolio. Finally, focus on those areas which are the most meaningful to you. 1. Make A List The vast majority of our clients keep their coins in safe deposit boxes, and rarely do have an opportunity to look at everything together.
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MORE ON AUGUST WAGNER AND THE 1913 LIBERTY NICKELS
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In December 1923 and early in 1924, August Wagner advertised the five 1913 Liberty nickels for sale. His address was 31st and York Sts., Philadelphia. Past authors have called Wagner a coin dealer or a stamp dealer, giving no further clues about who he was. Former ANA Historian Jack Ogilvie stated in a letter to Eric Newman that Wagner was never an ANA member, even though his advertisements ran in The Numismatist.
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Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin Act Passes Senate
CoinUpdate
On October 22, 2009, the Senate passed legislation which will authorize the production of Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins. The bill had been introduced on February 26 and was passed in the House of Representatives on May 14, 2009. Prospects of the bill becoming law were seen as favorable due to the large number of cosponsors attached.
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Two-Day Sale Claims Records
By Kerry Rodgers, Bank Note Reporter
Many records had fallen by the time the last of 2,000 lots were sold at Spink’s late September sale. Not the least was that the two-day London marathon had realized $3.8 million [£2.4 million] in hammer prices alone. With buyer’s commission added, the total came to more than $4.51 million making it the biggest auction ever conducted of world paper money. It provided a great prelude to the IBNS weekend that followed.
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Who buried the Pieces of Eight?
By Ginger Grantham News Editor – Moulton Advertiser
Clearing a field and plowing it for the first time is hard, backbreaking work. That is what Oliver Hall was doing in 1909 when fortune shined on him. Oliver Hall heard something tinkle against his plow blade. When he looked back, the furrow he had just plowed was filled with silver coins. “That was the story my daddy always told,” said Neil Hall of Landersville. “He found a broken bottle with silver and gold coins spilling out of it.” The bottle is made of dark brown thick glass.
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