A large bourse with strong public attendance has made Whitman’s Coin & Collectibles Convention in Baltimore – held three times annually – one of the country’s most active coin shows. The Nov. 16 to 18 show demonstrated that the coin market is vibrant in nearly all segments.

Business was brisk for dealers trading in inexpensive circulated coins. Not enough nice high-end coins are available on the market to satisfy demand.

Stack’s conducted a successful preshow auction. Q. David Bowers, of Stack’s, remarked that the room could have been empty (it was well attended) and the auction still would have been successful because of Internet and telephone bidding. Read Full Article