Coin Collecting

What’s New on CoinLink ……..

Greg Reynolds latest article on the All-Time Most Complete Collection of Early Large Cents : Incredible Accomplishment of Dan Holmes. Mr Holmes collection is set to be auctioned by Goldbergs/Chris McCawley & Bob Grellman on September 6th.

Another article from Doug Winter on Assembling a “Back-Up” Coin Collection. This is a great article for people who love coins and the thrill of the hunt and are looking for ways to keep that spark alive.

In Doug Winter’s continuing series that has focused on the ten rarest coins in each denomination of United States gold coin struck from the late 1830’s to the early 1900’s, he has nearly reached the end of the road. The last major denomination to discuss is the enigmatic Three Dollar gold piece.

Heritage Auctions will present the Vegas Collection at Long Beach. The collecting history behind the Vegas Collection starts out like many others, but then takes decidedly interesting twists! One of the prime highlights in the collection is a 1920-S $20 MS64 PCGS, one of the prime rarities in the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle series

The United States Mint is inviting artists from throughout the United States to apply for participation in its Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) to help enrich and invigorate the design of coins and medals.

Continuing with News across the web, we have a new posting of – Coin News Daily – providing short excerpts and links to other news across the web that we have found, and which you may find of interest. We also provide Daily Updates on Precious Metals in The Bullion Report, with Charts, Video Headlines and News.

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What’s New on CoinLink ……..

Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) will have special discounts for certification services during the Long Beach, California Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, September 10 – 12, 2009.

The Coin Market Phenomenon of 2009 is the Widening Gap between the Prices of High End and Low End Certified Coins, an article and examination of the current rare coin marketplace by Greg Reynolds.

Two huge California Gold Rush era assayers’ ingots, recovered from the fabled SS Central America and with a combined weight of over 100 pounds of gold, will be exhibited at the next Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, September 10 – 12, 2009 by Monaco Rare Coins of Newport Beach, California

Heritage to present 2,800-lot auction of global coinage, ancient and antique, featuring numismatic treasures spanning the four hemispheres of globe is set to take place at Heritage’s Sept. 10-13 Long Beach, CA Signature® World Coin Auction, at the Long Beach Convention Center, 100 S. Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

Newmont Mining Corporation’s Normandy Nugget, which was found in a dry stream bed near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia in 1995, can now be seen up close in the Perth Mint’s fascinating Gold Exhibition. Weighing in at 25.5 kilograms, it is the second largest nugget in the world

Doug Winter “How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Like the PCGS Genuine Holder” another great article about current topics and coin grading

Greg Reynolds has posted a Two Part Market Report on the recently concluded ANA Worlds Fair of Money and the overall Rare Coin Marketplace: Part One and Part Two

Auckland-based NZ Mint has opened the country’s first gold and silver trading floor in its new headquarters in the city’s CBD. NZ Mint has been a key driver of interest in gold and bullion and silver investment in New Zealand and the market for gold and silver has grown tremendously over recent years.

The United States Mint has unveiled the designs for the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Convention in Denver. United States Mint Director Ed Moy unveiled the designs.

Doug Winter discusses how using previous auction records can be an extremely valuable asset in determining the current value of a coin. But there are instances when previous records can be misleading and they can keep a collector from making an intelligent buying (or selling) decision.

Bowers and Merena Auctions today announced that it has named Matthew Quinn as director of currency auctions.

The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has agreed to continue working with the International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN) to oppose irrational bans on the importation of coins into the United States.

One of the largest offerings of Continental currency and Colonial paper money to be auctioned off in decades will highlight the Official Currency Auction of the September 2009 Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo conducted by Heritage-Currency Auctions of America, Sept. 9-13

The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for its 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent Proof Set on August 26, 2009,

ANACS and Daniel Carr announce a new program to certify all coins, tokens, and medals designed and minted by Daniel Carr and Moonlight Mint.

Continuing with News across the web, we have a new posting of – Coin News Daily – providing short excerpts and links to other news across the web that we have found, and which you may find of interest. We also provide Daily Updates on Precious Metals in The Bullion Report, with Charts, Video Headlines and News.

You can access ALL the News Here

What’s New on CoinLink ……..

ANA Executive Director Larry Shepherd announced Heritage Auction Galleries will be the official auctioneer for the two 2010 American Numismatic Association shows, the Boston World’s Fair of Money® and the Fort Worth National Money Show™.

On July 30, Stack’s held its Treasures from the S.S. New York sale in Beverly Hills, California, where we sold over $6.5 million worth of U.S., Ancient, and World coins, U.S. and World paper money, and items recovered from the wreck of the S.S. New York.

The United States Mint will open sales for rolls of James K. Polk Presidential $1 Coins on August 20, 2009.

A Newly Found 1792 Washington Pattern Cent to be Offered for Sale by Heritage as part of their Long Beach Auction next month. The prior provenance is unknown, but it is from an old-time numismatic holding and has been off the market for decades, and is a new specimen to the current numismatic generation.

The Perth Mint has unveiled it’s 2010 Australian Bullion Coin Program. These pure gold and silver coins are actives sought after by both investors and collectors.

Wayne Sayles discusses a recent article by Saving Antiquities For Everyone (SAFE), an advocacy group for archaeologists and Nationalists. But, did they tell the whole story? Well, not according to Sayles.

Bowers and Merena Auctions conducted the official American Numismatic Association Auction last week at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Teletrade Certified Coin & Currency Auctions, served as the official online auctioneer for the show Together they realized a total in excess of $15 million.

The incredible Quartermaster Collection, containing many of Australia’s most valuable and highest quality gold coins, was sold on 4th of June 2009. Featuring many of Australia’s rarest coins, the 344 lot auction realized $10,269,084 Australian Dollars ( or $8.397 Million US ).

Paul Montgomery is the new President of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) for the 2009 – 2011 term. His selection was made by the newly-elected PNG Board of Directors at a meeting in Los Angeles on August 3, 2009.

Bowers and Merena Auctions returns to Baltimore, Md., for the Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo scheduled for November 10-14, 2009. The auction will feature the collection of U.S. and world coins assembled by one of America’s most renowned numismatic collectors, Dr. Alfred R. Globus.

Continuing with News across the web, we have a new posting of – Coin News Daily – providing short excerpts and links to other news across the web that we have found, and which you may find of interest. We also provide Daily Updates on Precious Metals in The Bullion Report, with Charts, Video Headlines and News.

You can access ALL the News Here