Coin Collecting

NGC a recently certified a newly discovered South Africa 6 Pence dated 1928. It is the only known example bearing this date. The coin was first spotted in an English country auction where it was cataloged with an unusual notation: the coin’s date was not listed in the standard series reference. It was purchased by a dealer who had a strong suspicion about the its origin.

Kathleen Duncan of Pinnacle Rarities shares her perspective on Thematic Collecting of US Silver Commemorative Coins. A great resource for both new and experienced collectors.

There can be no doubt as to the continuing strength and ever-growing interest in the World Coin market after Heritage Auction Galleries April 21-22 Signature® World Coin Auction at the Chicago International Coin Fair (CICF) brought almost 3350 bidders to the table and realized a stunning total of more than $5.2 million.

Royal Canadian Mint marked spring’s arrival with a strong accent on nature in the launch of exciting new coins designed to appeal to the discerning collector and the budding coin enthusiast alike.

Dr. Thomas F. Fitzgerald, writing in the California Numismatist tells The Story of America’s Most Beautiful Coin. The Cast of Characters President Theodore Roosevelt, artist-sculptor Augustus Saint- Gaudens, Henry Hering and the chief engraver of the United States Mint, Charles Barber, played pivotal roles in the creation of one of our most beautiful coins in the history of the coinage of the United States.

On April 2, 2010 the Numismatic Crime Information Center and several dealers in the Los Angeles California area were instrumental in assisting the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department in a dramatic arrest and recovery of $95,000 in rare Chinese gold coins.

A 1921 double eagle, graded MS63 by PCGS and pedigreed to the famous Norweb Collection, is the signature rarity of the upcoming Heritage Auction Galleries U.S. Coin Auction, with floor sessions held April 28 – 30 in conjunction with the Central States Numismatic Society’s annual convention in Milwaukee, WI.

First State Depository Company, LLC, of Wilmington Delaware, one of the nations most respected rare coin and precious metals depositories, has announced an exclusive partnership with Bullion Analysis, Inc., for assay verification services. First State will be the ONLY depository facility in the United States that can now offer Non Invasive On-site Assay verification of a clients holdings to insure against counterfeit bullion products.

Westminster Mint, Inc., of Minneapolis today announced the launch of a national contest for the design of its new one-ounce .999 pure silver “Tea Party” Coin, to be unveiled in July 2010.

Adam Crum from Monaco Rare Coins gives 14 Fundamental Reasons Why You Should Be Investing Your Money . . . In Money. For example, Concentrate on popular‚ rare‚ historically significant quality coins as part of an overall investment plan in good times and bad…and history suggests that the rewards are great.

Doug Winter – One of the most interesting varieties of United States gold coinage is the many overdated issues that exist. Some are very rare and others are common; some are well-known and some are very obscure. But all share a common trait: a high “coolness factor” that makes them desirable with collectors. Here is a list of the Liberty Head US Gold Overdates

NEW & UPDATED – Our coverage of rare coin and currency news has expanded with Tim Shuck taking over as Editor of Coin News Daily. This is a special section of CoinLink where we scour the web for items of interest related to numismatics and post a short excerpt and link to these “off site” resources.

We have also made changes to The Bullion Report with daily news and article updates, and a monthly analysis of the “Premiums Over Spot” for Gold and Silver Bullion products.

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Numismatic History by Doug Winter – One of the more interesting (and lesser known) gold coin auctions that I’ve attended was the sale of the Stetson Collection which was conducted by the old Bowers and Merena in May, 1993.

On May 21, 2010, Stack’s will present the Nashville Sale in conjunction with the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Nashville Expo that will be held on May 20-22. The sale will feature U.S. coins and will also present the Q. David Bowers Reference Collection of Confederate States of America bonds. Rarities abound, as do other interesting and more affordable pieces.

Doug Winter shares a Coin Profile on the 1878-CC Half Eagle. The 1878-CC is among the rarest Carson City half eagles, both in terms of overall and high grade rarity.

Today, April 22nd, marks the 40th anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement Earth Day and we offer up a Green Alternative for Gold and Silver Bars.

Thanks to Adam Crum of Monaco Rare Coins who has contributed a detailed article on Conrad Wiegand. In 1854 he was appointed by President Pierce to the Branch Mint at San Francisco as Assayer, and this colorful article traces his life and provides fascinating details about the man and the Wiegand Silver Ingots. A Must Read !

A somewhat disappointing online launch of the Newly Redesigned $100 Federal Reserve note has been posted, including a video of the new note. We will update this as the Treasury pulls its act together.

Dennis Hengeveld offers up an article on An introduction to Gobrecht Silver Dollars 1836-1837. Gobrecht Dollars have fascinated both collectors and researchers since they were minted, first in 1836, and for the last somewhere in the 1870’s as re-strikes. And collectors love them.

Numismatic Conservation Services has posted an article on The Effect of Carbon Spots on Copper-Nickel Coins. he term “carbon spots” refers to tiny black concentrations of corrosion. Oftentimes these are so small as to escape notice by the naked eye, though they may be seen with low-power magnification.

Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC announced this week that their seventh Treasure Auction on April 7-9 realized $1.37 million and over 94% of the 2160 lots sold, well exceeding the pre-auction estimate.

The headline-making authentication of the long-missing Walton specimen 1913 Liberty Head nickel by a team from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) in 2003 is the subject of an episode in a new program, Accidental Fortune, to be shown on The Learning Channel (TLC) on Sunday, May 2, 2010.

The Royal Mint launched its newly designed 2010 Britannia coin series. The design depicts the famous icon of Britain and British coinage as an Amazonian-like warrior, with a protective and serene watch over modern Britain’s liberty and values, and was designed by Suzie Zamit. Video Interview with Ms. Zamit and a video of the History of Britannia.

On June 3rd, 2010, Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers will offer for sale at auction the second part of the remarkable Stacks Numismatic Library. Carefully assembled over seven decades by the New York numismatic firm founded by brothers Morton and Joseph and ably carried on by Norman, Benjamin, Harvey, Susan, and Lawrence Stack, this is a once in a lifetime offering.

NEW & UPDATED – Our coverage of rare coin and currency news has expanded with Tim Shuck taking over as Editor of Coin News Daily. This is a special section of CoinLink where we scour the web for items of interest related to numismatics and post a short excerpt and link to these “off site” resources.

We have also made changes to The Bullion Report with daily news and article updates, and a monthly analysis of the “Premiums Over Spot” for Gold and Silver Bullion products.

You can access ALL the News Here

The Paquet Reverse double eagles of 1861 are among the few U.S. circulating coinage designs that can be definitively attributed to Paquet. Heritage is offering an important example in the upcoming CSNS Signature Auction.

George Frederick Kolbe and David F. Fanning are pleased to announce that they have combined their numismatic literature firms to expand business opportunities and to better serve their joint clientele.

“The new Plain Edge or “Godless” Washington and Adams Dollar are all the rage lately, but did you know there not the first Plain Edge coins the US has minted?” Contributor Daniel Malone discusses The Original Plain Edge Coin – 1797 Half Cent.

NGC has teamed up with the American Numismatic Association (ANA) to bring three motivated individuals to the numismatic educational event of the summer. Winners of the ANA Summer Seminar Registry Contest will receive full tuition and room and board for one session of the ANA Summer Seminar

Doug Winter investigates The Numismatic Double Play: Revisiting A Buying Strategy for US Gold Coins. Back in the 1980’s and the 1990’s it was common to see large-sized U.S. gold coins marketed with the “double play”” strategy.

The Official Currency Auction of the 2010 Central States Numismatic Society Convention in Milwaukee will be conducted by Heritage Auctions April 28 to May 3, and will include 2700+ lots of Paper Money

The Norweb 1921 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle To be Sold by Heritage in Milwaukee at the CSNS auction. The 1921 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is a premier rarity in the series, ranking as the third rarest regular issue, behind only the famous and ultra-rare 1933 and 1927-D emissions.

The United States Mint today announced the release of products including a two-roll set and 100-coin bags featuring the Hot Springs National Park quarter on April 19, 2010.

Heritage’s upcoming 2010 April-May Milwaukee, WI CSNS US Coin Auction #1139 features a bizarre example of territorial coin production, a Clark Gruber Twenty Dollar Overstruck on a U.S. 1850 Ten Dollar, graded MS63 PCGS. Lot 2388

Wayne Sayles reports that the U.S. government is about to decide whether antiquities and other forms of cultural property that Italy claims as its heritage ought to be restricted from entry into the U.S. unless accompanied by Italian export permits. Many are concerned that the archaeological community will seek to add Ancient Roman coins to the list of restricted items. Here is what you can do to prevent this !

Heritage’s upcoming 2010 April-May Milwaukee, WI CSNS US Coin Auction #1139 features a bizarre example of territorial coin production, a Clark Gruber Twenty Dollar Overstruck on a U.S. 1850 Ten Dollar, graded MS63

Nominations now are being accepted for the 2010 Professional Numismatists Guild awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman and President Paul Montgomery.

Daniel J. Goevert presents The Top Five Morgan Silver Dollars. The Morgan silver dollars poised to increase the most in value in the years ahead are the 1895, 1892-CC, 1894, 1878-CC, and the 1883-CC.

Laura Sperber poses the question, “Is There Something Seriously Wrong With The Coin Market ?” Its nearly impossible to go to a major show today and see anything cool for sale. Even the major auctions are now bone dry of neat coins.

NEW & UPDATED – Our coverage of rare coin and currency news has expanded with Tim Shuck taking over as Editor of Coin News Daily. This is a special section of CoinLink where we scour the web for items of interest related to numismatics and post a short excerpt and link to these “off site” resources.

We have also made changes to The Bullion Report with daily news and article updates, and a monthly analysis of the “Premiums Over Spot” for Gold and Silver Bullion products.

You can access ALL the News Here