Coin Collecting

A wide selection of rare ancient and world coins will be offered at the Official Auction of the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money® by Ponterio & Associates, Inc., a division of Bowers and Merena, on Saturday, August 8.

Douglas Winter Numismatics has been chosen to sell the Tri-Star Collection of Proof gold dollars. This collection, which was formed by one of the savviest collectors of gold coins in today’s numismatic market, includes a dozen very rare Type Three Proof gold dollars dated between 1856 and 1878.

In the Ancient Coin Collecting Blog, Wayne Sayles has posted an article “Questions and Truth” commenting on a recent news article headlined “Why are Ancient Coins From Cyprus Featured in a Suit Against the US Department of State?” written by archaeologist David Gill.

More than 500 U.S. and world bank notes will be offered by Bowers and Merena Auctions at the Official World’s Fair of Money® Auction. One of the many highlights is an 1870 $100 Gold National Bank Note, San Francisco Charter #1741, The First National Gold Bank (Fr. 1162)

The Hollywood stars will surrender the spotlight for a night when a different kind of American star takes to the podium at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Beverly Hills: A historic 1854-S quarter eagle, graded VF35 NGC, will lead the Platinum Night offerings of Heritage Auction Galleries’ August 2009 Los Angeles U.S. Coin Auction

The numismatic consumer watchdog organization Numismatic Consumer Alliance, Inc. (NCA). has recovered nearly $900,000 for buyers who paid far more for coins than they were worth. The money represented full refunds in 16 recent disputes.

Greg Reynolds offers up Part Two of this analysis of the 1876-CC Twenty Cent Piece titled “Three 1876-CC Twenty Cent Coins Sell in Spring 2009; Less than Twenty are Known! (Part 2 – Rarity, Quality & Condition Rankings)” This is one of the most definitive articles on this very rare and desirable issue.

CoinLink presents a mini-series of two different articles on Coin Prices: Both of these articles should give the reader valuable insights into the valuation process.

• First Doug Winter provides his thoughts on how he Prices Rare Coins in his inventory
• Then Laura Sperber of Legend Numismatics comments on the Use or Misuse of Price Guides.

Tim Shuck has added 3 new coin profiles in the Coin Guide Section of Coinlink as follows:

• St. Gaudens Double Eagle, No Motto, 1907-1908
• Jefferson Wartime Nickel, 1942-1945
• Kennedy Half Dollar, Silver, 1964

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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After months of careful preparation, the Certified Acceptance Corp. (CAC) has unveiled a Population Register on its Internet Web site giving detailed information – at no charge – on certified coins it has examined.

Harvey Stack, long-time principal of Stack’s, announced his retirement as of June 30th, following 62 years as a full-time professional numismatist. At age 81 he will devote his time to other activities. “Harvey has been one of the great figures in numismatics,” said Stack’s president Christine Karstedt.

Doug Winter has posted a New article: The Availability of Rare Coins “One thing that I’ve always found interesting about the coin market is the ebb and flow of coins that are (or aren’t) available. If you actively buy and sell coins for any period of time, you learn that certain “rare” issues or series always seem available.”

Heritage Auction Galleries, has created a new online auction venue for World Coin buyers with its new Monthly Internet-only World Coin Auctions. The first installment of this new venture is currently online at www.HA.com/WorldCoins, closing on July 12.

In Guangzhou, China, a new company has been established to operate a submission center for Certified Collectibles Group companies, NGC, NCS and PMG. Guangzhou National Standard Numismatic Collection Grading Co., Ltd opened formally in June 2009

The Heritage Summer FUN Auction has opened for bidding at www.HA.com/Coins, and it features an impressive selection of gold coins from The Kiawah Collection. Collectors of Liberty gold will want to search through the 500 pieces of Liberty gold, in the half eagle, eagle, and double eagle denominations.

Stack’s to Sell More S.S. New York Gold Treasure. The discovery of the long-lost S.S. New York and the sale of gold and silver coins from the wreck made headline news last year. Since then, further explorations on the wreck have yielded more coins, including some amazing American gold rarities

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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Greg Reynolds has penned Part One of a Two Part article Titled: Three 1876-CC Twenty Cent Coins Sell in Spring 2009. Reynolds states “The offering at auction of three different 1876 Carson City (Nevada) Mint Twenty Cent pieces between March 28 and June 11 is astounding. This issue is a legendary rarity, and there are just fifteen to nineteen known.”

In related News, We have posted a Video from MarketNewsVideo.com and thier Report on the 1876-CC Twenty Cent Piece.

Doug Winter is one of the most prolific and insightful writers in the industry. His latest article is entitled “Collecting U.S. Gold Coins On A Limited Budget” and provides tips for new and budget minded collectors on stratigies on buying US Gold Coins.

There is a New Display of Numismatic Rarities News at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, made possible through the generosity of the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of America, Numismatic Conservation Services and Monaco Rare Coins. “Stories on Money” explores the museum’s vast numismatic collections from seven vantage points. The main section shows what money looked like in Colonial America and at pivotal times, including the Gold Rush, Great Depression and in the current era. Visitors will compare the coin designs of the 19th century with those produced during the renaissance of American coinage in the early 20th century.

Laura Sperber of Legend Numismatics provides her regular Market Report on the Baltimore Show just concluded this past weekend. Sperber states ” Sadly, this show was not to be one of their best. We do NOT hold Whitman at fault. It was more market factors and timing (Long Beach was less than 2 weeks ago).

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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