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1895 Barber Quarter : A Collector’s Guide
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<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. The Philadelphia Mint struck 4,440,000 Barberer Quarters in 1895, a tiny sum by today’s standards, but this was a routine mintage for the period. Hundreds of examples survive in Mint State, and the coin is plentiful in circulated grades, especially in grades below Very Fine. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1895-barber-quarter-collectors-guide-history-value/">1895 Barber Quarter : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Joseph Napoleon Tricot “J.N.T.” Levick : Coin Collector Profile
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<p>Coin collector. Born 1828. Died in October 1908, in New York City. Numismatic Affiliations: American Numismatic Association. American Numismatic Society, Treasurer 1867-1875. *** Attorney. ANA Member. ANS. Treasurer of the ANS from 1867-1875. Survived by wife. famous collector… Issued metal card in 1859. Friends with Cogan, Bushnell, Betts, Edward Groh… His collection was sold in […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/joseph-napoleon-tricot-j-n-t-levick-coin-collector-profile/">Joseph Napoleon Tricot “J.N.T.” Levick : Coin Collector Profile</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial Half Dollar : A Collector’s Guide
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<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. The 1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial half dollar was struck to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of British Captain James Cook’s discovery of the Hawaiian Islands (the natives were obviously well aware of its existence). The coin was designed by Honolulu-born painter Juliette May Fraser and engraved by the sculptor Chester Beach. The obverse […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1928-hawaiian-sesquicentennial-half-dollar-a-collectors-guide/">1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial Half Dollar : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Flowing Hair Dollar, 1794-1795 | CoinWeek
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<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   The Mint Act of April 2, 1792, authorized the production of half cent and one cent copper coins, silver coins in denominations of half dime through dollar, and gold coins in denominations of $2.50 (quarter eagles) to $10 (eagles). The United States Mint struck copper coins first, as problems with […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/flowing-hair-dollar-collectors-guide/">Flowing Hair Dollar, 1794-1795 | CoinWeek</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
1870-S Three-Dollar Gold Coin : A Collector’s Guide
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<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   The existence of the single known 1870-S Three Dollar Gold coin was first confirmed in hobby circles by numismatist Edgar H. Adams, who wrote: “Only one specimen of this coin is known, this being now in the possession of a well-known New York [William H. Woodin] collector. It is said […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1870-s-three-dollar-gold-coin-a-collectors-guide/">1870-S Three-Dollar Gold Coin : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
1926 Indian Head Quarter Eagle : A Collector’s Guide
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<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   The Philadelphia Mint struck 446,000 Indian Head Quarter Eagles in 1926, a typical mintage for the $2.50 gold coin denomination. 1926 marked the 12th issue of the series. Of course, the Mint would stop production of the quarter eagle denomination after its 1929 emission. Interestingly, the 1926 Indian Head Quarter […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1926-indian-head-quarter-eagle-collectors-guide/">1926 Indian Head Quarter Eagle : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Gold Dollar, Type 3 (Large Head) 1856-1889 | CoinWeek
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<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 * * * In 1856, the United States Mint released a newly durable gold dollar, what collectors now call the Type 3. Dubbed the “Large Head” type, Longacre’s new design was very similar to that of […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/gold-dollar-type-3-large-head-1856-1889/">Gold Dollar, Type 3 (Large Head) 1856-1889 | CoinWeek</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Capped Bust Dime, Large Size (1809-1828) | CoinWeek
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<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   Before being introduced on the dime, John Reich’s Capped Bust Liberty design was used to refresh the designs of United States half dollars, half eagles, quarter eagles, quarter dollars, and half dimes. Small quantities of dimes were produced from 1809 through 1828, as Mexican and Spanish coins like the silver […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/capped-bust-dime-large-size-1809-1828/">Capped Bust Dime, Large Size (1809-1828) | CoinWeek</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
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Item of the Week: 1870-S Half Dime
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<p>Louis Eliasberg, Sr. thought he had done the impossible when he acquired a unique 1873-CC no-arrows dime back in 1950. He thought he had, with the purchase of the 1873-CC no-arrows dime, completed a United States coin collection having every … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/item-of-the-week-1870-s-half-dime">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/item-of-the-week-1870-s-half-dime">Item of the Week: 1870-S Half Dime</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Once Leading Way, Morgans Now Mixed Market
Richard Giedroyc
<p>Bullion and bullion-impacted coins continue to struggle as both gold and silver continue their slow yet modest decline. Generally available, yet collectible coins appear to be distancing themselves from bullion-impacted coins in value. There are weak spots in this area … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/once-leading-way-morgans-now-mixed-market">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/once-leading-way-morgans-now-mixed-market">Once Leading Way, Morgans Now Mixed Market</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Mint Statistics: WWII, Mayflower, Ornaments, Oh My!
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<p>With the release of an almost-dizzying number of products, you will find quite a few additions to this week’s charts. Of note are the bags and rolls of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve quarter, the Mighty Minters and U.S. Mint … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-statistics-wwii-mayflower-ornaments-oh-my">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-statistics-wwii-mayflower-ornaments-oh-my">Mint Statistics: WWII, Mayflower, Ornaments, Oh My!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Simpson Quarter Nets $630,000
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<p>Appearing at auction for just the second time in 113 years, a coveted 1807 Draped Bust quarter, the finest-known example of the type, ex: Stickney-Clapp-Eliasberg, brought a record-breaking $630,000 from the Bob R. Simpson Collection at Heritage Auctions’ U.S. Coins … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/simpson-quarter-nets-630000">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/simpson-quarter-nets-630000">Simpson Quarter Nets $630,000</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Numismatic Gifts Have Enduring Value
Pat Heller
<p>My grandfather Louis Heller was one of those who inspired me to become a coin and paper money collector. Before he died in the 1980s, he gave me a cigar box of inexpensive foreign coins from his collection. There weren’t … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/numismatic-gifts-have-enduring-value">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/numismatic-gifts-have-enduring-value">Numismatic Gifts Have Enduring Value</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Stack’s Bowers Acquires Coins in Motion
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<p>Stack’s Bowers Galleries has acquired a business named Coins In Motion LLC, it announced Nov. 18. The patent-pending Coins In Motion technology creates high-resolution animations that “accurately capture the in-hand visual appeal of coins and bank notes in a manner … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/stacks-bowers-acquires-coins-in-motion">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/stacks-bowers-acquires-coins-in-motion">Stack’s Bowers Acquires Coins in Motion</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Ghana Coin and Bank Note Trade Deemed Illegal
Richard Giedroyc
<p>If you’ve ever considered becoming a coin dealer in Ghana, you might want to think twice. The Bank of Ghana, the African nation’s central bank, recently announced it is illegal to profit from buying or selling the nation’s coins or bank notes. In an Oct. … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/ghana-coin-and-bank-note-trade-deemed-illegal">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/ghana-coin-and-bank-note-trade-deemed-illegal">Ghana Coin and Bank Note Trade Deemed Illegal</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Spink to Offer Sarawak 1945 Small Change Notes
Kerry Rodgers
<p>On Jan. 15, during Spink’s NYINC World Banknotes Sale, highly collectable examples of all three known denominations of Sarawak 1945 small change notes will be of offer: 1 cent, 5 cents and 10 cents. Their provenance could not be better: … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/spink-to-offer-sarawak-1945-small-change-notes">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/spink-to-offer-sarawak-1945-small-change-notes">Spink to Offer Sarawak 1945 Small Change Notes</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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