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Wire News - CoinWeek.com
1839-C Liberty Head Half Eagle : A Collector’s Guide
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan, Hubert Walker, and Russell Augustin for CoinWeek Notes ….. In 1839, a new design for the half eagle $5 gold coin was released. United States Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht’s Liberty Head design replaced the William Kneass Classic Head type of 1834-1838. Chief Engraver Kneass had suffered a stroke from which he wouldn’t […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1839-c-liberty-head-half-eagle-a-collectors-guide/">1839-C Liberty Head Half 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>
“If I But Touch…I Will Be Made Well” – An Ancient Christian Amulet at the ANS
American Numismatic Society
<p>By Austin Goodwin Andrews for the American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   There are over three thousand objects depicting Jesus in the vault of the American Numismatic Society (ANS). While the vast majority of these images can be found on Byzantine coinage, one of the earliest figural representations of Jesus in the collection is not […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/if-i-but-touchi-will-be-made-well-an-ancient-christian-amulet-at-the-ans/">“If I But Touch…I Will Be Made Well” – An Ancient Christian Amulet at the ANS</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Numismatic Heroes Honored With Central States Awards
CoinWeek
<p>Six numismatists and collectors were honored with awards for their outstanding hobby work during a ceremony at the recent 2024 Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) Convention in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois. “Each of these individuals is a hobby hero and deserving of special recognition,” stated CSNS President Mitch Ernst. The Q. David Bowers […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/numismatic-heroes-honored-with-central-states-awards/">Numismatic Heroes Honored With Central States Awards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Dealer James Sego Selected as New PNG President
Professional Numismatists Guild
<p>James Sego, Founder and President of JMS Coins in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has been selected as the new president of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) for the 2024-2026 term. “James has served with distinction on the PNG Board of Directors for seven years. He is an accomplished business executive who understands the numismatic hobby, profession, […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/dealer-james-sego-selected-as-new-png-president/">Dealer James Sego Selected as New PNG President</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Maine American Innovation $1 Coin Products Available May 16
CoinWeek
<p>By CoinWeek ….   Rolls and bags of the Maine American Innovation $1 coin go on sale directly from the United States Mint at noon Eastern on Thursday, May 16. The third issue of 2024 and the 24th entry in the 57-coin series, the Maine American Innovation $1 coin honors Dr. Bernard Lown, an inventor […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/maine-american-innovation-1-coin-products-available-may-16/">Maine American Innovation $1 Coin Products Available May 16</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar : A Collector’s Guide
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. The Kennedy Half Dollar is the longest-serving half dollar design in United States history Debut issue released months after national tragedy Only issue in the series to be struck in 90% silver * * * A Half Dollar Struck to Honor a Slain President The Franklin half dollar entered into production […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1964-kennedy-half-dollar-a-collectors-guide/">1964 Kennedy 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>
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Proof : A Collector’s Guide
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   Before issuing its 1964 Proof Sets, the United States Mint had produced Proof coins for collector purchase from 1950 onward. In 1965, the Mint suspended Proof production for three years while the country transitioned from silver to copper-nickel-clad coinage. When Proof coinage resumed in 1968, the Mint shifted Proof production […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1964-kennedy-half-dollar-proof-a-collectors-guide/">1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Proof : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Trade Dollar, 1873-1885 | CoinWeek
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   The Trade Dollar was a silver trade coin the United States Mint struck to facilitate foreign trade. Although the Gobrecht Dollars (1836-1839) and the Liberty Seated Dollars (1840-1873) were produced for domestic use, most did not circulate exclusively in the United States but instead were sent overseas and traded for […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/trade-dollar-1873-1885/">Trade Dollar, 1873-1885 | CoinWeek</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Wire News - Numismatic.news
Item of the Week: 1870-S Half Dime
Numismatic News Staff
<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!
Numismatic News Staff
<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
Numismatic News Staff
<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
Numismatic News Staff
<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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