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      •  Wire News - CoinWeek.com

        CAC Coins and CACG Bring Higher Premiums in November

        CAC

        <p>CAC-approved coins fared well in many public sales during the month of November, and in live auctions in Texas, New Jersey, and California. Here are 10 examples selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. A Selection of CAC and CACG Coins Earning Higher Premiums 1. 1913 Buffalo Nickel in MS-67 [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/cac-coins-cacg-auction-price-premiums-november-2023/">CAC Coins and CACG Bring Higher Premiums in November</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        The Importance of Natural Toning on Early U.S. Coins

        Greg Shishmanian

        <p>By Greg Shishmanian &#8230;.. &#160; Retired chemist and prolific numismatic author Weimar White is a purist representing one end of the spectrum regarding toning. His numismatic research and opinions are well known and respected, and this article does not dispute White’s chemical analysis of the oxidization process. Nevertheless, many numismatists passionately disagree with his conclusions [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/the-importance-of-natural-toning-on-early-u-s-coins/">The Importance of Natural Toning on Early U.S. Coins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin Strike Ceremony Held at U.S. Mint

        Hubert Walker

        <p>&#160; By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek &#8230;. &#160; A first strike ceremony for the Proof 2024 Harriet Tubman Bicentennial commemorative silver dollar was held at the United States Mint facility in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 28. Hosted by Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson, representatives of stakeholders in the commemorative coin program and other interested parties [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/harriet-tubman-commemorative-proof-coin-strike-ceremony/">Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin Strike Ceremony Held at U.S. Mint</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        Unique Proof 1891-O Seated Liberty Dime Among New Orleans Special Strikes

        Mike Byers

        <p>By Mike Byers for Mint Error News &#8230;&#8230; This is the only known 1891-O Seated Liberty Dime struck in Proof. Authenticated and certified by NGC as Proof 66, this unique branch mint Proof is a world-class rarity. It is listed in The Official 2024 Mega Red Book of U.S. Coins, Deluxe 9th Edition on page [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/proof-1891-o-seated-liberty-dime-unique/">Unique Proof 1891-O Seated Liberty Dime Among New Orleans Special Strikes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        Five Observations About the November 2023 Fairmont Gold Sale

        Doug Winter

        <p>By Doug Winter &#8211; RareGoldCoins.com &#8230;&#8230; &#160; CoinWeek Content Partner &#160; Stack’s Bowers held the most recent installment of the Fairmont Hoard on November 15, 2023. As with the last sale (August 2023 and held during the ANA convention to my endless chagrin), prices were mixed, with some coins selling for very strong numbers and [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/fairmont-gold-coin-sale-november-2023-five-observations/">Five Observations About the November 2023 Fairmont Gold Sale</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        US Currency Realizes Over $2.8 Million in Stack’s Bowers Auction

        CoinWeek News

        <p>The Stack’s Bowers November 2023 US Currency Auction, the Official Auction of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Expo in Baltimore, realized more than $2.8 million USD (all prices including buyer’s fee). One highlight from the selection of rare Continental and Colonial issues was a rare CC-9 Continental $20 note graded PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58* [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/us-currency-auction-realizes-over-2-8-million-stacks-bowers/">US Currency Realizes Over $2.8 Million in Stack’s Bowers Auction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        Finest 1815 B-1 Quarter Highlights Heritage US Coins Auction

        CoinWeek News

        <p>Engraver John Reich emigrated to the future United States shortly after the Revolution against Great Brtain. His medal work made an impression on Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, which led to a position at the United States Mint in Philadelphia. It was here that Reich created the Capped Bust that appeared on numerous denominations of federal [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/finest-1815-b-1-quarter-col-green-heritage-us-coin-auction/">Finest 1815 B-1 Quarter Highlights Heritage US Coins Auction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>

        Gem 1876-S Trade Dollar Among Highlights at David Lawrence

        David Lawrence Rare Coins

        <p>The more than 475 lots in the Sunday, December 10 Online Auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is open for bidding &#8211; including 225 No Reserve and 40 Recently Reduced items. PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-certified highlights include a Gem 1876-S Trade Dollar PCGS MS65; a key 1879-CC $1 PCGS/PQ MS65; an original 1887 $3 [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1876-s-trade-dollar-highlight-david-lawrence-rare-coins/">Gem 1876-S Trade Dollar Among Highlights at David Lawrence</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

        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 &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/item-of-the-week-1870-s-half-dime">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</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 &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/once-leading-way-morgans-now-mixed-market">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</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 &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-statistics-wwii-mayflower-ornaments-oh-my">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</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 &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/simpson-quarter-nets-630000">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</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 &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/numismatic-gifts-have-enduring-value">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</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 &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/stacks-bowers-acquires-coins-in-motion">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</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. &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/ghana-coin-and-bank-note-trade-deemed-illegal">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</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: &#8230; <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/spink-to-offer-sarawak-1945-small-change-notes">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</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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        The Morgan Dollar (Part 3/3) 

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        Published on 06-25-2010 07:24 PM

        Collecting Morgan Dollars

        My favorite part :D. The first step I believe anyone who's interested in collecting Morgan dollars should take is read. There are many great books on Morgan dollars out there, and reading them will give you a knowledge of the series, which is crucial when you're ...
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        The Truth about New Orleans Mint Morgan Dollars 

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        Published on 06-25-2010 07:14 PM
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        This is a topic I wrote last summer as a post on the CT forum about the Morgan Dollar. There have been quite a few people say very nice things about it, so I thought I would post it here as well so this community could read it. I hope you find it useful.

        Many times I have logged on         ...
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        BARBER $1/2 SLEEPERS 

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        Published on 05-26-2010 11:26 AM

        BARBER $1/2 SLEEPERS

        By Frank Colletti

        April 25, 2010

        　
        It is difficult to make a list of Barber half dollar sleepers. The simple reason is that most of the series is still asleep. Walking Liberty half dollars, Bust half dollars, even Seated half ...
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        My Two Cents Worth 

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        Published on 05-20-2010 07:34 PM
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        The two cent piece occupies an interesting position among all US coins for the collector. With production beginning during a severe circulating coin shortage, it was initially well received, but as other denominations of coinage made their appearances, the two cent piece quickly ...
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        Let's Get the Party Started! A Shackelton Conder Token for your Amusement 

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        This 1794 uncirculated token is from the county of Middlesex, England and is known as a Shackelton 477a per the Dalton & Hamer reference book. The "a" is to designate a variety - a rim inscription for "payable in dublin or london". This edge variety is considered Rare with less ...
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        The Morgan Dollar (Part 2/3) 

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        Part two focuses on two main parts of Morgan dollar history, the melts and hoards.

        Melts:

        The Pittman Act (1918)- Introduced by Senator Key Pittman on April 9th 1918, and passed just 13 days later on April 22nd. The Pittman Act authorized the melting of no more than ...
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        The Morgan Dollar (Part 1/3) 

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        This will be the first of three threads about the Morgan Dollar series. This part just covers a little history of the Morgan dollar designs. The next thread will discuss post mint history, including hoards/melts, distribution, and the GSA sale. The final thread will revolve around collecting Morgan ...
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        Longacre Doubling, A discussion 

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        Published on 04-26-2010 07:37 PM
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        LONGACRE DOUBLING
        By Frank J. Colletti


        To start with: who was James B. Longacre? Christian Gobrecht, designer of the famous (and valuable) Gobrecht dollars, was the chief engraver at the US mint, and died in 1844. The opening provided a place for James B (Barton) Longacre. ...
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        THE BARBER OR LIBERTY HEAD HALF DOLLAR 

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        THE BARBER OR LIBERTY HEAD HALF DOLLAR
        By Frank J. Colletti

        In 1892, following in the redesign format for the dimes and quarters, the half dollar was changed from the Seated Liberty design that had been in use since 1839. Charles Barber, the mint engraver, was selected by the ...
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        The Guide Book of the Official Red Book of United States Coins 

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        Guide Book of the Official Red Book of U.S. Coins
        By Frank J. Colletti
        Forwords by Kenneth Bressett and Q. David Bowers.
        304 Pages
        Soft Cover
        Price: $18.95

        Full Color, 6x9

        The Guide Book of the Official Red Book of United States Coins ...
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        How to post pictures on Numismatic Society 

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        The maximum file limit for this forum is 800x800 pixels, so for your pictures to upload properly make sure they are within the limits.

        There are two options when uploading pics, you can either upload the pics from your computer, or upload your pics from a URL (Another site, like photobucket). ...
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        The Guide Book of United States Coins 

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        The Guide Book of United States Coins
        [popularly called the Red Book]

        By R. S. Yeoman
        Edited by Kenneth Bressett

        This ubiquitous book is a 'must have' general reference on all US coins. The information within the covers would take hours of research to locate ...
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