June 25, 2021
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First Display in Nearly a Decade of Rare 1921 Roman Finish Proof Saint-Gaudens $20
Jun 23 — Not known to exist until 2006, the 1921 Roman Finish proof Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle authenticated and graded NGC PF64+ CAC, will be publicly displayed in July for the first time in nearly a decade.
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NCBA Opens Survey, Seeks Dealer Data to Help Combat State Government Estimates
Jun 21 — The National Coin & Bullion Association is fighting to preserve sales-tax exemptions on coins, paper money, and precious-metals bullion in 39 states, and we are also working to gain such an exemption in the 11 states that do not currently have one.
Newly Discovered 1794 Dollar to be Featured in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August ANA Auction
Press Release Auctions U.S. Coins GreysheetJune 19 — Stack’s Bowers Galleries is excited to present a newly discovered 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar in their official auction for the 2021 ANA World’s Fair of Money this August.
Grading Cameo Contrast on U.S. Proof Coins
Education & Research Editorial Authentication Collectors CPG Coin & Currency Market ReviewJune 19 — Not all proof coins produced have the same amount of cameo contrast on their surfaces. This guide will help you determine the amount of cameo contrast on your proof coins.
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Two NGC-certified Vintage European Gold Coins Each Realize Over $700,000
Jun 18 — French and British gold rarities certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) realized over $700,000 in a sale presented by renowned European auction house MDC Monaco. Fourteen other vintage coins also certified by NGC realized at least $200,000 in the sale, held June 12, 2021.
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SS Central America Foreign Gold Coins Set Record Prices in Goldberg’s Auction
Jun 17 — The allure of coveted treasure from the fabled “Ship of Gold,” the SS Central America, resulted in record bids of up to eight times pre-sale estimates for 76 world gold coins in an auction conducted by Ira and Larry Goldberg in Los Angeles and online on June 15, 2021.
Proof Silver Coins in Simpson V Coin Auction: The Super Simpson Collection, Report #4
Editorial Pricing Auctions U.S. Coins GreysheetJune 17 — On April 23, at the Heritage headquarters near the Dallas Fort Worth airport (DFW), the fifth auction session of coins and patterns from the Bob Simpson Collection was conducted. The not yet revealed story regarding the Simpson V session is that Proof 19th century dimes, half dimes, and Three Cent Silvers fared surprisingly well and that increases in prices for these have been largely unnoticed in the coin community.
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Amazing Pattern Coin Estimated To Sell for $250,000+
Jun 15 — Heritage will be offering a rare pattern coin in the upcoming Hong Kong Auction #3092 that is estimated to sell for a quarter of a million dollars or more! These coins reveal the close relationship between Chinese and British minting technology and artistry at the time.
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Famous 1944 Cent Error Will Make Headlines
Jun 14 — Whenever a 1943 Bronze Cent or a 1944 Steel Cent are sold, headlines are made! Heritage Auctions is honored to offer a rare 1944 Steel Cent error in the June US Coin Auction 1331.
United States Mint Announces Additional Honorees In American Women Quarters™ Program
Press Release Collectors U.S. Coins CPG Coin & Currency Market ReviewJune 12 — The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce a new circulating coinage program honoring American Women.
Coin and Bullion Dealers, Tell Congress to Support Changes to AML Act of 2020
Press Release Education & Research Clubs & Orgs GreysheetJune 10 — The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 became law on January 1, 2021, and Congress is currently developing many specific regulations related to the act.