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Heritage's Historical Platinum Auction in July, Spanning Centuries of Human Achievement, Is One For the Ages
Museum-quality event features the 1791 congressional resolution authorizing the creation of the U.S. Mint signed by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State.
Book Now for Chicago World's Fair of Money®
Collectors and dealers are encouraged to make hotel reservations now to take advantage of special discount room rates for the August 16-20 Chicago World's Fair of Money®.
Devin Hipp and Kyle Honoré Join the Stack's Bowers Galleries Team in New Virginia Beach Location
Stack's Bowers is expanding its footprint into Virginia Beach with the addition of industry-expert, Devin Hipp, and Kyle Honoré to their staff.
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Sky-High Demand for Asian Coins and Currency Puts Heritage Auctions in Spotlight at Hong Kong International Numismatic Fair
Best-known 'Dragon Dollar' from Kuang-hsü's reign could top $800,000.
SS Central America Gold Rush-era Artifacts at Chicago World's Fair of Money®
Historic items from legendary ""Ship of Gold"" that sank in 1857 include Wells Fargo treasure shipment box remnants, gold miner's jeans, and a mysterious ""Mona Lisa of the Deep"" photograph.
ANA Honors Distinguished Numismatists with Awards
The first-ever Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award will be presented at the American Numismatic Association's 2022 World's Fair of Money® in Chicago (August 16-20).
Central States Auction 2022, Part 2: U.S. $10 Gold Coins
A few of the prices realized for $10 gold coins (eagles) in the May 5 Heritage Platinum Night sessions were astonishing and many auction results were reflective of ascents in market levels that had already occurred during 2021 and early 2022.
Ventris C. Gibson Confirmed as 40th Director of the United States Mint
On June 17th, 2022, Ventris C. Gibson took the oath of office as Director of the United States Mint.
Fresh-to-market SS Central America Treasures in Goldberg's June 2022 Auction
California Gold Rush-era treasures recovered from the fabled ""Ship of Gold,"" the SS Central America that sank in 1857, will be offered for the first time in the Pre-Long Beach auction by Goldberg Coins & Collectibles on June 27, 2022.
JBR Set from the Fairmont Collection to be Offered in the Stack's Bowers Galleries August 2022 Global Showcase Auction
Stack's Bowers Galleries is thrilled to announce the incredible JBR Set of $5, $10, and $20 Gold Coins from the Fairmont Collection, a landmark feature of their August 2022 Global Showcase Auction.
One Ounce Gold Oban Ingots offered in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Precious Metals Auctions
In April 2021, Stack's Bowers Galleries sold an incredibly rare Tensho-era ca. 1588 Japanese Oban for $1.9 million. Taking inspiration from this record-setting treasure, Stack's Bowers Galleries is now offering commemorative Oban ingots struck in 1 ounce of .999 fine gold in their bi-monthly Precious Metals Auction (PMA) sales.
ANA Philanthropy Awards Presented to Q. David Bowers, Stack Family for Legendary Numismatic Contributions
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) will recognize Q. David Bowers and the Stack family at the Chicago World's Fair of Money ® (August 16-20).
Investing in Junk Silver
In times of inflation, you may want to diversify your investment portfolio into ""Junk Silver.""
Bitcoins and Physical Cryptocurrency Featured in the Stack's Bowers Galleries June 2022 Auction
Stack's Bowers Galleries is thrilled to announce another unprecedented selection of Bitcoins and physical cryptocurrency in their June 2022 Showcase Auction.
Künker's Summer Auction Sales: A Wealth of Collections
Saxonia in Nummis, the collection of the Berlin savings bank with rarities from Brandenburg-Prussia, gold coins from the Köhlmoos Collection and the Liska Collection with Czechoslovak gold coins – these are just a few of the private collections on offer at Künker's Summer Auction Sales.
Julie Abrams Joins Stack's Bowers Galleries as Consignment Director and Dealer Liaison
Julie Abrams is Stack's Bowers Galleries most recent valued addition to the firm's growing worldwide operations.
On National Heroes and Nationally-Owned Enterprises
In 1975, Venezuela nationalized its oil industry – an important step in the long and eventful relationship between the country and its oil supplies. A gold coin commemorates the event. It is one of the rarest pieces of Venezuelan numismatics.
Incredible U.S. Coin Rarities Offered in the Stack's Bowers Galleries June 2022 Auction
Stack's Bowers Galleries is excited to present their June 2022 Showcase Auction of United States Coins and Numismatic Americana, the official Auction for the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Summer 2022 Expo.
SBG Spring Auction, Part 2: Huberman $3 Gold Pieces
In part 1, I discussed the importance of the spring SBG auction extravaganza, especially the offering of much fresh material from multiple sources. I then focused on the collection of Paul and Rosalie Zito. Here in part 2, the topic is the very impressive set of Three Dollar Gold pieces (Threes) assembled by someone named ""Huberman,"" which was auctioned by Stack's Bowers Galleries (SBG) on April 5 in Costa Mesa, California.
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in May
During the month of May, CAC approved coins fared well in Internet sales and in a live auction in Dallas.
Spring Auction Review Part 1: Zito Collection
On April 5, the Paul and Rosalie Zito consignment of just ninety-two coins was auctioned for more than $4.25 million in total. This was a very important offering of fresh material, and a newsworthy assortment of U.S. gold coins was featured.
The Business of Numismatics: June 2022 Greysheet
The June 2022 column by Patrick Ian Perez discussing the current numismatic marketplace.
June 2022 Greensheet Market Analysis: Large Size Silver Certificates, Part 2
The monthly currency market commentary for June 2022 by Patrick Ian Perez.
Recovered Bell From Fabled ""Ship of Gold,"" The SS Central America, Donated To U.S. Naval Academy
Gift from California business executive Dwight Manley honors ship's brave Captain, Commander William Lewis Herndon.
The Stack's Bowers and Ponterio May Hong Kong Sale a Record-Breaking $43 Million Dollar Event
Stack's Bowers and Ponterio's May 2022 Auction netted a stunning final figure of over $43,000,000 in prices realized.
NGC-certified Coins from the SINCONA British Collection Realize $5.8 Million
With a highly prized ""Una and the Lion"" leading the way, more than 400 rare coins from a phenomenal collection certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) realized CHF 5.8 million (about $5.8 million).
Wayde Milas Named PNG President
Wayde Milas has been selected as the new President of the Professional Numismatists Guild.
American Numismatic Association Library Receives Important Donation From Dwight N. Manley
Prominent collector and benefactor Dwight N. Manley of Brea, California has donated to the American Numismatic Association (www.money.org) more than 60 books, auction catalogs, and photographs previously owned or annotated by noted numismatic researcher and author Walter Breen.
Gold Ingot, Simpson Collection Lead Heritage Auctions' Central States Numismatic Sales Past $65 Million
Justh & Hunter gold bar, once thought lost forever at sea, brings $1.32 million, in record-smashing event.
The Saints are (Finally) Marching!
After years of flat-demand and minimal price movement, better-date Saint Gaudens are seeing incredible price results at auction.