Rare Coin & Currency Collecting News: Editorial
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Collecting U.S. Twenty-Cent Pieces
This short-lived series from 1875-1878 remains extremely popular today with collectors, and includes on of the major rarities of the era.
Tom Bender's Collection, Review Part 3: Unique 1870-S Half Dime
Greg Reynolds analyzes the recent sale of the unique 1870-S Liberty Seated half dime and its interesting provenance.
Coin Collecting 301 - Collecting Coins by Type Vs. Series
If money is no object, you can collect coins however you want. However, those on a limited budget can still collect their favorite coins by picking the correct approach.
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Rare and Unique Qatar Paper Money Brings Big Money at Spink in Conjunction with NYINC
A group of proposed Qatari banknotes brought unexpectedly big money from eager collectors in a recent auction held in New York.
U.S. Rare Coin Market Continued to Soar in 2022
Record-setting prices for high-quality U.S. coins defied the trend of declining asset values of other collectibles the past year.
Syd Martin's Rosa Americana Coins Auctioned
William Wood's Rosa Americana coins struck for circulation, dated 1722 and 1723, are highly collectible and the Stack's presentation of this collection is an excellent showcase for these fascinating early coins.
The Business of Numismatics: January 2023 Greysheet
The market continues to search for the right price levels. Traders have had a lot of minor adjustments to do over the past six to eight weeks to keep material flowing, and it is clear that some larger programs have slowed down or completely stopped.
January 2023 Greensheet Market Analysis: HERITAGE FUN SALE REPLETE WITH RARITIES
The monthly currency market commentary for January 2023. HERITAGE LONG BEACH SALE DOES MORE THAN $10 MILLION, BESTING PRIOR YEARS
Harry Bass Core Coin Collection, Review Part 3: Amazonian Patterns
A critical review and analysis of the upcoming sale of the Harry Bass Collection Amazonian patterns.
Editors Message (CPG Market Review January 2023)
The year 2023 promises to be an exciting one in the field of rare coin collecting. The announcement of the new CAC Grading service brings a third certification company to the marketplace, and it promises to be one of, if not the, story of the coming year.
How To Organize Your Coin Collection: Greysheet/CPG Original Content
Coin collecting is still a fun and educational pursuit and a nice collection, built with great patience over time, can be very financially rewarding as well.
Collecting 20th Century New Orleans Coinage
New Orleans was a vitally important center for commercial shipping activity, especially for the export of cotton from the area's plantations and for products coming to the United States.
The Business of Numismatics: December 2022 Greysheet [corrected]
Unsurprisingly, the top five coins in terms of prices realized so far are classic gold, which seems to enjoy demand no matter the state of the wider rare coin market, or global markets for that matter.
December 2022 Greensheet Market Analysis: Fractionals Finally Getting Much-Deserved Attention
The monthly currency market commentary for December 2022. HERITAGE LONG BEACH SALE DOES MORE THAN $10 MILLION, BESTING PRIOR YEARS
Coin Collecting 203: Where to Buy Coins
Now that basic pricing and grading have been covered, where do collectors go to buy coins?
Tom Bender's Collection Review Part 2: 1873-CC With Arrows Dime
The 1873-CC With Arrows dime is an underrated condition rarity, as reflected in the strong price for the Bender example.
Coin Collecting 202: Introduction to Coin Grading
It was once said to become a good coin grader, you need a good light, a good magnifying glass, and twenty years of experience. So the first step is understanding what coin grading is and is not.
Exceptional Outcome for Complete Set of Early $10 Gold Coins
Analyst Greg Reynolds reviews the results of the recently sold Jacobson Collection of early $10 gold coins.
Coin Collecting 201 - Introduction to Coin Values
""How much is my coin worth?"" is the most asked question in coin collecting. Discover the factors that influence the value and prices of coins.
November 2022 Greensheet Market Analysis: Numerous Records Set in October Auctions
The monthly currency market commentary for November 2022. HERITAGE LONG BEACH SALE DOES MORE THAN $10 MILLION, BESTING PRIOR YEARS
Coin Collecting 103: Protecting, Preserving & Storing Your Coin Collection
We spend countless hours assembling our coin collections. Protecting, preserving, and storing your coins correctly will ensure future generations will enjoy them.
The Business of Numismatics: November 2022 Greysheet
The financial markets are in disarray, but the numismatic market remains steadfast. Perhaps rare coins are top of class in the collectible-investment category.
Tom Bender's Collection Review, Part 1: Generalities & Carson City Coins
A connoisseur of several 19th century series, Bender assembled an amazing and important array of numerous sets.
Coin Collecting 102: What Exactly Is A Coin?
Knowing the parts of a coin is the first step in becoming a knowledgeable coin collector. Knowing how to speak the language and where to get coins can make your coin collecting journey a lot easier.
Heritage's Bass: Part 1 Coin Auction a Success
Some of the strongest results in the whole auction were for Bust eagles. The $690,000 result for the MS64 1795 Thirteen Leaves eagle was very strong.
October 2022 Greensheet Market Analysis: Post-ANA Sales Deliver Solid Results
The monthly currency market commentary for October 2022.
The Most Valuable Common Coins are CAC Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles
Anyone can buy a CAC approved gem quality (MS65) Saint, probably a 1924 or a 1928, for less than $4,000. These exist in quantity.
The Business of Numismatics: October 2022 Greysheet
Our flagship publication has been updated to fit more pricing, including added values for CAC-approved coins in Buffalo nickels and Mercury dimes.
A Focus on Some of the More Unusual Coins in the Bass Collection
With one of the most news-worthy collections coming to auction this week, Greg Reynolds focuses on a few of the more unusual items in this amazing collection.