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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.
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in April
In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of April, CAC approved coins outperformed other certified coins on average in live auctions in Costa Mesa, California and Schaumburg, Illinois.
Jessica Berkman Named President of Legend Rare Coin Auctions
It is with great pride that Legend Rare Coin Auctions announces that Jessica Berkman has been promoted to President of America's boutique rare coin auction firm.
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Stack's Bowers Galleries Sets Hundreds of Records in $13.6 Million Hendricks Set Auction
The incredible Hendricks Set of United States Gold Coins from the Fairmont Collection sold for over $13.6 million in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Spring 2022 Showcase Auction, more than doubling the overall pre-sale estimate.
Stack's Bowers Galleries Sells Zito Collection for Nearly $4.3 Million
The incredible Dr. Paul and Rosalie Zito Collection sold for nearly $4.3 million in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Spring 2022 Showcase Auction, contributing to nearly $37 million in overall prices realized for the sale—a 60% increase above the pre-sale estimate.
Volunteer State Ends Tax on Coins, Currency, and Bullion
Tennessee has gained a complete sales-tax exemption on the retail sales of coins, currency, and precious-metals bullion.
Regency Auction 51 Featuring Specialized Early Dollar and Pattern Collections Bring Glorious Results
Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency 51, featuring the first parts of the Dale Friend Collection and Glorious Patterns Collection, took place on the evening of April 28, 2022, and the sale was a roaring success!
Over a Half Million in Bitcoins and Cryptocurrency Sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries
Over $500,000 in physical bitcoins and other cryptocurrency was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in their Spring 2022 Showcase Auction, contributing to nearly $37 million in overall prices realized for the sale—a 60% increase above the pre-sale estimate.
Finest PCGS & CAC-Approved Walking Liberty Half Dollar Collection to be Auctioned by GreatCollections
The Rollo Fox Collection is Ranked #1 at PCGS.
Nearly $37 Million in U.S. Numismatic Items Sold in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Spring 2022 Auction
Stack's Bowers Galleries sold nearly $37 million in United States coins and paper money in their Spring 2022 Showcase Auction, surpassing pre-sale estimates by nearly 60% and setting hundreds of records in the process.
Alabama Bill Amends Bullion Definition, Extends Expiration Date, and Repeals Reporting Requirements
In the summer of 2016, Phil Darby (J & P Coins and Currency) and Steve Caiola (Alabama Gold Refinery) started collaborating with the National Coin & Bullion Association on a campaign to obtain a statewide coin, currency, and precious-metals bullion sales-tax exemption.
Virginia Sales-Tax Exemption Extended and Threshold Removed
On March 2, Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 3, which extends the sunset date for the sales-tax exemption on gold, silver, and platinum bullion and legal tender coins to June 30, 2025. Under the previous law, the exemption would have expired on June 30, 2022.
A CAC-Only 1936 Proof Set is Meaningful & Practical
The feature editorial from the Spring 2022 edition of the CAC Rare Coin Market Review.
CAC Market Update: CAC-Approved Coins Continue to Lead Hard-Charging Market
Spring is in the air and the coin market continues to show unbridled strength. Even more relevant to this publication is that CAC-approved coins continue to lead the market with limited supply and exceptional demand.
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in March
CAC approved coins fared well in online auction sales during the month of March.
Gold Daniel Morgan at Cowpens Medal Brings $960,000
Stack's Bowers Galleries Sets a New World Record for an American Historical Medal.
Unprecedented Offering of Physical Bitcoins and Cryptocurrency in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Spring 2022 Auction
Stack's Bowers Galleries is proud to present an exciting selection of physical bitcoins and other cryptocurrency in their Spring 2022 Showcase Auction, the Official Auction for the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo.
World-Class Rarities from the Zito Collection Featured in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Spring 2022 Auction
Stack's Bowers Galleries is honored to present the Dr. Paul and Rosalie Zito Collection, a standout offering in their Spring 2022 Official Auction of the Whitman Coins and Collectibles Expo.
Stack's Bowers Galleries to Offer Hendricks Set of $20 Double Eagles from the Fairmont Collection in their Spring 2022 Auction
Stack's Bowers Galleries is thrilled to announce the incredible Hendricks Set of $20 Double Eagles from the Fairmont Collection, a landmark feature of their Spring 2022 Showcase Auction.
Stack's Bowers Galleries to Offer Hendricks Set of $10 Eagles from the Fairmont Collection in their Spring 2022 Auction
Stack's Bowers Galleries is thrilled to announce the incredible Hendricks Set of $10 Eagles from the Fairmont Collection, a landmark feature of their Spring 2022 Showcase Auction.
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in February
In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of February, CAC approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Los Angeles and Dallas.
Dale Friend's Collection to Be Sold By Legend Rare Coin Auctions in Regency Auctions 51 and 52
Famed, popular collector's set of Bust Dollars, other rarities will be sold in CSNS and New Orleans.
Unique and Highly Important Gold Pattern Coins From The Bob R. Simpson Collection Come to Market
One-Of-A-Kind $10 1863 Judd-349 Worth $1,250,000 Highlights Legend Rare Coin Auctions Regency Auction 51 In April.
Incredible '22 FUN Auction, Part 2: Bust $10 Gold Coins
Background information regarding the official auction of the Winter FUN Convention in January 2022 was provided in part 1 of this series. The topic here is prices realized for bust eagles (U.S. $10 gold coins) in the FUN auction, with emphasis upon market realities. Three of these were leaders in the sale and are especially newsworthy.
Rare Coin Market Soaring But Use Caution, Advises Professional Numismatists Guild Experts
If you don't know coins or precious metals, you'd better know your dealer.
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in January
Ten examples of CAC-approved coins which brought strong prices in December 2021.
CAC Coins For Less Than $150 Each, Part 4: Washington Quarters
The first part of this series was about classic U.S. copper coins. The second focused on Buffalo nickels. The third concerned Barber Dimes. The topic here of the third part is a CAC-only set of regular issue, silver Washington quarters.
CAC Rare Coin Market Review Spring 2022 Publisher's Message (CAC Market Update)
The latest on the CAC-approved rare coin market.
Arkansas and Ohio Coin Dealers Receives Service Awards
The National Coin & Bullion Association dealer-members Dan Hedges (Auro Industries, Little Rock, Arkansas) and David Miholer (The Executive Coin Company, Stow, Ohio) have received the association's 2021 Diane Piret Memorial Outstanding Service Award for their continuous dedication and financial contributions to obtaining a sales-tax exemption on sales of collector coins, bullion coins, bullion, and currency in the state of Arkansas and reinstating Ohio's exemption for precious-metal and investment coins and bullion, respectively.