January 21, 2021
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Auction Review: Miller Time for Morgans -- Mid 6-Figure Prices Realized
Jan 7 — The Larry Miller Part 1 featured an amazing collection Morgan dollars, some of which have no peer.
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Finest Brasher Doubloon, 1804 Plain 4 Eagle Poised to Make History at Heritage Auctions
Jan 7 — FUN U.S. Coins Auction features important selections from the Donald G. Partrick Collection and Bob R. Simpson Collection Part III Jan. 20-24
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PMG Certifies the Worlds Greatest Collection of National Bank Notes
Dec 17 — The expansive, museum-quality collection formed by Andrew Shiva includes the rarest, most intriguing and most valuable National Bank Notes known to exist.
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NGC-Certified 1894-S Barber Dime Will Sell for More Than $1 Million in Stacks Bowers Sale
Dec 9 — The 1894-S Barber Dime is one of the greatest rarities of American numismatics. A mere 24 were struck at the San Francisco Mint that year, and only nine are known to exist today, including two that are heavily circulated.
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Some American Silver Eagles Are Worth 100x Their Silver Value: Here’s What to Look For
Dec 4 — Good news to collectors and investors of silver and modern coinage. There are a number of American Silver Eagles worth thousands more than just their silver content. Here is what to look for.
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CONNECTICUT COPPERS, PART 2: Contents of a Logical & Affordable Set
Dec 3 — This series of discussions is about assembling a set without spending a vast sum of money and without spending decades searching for obscure varieties. The purpose of this second part is to explain the contents of a general set, of just twelve cons, so that collectors realize that such a set is logical and meaningful.
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Top Registry Collection of Proof Seated Half Dollars Realizes over $400,000 at DLRC
Dec 1 — David Lawrence Rare Coins concluded its offering of the Perfection Collection, the #1 rated PCGS Registry Set of Seated Liberty Proof Half Dollars with CAC approval on Nov. 29.T he collection achieved an outstanding sell through rate of 28 out of 35 lots, which sold for over $400,000.
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Bob R. Simpson Session Claims Top Lot Honors in $14.5 Million U.S. Coins Auction at Heritage
Nov 24 — 1807 Draped Bust quarter brings $630,000, $528,000 for 1795 half dollar Nov. 19-22 in Dallas
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Nov 23 — Acquiring coins discretely and off the radar of the collecting community, the late Larry H. Miller assembled a world-class cabinet of United States coins. Part One, sold on November 12th, encompassed the most emblematic issues of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and realized more than $9.05 million across 436 lots.
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CONNECTICUT COPPERS, PART 1: BACKGROUND AND MEANING
Nov 6 — It is surprisingly possible to complete a general set of these early colonial issues, and quite likely that you will find the endeavor richly rewarding and lead to a deeper understanding of history and numismatics while you are at it.
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Five Jefferson Nickels Worth Five Figures
Nov 6 — Dig into your pocket or purse and you are sure to find the ever popular Jefferson Nickel. Believe it or not, there are a select group of these beauties that are worth a nice "chunk of change!" Read on to learn my picks of the 5 Jefferson Nickels worth five figures as well as some interesting history behind the series.
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Final Offerings from the BigMo Civil War Collection Highlight Legends Regency Auction 42
Oct 29 — Important Gold Rarities, All Condition Census Pieces, Will Excite Collectors
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CAC Coins For Less Than $150 Each, Part 1: Copper
Oct 27 — Most collectors are unaware that a significant number of CAC approved coins have publicly sold for amounts between $50 and $150.
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Heritage Auctions Presents a 1943 Bronze Penny Bonanza
Oct 21 — Despite these large quantities of regular issue coinage, a few rarities managed to be accidentally struck in tiny numbers and sneak out of the US Mint. 1943 "pennies" were meant to be struck in Steel, but just a few were accidentally created on bronze planchets, producing a rarity that has fascinated collectors ever since.
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Have Premiums for Full Band Mercury Dimes Gone Too Far?
Oct 16 — For some dates, the market values of gem quality (MS65 and higher grade) Mercury dimes with a FB designation are tremendously higher than for corresponding coins that have been assigned the same numerical grade from the same grading service.
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10 Valuable Morgan Silver Dollars to Search for in Your Family’s Coin Collection
Oct 14 — With Morgan Dollars being the most popular and collectible coin in all of numismatics, I’ve compiled a list of my best Morgan Dollar picks that may be lurking among the old coins in coffee cans or pickling jars stashed away in the family attic or basement. I’ve included my rationales for “why Morgans?” and “why these particular dates?” I think this read will certainly pique your interest enough to search for your own family treasure trove.
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Lincoln Cents: Looking Beyond the 1909-S V.D.B. to Find True Rarity
Oct 9 — Chris Maisano takes a deeper dive into the Lincoln cent series to identify value and rarity on coins other than the 1909-S VDB.
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Draped Bust Half Cents: An Easy Early Series for Collectors
Oct 8 — Draped Bust half cents were minted from 1800 to 1808. These have received less attention than Draped Bust large cents and multiple silver denominations with a Draped Bust motif. A set of Draped Bust half cents could be a realistic objective for most collectors of 19th century U.S. coins.
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United States Mint Announces Mayflower 400th Anniversary Program Products
Oct 6 — The United States Mint (Mint) today announced the Mayflower 400th Anniversary products it will offer, including some in collaboration with The Royal Mint (UK). The products are expected to be available later this fall.
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A Historical Look at Barber Coinage and Why Now is the Time to Buy Gem Half Dollars
Oct 2 — Barber half dollars represent a beautiful and interesting series of coins. Gorgeous gems of this series are available and quite desirable right now, and justly deserve the spotlight right now.
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United States Mint Unveils New American Eagle Gold and Silver Coin Reverse Designs
Oct 1 — The United States Mint unveiled new reverse (tails) designs for bullion and collectible versions of American Eagle Gold and Silver Coins. 2021 marks the 35th Anniversary of the American Eagle Coin Program, and the new designs will begin appearing on these coins in midyear 2021.
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Reich Capped Bust Half Dollars, Part 3: 1811/0 With Period
Sep 23 — For those considering a collection of Bust half dollars, deciding the contents of the initial collection can be daunting and confusing -- yet profoundly important. In Part 2 of this series review, expert numismatic journalist Greg Reynolds focuses on the 1811/10 puncuated date issue.
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