Rare Coin & Currency Collecting News: U.S. Coins
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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.
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.
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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.
NGC Honors 'Coinage Congressman' Mike Castle with New Congressional Series Label
Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is proud to announce an exciting new Authentic Hand-Signed label that recognizes the contributions to numismatics made by the Honorable Mike Castle, who served nine terms as a member of the US House of Representatives.
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.
United States Mint to Release 2022 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin on May 12
The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2022 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin on May 12 at noon EDT.
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.
The Business of Numismatics: May 2022 Greysheet
The May 2022 column by Patrick Ian Perez discussing the current numismatic marketplace.
War and Inflation Has Not Propelled MS65 Saints
The featured article of the May 2022 Monthly Greysheet is an analysis of the recent performance of Gem-graded common date Saint-Gaudens double eagles.
Renowned Ibrahim Salem Collection of U.S. Banknotes Comes to Heritage Auctions
Notes at May 6-7 Central States event reflect collector's focus on Type rarity and fancy serial numbers.
A Strategy for Collecting Standing Liberty Quarters
Just because a set has a showstopper coin, it shouldn't prohibit you from starting a collection of beautiful coins.
Top ANA Award Named in Memory of Chester L. Krause
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).
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.
High-grade Gold Eagle Certified by NGC Realizes Over $800,000
A high-grade Indian Head Eagle certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) realized $840,000 in Stack's Bowers' Spring 2022 Auction on April 5, 2022.
Heralded Bob R. Simpson Collection Returns for Heritage Auctions' Central States US Coins Event
Warren, Long Island and Fred Weinberg collections also among top attractions May 4-8.
Harry W. Bass, Jr. Gold Coin Exhibit Departs ANA Money Museum
Greatest U.S. gold coin collection ever assembled to be sold at auction.
Caribbean, African Banknotes Among Top Draws in Heritage Auctions European Paper Money Event
Netherlands World Banknote Auction Includes elite collection of Curaçao Notes
A CAC-Only 1936 Proof Set is Meaningful & Practical
The feature editorial from the Spring 2022 edition of the CAC Rare Coin Market Review.
Bigger Is More Beautiful
Fallen Heroes of September 11th Bronze Medals are exact duplicates of the three Congressional Gold Medals located at each of the terrorist sites to honor our fallen heroes.
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.
Assembling a Nice 1950 Proof Set at a Reasonable Cost
Proof sets dating from 1950 to 1955 are overlooked and not talked about very often.