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Top Pops Soar in Simpson IV Coin Auction: The Super Simpson Collection, Report #3
During the evening of February 18 at the Heritage headquarters near the Dallas Fort Worth airport, the fourth auction session of coins and patterns from the Simpson Collection was held.
Have Premiums for Full Band Mercury Dimes Gone Too Far?
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.
Activity across the market (February 2020 Greysheet)
Patrick Ian Perez summarizes the current state of the U.S. rare coin market in the February 2020 Greysheet.
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Activity across the market (January 2020 Greysheet)
Patrick Ian Perez summarizes the current state of the U.S. rare coin market in the January 2020 Greysheet.
SERIES ANALYSIS: Building a set of Barber halves in MS64-66 grades (Part 2)
The current topic is MS64 to MS66 grade halves, choice to gem pieces, but not the highest certified of respective dates.
SERIES ANALYSIS: Building a set of Barber halves in XF–AU grades (Part 1)
This is the beginning of a series on collecting Barber coins. This first part is about assembling a set of Barber half dollars that grade from XF40 to AU55. Business strikes in other grades and Proofs will be future topics, as will Barber dimes and quarters.
CAC Reports on Premiums Realized in July 2019
Far Hills, NJ — In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of June, CAC approved coins outperformed other certified coins in a live auction at
Slotkin Family Trust US Proof Rarities to be Featured in the Stack's Bowers 2019 ANA Auction
Collections Feature Top Registry Sets of Proof Shield Nickels, Barber Halves and Trade Dollars — Certified by NGC Santa Ana, CA – Stack's Bowers Gall
Legendary Numismatist Reed Hawn Discusses The Art Of Buying & Selling Super Rarities… And More
Reed Hawn is a real collector's collector, having built numerous complete and exquisite sets of coins ranging from cents to dollars over his many decades as a numismatist.
Major Coin Collections Draw Record Bidding in Legend's 30th Regency Auction in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, world famous for its high-end boutiques, proved to be a great venue for a boutique auction full of high end rare coins. The 491-lot auction drew record n
Legend's Regency Auction 28 Presents Major Opportunities for Collectors
Firm's second 2-day auction focuses on quality rarities, with one session focused solely on half dollars. Legend Rare Coin Auctions is proud to announce the 28th Regenc
A PROFITABLE APPROACH TO COIN COLLECTING: DR. STEVEN DUCKOR
CDN Editor, Patrick Ian Perez, recently had the pleasure of sitting down with this prominent collector to find out more about what drives his passion for fine coins, how he builds his collection, stories on some of his favorite coins and transactions, and advice for collectors who wish to pursue the best of the best.
Greysheet: HERITAGE AUCTION DELIVERS OVER $11 MILLION AT RAINY LONG BEACH
Last week’s Long Beach show was notable for a rare torrential rainstorm on Thursday and Friday which may have dampened attendance, but dealer enthusiasm remained
Greysheet: MARKET MAKERS EXERT NEW LEADERSHIP ON MARKET PRICING
As dealers descend into Baltimore this week for the Whitman Coin Expo, a major topic of discussion has been Greysheet and Bluesheet pricing of the Morgan dollar series
Greysheet: MARKET FEELING THE PINCH
This edition of the weekly Greysheet is mailed in conjunction with the Monthly Supplement and Quarterly I newsletter and your CDN editors have spent a considerable amo
Greysheet: MARKET WORKS TO ABSORB NEW INVENTORY FROM ANA
A few weeks out from ANA and the market is still working to digest the immense amount of new inventory brought to market from this huge event. All indications show
Greysheet: BREXIT VOTE KEEPS METALS PRICES JITTERY
As we publish this week’s newsletter, the world is bracing for the Brexit vote in England. Voters appear mixed while economists and business leaders are deeply co
Monthly Supplement: CHARLES BARBER'S INFLUENCE ON THE CLASSIC COMMEMORATIVE SERIES
By DAN DUNCAN, Guest Contributor Charles Edward Barber was the sixth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1879 until his death in 1917. The works of his career
Monthly Supplement: CHARLES BARBER'S INFLUENCE ON THE CLASSIC COMMEMORATIVE SERIES
by DAN DUNCAN, Guest Contributor Charles Edward Barber was the sixth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1879 until his death in 1917. The works of his career
Gem Barber Halves: A Tale of an Avid Collector and His Gem Mint State Set
Barber half dollars represent a most interesting and challenging series, particularly in mint state. These coins are large, beautiful, classic, and difficult to find nice in gem and better grades (MS65 and above).