Are Full Red Lincolns Really Worth Huge Premiums?
Jan 21 — Lincoln cents are the most collected of all coins and examples with original mint red surfaces command huge premiums. But is it worth it? Expert analyst Greg Reynolds takes a deeper dive.

Series Analysis: The Extreme Consistency of Raw Barber Dimes
Jan 14 — Of all series of U.S. silver coins that commenced in the 19th century, Barber dimes are the least expensive and easiest to collect.

There are some amazing coins for sale in Heritage's Simpson III Auction on January 20! Here's a primer
Jan 14 — CDN contributing editor, Greg Reynolds, has personally viewed these items and was blown away by the powerful offerings in the Super Simpson Collection, Report #1.

DLRC’s Super Sunday Sale is Truly Super -- Bidding Ends January 31, 2021
Jan 12 — David Lawrence Rare Coins announces the Super Sunday Sale, featuring a wide variety of Gold Rarities and Selections from the D.L. Hansen Collection!

January 2021 Greensheet Market Report: Rarities Abound in FUN Auction
Jan 8 — Despite the cancellation of the FUN Convention that usually kicks off the year for many dealers and collectors, Heritage will still hold their important annual FUN United States currency auction.

NGC-certified Brasher Doubloon Will Realize Millions at Epic Sale of Partrick Rarities
Jan 8 — The 1787 ‘EB’ on Wing New York-Style Brasher Doubloon graded NGC MS 65★ is not only the centerpiece of the sale, but also of the entire Partrick Collection and arguably all of numismatics.

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.

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

Strong 2020 Rare Coin and Banknote Market Despite Pandemic, Reports Professional Numismatists Guild
Jan 6 — Eight individual rare coins were purchased at auctions for $1 million or more in 2020. The top two were an 1804-dated Draped Bust Class I silver dollar graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) Proof-65 sold by Stack’s Bowers Galleries for $3,360,000 and a 1927-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle ($20 denomination gold coin) graded PCGS Mint State-65+ sold by Heritage Auctions for $2,160,000.

CAC Coins Bring Premiums in December 2020
Jan 5 — In addition to performing well in public Internet sales, CAC approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Newport Beach (CA) and Las Vegas (NV) during the month of December.

Activity Across the Market (January 2021 Greysheet)
Jan 2 — In his January 2021 report, Perez discusses the impact of presidential politics on financial and metals markets in addition to recent auction activity.

The January Greysheet Publishers Report: FUN Cancelled, Market Predictions, PCGS Parent Company to Sell and More
Jan 2 — In the January 2021 issue, Greysheet Publisher John Feigenbaum looks forward to the coming year. The coin business has been remarkably resilient during COVID and the end of the coin-show draught is in sight. In other news, the board of PCGS' parent company has agreed to sell CLCT for an astounding $700 million.

Stacks Bowers Galleries Auctions 9 of Top 10 United States Banknotes in 2020
Dec 31 — The firm’s history of presenting legendary collections includes their sale of the most valuable collection of paper money ever assembled, the Joel R. Anderson Collection which concluded in 2019.

Stacks Bowers Galleries Auctions 8 of Top 10 U.S. Coins in 2020
Dec 31 — Among these eight exceptional results are six coins that surpassed $1 million, including two distinct examples of the famous 1804 Draped Bust dollar.

Over $17.8 Million in U.S. Coins Sold in the Stacks Bowers Galleries December 2020 Showcase Auction
Dec 22 — The Stack’s Bowers Galleries December Showcase Auction marked a magnificent conclusion to the firm’s 2020 auction season. The firm has now auctioned 8 of the top 10 highest priced United States coins sold in 2020, including three lots that exceeded $1 million in December.

PMG Certifies World-Famous "Del Monte" Error Note Printed Over the Sticker of the Ubiquitous Banana Distributor
Dec 21 — Considered by many to be the Holy Grail of paper money errors due to its spectacular printing irregularity, the incredible "Del Monte Note" is being offered by Heritage Auctions in its FUN Currency Sale, which has been rescheduled for January 21-25, 2021.

Numismatic Expert Kevin Vinton to Join the Stacks Bowers Galleries Team
Dec 17 — Beginning in January 2021, Vinton will bring over a decade of full-time experience in the numismatic business to Stack’s Bowers Galleries, with his base to be their New York City gallery. He is a contributor to A Guide Book of United States Coins and to the Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins.

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.

Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation Helps Rid Marketplace of $1+ Million of Fakes in 2020
Dec 10 — Funded only by donations, the nonprofit ACEF worked with law enforcement agencies in 2020 to protect collectors, dealers and the general public by removing counterfeits from the marketplace.

Stacks Bowers Galleries Opens New Company Headquarters in Southern California
Dec 6 — Stack’s Bowers Galleries is happy to announce the opening of their new headquarters in beautiful Orange County, California. Located at 1550 Scenic Avenue, Suite 150 in the city of Costa Mesa, the new Stack’s Bowers Galleries facility will serve as the production hub for their global numismatic operations, coordinating their network of offices throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.

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.

Parent Company of PCGS to Sell for $700 Million
Dec 3 — The Collectors Universe sale reflects an industry shift on Wall Street from rare coins to sports cards.

CAC Coins Bring Premiums in November 2020
Dec 2 — In addition to performing well in public Internet sales, CAC approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Newport Beach (CA), Dallas (TX) and Saint Charles (MO), during the month of November.

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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