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Collecting Very Fine Grade Walking Liberty Half Dollars
Nov 25 — Collecting Walkers in Very Fine condition can be both rewarding and challenging while affordable.
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NGC Signs Exclusive Signature Label Deal with David J. Ryder, Two-time Director of the US Mint
Nov 12 — Ryder was the 34th and 39th Director of the US Mint and brought many exciting modern coins to the marketplace, greatly enhancing the tradition of US numismatics with his leadership.
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Easily Assemble a Set of XF to AU "French Bronze" Indian Cents
Oct 28 — A set of XF-AU Indian cents costs just a fraction of the amount that would need to be spent to complete a set of higher grade coins, and can be an equally satisfying endeavor.
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America's First Half Dollar Could Have Been Held by a Founding Father
Oct 4 — Researchers have differing opinions about exactly how many 1794 half dollars were struck, but the prevailing consensus (based on Mint delivery warrants) suggests 5,300 1794 half dollars were delivered in December 1794 and 18,464 half dollars dated 1794 were delivered on February 4, 1795 for a total of 23,464 pieces struck.
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ANA Recognizes Membership Boosters, Numismatic Author & Medallic Artist
Sep 30 — Mr. Orosz is this years recipient of The Burnett Anderson Memorial Award for Excellence in Numismatic Writing
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Anatomy of Fraudulent Facebook Pop- Up Ads
Sep 23 — Online scams related to counterfeit coins and precious metals continue to escalate and a major tool used by fraudsters is the utilization of Facebook pop-up ads to scam unsuspecting victims, according to the non-profit ACEF
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Collecting Contemporary U.S. Mint Products
Sep 17 — Over the years, The United States Mint has issued a variety of products. Beginning in 1892 and more consistently starting in the early 1900s, the Mint issued a wide variety of commemorative coins to appeal to special interest groups.
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries Sets Record for the Most Valuable Proof With Motto Saint-Gaudens $20
Sep 16 — A Gem Proof 1913 double eagle realized $336,000 in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August 2021 ANA Auction, setting a new record as the most valuable Proof With Motto Saint-Gaudens double eagle ever sold at auction.
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Over $31 Million in U.S. Coins Sold in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August ANA Auction
Sep 4 — The newly-discovered 1794 Flowing Hair dollar earned the second strongest price of the August sale at $840,000.
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Multi-Million Dollar Coins Make Auction History
Aug 28 — Not long ago, the sale of a single coin for more than one million dollars was especially newsworthy. Last week, five U.S. coins each realized more than $2 million!
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Over $50 Million Sold in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August 2021 ANA Auction
Aug 27 — The firm racked up huge results in coins, paper money, and other numismatic treasures in the August 2021 ANA event, representing the largest ANA sale in the firm’s nearly 90-year history.
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San Francisco Rarity Highlights October Auction
Aug 25 — St. Gaudens Double Eagles from the 1920s are generally very common, until you start talking about some of the mintmarked issues.
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Amazing Half Dime From the Fledgling US Mint
Aug 25 — The US Mint was brand-new to making coins in the 1790s and was only starting to get up to speed by 1794.
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NGC-certified 1921 Double Eagle Realizes Over $2 Million
Aug 19 — The coveted coin was one of many certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) to realize incredible results in a Heritage Auctions sale on August 18, 2021.
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U.S. Mint American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin Available August 19
Aug 12 — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2021 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin™ beginning on August 19 at noon EDT.
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Civil War $20 Gold Piece Minted by New Orleans Under Siege
Jul 12 — The 1861-O $20 gold pieces struck in New Orleans bear the dubious distinction of having been minted partially by Union forces, partly by the State of Louisiana, and partly by the Confederacy!
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Here's What You Need to Know About the New 2021 Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
Jun 25 — Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars are possibly the most collected coins in the world. The US Mint is re-imagining these exciting issues and creating a lot of buzz in the process.
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Famous 1944 Cent Error Will Make Headlines
Jun 14 — Whenever a 1943 Bronze Cent or a 1944 Steel Cent are sold, headlines are made! Heritage Auctions is honored to offer a rare 1944 Steel Cent error in the June US Coin Auction 1331.
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History Buffs Rejoice: Beautiful Thomas Jefferson Medal Comes To Auction
Jun 9 — Heritage Auctions' June US Coin Sale 1331 brings us a rare opportunity to own a piece of history that combines scarcity, beauty, and a close connection to early American independence.
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America's First Gold Eagles: Part II
May 26 — By June of 1797, Robert Scot, the US Mint’s Chief Engraver, had heard enough of the complaining about the “scrawny eagle” and the “sickly eagle” from other US Mint officials and by the general public.
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Seeing Double! Rare Doubled Die Cent Could Sell For Six Figures
May 17 — Every week, our coin staff at Heritage receives multiple inquiries from hopefuls who are searching their pocket change for treasures. One such lucky consignor has entrusted a modern rarity to Heritage for sale in January: a 1969-S Doubled Die Cent!
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Dave & Adam's Submits Rare 1943 Bronze Cent to NGC for Certification
May 14 — Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has certified one of the finest examples of the famed 1943 Bronze Cent, an elusive mint error highly prized by coin collectors.
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The One that Got Away: In June, the Only 1933 Double Eagle that Can Be Owned Will Be Sold
May 5 — The 1933 Double Eagle that will be auctioned in June by Sothebys is the sole example that can be bought, sold and owned by an individual. NGC has, however, authenticated and graded 10 others for the United States Secret Service, that will never be offered for sale.
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