Since 1986 when the United States Mint first introduced silver and gold American Eagle bullion coins, they have been top sellers in the United States as well as around the world. A new survey conducted by the Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) indicates the popular U.S. bullion coins are now leaders in a category their manufacturer […]
2018 American Eagle one-ounce gold Uncirculated coin to go on sale July 12 at noon
The Mint’s 2018 American Eagle one-ounce gold Uncirculated coin (product code 18EH) will go on sale July 12, 2018, at 12 noon (ET). The coin, minted at the West Point Mint, features the classic Lady Liberty design in 22-karat gold. The 2018 American Gold Eagle possesses a mintage and product limit of 10,000 each and […]
Mint State 1795 Flowing Hair half dime featured in June 2018 Baltimore Auction
Among the significant rarities in the Stack’s Bowers June 2018 Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Summer Expo is an exceptional 1795 Flowing Hair half dime certified MS-61. This handsome and boldly defined 18th-century rarity is offered in lot 1226. This beautiful half dime showcases deep navy and violet on both sides, accented by golden-tan on the central devices. The colorful […]
Private collection paces Heritage’s Long Beach auctions to $18.1 million
Unique 1792 Washington President Gold Eagle unveiled in first public pre-auction showing since 1890 Dallas, Texas (June 20, 2018) — Elite private collections of the finest U.S. coins known to exist powered Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach Expo events to $18.1 million from June 14-17 in Long Beach, California. An Important New York Collection sold for a combined […]
1792 gold piece that jingled in George Washington’s pocket makes first public appearance since 1890
Elite collector Eric P. Newman’s favorite coin, now bound for Heritage Auctions’ ANA Platinum Night Auction with all net proceeds donated to charity Dallas, Texas (June 14, 2018) — A one-of-a-kind gold coin believed to have once been a cherished memento of U.S. President George Washington made its first public pre-auction showing since 1890 when Heritage Auctions put it on display […]
Bowers on collecting: Conservation, toning, and more
Last week I invited readers to a forum about labeling coins with “cleaned,” “environmental damage,” “artificial toning,” and the like. Notations such as this on holders severely damage the value of coins. Picking up on this, let’s revisit artificial toning. Excuse me for repeating myself, but here goes. For starters, if an MS-65 Morgan dollar, […]
Spectacular PCGS-certified Morgans command record prices in Sotheby’s Auction
The recent Sotheby’s Historic Coins and Medals Auction in New York set new price records with Morgan silver dollars certified by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) for authenticity and grade. “The six most valuable coins sold in the auction were graded by PCGS, and a total of 86 of the 100 coins in the […]
Legend’s largest auction shatters records in New Orleans
Anchor collections attract largest number of bidders in firm’s history (Lincroft, NJ—May 18, 2018) Nearly double the number of lots in a typical Regency Auction, Legend’s 26th Regency, held over two days in New Orleans attracted the largest number of viewers, registrants, and bidders in the firm’s history. Directly leading to an explosion of activity […]
Affordable Capped Bust silver coinage
The Capped Bust series was the main design on United States silver coinage from 1807 to 1839, with half dollars being struck for the entire period, and half dimes, dimes, and quarters being struck for shorter periods during that same timeframe. Designed by John Reich, the design of these silver coins has a classic feel […]
A brief history of the modern American Buffalo gold coin
The U.S. Mint’s 2018 American Buffalo One-Ounce Gold Proof Coin (product code 18EL) is set to be released on May 10 at noon. The popular gold bullion coin features the modified version of James Earle Fraser’s design of a buffalo for the Indian Head nickel on the reverse. Inscriptions IN GOD WE TRUST, UNITED STATES […]
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