Of all circulating denominations of United States coins the 20-cent piece, sometimes called the double dime, was the shortest lived. Examples were made for circulation for only two years, 1875 and 1876, followed by two years of Proofs for collectors. In February 1874 Senator John P. Jones of Nevada introduced a bill for the 20-cent […]
Whitman Publishing announces expanded second edition of the Guide Book of Barber Silver Coinage
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing will release an enlarged, updated second edition of the Guide Book of Barber Silver Coins, by Q. David Bowers, in February 2019. The 400-page book, volume 20 in the popular Bowers Series of numismatic references, will be available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online, for $29.95. The second edition […]
Finest-known 1885 Trade dollar brings $3.96 million with Heritage Auctions
White hot market for rarest coins, great American rarity tops U.S. auction Dallas, Texas (January 13, 2019) — The finest-known 1885 Trade dollar, among the rarest and most enigmatic issues in all of American coinage, sold for $3,960,000 million through Heritage Auctions Thursday evening, January 10, following a winning bid cast by collector Dell Loy Hansen […]
Media error draws misleading reports on sale of 1943 bronze Lincoln cent
Rare Philadelphia coin sells above estimate contrary to post-auction reports Dallas, Texas (January 14, 2019) — An uncorrected reporting error republished by more than 1,000 media outlets worldwide included an incorrect pre-auction estimate of the 1943 bronze Lincoln cent auctioned January 10, 2019 by Heritage Auctions. South West News Service (SWNS), a global wire service, issued an […]
Bowers on collecting: Silver dollars in 1955 and 1956
The following is from the manuscript of the autobiography I have been working on for quite a few years. Today it is fascinating to review the past, such as my spending Gem 1928 Peace dollars because I had too many of them. Now they are worth over $3,000 each! Enjoy! In 1952, when I started […]
Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ Regency Auction 29 was a great success, given the choppiness of the market
Activity from the start was strong and the pace carried through the live sale. In sale 29, more than 90% of the sales were to collectors. In many cases, there were multiple bidders per lot. It is clear to us that buying from an auction is becoming the preferred choice for collectors. That is why LRCA is […]
Bowers on collecting: The famous 1794 silver dollar
Overview The 1794 silver dollar is one of my favorite coins. There are about 135 or so known, the exact number being indeterminable due to many not being illustrated in catalogs of years ago and as the same coin can be offered multiple times. Over the years I have probably bought and sold 1794 dollars […]
Learn grading: What are full bell lines?
NGC’s designation gives collectors a more comprehensive assessment of Franklin half dollars. NGC uses a numeric grade to succinctly describe a problem-free coin’s condition. Certain coins, however, are eligible for a more nuanced description of their condition and appearance. For these coins, NGC graders follow the numeric grade with a range of designations, often called […]
Counterfeit detection: 1916 half dollar
A forger altered the date on a genuine 1946 Walking Liberty to resemble that of the popular low-mintage issue In 1946 the Philadelphia Mint struck more than 12.1 million Walking Liberty half dollars. Today, those coins are worth perhaps $20 each in About Uncirculated grade. The 1916 (P) Walking Liberty, however, had a mintage of […]
NGC certifies additional Newman selections
Rare medals, patterns, and error coins are among the NGC-graded highlights headed to auction in November. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has certified an additional 137 coins, medals, and tokens from the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. These selections are included in Newman Part XI, the final of a series of auctions of the legendary […]
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