Nine elusive examples of the large mint mark over small mint mark variety now confirmed from treasure retrieved in 2014 (Brea, California) December 3, 2019 — The fabled S.S. Central America, the famous “Ship of Gold” that sank in 1857 carrying tons of California Gold Rush treasure, continues to surprise and delight the numismatic world. […]
Coin hoards, treasures, and troves: Separating truth from taradiddles!
The second edition of Q. David Bowers’s Lost and Found Coin Hoards and Treasures, one of the most exciting coin-collecting books of recent years, has been released by Whitman Publishing. The 480-page hardcover book is available online and in bookstores and hobby shops nationwide. Here, Bowers discusses his research and writing. Buried treasure! Gold! Pirates! […]
Capturing the excitement of lost and found coin treasures
David Bowers’s Lost and Found Coin Hoards and Treasures, one of the most exciting coin-collecting books of recent years, has been released in a new second edition by Whitman Publishing. The 480-page hardcover book is available online and in bookstores and hobby shops nationwide. Here, Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker recalls how the book came to […]
S.S. Central America sunken treasure gold dust now in grand format, certified five-ounce holders
This press release has been updated from its original version. California Gold Rush gold dust housed in elegant PCGS holders August 29, 2019 — Historic sunken gold treasure, initially discovered by 49ers during the heydays of the California Gold Rush and untouched in the miners’ goldfield packets for more than 160 years, is now available […]
Accidental early release of 2019-W San Antonio quarters surprises lucky collector and PCGS
Coin surprisingly discovered in Texas a week before official release (Santa Ana, California) August 23, 2019 — Even though the 2019 America the Beautiful series San Antonio Missions National Historical Park quarter-dollars were not scheduled to be released into circulation until August 26, a lucky collector in Texas unexpectedly discovered rolls of them — including […]
First public exhibit of recently discovered, rare 1854-S $5 at ANA show
Historic, Gold Rush-era San Francisco half eagle will be featured in museum showcase display courtesy of ANA Governor Brian Hendelson (Rosemont, Illinois) June 24, 2019 — The fourth known 1854 San Francisco Mint Liberty Head half eagle, discovered just last year and subsequently sold at auction for $2.16 million, will be publicly exhibited for the […]
Three lucky collectors get PCGS rewards for finding West Point Mint Guam quarters
June 17, 2019 — The thrill of the hunt and the happiness of rewards continue with three more lucky coin finders in the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) Quarter Quest. The latest three bounty winners, one each from Georgia, Kentucky, and Utah, were the first to discover and submit to PCGS for authentication and grading […]
Fabled S.S. Central America treasure reveals extremely rare, Gem 1856-S dime
Retrieved in latest sunken treasure recovery, top rarity is now graded PCGS MS-65 CAC, tied for finest known (Brea, California) June 14, 2019 — The S.S. Central America, the famous “Ship of Gold” that sank in 1857 carrying tons of California Gold Rush-era treasure, continues to reveal astonishing numismatic surprises. The latest find is an […]
Gold Rush treasure “Supernova” sinks previous 1857-S $20 record in Legend Rare Coins auction
S.S. Central America’s astonishing, multi-toned double eagle sells for record $282,000 (New Orleans, Louisiana) May 18, 2019 — The spectacular 1857-S double eagle, recovered in 2014 from the fabled S.S. Central America and nicknamed “Supernova” because of its amazing, unique natural toning, set a record price for any 1857 San Francisco Mint $20 gold coin […]
Hoard of historic coin boards in Goldberg auction
(Los Angeles, California) — Nearly two dozen vintage coin boards, all at least 80 years old and most with a dozen or more historic U.S. coins in their respective slots, will be offered in the Pre-Long Beach auction conducted by Goldberg Coins and Collectibles in Los Angeles and online, June 2-5, 2019. The treasure trove […]
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