Sheena Wallace of Stagecoach Auctions, one of my long-time favorite auctioneers, asked me a fundamental question in a recent discussion about issues in online coin auctions, wondering whether new hobbyists really understood bidding basics. I wrote about this in 2012, and recommended these practices, some of which are still valid today: 1. Always read the […]
Superb Franklin and Kennedy halves on cover of new book in September 21 Auction
Rare Collectibles TV offers coins from Whitman Publishing’s just-released A Guide Book of Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars 4th Edition by Rick Tomaska (Los Angeles, California) September 18, 2023 — Four superb-quality Franklin and Kennedy silver half dollars featured on the front cover of a new reference book will be offered in a live television […]
St. James’s offers newly discovered 1793 cent, now certified by NGC
A U.S. rarity dating back to the early days of the U.S. Mint leads the way in a September sale. A newly discovered U.S. rarity dating back to the beginning of United States coinage is among hundreds of coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) that are being offered in a St. James’s Auctions sale. […]
GreatCollections to auction Stewart Blay Collection of Indian Cents, Flying Eagle Cents, and Barber Dimes
Each collection is the finest ever formed, a once-in-a-generation opportunity. (Irvine, California) — GreatCollections is honored to announce the auction of the late Stewart Blay’s collections of Indian cents, Flying Eagle cents, and Barber dimes, each being the finest ever formed. The coins will be sold in two November auctions, and bidding will end on […]
Cherrypickers’ Guide sellout is a sign of strength for the die-variety market
(Pelham, Alabama) — The first print run of the sixth edition, volume II, of the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties is nearing a sellout. Whitman Publishing will order a second print run to keep up with collector demand, with no interruption in availability. The book debuted at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of […]
NGC and PMG at the Tampa Paper Money Expo
NGC and PMG will be accepting regular submissions for all service levels at the Tampa Paper Money Expo at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida, from Thursday, October 5, through 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2023. Cut-off time may change due to submission volumes. Check with the show staff at our booth for the submission cut-off […]
UltraBreaks debuts 2023 Morgan and Peace dollars with PCGS holographic Special Labels
Distinctive Holographic Professional Coin Grading Service Special Labels are showcased in the latest offer by UltraBreaks (Santa Ana, California) — Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) was selected to create and debut a set of limited-edition holographic labels for a new program of 2023 Morgan and Peace dollars. The limited-edition holders are available via UltraBreaks, an […]
Bans and scams plaguing online coin auctions
Scams and other complications have caused some of my favorite HiBid coin auctioneers to ban certain bidders or require bank transfers to ensure payment. Here’s an example from Stagecoach Auctions: You’ll notice in the “bidding notice” at the bottom of the photo above is that the auction is not accepting new bidders from outside the […]
PCGS weekly update August 29, 2023
Recent Price Guide Updates Bechtler Gold California Gold Oregon Gold Mormon Gold Colorado Gold Flying Eagle Cents Twenty Cents Liberty Seated Dollars Capped Bust Half Eagles Modern Silver and Clad Commemoratives CoinFacts Narrative Update The 2022-P Kennedy half dollars were officially issued by the U.S. Mint on May 5, 2022. The coins were offered by […]
Q&A: My father gave me a 1966-D Lincoln cent he received in change on which “Liberty” is misspelled “LIBIERTY.”
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: My father gave me a 1966-D Lincoln cent he received in change on which “Liberty” is misspelled “LIBIERTY.” Is this an engraver’s error? Is it valuable? A: Your cent is an example of the popular striking oddity known as the “BIE” error. It […]
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