At 241 Water Street in lower New York City, the firm of Talbot, Allum & Lee engaged in the India trade, importing goods by ship. Formed in 1794, the partnership operated only until 1796. Principals included William Talbot, William Allum, and James Lee. This particular district of the city was a beehive of activity with […]
Counterfeit detection: 1886-S Morgan dollar with an added mintmark
Beware: The alteration on this coin was done in one of the most convincing ways known. In 1886, nearly 20 million Morgan dollars were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. On the other coast, the San Francisco Mint struck only 750,000 the same year. Of course, this difference in mintage means that the San Francisco dollars […]
Australia: Seven Sisters constellation features on latest coin in “Star Dreaming” series
The Royal Australian Mint has released (3rd September) their latest silver Proof coins in the series entitled “Star Dreaming” launched in May of this year and which highlights some of the more memorable stories in Aboriginal folklore about the constellations seen in the Southern Hemisphere. The second coin features one constellation which has a very […]
Benelux: New three-nations mint set celebrates 75 years of peace and freedom in the region
A three-nations Brilliant Uncirculated mint set has been assembled by the Issuing Authorities of the Belgian Finance Ministry, the Dutch Finance Ministry, and the Luxembourgish Treasury in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the Benelux Customs Union, which was organised between the three countries. During the Second World War, the foundation and firm plans were […]
United States Mint and Royal Mint collaborate on Mayflower Anniversary coins and medals
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) and The Royal Mint (United Kingdom) have collaborated to create two limited-edition sets marking the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage. The story of the Mayflower is one that connects multiple communities, cultures, and countries. This transatlantic voyage brought 102 Pilgrims and migrants from Europe across the Atlantic and established a […]
NGC Registry featured set: U.S. Walking Liberty design
This month’s featured set belongs to Master of Coinage. “Coins are meant to be enjoyed… Enjoy the pursuit!” Wise words from Master of Coinage. This month, we present this intriguing and uniquely personal NGC Registry set, Walking Liberty Design Set (Half Dollars & Silver Eagles,) 1916-Date, by Master of Coinage. This multi-denominational design set category […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending August 30, 2020
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending August 30, 2020. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2020-S Basketball Hall of Fame 50c colorized coin (20CP), which sold 21,039 units. In second place was the 2020-P Basketball Hall of Fame $1 silver colorized coin (20CN) with 17,748 sold. The third best-selling item this week […]
NGC expands ASF Special Label to Innovation dollars
The ASF special label perfectly underscores the Innovation dollars’ celebration of exploration and discovery. Special submission instructions must be followed. See the “Submission Instructions” section of this article. In 2019, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) partnered with the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) to create a special NGC certification label featuring the ASF logo and an astronaut. […]
Canada: An Inuk and a qulliq — new 1/20-ounce coin minted out of Arctic gold
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new gold coins, which, for the first time, are minted as 1/20-ounce gold and solely as a collector coin rather than as part of a bullion set or series. Also, these coins are produced entirely from gold sourced from Arctic gold mines: The Agnico-Eagle Mines’ Meadowbank Gold Mine located […]
Whitman Publishing releases A Guide Book of Collectible Postcards, by Bowers and Martin
New Book Will Appeal to Coin Collectors and Other Hobbyists (Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of A Guide Book of Collectible Postcards, by Q. David Bowers and Mary L. Martin. The 432-page book will be available for preorder Labor Day weekend, 2020. In mid-September, it will be available from booksellers and hobby […]
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