Gaius Julius Caesar, one of history’s most celebrated generals and politicians, was stabbed 23 times in a plot to save the Republic from his authoritarian rule. His detractors feared he would rule for life and elevate his status to that of a god. Those fears were exacerbated when his portrait appeared on coins, including this […]
NGC wins justice with coin tampering settlement
NGC recently settled its lawsuit against Richard Albright, who was involved in a scheme to tamper with NGC holders. Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has reaffirmed its commitment to integrity in coin certification by aggressively pursuing justice in a scheme that targeted the numismatic community. A comprehensive settlement between NGC and Richard Albright holds that the […]
New PNG Executive Director eager to help the organization, hobby, and marketplace
John Feigenbaum succeeds retired Professional Numismatists Guild leader Robert Brueggeman (Temecula, California) August 1, 2023 — On his first day as the new executive director of the nonprofit Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), business executive and lifelong numismatist John Feigenbaum declared: I can’t wait to jump in and lend my 45 years of numismatic experience to […]
Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation and U.S. Treasury Department plan law enforcement training at ANA Pittsburgh Convention
(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) June 29, 2023 — To address the mass proliferation of counterfeits plaguing the U.S. marketplace, the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF), in partnership with the U.S. Treasury Department and in cooperation with the American Numismatic Association will sponsor an accredited seminar for local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Entitled, “Counterfeit Coins, Precious […]
The back story of Q. David Bowers’s new Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars
The seventh edition of Whitman Publishing’s best-selling Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, by Q. David Bowers, is on sale now, available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide. Here, Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker discusses the new volume in the context of the hobby’s fascination with these historic coins. Ask collectors to rank the coins of […]
California tokens sell for thousands
Whenever I have a question about a California gold coin, token, replica, souvenir, or charm, I always check Mike Locke’s California gold website, as he is the foremost expert on these tiny issues. I had identified the NGC tokens using his website, placing a bid of $150 on the lot of seven. It sold for […]
Beware of scams in 2023 “Gold Rush,” warns Professional Numismatists Guild
Experts offer advice to get the most when you buy or sell gold and silver, and urge prudent common sense to avoid counterfeits (Temecula, California) January 30, 2023 — With gold prices now holding above $1,900 an ounce and silver at about $23, investors in the market to buy physical gold or silver should prudently […]
Bowers on Collecting: Surprises in the marketplace
The following was re-posted from the “Bowers on Collecting” column on Coin Update On April 17 to 19, 1980, the Central States Numismatic Society Convention was held in Lincoln, Nebraska, preceded by Professional Numismatists Guild Day on the 16th. The atmosphere was uncertain. Prices of gold and silver were down from their recent all-time highs, […]
Wayde Milas named PNG president
(Temecula, California) May 10, 2022 — Second generation numismatist Wayde Milas, president of Rare Coin Company of America (RARCOA) in Willowbrook, Illinois, has been selected as the new president of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) for the 2022-2024 term. Milas’ father, Ed Milas, served as PNG President from 1983 to 1985. “Our respected, long-time PNG […]
Counterfeit detection: Altered 1893 Morgan dollar
A mintmark was added to this silver coin to make it look like a valuable Carson City example. As Morgan dollar collectors know, 1893 was a very interesting year for the beloved silver series. The U.S. Mint struck Morgans at four facilities that year: Carson City (‘CC’ mintmark), New Orleans (‘O’ mintmark), San Francisco (‘S’ […]
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