An extremely rare Morgan dollar is among the prestigious offerings in the Rarities Night sale. A key date Morgan dollar and an always-popular gold rarity, both certified by NGC, are among the highlights being offered as part of the Stack’s Bowers Rarities Night sale on August 15 in Chicago. The 1889-CC Morgan silver dollar, graded NGC […]
Famous 1876-CC 20-cent rarity to be offered by Stack’s Bowers Galleries
A PCGS-Graded MS-65 Example will be a Highlight in their Auction at the ANA World’s Fair of Money Santa Ana, California — For a long time the 1876-CC 20-cent piece has been recognized as one of the most famous and most desired of all American coins, and the offering of an example attracts great attention […]
NCS conservation highlights
Here are a few NCS conservation highlights from July. Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) uses a variety of proprietary techniques to remove harmful surface contaminants, stabilize and protect a coin’s surfaces and, in many cases, improve a coin’s eye appeal. After coins are conserved by NCS, they are seamlessly transferred to Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), an […]
2019 ANA Chicago World’s Fair of Money schedule
From August 13-17 in Rosemont, Illinois, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the 2019 American Numismatic Association Chicago World’s Fair of Money will be held. At this event, visitors can expect to see $1 billion-worth of historic and rare coins and currency, including paper money. Activities at the venue range from live auctions to […]
Bowers on collecting: Happy Independence Day!
I wish you and yours a happy Independence Day. We are all so fortunate to live under the Stars and Stripes—with a history of democracy extending back over 235 years, unequalled in the world. As this is a numismatic column, it may be appropriate to showcase the only coin in the Guide Book that is […]
Stack’s Bowers Galleries to showcase the famous 1894-S dime in their auction at the ANA World’s Fair of Money, August 15, 2019
Santa Ana, CA — Of all great American coin rarities, the 1894-S dime stands high in the front rank. The appearance of one in the marketplace is always a cause for excitement. Over a long period of years, Stack’s Bowers Galleries has offered several, always to excitement and acclaim. Now comes another — a coin […]
Bowers on collecting: Collecting 20-cent pieces
This week I conclude my commentary on 20-cent pieces per a question from Matt from Santa Rosa, California: When I read about the 20-cent coin that was issued by the mint only between 1875 and 1878 I hear about how no one liked the coin and they did not circulate. When I look to buy […]
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 […]
Collectors Universe reaches historic milestone by certifying its 75 millionth collectible
Newport Beach, CA — Collectors Universe (NASDAQ: CLCT), the parent company of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), just surpassed a significant milestone in its 33-year history by certifying its 75 millionth item earlier this week. “Reaching the 75 million collectibles certified milestone is a testament to the entire staff, both current […]
Bowers on collecting: Focus on 20-cent pieces
I continue to discuss topics proposed a few weeks ago by readers. Next up is this from Matt from Santa Rosa, California: When I read about the 20-cent coin that was issued by the Mint only between 1875 and 1878 I hear about how no one liked the coin and they did not circulate. When […]
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