The first volume of the “Bowers Series” of numismatic references—the Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars—was published in 2004. As of 2019 that initial volume plus the two dozen that followed it have comprised more than 8,000 pages of information on U.S. copper half cents through gold double eagles, Proof sets, commemorative coins, tokens and […]
Show report: Long Beach Expo
There was no June gloom at this year’s summer edition of the Long Beach Expo: Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectible Show this past week. The sun brought out collectors and enthusiasts near and far, filling the bourse floor by noon on Thursday (opening day to the public), with a line wrapping around the side […]
CAC coins bring premiums in May 2019
In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of May, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in auctions in New Orleans and Baltimore. Here are 10 examples which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. On May 5, GreatCollections sold an MS-64 1864 “Large Motto” two-cent […]
Bowers on collecting: A few words about world coins
A few weeks ago I invited readers to submit ideas for subjects in this weekly blog. The response was excellent, and I have several in line. This week’s topic is from Joe J.S., actually two: 1) I don’t believe I ever read your thoughts on world coins, specifically their popularity, value, and history in relation […]
PCGS certifies one of the finest-known 1879 $4 Flowing Hair Stellas
(Santa Ana, California) — One of the finest-known 1879 $4 Flowing Hair Stellas is now in a Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) Gold Shield holder. Previously graded PF-67*CA, the coin, which is one of the most sought after among collectors, was graded PR-67CAM by PCGS and now resides in the most trusted holder in the […]
United Kingdom: Rare early sovereign offered by Royal Mint by ballot
The Royal Mint has announced that after having acquired an exceedingly rare British gold sovereign coin, they will make it available to an interested collector by ballot. The coin in question, an 1819-dated George III sovereign, was first minted just two years after the initial issue of the country’s first gold coins since the great […]
Barber coins and a new generation of collectors
By John Frost, president and journal editor of The Barber Coin Collectors’ Society When I began collecting coins in fourth grade, I really got the bug, and soon took this new hobby of mine seriously. Like several of my friends, I started with Lincoln cents, and I assembled most of the collection by sixth grade. […]
Regency Auction 32 results prove that top quality reigns supreme in the current market
(Lincroft, NJ) — Legend Rare Coin Auctions presented their 32nd Regency Auction, conducted as the official auction for the PCGS Members Only Show in New Orleans. Featuring over 630 lots, this auction included a separate session for silver dollars, held Wednesday, May 15, while type coins and gold were offered on Thursday, May 16. Important […]
David W. Lange on the enduring appeal of the Lincoln cent
By David W. Lange Like most numismatists of my generation, I discovered the hobby of collecting coins through the Lincoln cent series. My introduction occurred at a very tender age, around six or seven, and I have my older brother Doug to thank for that. In the early 1960s coin collecting was all the rage, […]
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 […]
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