From our archives, here is an article from 1978. See how well you can do: Julian Asks “True or False?” For some years, the author has been gathering odd examples of what might be called fables about our coinage. Upon investigation some of these have proven false, others true, and some defy resolution. In this […]
Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ Regency Auction 38 shows that, even in lockdown, rare coin market is robust
An auction that was supposed to take place at Harrah’s in New Orleans, as part of the PCGS Members Only Show, was forced to become a webcast event held at Legend’s central New Jersey offices due to the ongoing coronavirus global pandemic of 2020. Despite this change, results for quality coins, especially those graded by […]
Two rare U.S. coins to be auctioned for charity by GreatCollections
The silver and gold coins are valued at over $60,000. Irvine, California — Two of the most famous U.S. coins ever minted are being auctioned by GreatCollections for the benefit of Andre’ F. Toce Sr. Family Foundation, a non-profit that has donated to a variety of causes, including supporting orphaned children in Africa and safe […]
Finest-known Grand Watermelon note
Available again to collectors is the “Holy Grail” of American currency: The “Grand Watermelon” 1890 $1,000 Treasury Note. Graded by PCGS Currency About New 50. No single note has captivated United States currency collectors as much as the 1890 $1,000 Treasury Note. They are famously known as Grand Watermelon notes, a nickname that refers to […]
Bowers on collecting: The latest book update
As you read these words I am immersed in writing a book for Whitman about the numismatic world from 1932 to date. In that year the world was in the depth of the Depression, and in America, many would consider the year and the beginning of the next to represent the point when the economy […]
Currency Auctions Allen Mincho honored with director emeritus title
Allen Mincho remains part of the Heritage family as he retires from full-time duties Dallas, Texas (May 5, 2020) — After nearly two decades, Currency Auctions Director Allen Mincho will be retiring May 5 from Heritage Auctions, when he will assume the title of director emeritus. “We are sincerely appreciative to Allen for his contributions […]
1892-S Morgan dollar, Uncirculated, $15 — no haggling!
How would you like an opportunity to spend less than $100, and get a collection of coins worth $250,000? The following coins are for sale — prices firm, cash on the barrel head: 1880 Shield nickel, Unc. — $8.00 1921-S Liberty Walking half dollar, Unc. — $18.00 1926 Sesquicentennial commemorative half dollar, Unc. — $2.50 […]
Bowers on collecting: Let’s go back to 1883!
Apart from certain Morgan silver dollars, the most available issue of federal coins available in Mint State today is the 1883 without CENTS Liberty Head nickel. In early 1883 there were perhaps 10,000 to 20,000 people who collected coins in a systematic manner. No more than a couple thousand belonged to one or another of […]
Q&A: Why were the rays from 1853 quarters not continued on future designs?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: I have noticed that some 1853 quarters are different from all other Liberty Seated quarters, in that there are arrows by the date on the obverse and rays radiating around the eagle on the reverse. The latter feature makes for a very unusual […]
Counterfeit detection: Altered 1926-D Buffalo nickel
A close examination of the mintmark reveals this coin’s true nature. In 1926, the Denver Mint struck some 5.6 million Buffalo nickels, which is nearly 6 times the San Francisco Mint’s output of 970,000 that year; the lowest in the series. While clearly this is not a terribly low mintage on its own, the coins were […]
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