Michael Alexander of the London Banknote and Monetary Research Centre had an opportunity to speak with Ventris Gibson, Director of the United States Mint, during the World Money Fair in Berlin. They discussed the challenges faced by many world mints as a continuing trend sees the demand for cash and coin diminishing and about new […]
Q&A: Are the medals that pour from the presses of private mints in seemingly endless streams good investment items?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: Are the medals that pour from the presses of private mints in seemingly endless streams good investment items? A: They haven’t generally proven to be, but they are seldom purchased for that purpose. The appeal of medals derives from artistic, historical, or nostalgic considerations. […]
Q&A: Is it true that the Standing Liberty quarters struck from 1917 through 1930 were illegal, or were illegally struck?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: Is it true that the Standing Liberty quarters struck from 1917 through 1930 were illegal, or were illegally struck? A: That could be said. The authorizing legislation for the Standing Liberty quarter specified: “No change shall be made in the emblems and devices used,” […]
A conversation with Mark Salzberg
The CCG Chairman and founder recently sat down with CCG’s Brittany McManus to share his collecting journey and his perspectives on the collectibles business. As the Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) celebrates the milestone of 75 million collectibles graded, CCG Chairman and founder Mark Salzberg sat down with CCG’s Brittany McManus to share his extraordinary collecting […]
Q&A: Can you tell me why the Philadelphia Mint struck more than one million nickel three-cent pieces in 1881?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: Can you tell me why the Philadelphia Mint struck more than one million nickel three-cent pieces in 1881, while the quantities produced in 1880 and 1882 were only around 20,000 each? A: This is a real mystery that has been puzzling numismatic scholars for […]
Q&A: Are oddities and varieties in current coinage of the United States considered to be good collector items?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: Are oddities and varieties in current coinage of the United States considered to be good collector items? A: Any valid minting oddity or variety is considered to be a “good” collector item by those interested in the field. The true hobby collector, whatever […]
Q&A: For what purpose was the Lesher Referendum dollar intended?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: I have an eight-sided silver piece on the obverse of which is a mining complex identified as “Pikes Peak Silver Mine,” and the legend, IN THE PEOPLE WE TRUST. A COMMODITY WILL GIVE IN EXCHANGE MERCHANDISE AT . . . The reverse carries […]
Q&A: Who was the model for the Standing Liberty depicted on Hermon MacNeil’s beautiful quarter?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: Who was the model for the Standing Liberty depicted on Hermon MacNeil’s beautiful quarter? A: MacNeil acknowledged that his rendition of a standing or striding armed Liberty was inspired by Roty’s early 20th century “sowing Marianne” of the French silver coinage. The actual […]
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, […]
Q&A: It seems to me that this hobby of coin collecting is based entirely on dollars and cents. Is this correct?
The following is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers Q: It seems to me that this hobby of coin collecting is based entirely on dollars and cents. Is this correct? A: If your premise were correct, there would be little collector interest in Conder tokens, which have appreciated but slightly, relatively speaking, over the […]
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