June 17, 2019 — The thrill of the hunt and the happiness of rewards continue with three more lucky coin finders in the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) Quarter Quest. The latest three bounty winners, one each from Georgia, Kentucky, and Utah, were the first to discover and submit to PCGS for authentication and grading […]
Q&A: Is it true that the Standing Liberty quarters struck from 1917 through 1930 were illegal?
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 model […]
Fabled S.S. Central America treasure reveals extremely rare, Gem 1856-S dime
Retrieved in latest sunken treasure recovery, top rarity is now graded PCGS MS-65 CAC, tied for finest known (Brea, California) June 14, 2019 — The S.S. Central America, the famous “Ship of Gold” that sank in 1857 carrying tons of California Gold Rush-era treasure, continues to reveal astonishing numismatic surprises. The latest find is an […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending June 9, 2019
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending June 9, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2019 Uncirculated Coin Set (19RJ), which sold 13,465 units. In second place was the 2019 Proof Set (19RG), which sold 11,308 units. The third best-selling item this week was the 2019 Silver Proof Set (19RH) […]
Reflections on the silver coinage of 1916
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 […]
Chicago Coin Club releases new medal series commemorating its 100th anniversary
The Chicago Coin Club has announced that it will release a series of four medals to commemorate the organization’s 100th anniversary. All medals included in the series possess the dimensions 3.25” x 2.44” x 0.25” and are bi-directional Rotated Dies (ROT) oval medals. These medals are: Oval six-ounce copper medal. Mintage is limited to 250. […]
Collectors invited to 2019 PNG Day Show
Visitors get early advantage to buy and sell prior to the annual ANA World’s Fair of Money (Rosemont, Illinois) June 13, 2019 — The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will conduct its 2019 PNG Day Show on Monday, August 12, in Hall F of the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, […]
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 […]
Bowers on collecting: Remembering Richard Doty
As we approach this year’s American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money, to be held in Chicago in August, I share these thoughts from Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker, who in 2013 gave the opening remarks at a memorial to Richard Doty, held at the same venue. Those of us who remember Dick Doty miss him […]
Special NGC label and designation for Apollo 11 Anniversary Week
A special NGC label and designation are available to recognize coins received for grading during this historic anniversary. Special submission instructions must be followed. See the “Submission Instructions” section of this article. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) is offering a special label and designation that is available exclusively for 2019 Apollo 11-themed coins received during the anniversary […]
