The numismatic treasure trove boasts several beautifully toned Morgans. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) recently graded a hoard of 13,000 Morgan silver dollars from the New Orleans Mint. Sealed in 13 U.S. Treasury bags, the coins had not seen the light of day for decades. Now allowed to shine, this impressive hoard included some beautifully toned […]
CAC coins bring premiums in December 2019
In addition to realizing newsworthy premiums in a public auction in Dallas, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in various public Internet sales during the month of December. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. On December 5, Heritage auctioned a CAC-approved MS-66 grade […]
Registration open for 52nd annual Summer Seminar
Register by April 3 for Discounts Registration is open for those looking to attend the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Summer Seminar. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on the Colorado College campus adjacent to the ANA headquarters, Summer Seminar features classes to suit virtually every collector’s hobby needs. This once-a-year opportunity for numismatic learning and […]
2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set goes on sale January 14
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set (product code 20AP) will be available for purchase on January 14 at noon EST. Priced at $18.50, the set contains five Proof finish America the Beautiful Quarters Program coins with reverse (tails) designs honoring the National Park of American Samoa (American […]
2020 United States Mint Congratulations Set on sale January 9
Washington — The 2020 United States Mint (Mint) Congratulations Set (product code 20RF) will be available for purchase beginning on January 9, 2020, at noon EST. Priced at $65.50, this set features one 2020 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin produced at the Mint’s West Point facility. The coin is mounted in an attractive presentation […]
2020 U.S. First and Early Releases cutoff dates
First and Early Releases Overview World First and Early Releases Cutoff Dates To qualify for First Releases or Early Releases, all coins must generally be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository on or before the Cutoff Date listed to be eligible for the First Releases or Early Releases designation. Note: The Early Releases label will […]
2020 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin on sale January 9
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2020 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin (product code 20EA) beginning on January 9, 2020, at noon EST. The coin is priced at $64.50. The obverse (heads) design features sculptor Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds […]
ANA college scholarships available to young collectors
Applications for college scholarships provided by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) are being accepted through March 13. The scholarship fund was established in 2014 to provide a graduating high school senior who is also a member of the ANA with $1,000 to use at the university, community college, or trade school of the student’s choice. […]
Q&A: Are the so-called restored date Buffalo nickels considered valuable as collectors’ items?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers: Q: I have been told by some that the three-legged variety of the 1937-D Buffalo nickel was created when the engraver preparing the die made a mistake and omitted a leg. Others have said the variety was created when that area of the die […]
New Jersey American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin on sale January 7
Washington — The United States Mint will accept orders for the American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof coin honoring New Jersey on January 7, 2020, at noon EST. The New Jersey $1 coin recognizes the development of a lightbulb with a filament that could last 1,200 hours. The reverse (tails) design depicts an Edison bulb against […]
