The third edition of Harlan J. Berk’s 100 Greatest Ancient Coins will debut in December 2023, available from bookstores and hobby shops nationwide, and online (including at Whitman.com). Here, David Hendin, vice president and adjunct curator of the American Numismatic Society, shares his thoughts on the book and its author. The greatest thing about Harlan […]
Bowers on Collecting: defining moments in American numismatics
The following was re-published from the “Bowers on Collecting” column A list of important or defining moments in American numismatics would be a long one, starting with the first coinage in our country in 1652. As to the aspects of collecting, watershed events, and related publicity, the list certainly includes these dates and happenings: 1858: […]
Red Book Recollections: Lincoln W. Higgie III
Coin Update continues its series dedicated to reflecting on the long history of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins, also known as the Red Book, now in its 70th edition. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, collectors, and others with the aim of providing different perspectives on the long-lived […]
PNG will host security symposium at 2024 FUN
January 3 safety session will be open to all dealers (Orlando, Florida) November 16, 2023 — The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) will host a security symposium for all interested dealers in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. The 90-minute presentation will feature veteran security experts who will provide crucial safety advice. The “PNG Annual […]
Q&A: is my Standing Liberty “No Stars Below Eagle” quarter a pattern coin?
The following Q&A is excerpted from Clifford Mishler’s Coins: Questions & Answers, 5th edition: Q: I have a 1917 quarter that does not have any stars below the eagle, and all of the other Liberty Standing quarters in my collection have three stars below the eagle. Is this a pattern coin? A: No, more than […]
CDN Publishing acquires Whitman Publishing from Anderson Press, plans digital expansion and other innovations
(Virginia Beach, VA) — CDN Publishing, LLC, the prominent numismatic data company that publishes the wholesale-pricing Greysheet and other resources, is pleased to announce it has acquired Whitman Publishing, the leading firm in numismatic book publishing. Included in the acquisition are storied Whitman brands, including H.E. Harris & Co. (stamps), Cowens (supplies), and the Whitman […]
Red Book Recollections: Richard Schwary
The following is re-posted from the “Red Book Recollections” column on Coin Update. Coin Update continues its series dedicated to reflecting on the long history of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins, also known as the Red Book, now in its 70th edition. “Red Book Recollections” features personal reflections written by Red Book contributors, […]
Whitman Publishing releases expanded fourth edition of A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents
(Pelham, Alabama)—Whitman Publishing has released an expanded and revised fourth edition of its best-selling Guide Book of Lincoln Cents. It continues in the popular tradition of the Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars and other Bowers Series numismatic guides, which number more than two dozen volumes. The 328-page full-color book is available online (including at […]
Steve Forbes American Silver Eagle autographed inserts at Nashville IMEX
Forbes Magazine editor-in-chief will meet the public at inaugural International Money Expo, Friday, October 27 (Nashville, Tennessee) October 23, 2023 — PCGS-certified American Silver Eagle bullion coins with a special insert autographed by Steve Forbes will be available while supplies at the first International Money Expo (www.imex.show) in the Music City Center in downtown Nashville […]
Whitman Publishing releases revised, updated Catalog of Modern World Coins, 15th Edition
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of the 15th edition of A Catalog of Modern World Coins, 1850–1964, by R.S. Yeoman, edited by Arthur L. Friedberg. The 544-page book is available nationwide as of October 2023, in bookstores and online. The revised and edited 15th edition features retail valuations by coin type for […]
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