This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending December 3, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023 U.S. Mint Uncirculated Set (P)(D) (23RJ), which sold 116,359 units. In second place was the 2023-S Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (23RC), with 17,127 sold. The third best-selling item last week was the 2023-S […]
St. Helena — East India Company: Bold, new interpretation of Una & the Lion depicted on latest gold and silver Proof coins
The East India Company, in association with the government of St. Helena, announced the release of the 2024 Una & the Lion Collection. Each year this enduring legend features a different and innovative interpretation from a new artist, giving the ancient story of heroic Una and her devoted companion a fresh, contemporary twist. For the […]
Harlan J. Berk and the gift of ancient coins
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 […]
PCGS weekly update December 5, 2023
Recent Price Guide Updates MS & PR Morgan Dollars MS Draped Bust Quarter Eagles MS Capped Bust Quarter Eagles MS Classic Head Quarter Eagles MS Three Dollars MS Draped Bust Half Eagles MS Capped Bust Half Eagles MS Classic Head Half Eagles CoinFacts Narrative Update The 2023-P and D mint mark American Women Tallchief quarters […]
Austria: New Year’s annual silver collector coin marks lucky leap year for 2024
The Austrian Mint has released their latest annual New Year’s celebratory coin first introduced along with the adoption of the euro currency. The coin highlights various themes, events associated with New Year celebrations, and artwork focusing on this special day. Since their launch, the coins have become favourite items of gift-giving during the holidays. For […]
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: […]
Stewart Blay Collections of Flying Eagle cents, Indian cents, Barber dimes realize almost $5 million
1856 & 1877 Pennies Sold for Over $300,000 Each; Countless Records Set (Irvine, California) — The Stewart Blay Collection continued to set records at GreatCollections earlier this month, with almost $5 million in final bids for the finest sets of Flying Eagle cents, Indian cents, and Barber dimes ever assembled. The coins were sold at […]
Perth Mint — Tuvalu: New silver coins celebrate 60 years of that mischievous Pink Panther
The Perth Mint, in association with the Treasury of Tuvalu, has released new silver ounce coins marking the 60th anniversary of the debut of the first Pink Panther motion picture film. The Pink Panther is one of the world’s most iconic and beloved cartoon characters with a truly international following. The prowling Pink Panther was […]
CAC coins bring premiums in November
CAC-approved coins fared well in many public sales during the month of November, and in live auctions in New Jersey, Texas, and California. Here are a dozen examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. On November 2, Legend auctioned a CAC-approved MS-67 grade, 1913 “Type One” Buffalo […]
CAC Grading names Ron Drzewucki president
CACG Co-Founder John Albanese focuses on his role as CEO (Virginia Beach, Virginia) December 1, 2023 — CAC Grading, LLC (www.CACgrading.com), which recently launched its full operations for rare coin authentication, grading, and certification, has named long-time professional numismatist Ron Drzewucki as its new president. He succeeds John Albanese who remains Chief Executive Officer after […]
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