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Wire News - CoinWeek.com
Scandinavian Coins in July 1 Heritage Auction
Heritage Auctions
<p>The inaugural Scandinavian Showcase Auction from Heritage Auctions, scheduled for July 1, features a selection of numismatic treasures spanning centuries. Highlights include a delectable smorgasbord of Markkas from a high-ranking NGC registry set along with a nice array of Finnish gold issues. The auction also offers a group of Christian VII Proof Pattern issues and […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/scandinavian-coins-in-july-1-heritage-auction/">Scandinavian Coins in July 1 Heritage Auction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Counterfeit Detection Seminar Offered at ANA World’s Fair of Money
American Numismatic Association
<p>The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money is being hosted at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, August 6-10, 2024. The show brings coin collectors together from all over the world, featuring hundreds of dealers, displays of rare treasures, educational opportunities, family activities and more. The ANA is also holding […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/counterfeit-detection-seminar-offered-at-ana-worlds-fair-of-money/">Counterfeit Detection Seminar Offered at ANA World’s Fair of Money</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Liberty Seated Half Dollar, No Motto (With Drapery) 1839-1866 | CoinWeek
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. The Liberty Seated design was first seen on Christian Gobrecht’s silver dollar in 1836, the inaugural year of a transitional type that was produced for only three years and ended in 1839 (no dollars were struck in 1837). Gobrecht’s Flying Eagle reverse was not put […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/liberty-seated-half-dollar-no-motto-with-drapery-1839-1866/">Liberty Seated Half Dollar, No Motto (With Drapery) 1839-1866 | CoinWeek</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Unique 1936 Long Island Half Dollar Plaster and Galvanos Surface After 88 Years
Mike Byers
<p>By Mike Byers for Mint Error News ……   1936 Long Island Tercentenary Commemorative Half Dollar 14-Inch Reverse Plaster 10-Inch Obverse & Reverse Galvanos Privately Owned by Designer Howard Weinman’s Family Since 1936 * * * A collection consisting of a 14-inch reverse plaster, a 10-inch obverse galvano, a 10-inch reverse galvano designed by sculptor […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/unique-1936-long-island-half-dollar-plaster-and-galvanos-surface-after-88-years/">Unique 1936 Long Island Half Dollar Plaster and Galvanos Surface After 88 Years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
1987-S Roosevelt Dime : A Collector’s Guide
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   In celebration of the San Francisco Mint’s 50th anniversary, an unprecedented 2,263 visitors were allowed to tour the building under heavy guard. The visitors were made to leave their belts, shoes, jewelry, and pocket change with security. All the while, the facility was extremely […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/united-states-1987-s-roosevelt-dime/">1987-S Roosevelt Dime : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
1847-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle : A Collector’s Guide
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. The Philadelphia Mint prepared three die pairs for the Charlotte Mint to use to strike the 1847-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, but only one of these die pairs was put into use. Gold coin specialist Doug Winter refers to this marriage as “8-F” in the standard literature. In total, 23,226 coins […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1847-c-liberty-head-quarter-eagle-a-collectors-guide/">1847-C Liberty Head Quarter Eagle : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
NGC Grading World-Renowned L.E. Bruun Collection Offered by Stack’s Bowers
Numismatic Guaranty Company
<p>Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has been selected to authenticate and grade the collection of Lars Emil Bruun, which represents the most impressive group of Scandinavian coins in private hands. Stack’s Bowers Galleries will display selections from the collection at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in August before offering it in a series of auctions […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/ngc-grading-world-renowned-l-e-bruun-collection-offered-by-stacks-bowers/">NGC Grading World-Renowned L.E. Bruun Collection Offered by Stack’s Bowers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Jefferson Gold Dollar : A Collector’s Guide
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   When the United States formally took possession of the Louisiana Territory on December 20, 1803–effectively doubling the size of the country–Napoleon was busy in Europe trying to outwit the English and other Continental powers. The “Little Corporal” had envisioned a worldwide empire with French flags encircling the globe, but the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1903-louisiana-purchase-exposition-jefferson-gold-dollar-a-collectors-guide/">1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Jefferson Gold Dollar : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
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Item of the Week: 1870-S Half Dime
Numismatic News Staff
<p>Louis Eliasberg, Sr. thought he had done the impossible when he acquired a unique 1873-CC no-arrows dime back in 1950. He thought he had, with the purchase of the 1873-CC no-arrows dime, completed a United States coin collection having every … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/item-of-the-week-1870-s-half-dime">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/item-of-the-week-1870-s-half-dime">Item of the Week: 1870-S Half Dime</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Once Leading Way, Morgans Now Mixed Market
Richard Giedroyc
<p>Bullion and bullion-impacted coins continue to struggle as both gold and silver continue their slow yet modest decline. Generally available, yet collectible coins appear to be distancing themselves from bullion-impacted coins in value. There are weak spots in this area … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/once-leading-way-morgans-now-mixed-market">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/once-leading-way-morgans-now-mixed-market">Once Leading Way, Morgans Now Mixed Market</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Mint Statistics: WWII, Mayflower, Ornaments, Oh My!
Numismatic News Staff
<p>With the release of an almost-dizzying number of products, you will find quite a few additions to this week’s charts. Of note are the bags and rolls of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve quarter, the Mighty Minters and U.S. Mint … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-statistics-wwii-mayflower-ornaments-oh-my">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-statistics-wwii-mayflower-ornaments-oh-my">Mint Statistics: WWII, Mayflower, Ornaments, Oh My!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Simpson Quarter Nets $630,000
Numismatic News Staff
<p>Appearing at auction for just the second time in 113 years, a coveted 1807 Draped Bust quarter, the finest-known example of the type, ex: Stickney-Clapp-Eliasberg, brought a record-breaking $630,000 from the Bob R. Simpson Collection at Heritage Auctions’ U.S. Coins … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/simpson-quarter-nets-630000">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/simpson-quarter-nets-630000">Simpson Quarter Nets $630,000</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Numismatic Gifts Have Enduring Value
Pat Heller
<p>My grandfather Louis Heller was one of those who inspired me to become a coin and paper money collector. Before he died in the 1980s, he gave me a cigar box of inexpensive foreign coins from his collection. There weren’t … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/numismatic-gifts-have-enduring-value">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/numismatic-gifts-have-enduring-value">Numismatic Gifts Have Enduring Value</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Stack’s Bowers Acquires Coins in Motion
Numismatic News Staff
<p>Stack’s Bowers Galleries has acquired a business named Coins In Motion LLC, it announced Nov. 18. The patent-pending Coins In Motion technology creates high-resolution animations that “accurately capture the in-hand visual appeal of coins and bank notes in a manner … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/stacks-bowers-acquires-coins-in-motion">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/stacks-bowers-acquires-coins-in-motion">Stack’s Bowers Acquires Coins in Motion</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Ghana Coin and Bank Note Trade Deemed Illegal
Richard Giedroyc
<p>If you’ve ever considered becoming a coin dealer in Ghana, you might want to think twice. The Bank of Ghana, the African nation’s central bank, recently announced it is illegal to profit from buying or selling the nation’s coins or bank notes. In an Oct. … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/ghana-coin-and-bank-note-trade-deemed-illegal">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/ghana-coin-and-bank-note-trade-deemed-illegal">Ghana Coin and Bank Note Trade Deemed Illegal</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Spink to Offer Sarawak 1945 Small Change Notes
Kerry Rodgers
<p>On Jan. 15, during Spink’s NYINC World Banknotes Sale, highly collectable examples of all three known denominations of Sarawak 1945 small change notes will be of offer: 1 cent, 5 cents and 10 cents. Their provenance could not be better: … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/spink-to-offer-sarawak-1945-small-change-notes">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/spink-to-offer-sarawak-1945-small-change-notes">Spink to Offer Sarawak 1945 Small Change Notes</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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