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Deep mirror Morgan silver dollars in Heritage sale - Numismatic News
Jul 22 at 9:09pm
A collection of deep mirror prooflike Morgan dollars will appear in the Heritage Auction Galleries’ 2008 Baltimore American Numismatic Association Signature® Auction.
The DMPL Morgans, which are presently hot in the marketplace, will appear Aug. 1 in the Fifth session of the official convention auction, which runs from July 30 until Aug. 3.
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Strong market shows in MidAmerica results - Numismatic News
Jul 21 at 10:10pm
Dealer to dealer sales were the key to success at the MidAmerica Coin Expo held July 10-13 in Schaumburg, Ill.
“It’s the best coin show I’ve ever done as far as sales, and I’ve been doing shows since 1968,” said Jerry Koepp of Coins, Stamps ‘n’ Stuff of Des Moines, Iowa.
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Mint quality difference can be sign of fake - Numismatic News
Jul 21 at 10:10pm
It cannot be repeated enough how important it is for an authenticator to know what genuine coins look like in order to make correct determinations about the coins he or she is shown. Coins have dozens of attributes associated with their style, color, fabric, shape and execution, just to name a few. “Mint quality” is the catch-all term we coined to take in all these characteristics as they appear on a genuine coin.
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CONECA celebrates 25 years with variety of medals - Numismatic News
Jul 21 at 10:10pm
The Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of America has issued a set of commemorative medals in honor of its 25th anniversary. The set is made up of three normal medals and two misstrikes.
All five medals were struck 39 mm in diameter. The normal strikes are available in 1 ounce .999 pure silver, silver clad and golden bronze.
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Roosevelt dimes of Denver get once-over - Numismatic News
Jul 19 at 12:12am
Now into its seventh decade of production, the Roosevelt dime is still looking for a serious collector base. It is not a case where there are no collectors of Roosevelt dimes but rather one of the numbers being smaller than might be expected. That could very easily change especially as new generations of collectors realize how many interesting opportunities there are to be found in Roosevelt dimes.
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Numismatic Photography book teaches how to capture coins - Numismatic News
Jul 14 at 10:10pm
As the Internet and electronic visual media play increasing roles in the coin industry, Mark Goodman answers the call on how to correctly photograph coins with his new book, Numismatic Photography. The book, published by Zyrus Press, released on July 15.
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Hands-on learning at ANA Summer Seminar - Numismatic News
Jul 14 at 10:10pm
Nearly 200 students took part in 15 classes offered in each of two weeks at the 40th Summer Seminar of the American Numismatic Association.
The event, which concluded July 3, was held on the grounds of ANA headquarters and neighboring Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colo. Classes ranged in subject matter from Military Payment Certificates to actual die engraving.
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National Park Quarters series too much - Numismatic News
Jul 13 at 9:09pm
Today I am writing about the proposed series of National Park Quarters series proposed by Congressman Mike Castle, R-Del.
Before I begin, let me preface my remarks to say that I have grown to love coin collecting over the 16 years I have been doing it. Anytime I see one of my British and Commonwealth pieces, my Soviet rubles, a nickel or any other coin, I’m filled with awe for the coin itself, respect for the history it represents and a sense of pleasure in the pursuit of the find.
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Pro-coinage senator dies at 86 - Numismatic News
Jul 11 at 5:05pm
Jesse Helms, the five-term iconoclast senator from North Carolina who earned the sobriquet “Senator No” died on July 4 in his native Raleigh, N.C. He was 86 years of age and had been in ill health since his decision to decline re-election in 2002.
Helms was known for often saying “yes” to numismatics. He had a surprisingly active career involving numismatics, especially gold and commemorative coinage.
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McGovern given volunteer award - Numismatic News
Jul 10 at 9:09pm
Imogene McGovern has been named Omaha Coin Club’s 2007 Volunteer of the Year. She received the award at the club’s monthly meeting June 20, presided over by recently elected president Mitch Ernst.
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Veiwpoint: Coins good investments? Figures say no - Numismatic News
Jul 9 at 6:06pm
While first and foremost collecting for the fun and love of the hobby, most collectors nevertheless hope that their collections will turn out to be a worthwhile investment as well.
In recent years articles have appeared that purport to show that coin collecting can be lucrative as an investment, further encouraging collectors to consider the investment aspect of their collection. But what kind of investment returns can an ordinary, everyday collector really expect to earn?
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Gold medal deserved for numismatic role - Numismatic News
Jul 7 at 10:10pm
Edward W. Brooke III, who served two terms as junior senator from Massachusetts from 1967 to 1979, has been voted a congressional gold medal by the Senate where he served and the House of Representatives.
He will join the ranks of about 185 other men and women with this coveted award.
Now 89 years old and living in Miami, with reported land holdings in Saint Marten, Brooke has had a life of firsts that Rep. Niki Tsongas recently recited: “the first African American elected to the United States Senate by popular vote. I am proud that he accomplished this feat in my home state of Massachusetts, which he represented from January 1967 until January 1979.”
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Congress puts planets on commemoratives - Numismatic News
Jul 1 at 5:05pm
Nine silver dollars and a gold one-ounce $50 coin are called for in legislation seeking to honor the golden anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, known universally by its NASA initials.
There are two measures that originated in different houses of Congress. Senate Bill 2159 passed with amendments on June 19, while another measure, H.R. 250, passed the House last year.
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Sometimes even experts just can’t decide - Numismatic News
Jun 30 at 3:03pm
There are some coins that defy authentication. It may be that they are polished, corroded, or worn so much that none of their original surface remains. It may be that they are so rare that they are seldom seen outside of a museum or private collection. It may simply be the case of a coin from another country unfamiliar to the authenticator. Remember that you must know what the genuine looks like in order to authenticate a coin.
Putting aside the inexperience of the authenticator and those coins of extreme rarity still leaves plenty of coins that may defy authentication. So, how are they handled? This week I’m writing about the “No Decision” opinion and how it has evolved.
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Classified coin ad system adds search function - Numismatic News
Jun 27 at 2:02pm
Searchable online classified ads are now just a click away. Numismatic News Marketplace, an online buying and selling community, is active at numismaticnews.net.
“It’s the No. 1 place to bring buyers and sellers of coins and paper money together,” said Krause Publications Numismatics Publisher Dean Listle. “We have added dozens of categories to make it easier for buyers and sellers to connect.”
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Scotsman Auction to highlight expo - Numismatic News
Jun 26 at 5:05pm
An auction by Scotsman Auction Company will be among the highlights of the Silver Dollar and Rare Coin Expo slated for Oct. 16-18 at the St. Charles, Mo., Convention Center. Hours of the show will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 16-17 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18.
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Two congressional medals approved - Numismatic News
Jun 25 at 3:03pm
Two congressional gold medals were approved by the U.S. House of Representatives June 10, sending them to the President for an expected signature.
Other bills clearing the House still need to be ratified by the Senate. Former U.S. Sen. Edward W. Brooke of Massachusetts, who is 89, would receive a gold medal as well as Constantino Brumidi, who is known as the artist of the Capitol Building for his 19th century work.
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Pick your favorites of state quarters’ - Part II - Numismatic News
Jun 23 at 7:07pm
Here we continue my evaluation of the artistic merit of the 50 states quarters. I have been collecting coins for nearly 40 years, have been a photographer for more than 30 of those years and an artist for part of that time.
Please keep in mind as you read that I am not delving into why a design was chosen for a state or how it was chosen. I am only commenting on what I believe is good, not so good or even poor coin design.
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Proof ’38 nickel with serif seen - Numismatic News
Jun 20 at 11:11pm
A new variety of the proof 1938 Jefferson nickel has been announced by Michael S. Fey, Ironia, N.J.
The coin has a serif at the lower end of the “S” in TRUST as compared to no serif on the previously known examples.
Fey made the announcement after researching the coin first shown to him by an unidentified collector Dec. 1, 2007, at the Bay State show in Boston.
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Heritage hammer to fall at FUN - Numismatic News
Jun 18 at 11:11pm
Heritage Auction Galleries will offer more than 2,400 lots in its Summer ’08 FUN auction June 26-27.
Among featured lots is an 1844 proof Seated Liberty dollar graded Proof-65 by Numismatic Guaranty Corp. This piece was once part of the John J. Pittman collection as well as the Charlie Kaufman collection of proof rarities.
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