35 individual lots in last night’s auction realized $84,815, or an average of $2,423 per lot. Two highlights stole the show and broke recent auction records: an 1814 50c PCGS MS66, sold for a $27,500; and an exquisite 1896-S 50c PCGS/CAC MS66 realized $21,500.
Auction #723… Continued...
Greg Reynolds wrote an excellent analysis on Heritage auction results of quarter dollars in the FUN Auction. Our very own John Brush is extensively quoted. This is a great read for those interested in learning more on this topic. Link to Coinweek.com article… Continued...
Bidding Closes Monday, September 12
David Lawrence Rare Coins Auctions announced what may be the largest internet-only auction of PCGS and NGC coins with CAC approval ever held. According to auction director, Jason Smith, “this sale features over 700 CAC-approved coins with a market value over $1.5 million. The scope and breadth of this sale is unprecedented. We’ve got offerings from an 1841 large cent PCGS/CAC Proof
The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.com) has formed a committee composed of PNG members and non-members to research and draft an industry-acceptable definition of “coin doctoring.”
“They will draft an exhaustive but concise definition. Coin doctoring is a crucial, perplexing issue that needs to be addressed for the benefit of collectors and dealers,” said Jeffrey Bernberg, PNG President. “We’re determined to get this done.”
The committee… Continued...
The Complete Guide to Certified Barber Coinage is added to the
Stella Coin News FREE Online Library.
We are very pleased to announce our latest online reference book, The Complete Guide to Certified Barber Coinage, written in 1999 by John and David Feigenbaum. A fine reference for collectors of Barber coins with historical background information on the Barber series now available to all collectors… Continued...
By Steve Roach COIN VALUES Market Analyst
Coin World has taken an active role in disseminating information about the recent infiltration of fake coins that are coming into the United States from production facilities in China.
The good news? The hobby’s awareness of this problem is increasing and dealers are becoming more aware of what is out there.
The bad news? The counterfeit coins keep getting better… Continued...
By David C. Harper (Numismaster.com), October 06, 2009 – No proof one-ounce American Eagle gold or silver collector coins will be produced in 2009 by the U.S. Mint.
The bad news, cleared for release at noon Eastern Daylight time Oct. 6, doesn’t end there.
There will also be:
• No “W” mintmarked uncirculated silver American Eagle collector coins,
• No proof fractional gold American Eagles… Continued...
