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John Brush quoted in Greg Reynolds weekly column (Coinweek.com)
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...
David Lawrence Rare Coins offers CAC-only Online Auction: Over 700 Coins Valued at $1.5 million to cross the block
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
PNG Forms Coin Doctoring Definition Committee Headed by Albanese
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...
Stella Coin News Online Library is Filling Up!
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...
Forgers Show Innovation
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...
Breaking News: Eagles No, Buffaloes Yes
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...
Renowned Reference “The Complete Guide to Barber Halves” Added to Stella Coin News
Stella Coin News is excited to announce that the long awaited reference book, The Complete Guide to Barber Halves has been added to their FREE online library. Originally published in 1991 by late author, David Lawrence, the ground-breaking reference is now available to all collectors free of charge for their personal use.
This rare book has been out of print for… Continued...