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Lou Manzi Collection Sales Sky Rocket at Spink UK Auction

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A high-profile collection of United Kingdom banknotes — some dating to the 18th century and most of them certified by Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG) — sold briskly last Thursday in an auction presented by the venerable London firm Spink.

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Proof 1895 Morgan dollar off market since 1960 in auction

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Collectors attempting to assemble a complete collection of Morgan dollars by date and Mint mark will often be stopped by the Proof 1895 Morgan dollar.
While U.S. Mint archival records suggest that 12,000 1895 Morgan dollars were struck at the Philadelphia Mint for release into general circulation, numismatic researchers conclude the date is

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Albuquerque Coin Club Fall Show held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center

Albuquerque Coin Club Fall Show

All visitors who attended the Nov. 9-11 Albuquerque Coin Club Fall Show held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in New Mexico were greeted with a special numismatic salute honoring military veterans conducted by Capt. Kathy O’Neill (USAF RET). On the coin hobby education side, there were three days of fun-filled, hands-on youth and family

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Official Whitman Expo Auction realizes a total of nearly $24 million

Official Whitman Expo Auction realizes a total of nearly $24 million

Official Whitman Expo Auction realizes a total of nearly $24 million Santa Ana, CA. — The Official Currency Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo presented by Stack’s Bowers Galleries saw total sales that exceeded $11.1 million. Part III of the Joel R. Anderson Collection realized over $8.6 million, while the Caine Collection

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Herzog Collection of Loan Certificates Hitting Auction!

The Herzog Collection will hit ANA Auction! One of the finest collections ever assembled of American monetary instruments, the John E. Herzog Collection of United States Loan Certificates 1837-2000, will be sold by Stack’s Bowers Galleries at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money Aug. 14. The collection was formed over five decades by

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Half Disme from 1792 to be Displayed at ANA Convention

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The finest-known surviving example of a Half Disme, the first coins made for circulation by the young United States Mint in 1792, will return to Philadelphia for a “homecoming” display Aug. 14-18 at the 2018 World’s Fair of Money. The small silver coin with huge significance was formerly owned by the first Mint Director, David

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Brian Raines | Interview with a Coin Expert

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Brian Raines has been a numismatist for many many years and resides in the forefront of coin knowledge. Not only a great source of coin and currency information, but a wonderful guy as well! Check out our interview with Brian Raines. About Buying and Selling Rare Coins, Currency, Silver, Gold Appraisals and Numismatic Consulting Awards

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