Half cents of 1809 sported a new look, with a matronly bust of Liberty facing left and a modified wreath on the reverse. The new design, by John Reich, lasted until 1836, although half cents were not minted from 1812-1824, in 1827 and 1830. The key dates of this type are 1831 and 1836.
In 1986, the United States began striking gold and silver bullion coins to compete with world bullion coins such as the Canadian Maple Leaf, the South African Krugerrand, and others. The value of these coins was intended to be tied directly to their metal value, although in some cases (where mintages were low) a collector market has developed. The bullion value of these coins far outstrips their face value.
Precious metals futures posted gains Wednesday that ranged from 0.6% for gold to 3.9% for platinum. Palladium finished at another all-time high. Gains in gold and silver were their first in three sessions.
A date and Mint mark set of Lincoln cents is a typical starting point for a collector and examples with gorgeous, original Mint red color are particularly coveted. Heritage offered the Jerald L. Martin Collection at its recent Florida United Numismatists auctions in Orlando, which included several finest-known examples. Over 40 years the collector worked
Martin registry set tenders PCGS MS-67 red 1954 Lincoln cent Read More »
2019-W Proof American Platinum Eagle Liberty Coin Launches
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Heads turned last September when, at an otherwise insignificant auction of assorted properties, in a small village northwest of London, a book of specimen bank notes, the property of the widow of an old Waterlow & Sons employee, estimated by the auctioneer at $915, sold for $324,201. One of the underbidders said at the New
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is vocally critical of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, which he called a “fraud” in September 2017. While previously stating that he does not “really give a sh*t” about Bitcoin
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space program by sponsoring the Space Mirror Memorial, and by implementing innovative educational technology programs, has selected Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) to create a special label to celebrate the launch of the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary
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My luck at finding old coins has improved a lot lately. I’ve received two 1944 wheat pennies in Fine+ condition. Also, one 1918 wheat penny in change from a local Subway restaurant; other than slight rim wear, it was in excellent condition. I found two 1964 silver Roosevelts, one 1958 silver Roosevelt, and one 1962
Coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC) topped the Heritage Auctions World and Ancient Coins sale held January 6-7, 2019 in New York. In all, 10 lots of NGC-certified coins realized prices greater than $100,000. This 1728 Netherlands East Indies Gold Proof Pattern Ducaton, graded NGC PF 64, brought $336,000 The sale’s highlight was the
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