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To be perfectly frank, I hate coin show reports. I hate to write them. I hate to read them. I don’t care what restaurants a dealer went to and what they ate and I don’t really care that Dealer X spent this much money on those coins at the show. That said, I also know [...]

Heritage Auction Galleries’ Signature® Currency Auction, held Aug. 11-15, including the non-floor session held on Aug. 15, contributed more than million to the + million total realization of Heritage’s official ANA World’s Fair of Money auction in Boston, MA. Highlights from Session One included a possibly unique complete uncut sheet of 16 red and black [...]

William Shamhart, Jr. – Numismatic Americana After months of anticipation and preparation, the ANA’s annual World’s Fair of Money in Boston is over. And while there are always little details that could use a little more attention, I must say that the staff of the ANA produced a convention that blew me away. Many show [...]

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back with a fresh round up of coin collecting new and articles from a variety of sources around the internet! First, the latest US Mint sales report, which contains the opening sales figures for the 2010 Platinum Eagle proof coin. Also, the US Mint establishes a new brand promise and [...]

News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community #14 A Weekly Column by Greg Reynolds When people talk about an ANA Convention, they tend to emphasize the coins that they bought or sold, rather than about the overall impact of the event. At any first or second tier coin show, [...]

A simply stunning 1851 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 880 Thous. MS63 PCGS, no. 50 on Reverse, K-2, R.5, the standout territorial gold piece from the renowned Eliasberg-Oakwood Collection, added to its… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Coin News

To be perfectly frank, I hate coin show reports. I hate to write them. I hate to read them. I don’t care what restaurants a dealer went to and what they ate and I don’t really care that Dealer X spent this much money on those coins at the show. That said, I also know [...]

First, we would like to congratulate the ANA and its entire staff for putting on a great show. Unlike so many previous years, this show was more open to everyone. We heard no real complaints about the show itself. Legend Numismatics also wishes to thank all of our friends who stopped by our table to [...]

The results are in from Platinum Night at the Boston Worlds’ Fair of Money! Nearly .4 million of high quality rare coins changed in our Platinum Night festivities, with strong bidding being seen throughout. Overall, Heritage’s three Boston auctions are expected to realize over million for thier happy consignors. (They may change this number; and [...]

Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, articles covering the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Boston, including the exhibits, attendees, and value of some items on display. Also, September 11 Commemorative Medals, US Mint on Facebook and Twitter, [...]

Bowers and Merena Auctions realized an impressive .3 million at its Boston Rarities Sale on Aug. 7. The sale, conducted in two sessions with 1,750 lots, featured the rare condition census #4 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, certified MS-64 by NGC, that sold for .2 million. The prominent attraction at the Boston Rarities Sale was [...]

Bowers and Merena Auctions, one of the world’s preeminent auctioneers for rare coins and currency, realized an impressive .3 million at its Boston Rarities Sale on Aug. 7. The sale, conducted… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Coin News