ANA to host first-ever live, nationwide YN auction

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) will be hosting its first-ever live, nationwide Young Numismatist (YN) Auction online. In a letter to the ANA YNs about the auction, ANA Education Director Ron Gillis answers a few questions about the auction: Q. When will the auction take place? A. The auction will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015. The … Read more

New Bowers Book on Barber Silver Coinage

Whitman Publishing announces the release of A Guide Book of Barber Silver Coins, by Q. David Bowers. The 384-page book (number 20 in the popular Bowers Series) will be available September 22, 2015, from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online (including at www.Whitman.com), for $29.95. It can also be borrowed for free as a … Read more

New Cherrypickers’ Guide now available

Whitman Publishing announces the release of a new, expanded, and updated 25th-anniversary volume of the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins. The popular award-winning series shows collectors how to find valuable coins hidden in pocket change and dealers’ inventories. The new sixth edition, volume I, covers half cents, large cents, small … Read more

New Bowers Book on Mercury Dimes, Standing Liberty Quarters, and Liberty Walking Half Dollars‏

Whitman Publishing has released the first edition of A Guide Book of Mercury Dimes, Standing Liberty Quarters, and Liberty Walking Half Dollars. The 320-page book by Q. David Bowers offers pricing, grading instructions, series histories, and guidance on how to build high-quality collections of these popular coins. It is available from booksellers and hobby shops … Read more

Rare coins spanning 2,500 years of history anchor auction

More than 2,500 years of human history, as told by some of the greatest numismatic rarities ever presented, populate Heritage Auctions’ ANA World & Ancient Coins Signature® and Platinum Night Auctions in Chicago, Aug. 12-17, 2015, in Chicago. “World and Ancient coins are truly abundant in this auction,” said Cristiano Bierrenbach, Vice President at Heritage … Read more