Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has certified a newly discovered variety for the popular Kennedy Half Dollar series. Submitted for attribution under NGC’s VarietyPlus Service by Florida dealer Bob Ryan, it was at first suspected to be a normal “S” mintmark punched over an inverted impression of the same letter, but the 1968-S Proof Half turned … Read more
Whitman Publishing is looking for sharp, high-resolution photographs or scans of “problem” coins to illustrate in upcoming books. Hobbyists who share their images will be credited in the books’ acknowledgments. “Most of the time we show Mint State pieces with strong details, to give our readers a good understanding of each coin type or die … Read more
Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest numismatics auctioneer, has hired Roxana Uskali as Director of Numismatics for its newest office in Chicago, located at 215 W. Ohio Street. “We are offering our clients a full range of services at our newest location and Roxana will bring our Midwest clients stellar experience and service,” said Greg Rohan, … Read more
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has announced that visitors to the FUN Show in January will have the opportunity to meet John M. Mercanti, the 12th US Mint Chief Engraver, and Edmund C. Moy, the 38th US Mint Director, at its booth during select times. Mercanti and Moy will also sign a limited number of portraits … Read more
Let’s take a time machine trip back in time to 1866. The bloody Civil War had just concluded, and money was in short supply. A five-cent purchase in 1866 was like a $20 purchase now. Here’s a fun exercise for you when you have a little time. In 1866 there were many different denominations still … Read more
August 27, 2016 Thomas Gintz, owner of A&E Coin in Dover , Ohio had attended the Blue Ridge Numismatic Association coin show in Dalton, GA. After leaving the show he drove approximately 150 miles and stopped at a restaurant in Lenoir City, TN. Gintz was in the restaurant for approximately 20-30 minutes. Upon returning to … Read more