A suspected thief was tackled by a Positive Protection, Inc. security guard as he tried to escape at the Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectible Expo on Friday, June 10, 2016. An alleged accomplice with a backpack containing more than $300,000 of rare coins was also taken into custody. Both suspects were turned over … Read more
This subject ignites sparks of conversation whenever it’s brought up. Before the word conserve was introduced to the hobby and its use became routine in conversation about grading coins, there were many presentations on cleaning coins in the hobby. Conservation was considered the way to remove contamination on a coin without chemically altering its surface. Cleaning … Read more
…that the 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin program is made up of the first U.S. coins that have ever been minted on purpose with convex/concave surfaces? A unique design concept, issued in denominations of $5 gold, $1 Silver and a 50 cent clad half. The 3 denominations were struck as Proof and Mint … Read more
“Four new educational slide shows and an article have been added to the free NumiStorica.com website for coin clubs and advanced numismatists. These new items follow the same eclectic mixture of topics” noted numismatic story-teller Bob Korver. “Eric P. Newman & The Successful Hunt For AUDUBON’S MISSING GROUSE” (25 minutes) In 1824, a young John … Read more
The Principal Deputy Director of the United States Mint, Rhett Jeppson, will autograph certificates of authenticity and U.S. Mint products at the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo, Thursday, March 31, 2016. Coin collectors are invited to meet Mr. Jeppson from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The show is held at the Baltimore Convention Center. Mr. … Read more
The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation is pleased to welcome Michael “Miles” Standish, a prominent numismatist, coin grader and industry innovator. As an NGC vice president, Standish’s responsibilities include oversight of NGC’s widely popular modern and bulk submission programs. Miles has 30+ years of experience to help you benefit from NGC’s bulk submission program. What can Miles … Read more