Whitman Publishing announces the release of the expanded and updated fourth edition of American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Program, by John M. Mercanti. The 224-page hardcover book will be available online (including at www.Whitman.com) and from book stores and hobby shops nationwide in March 2022. Before then it can be … Read more
Overall, Professional Coin Grading Service claims 17 of the top 25 U.S. coins crossing the auction block last year, including the most-valuable coin ever sold An incredible 8 of the top 10 most-valuable United States coins that crossed the auction block last year were graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com). Among these was the … Read more
One of two known examples in private hands is among top draws at FUN Currency Auction One of just four examples of a rare 1882 Gold Certificate, only two of which are available to the public, could bring $500,000 or more when it crosses the block in Heritage Auctions’ FUN Currency Signature® Auction – Orlando … Read more
This historic 54-pound Gold Rush ingot was famously swallowed by the sea in 1857 and recovered 131 years later The immense gold brick is too heavy to lift easily or gracefully – something about molecular density making it much heavier than its 54 pounds, but also, perhaps, something to do with the history it carries. … Read more
Iconic Saint-Gaudens issue is considered one of the most desirable and valuable coins in numismatics One of America’s greatest coins, the 1907 Saint-Gaudens Ultra High Relief, has changed hands for a record $4.75 million in a private transaction between GreatCollections Coin Auctions of Irvine, Calif., and Heritage Auctions of Dallas, Texas. The 1907 Saint-Gaudens Ultra … Read more
The Georgia Numismatic Association (GNA) is accepting applications for two scholarships for the 2022 American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs. The scholarships are available to both young numismatists (YN), age 13 to 22, and GNA senior numismatists. Completed applications and recommendations must be received by January 16, 2022. Each scholarship covers the minimum … Read more