Described as “a new Goliath,” the “Gold Cas” was purchased in 2011 for only $4,905, but its value today is staggering Not seen for a decade, a one-ounce gold coin with a denomination of 1,000 Bitcoins (BTC) is the world’s most valuable numismatic item. Purchased in December 2011 for $4,905, it is now worth $48 … Read more
Social media giant has not responded to warnings that the “platform continues to be used to lure gullible buyers of counterfeits” Three major numismatic organizations that sent a letter to Facebook executives to complain that the social media platform “has become the predominant choice of some fraudsters” are disappointed with the lack of a response … Read more
Morelan completes “numismatic trifecta” with fabled coin acquired by Legend from Kevin Lipton and John Albanese An 1894 San Francisco Mint silver dime that once belonged to a legendary collector known as “The King of Coins” has been acquired by Legend Numismatics of Lincroft, New Jersey (www.LegendNumismatics.com) for $1.8 million. It is a record price … Read more
Following the success of the Festival of Coins in September 2020, the team behind the www.allaboutcoins.co.uk website are excited to be holding the online event again, from 17-26 September 2021. The programme for the Festival of Coins is set to attract thousands of collectors from around the world, with a range of videos, articles and … Read more
The sole finest 1804 Draped Bust silver dollar sold for $7.68 million in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August 2021 ANA Auction, setting a new auction record as the fifth most valuable United States coin ever sold. Offered in the firm’s Rarities Night session on Tuesday, August 17, the sale of this 1804 Draped Bust dollar … Read more
Benefactor’s multi-million dollar exonumia donation includes over 800 medals from Historical Society of Pennsylvania’s famous Baker Collection More than 850 gold, silver and bronze medals related to President George Washington that were deaccessioned by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania have been donated intact to the American Numismatic Association’s (money.org) Edward C. Rochette Money Museum by … Read more