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The Numismatic News team is preparing the upcoming Show & Auction Guide, which will be featured in the Nov. 26 edition of Numismatic News and the January issues of World Coin News and Bank Note Reporter. November's update on new entries, pricing, and images for the NumisMaster database.
PMG Certifies the 'Holy Grail' of Uncut Currency
This series shows an eagle perched on an American flag and is known to numismatists as the “Black Eagle” design. Although a number of 1899 $1 sheets are known with earlier signature combinations on this design, this Speelman-White sheet is unique in collector's hands. Uncut sheet of four 1899 $1 “Black Eagle” Silver Certificates graded ...
Major Error Discovered on Kanaka‘ole Quarter - Numismatic News
Jul 20, 2023 · The extreme strength of the clashing of “EDETH” is due to Kanaka‘ole’s name being raised on the die and incuse on the coin. This is just the opposite of most coin designs where the elements are incuse in the die. This is the same reason the clashed “E” on the 1888-O VAM 1A dollar is so strong having been created from the incuse word ...
US Coins - Numismatic News
Oct 11, 2024 · AnnounceMints: Greatest Generation Honored on Coins. Greatest Generation coins will go on sale at the U.S. Mint on February 29, 2024. These coins will commemorate the National WWII Memorial, as well as the sacrifice and service of American soldiers and citizenry. By Numismatic News Staff Feb 19, 2024. US Coin News.
Rare 1982-D Small Date Copper Found - Numismatic News
Ken Potter. Dec 23, 2016. After 34 years, a 1982-D Small Date cent struck on a 95-percent copper-alloy planchet has finally been found and confirmed by me. A Minnesota collector who wishes to remain anonymous discovered it while sorting through 1982 cents by weight to save the copper-alloy pieces for their melt value.
The History of the 1965 Winston Churchill Commemorative Crown
Jul 24, 2019 · To meet public demand, The Washington Post’s London Correspondent, W. Dennis Way, reported on Oct. 17, 1965 that British banks ordered $19.5 million worth of the Churchill Commemorative Crowns, and the United States ordered another $14 million worth.The orders indicated an issue by the Royal Mint of at least 50 million Crowns. Oscar Nemon. The Churchill portrait on the commemorative crown ...
1958 Doubled Die Cent Smashes Records - Numismatic News
Jan 26, 2023. A legendary example of the ultra-rare 1958 doubled die Lincoln cent smashed all records for the sale of any doubled die sold at auction by exceeding the virtually unfathomable $1 million mark! The 1958 doubled die cent boasts very strong doubling with only three specimens known. It is comparable to the 1955 and 1972 doubled die cents.
Numismatic Dealer Directory: Arizona - Numismatic News
Mar 4, 2021 · Xavier Coin and Bullion. For over 48 years, Xavier Coins has provided a professional buying and selling experience for our customers and collecting enthusiasts. Dec 1, 2023. Browse Numismatic News' directory of dealers in Arizona specializing in U.S. coins, world coins, paper money, exonumia, collecting supplies, and more.
How to Determine if Coin Has Been Cleaned - Numismatic News
Apr 22, 2022 · There are several factors to be considered. Judge the age and consistency of the color, its depth and evenness. The underlying luster should be undisturbed and in a perfect cartwheel pattern, this being especially visible about the obverse stars. Look for hairlines or other imperfections that may indicate the coin was cleaned at some time in ...
The United States Nickel - Numismatic News
Jan 5, 2024. Although a fact little known to modern-day collectors, the U.S. “nickel” (5-cent piece) is a direct result of the American Civil War of 1861-1865. Before that time, there was a 5-cent coin, but it was made of silver and called a half dime. However, in the summer of 1862, a nervous public hoarded all available silver coins, and ...