Author Archives: Dave Harper

There are still some hard copy club newsletters being sent to members. As a courtesy some of these clubs send me copies, which I much appreciate. I read through them when I get the chance. The May issue of “Nashua … Continue reading →

What would modern numismatics be without a buying frenzy? The Mint has teed up another new product and it will be made available at its booth Aug. 5-9 at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in the Chicago … Continue reading →

With the end of rationing of the silver American Eagle bullion coins as of June 2, I wondered what kind of demand it would take for the Mint to once again be overwhelmed, requiring the return of rationing. It has … Continue reading →

To say “Herbert Hoover” out loud was not exactly swearing when I was growing up, but events of his presidency 1929-1933 scarred so many people that I learned early on not to mention his name at all unless I wanted … Continue reading →

Buyers of Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins from the U.S. Mint are getting antsy again. Delivery of the popular gold, silver and clad cupped-shaped coins was not fast enough for individuals who wanted early release designations from major grading … Continue reading →

When I joined the staff of Numismatic News in 1978, the coin business was on the verge of experiencing a great boom that was dubbed “The Party” by its participants. The few world mints that were active at the time … Continue reading →

An 1804 silver dollar will go up for auction during the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money Aug. 8 in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill. Stack’s Bowers Galleries will put the coin on the block during its Rarities … Continue reading →

For a long time silver investment advisors have pointed to a disconnect between what they call a too-low commodity market price of the precious metal and the seemingly insatiable investor demand for silver American Eagles and other world bullion coins. … Continue reading →