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Author Archives: Lisa Bellavin
Collectors talk of Treasury dollars
It was the greatest single silver dollar hoard in history. Collectors never seem to tire of its story. Many might even have personal memories of participating in its dispersal. Continue reading
2013 ‘Red Book’ available April 10
Sixteen pages have been added to the new 2013 edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins, known to collectors as the “Red Book,” from Whitman Publishing. At 448 pages, the 66th edition of the guide includes new features, plus more than 300 additional or updated color photographs. Continue reading
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Masterpiece adds bullion division
Masterpiece Investment Corporation, an Oregon firm operating in the fine art marketplace, has announced the addition of a bullion division. The new division will enable collectors to own art from sculptor and painter Lorenzo Ghiglieri in the form of pure … Continue reading
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Mint Stats: Silver Eagle comes up short
Could the silver American Eagle bullion sales total in 2012 actually come in lower than the 2011 number of nearly 40 million? If the first few weeks of 2012 are any indication, it could. Continue reading
Community Voice Responses (02/21/2012)
From the Jan. 27 Numismatic News E-Newsletter: Will eBay’s new policy on replicas reduce the threat from Chinese counterfeits? Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor, Dave Harper. Continue reading
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$5 Constitution a lesson in commems
At least for the near future, the $5 gold coin commemorating the bicentennial of the United States Constitution seems likely to be in a class by itself in terms of sales. That makes it a readily available $5 gold with a very interesting story. Continue reading
1970-S half could rise from obscurity
The 1970-S Kennedy half dollar is an interesting but not well known half dollar from what would prove to be an interesting and unusual year for the denomination. With its interesting history, it is hard to know precisely where the … Continue reading
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Gold type coins regain some premium
Precious metals are in a more steady trading market with a continuing upward bias. Gold is up almost 1 percent this week while silver is up over 1 percent and platinum is right at 2 percent with stronger oil prices. Troubles in Europe continue to be the dominating factor along with stronger than expected economic numbers out of China. India has increased its import tax on gold to try to curb that market. Continue reading
1855 half cent hoarded and ignored
Normally speaking, the 1855 half cent gets as little attention as a 3-year-old car gets driving down the highway. Like a middle-aged car, the 1855 half cent is just not very noticeable because it is rather common. Continue reading
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Mint Stats: Bullion in focus as year opens
Bullion coin sales begin strongly as the year starts. Take a look at the 2011 aggregate totals in the column at the far right. They have been revised and some 2010 coin numbers sold in early 2011 have been backed … Continue reading
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