This week’s letters (07/02/13)

I read Dennis Matuszewski’s letter in the June 11, 2013, issue of Numismatic News and I would like to know if there is any way I can get a copy of the article he referenced. Continue reading

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Community Voice Responses (07/02/13)

From the June 7 Numismatic News e-newsletter: The Mint hasn’t made platinum bullion coins since 2008. Should it restart production? Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper. Continue reading

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Mint narrows design entries

The Mint has posted 24 semi-finalist entries in its competition to find a common obverse design for the 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins.
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Look for boxy mintmark on 1912-S nickel

How can I tell if my 1912-S Liberty Head nickel is genuine? Continue reading

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What do you think of the designs?

How’s your mental health? Isn’t that an awfully personal question? Sure, it is, but I cannot help myself this week. Continue reading

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Seminar features silver dollar experts

A silver dollar seminar will be offered at the SoCal Coin & Currency Show, set for July 18-20 at the Ontario Convention Center located in Ontario, Calif. Continue reading

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Viewpoint: Muscle-head sells Daddy’s collection

I can’t begin to tell you how many times it happens. Once a week, a day, an hour? What I’m writing about are the collections that are sold for a fraction of their value. Continue reading

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1892-CC Morgans went to vaults upon issue

The 1892-CC Morgan dollar is a very interesting coin from a very interesting year. After all, 1892 saw the introduction of the new Barber dimes, quarters and half dollars. Continue reading

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Hendin receives Holst award

David Hendin, American Numismatic Society adjunct curator, was the recipient of the 2013 Gunnar Holst Numismatic Foundation Medal. Continue reading

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Mint Stats: Proof gold Buffalo beats proof Eagle

Sales of the one-ounce gold Buffalo proof coin moved past the one-ounce gold proof American Eagle this week. Continue reading

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