1964 SMS goes for $151,200

VDB Coins of Bristol, Va., has brokered the sale of the finest known PCGS-certified set of 1964 Special Mint Set coins in a private transaction. Continue reading

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Medal honors advocate for poor

The Congressional gold medal was presented to Professor Muhammad Yunus April 17 during a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Continue reading

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Manley gives to ANA

A donation of materials from the collection of Vladimir and Elvira Clain-Stefanelli was made to the American Numismatic Association in Colorado Springs, Colo., by Dwight N. Manley, a numismatist and California real estate developer. The ANA announced the donation in … Continue reading

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South Carolina YN wins scholarship

Winner of a Young Numismatist scholarship to attend a week-long Summer Seminar at the American Numismatic Association has been announced by the Professional Numismatists Guild. Raymond Hawkins, a 16-year-old collector from Eutawville, S.C., will receive tuition and expense money for … Continue reading

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Civil War battle theme of new wood

A Civil War naval battle is the theme of a new wooden nickel issued by the Central Arkansas Coin Club. Continue reading

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Park Avenue buys StraightSilver.com

Park Avenue Numismatics announced April 5 that it bought www.StraightSilver.com, a precious metals website that focuses on the sale of silver bullion coins and related items. Continue reading

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Gold Buffalo, silver Eagle out in May

While collectors are closely watching the May 9 opening of orders for the two-coin West Point anniversary set featuring reverse proof and enhanced uncirculated 2013-W silver American Eagles, they also need to prepare their budgets for two other coins made of precious metal that will go on sale in May. Continue reading

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Rottinghaus runs for re-election

After serving on the ANA Board for the past four years, Scott T. Rottinghaus, M.D., is running for re-election. Continue reading

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Club gives life membership

A life membership has been awarded by the Palm Beach Coin Club to member Ed Polyanchek. Continue reading

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NGC certifies Bryan Dollars

Fourteen pieces of Bryan Dollars were certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corp. They were submitted by W. David Perkins, who acquired the group intact over a decade ago from Mrs. A.J. Ostheimer, who along with her husband had purchased them from Farran Zerbe, a giant of numismatics in the early 20th century. Continue reading

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