CC club dues $30

Posted on June 12, 2013 by NMN

The 25 most valuable Carson City coins are the topic of a feature by Rusty Goe in the summer issue of Curry’s Chronicle, the journal of the Carson City Coin Collectors of America. Continue reading →

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Ford medal raises funds

Posted on June 11, 2013 by NMN

A commemorative medal celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Ford is being offered for sale for $9.95 each by the Early Ford V-8 Foundation. Continue reading →

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Anniversary marked by new wood

Posted on June 11, 2013 by NMN

The 75th anniversary for the Coin Club of Greater New Bedford, Mass. As the recording secretary of the club, I have been a member for one-third of its existence. Thanks to the determination of the prior membership, we have retained the notes of some of the earliest meetings of the club in 1938. Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Where has ANA’s prestige gone?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by NMN

I found Larry Shepherd’s recent Viewpoint regarding the future of the American Numismatic Association to be insightful. His assessment of the demographic challenges facing the ANA could not be more timely. Continue reading →

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The question is did you miss them?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Dave Harper

Quick. What’s been missing from the pages of Numismatic News in the past four weeks? Give up? A special section listing all 14 candidates for the American Numismatic Association board of governors as well as the candidates for president and vice president. Continue reading →

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Ambassador Loebe of Texas dies May 27

Posted on June 10, 2013 by NMN

Numismatic Ambassador Bernard “Barny” Loebe of Houston, Texas, died May 27. Continue reading →

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Medal represents lost lives, resolve to bring change

Posted on June 10, 2013 by NMN

On Sept. 15, 1963, four little girls lost their lives when a bomb went off during Sunday morning services at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. Fifty years later a Congressional gold medal will commemorate the lives of Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley, who were among the worshipers in the predominately black congregation. Continue reading →

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Mint Stats: Sales evaluation depends on yardstick

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Dave Harper

Sales of the 2013-W uncirculated American Eagle silver coin began strong at 104,570 if you compare it to the 2012-W total sales of 202,504, but seems less so if you compare the number to the 320,898 sold in 2011. Continue reading →

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Raleigh show set July 19-21

Posted on June 5, 2013 by NMN

The Raleigh Coin Club (Raleigh, N.C.) will be hosting its annual three-day Coin, Currency and Stamp Show at the NC State Fairgrounds once again. Continue reading →

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Slider: good enough to pass as uncirculated

Posted on June 5, 2013 by NMN

What is the difference between a commercial uncirculated coin and a slider? Continue reading →

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