Rare Coins
First Spouse Coins, Rare Coin Buyers
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint’s weekly sales figures put the First Spouse gold coins in the news headlines. Several coin writers are discussing rare coins and what it takes to buy them. A Tasmanian Tiger coin is out. Enjoy!
2011 American Gold Buffalo, Quarters Proof Set
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The 2011 American Gold Buffalo bullion coins have been released, and the 2011 Quarters Proof Set will launch on Thursday from the U.S. Mint. An analysis of the demand for rare coins and a piece about early dimes are included in today’s headlines. Enjoy!
Ancient Coins, Dahlonega Dollars, Royal Wedding Commemoratives
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Today’s articles cover ancient coins, Dahlonega Mint gold dollars, and the 1859-S Seated Liberty dollar. New coin issues will be Royal Wedding commemorative coins and a rupee coin featuring the Sri Lanka Air Force. Enjoy! NGC Ancients: Ten Reasons to Consider Ancients, ngccoin.com Since at least the early 14th [...]
Gettysburg Quarters, Johnson Presidential Dollars
Welcome to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint is producing fewer coins. 2011 Gettysburg Quarters and Johnson Presidential Dollars were much lower than the other design mintages in their respective series. The 2011 American Buffalo gold bullion coins and the 2011 Quarters Proof Set launch this week. The Austrian Mint is featuring robotics on their [...]
Medal of Honor Coins, Canadian King of Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The U.S. Mint will launch their Medal of Honor coins on Friday, Feb. 25. A 50-cent piece dated 1921 is considered the Canadian King of Coins and will be up for auction in April. Coins from the U.S. valued over $1,000 are examined in the last three articles. Enjoy!
High-Tech Coins, Columbian Republic Gold Coins
Welcome to Something About Coins! The Canadians could make their $1 and $2 into high-tech coins with security features. Dr. Frank Sedwick’s collection of Colombian Republic gold coins will be up for auction in April. Doug Winter investigates the current market for Carson City half eagles, and Steve Roach looks into the high end of [...]
Platinum Eagle Error, Presidential Dollar Proof Set
Welcome back to Something About Coins! The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) found another proof platinum American Eagle error. The next set that the U.S. Mint will launch is the Presidential Dollar Proof Set. Heritage Auctions published their results from Long Beach, and Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) published their second Million Dollar Coin list. Police [...]
Gettysburg Quarter Bags, British Coin Decimalisation, Half Disme
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Collectors can purchase Gettysburg quarter 100-coin bags and two-roll sets today. The history of British coin decimalisation is described, and Stack’s-Bowers is going to display the finest known 1792 Half Disme at the Long Beach Coin Show that starts on February 3.
American Gold Buffalo Proofs, First Spouse Gold Coins
Welcome back to Something About Coins! Due to the falling market price of gold, the U.S. Mint has lowered their prices for American Gold Buffalo Proofs and First Spouse Gold Coins. A list of 2010 Best Secured Coin Shows is described, and new additions have been made to the upcoming Long Beach Coin, Stamp & [...]
Canadian Collector Coins, Coin Doctoring
Welcome to Something About Coins! The Royal Canadian Mint sold out of several 2010 collector coins, and the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) revealed their Coin Sniffer technology at the recent coin show in Florida. A hot topic at coin shows concerns the bubble for top coin values, as described in the articles below. Enjoy!