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Numismatics is the study of currency and its history. The most common form of numismatists are students and collectors of coins.

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Capped Bust, Reeded Edge Half Dollar, 1836-1839

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Photos used with permission and courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries Description: In 1836 Christian Gobrecht completed work for new Capped Bust half dollar obverse and reverse dies in preparation for the transition from man- or animal-powered coinage presses to new steam-powered presses. The new coins were slightly reduced in weight and diameter, but the most significant change was the use of a restraining collar around the coin blank that imparted a reeded edge to the coin during the striking process. The “close collar”, for all practical purposes a third die, had been used for smaller silver and gold coins since 1829, but the half ... Read Full Story

eBay Hit with Lawsuit Over Coin Listing Policy

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Seems like they're lawsuits popping up like daisies for eBay. Unfortunately, many of the actions filed against eBay are tucked away deep on the net.  Unless you have all access to public records and/or you're very specific in your Google search, it's unlikely you'll come across eBay lawsuits unless you stumble upon them. While the following lawsuit is not brand new, it's one which needs the attention of those selling and buying coins on eBay. A lawsuit was filed Jan. 10, 2008 against eBay, the American Numismatic Association ( ANA ) and the Professional Numismatists Guild ( PNG ) for defamation and unfair and deceptive trade ... Read Full Story

Contextual Numismatics?

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After reading a recent post by Nathan Elkins on the American Numismatic Society discussion list, I had serious concerns that I might be suffering from a severe case of delusion or dementia. Mr. Elkins proposes to orchestrate a panel of archaeologists to discuss “ Contextual Numismatics ” at the 2009 AIA meeting. Granted, I have only been a professional numismatist for 41 years, but I rather thought that I might have heard most of the terminology used in the field. So, I hopped over to that repository of all human knowledge, Google, and searched for the term—hoping to bring myself up to speed. Ouch, ... Read Full Story

Wirtland Introduces New “Silver Crane” Coin

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Two months after successful launch of Wirtland’s gold coin, Wirtland now introduces its first silver coin, the "Silver Crane". The new "Silver Crane" weighs 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams) and consists of .999 pure silver, its diameter is 39 mm. The coin’s denomination is 2 International Currency Units (ICU). The "Silver Crane" can be purchased online for 38 US dollars from Wirtland’s official mint . The design of new silver coin is similar to 1/10 ounce "Gold Crane" which was considered to be the world’s first physical gold coin issued by a virtual country, and called a "work of art" by experts. The silver ... Read Full Story

Dwight Manley donates $250,000 to Florence Schook School of Numismatics

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Dwight N. Manley today donated $250,000 to the American Numismatic Association Florence Schook School of Numismatics to fund scholarships for young numismatists to attend the ANA’s annual Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs. Manley, a noted rare coin collector and sports agent, announced the donation August 5 during the opening ceremony for the ANA’s 2009 World’s Fair of Money® in Los Angeles. In 2002, the ANA Library was named in Manley’s honor after he donated $250,000 to the ANA Headquarters Renovation Fund.   "I am hopeful that this donation will plant the seeds of enrichment in the lives of hundreds of current and future young ... Read Full Story
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Legend Numismatics Sells The Sunnywood Toned Morgan Dollar Coin Collection
Legend Numismatics, a coin dealer specializing in high-quality, rare U.S. coinage, announced the sale of the entire Sunnywood “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” Toned Morgan Dollar Collection to a private collector who wishes to remain anonymous. Financial details were not released, but Legend spokesperson Laura Sperber acknowledged that it was a “multi-million dollar transaction” and [...] Related posts:Legend Numismatics Announces The...  
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Numismatic dysphoria
I think it was a case of horror victorianorum. I mean by this, that horror which even nowadays is felt by almost everyone who visits a display of Victorian stuffed birds under glass, for example, or of Victorian dolls and dolls’ clothes. I was thinking about the Toronto Transit Commission, and those metal fare tokens whose [...]  
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Park Avenue Numismatics Sells Finest Known 1907 $20 St. Gaudens High Relief
(Miami Beach, FL)- November 18 2009, Park Avenue Numismatics has sold the Finest Known example of the 1907 $20 St. Gaudens High Relief Wire Rim graded MS69 PCGS with CAC (Certified Acceptance Corporation) approval for more that $600,000. “Arguably the most desired of all $20 US gold coins, this Gem was the most incredible High Relief [...] Related posts:Park Avenue Numismatics Acquires Key Date 1870-CC $20 LibertyFinest Known PCGS PR-69...  
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Legend Numismatics Baltimore Coin Show Market Report
By Laura Sperber We can debate everyone’s different market reports. This report is written solely on how the principals of Legend Numismatics witnessed the show to be. We primarily deal in higher grade rarities and gold, so those are the areas we are reporting on. From our point of view, the Baltimore Show was definitely an [...] Related posts:Legend Numismatics Baltimore Spring Show 2008 Market ReportTHE BALTIMORE SUMMER SHOW – Legend...  
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Princeton University Numismatic Collection Acquires 7th Century “Jesus” Coin
From The Times of Trenton, NJ It’s not the kind of coin you’d want to plunk into a soda machine, nor is it the kind you’d find while digging around under your couch cushions. It’s a Byzantine gold coin from the seventh century with an image of Jesus Christ on its face, issued by Emperor Justinian II. [...] Related posts:Princeton University Exhibit on “Numismatics in the Renaissance”Princeton collection is well-roundedAmerican Numismatic...  
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A Father and Son Coin Collecting Team
By Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics Hot Topics BACKGROUND: Legend Numismatics recently purchased the Boyd 1870-S Seated Dollar Graded PCGS Genuine for this dynamic father/son duo from the Bowers and Merena Sale in Baltimore. Thay had just about finished with their AU/MS Seated Dollar Collection and dreamed about owning a 70-S. Here is a portion of [...] Related posts:Buccaneers Quarterback JEFF GARCIA and GAINESVILLE COINS Team Up For...  
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The Pre Baltimore Coin Show Market Report
By Laura Sperber of Legend Numismatics For the record, we expect Baltimore to be a VERY strong show. Why? There have not been any major shows since Long Beach-which has been a forever 45 days ago. Gold has been on a tear lately. And there have been no major additions to the ever shrinking supply of nice [...] Related posts:THE BALTIMORE SUMMER SHOW – Legend Market ReportLegend Numismatics Baltimore Spring Show 2008 Market ReportLegend...  
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