Numismatics

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 [...]  

(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...  

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...  

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...  

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...  

By Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics The coin market seems to be doing just fine-and maybe even gaining a little strength. Last week we were knocked down pretty much by illness in the office. It was a bigger deal for us to lift our heads than any coins. So we did not do much in sales, nor [...] Related posts:Legend Numismatics Market Report – The Philadelphia Coin ExpoLegend Market Report – EARLY OCTOBERTHE SPRING CSNS SHOW – Legend...  

By Laura Sperber – Legend Numismatics THE FIRST SHOW IS NOW HISTORY! Yet again we congratulate all of the hard work and fantastic jobs the entire Whitman staff does to make their shows clearly some of the BEST presented in the business. David Chrenshaw, Mary Counts, and Lori Hammrick are people who you can always count on [...] Related posts:THE SPRING CSNS SHOW – Legend Numismatics Market reportLegend Numismatics Baltimore Spring Show 2008...  

At this two-day seminar, you can learn the basics of numismatic photography, under the instruction of a distinguished museum curator. The American Numismatic Association’s Florence Schook School of Numismatics is coming to New Hampshire Oct. 24–25. “Fundamentals of Digital Photography” is offered in conjunction with the New Hampshire Coin and Currency Expo in Manchester. This two-day seminar [...] Related posts:2008 ANS Summer Seminar...  

The acclaimed, new traveling exhibition of the Smithsonian’s National Numismatic Collection, “Good as Gold – America’s Double Eagles,” now can be seen on a free, new video available online courtesy of Professional Coin Grading Service. The 7 minute program is on PCGS’ home page at www.PCGS.com. By clicking the full screen option, viewers get can get [...] Related posts:PCGS January 2008 History of Grading Video Now AvailablePCGS Exhibit, PNG...