Numismatics

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...  

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 [...]  

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...  

(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 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 – 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 – 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 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...  

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...