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One of the most popular United States coin series is the Washington quarter, first issued in 1932 and continuing today with a modified design. Initially issued as a commemorative coin honoring the 200th birthday of George Washington's birthday, the...
PRICE RECORDS CONFIRM MARKET DEMAND
Not often does a new category of numismatics emerge out of nowhere. The beginnings of coinage in Ancient Lydia around 600 B.C., the first English penny struck under King Offa circa 785 and the first...
The 1821 Capped Head Left Half Eagle, PCGS PR65CAM is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month.
Early U.S. Gold Coinage
Early United States gold coinage has broad appeal for its rarity, beauty, and history. Noted for its scarcity is...
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Issue Highlights: April/May 2020
Below is a snapshot of some of the topics and interests you can expect to see in the pages of the April/May 2020 issue...
Fake(s) News: The Crucial Fight Against Counterfeits
By Donn Pearlman
Literally hundreds of thousands of counterfeit coins are coming into the United States from overseas, most of them reportedly manufactured with impunity...
Gold Prices Lift On Lower 2Q 2021 GDP News
News that the gross domestic product yield for the second quarter of 2021 came in lower than expected sent gold prices to recent highs...
Victims and Investigators Need to Be Persistent
There are important actions to take if you are the victim of or are an investigator looking into crimes involving gold or rare coins,...
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