Monday, May 24, 2010

The 49ers and their Legacy

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In 1848, Alta California, the new territory acquired from the Mexican-American War, was very sparsely populated – only about 15,000 people l...
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Monday, May 17, 2010

Emperor Leopold I and Holy Roman Coinage

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At HR Rauch’s auction of ancient coins, a 10 Dukaten coin featuring Emperor Leopold I is expected to sell for at least €50,000 Euro. The coi...
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Monday, May 10, 2010

1901-S Barber Sells Big!

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The most talked about coin in 2010 is a 1901-S Barber quarter that was originally graded MS-68, and then regraded a MS-68+. Bids for it have...
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Monday, May 3, 2010

A New Addition to the Egyptian Coin Collection

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About 75 miles from Cairo last week there were 383 coins found dating back to the third century B.C. During that time King Ptolemy III, a re...
Monday, April 26, 2010

Add the Hot Springs Quarter to Your Coin Collection

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In honor of its 178th anniversary as a Federally protected national site, Hot Springs Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas is getting it’s own qua...
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Monday, April 19, 2010

Coin Collection Rarity: 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel

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For those who are really serious about coin collecting , an authentic 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel is high up on the “must-have” list. The 1937-...
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Monday, April 12, 2010

Interesting Coin Collecting Facts

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Coin collecting , also known as Numismatics, has been practiced since the middle ages. Some of the earliest known coin collectors have been ...
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