Best-Selling Annual Guide Prices Nearly 8,000 Items
(Pelham, AL) — The 72nd edition of the hobby’s Guide Book of United States Coins (popularly known as the “Red Book”) will debut at the Whitman Baltimore Coin and Collectibles Expo on March 22, 2018. It features new and extensively updated content reflecting the current market for collectible coins
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New 2019 Official Red Book includes more coins, more die variety photos
Best-Selling Annual Guide Prices Nearly 8,000 Items
(Pelham, AL) — The 72nd edition of the hobby’s Guide Book of United States Coins (popularly known as the “Red Book”) will debut at the Whitman Baltimore Coin and Collectibles Expo on March 22, 2018. It features new and extensively updated content reflecting the current market for collectible coins
Condition Census 1795 Half Cent in Stack’s Bowers Baltimore Auction
By James McCartney, Numismatist & Cataloger – Stack’s Bowers …… The Stack’s Bowers November 2017 Official Auction of the Whitman Coins & Collectibles Baltimore Expo promises to be a truly monumental event in both quality and quantity of offerings. This year’s auction will be highlighted by selections from the Cardinal Collection Educational Foundation, the […]
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Over $15.9 Million in US Coins Sold in Stack’s Bowers March 2017 Whitman Baltimore Auction
There was certainly no shortage of significant numismatic offerings throughout the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the Whitman Coins and Collectibles Expo, held at the Baltimore Convention Center in the final week of March. Anchored by the exceptional Blue Moon Collection, Part I, and the Collections of Dr. Gordon Shaw and Anthony Bettencourt, this […]
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Paper Money Auctions – First National Bank of Medicine Lodge, Kansas Serial Number 1 $5 Brown Back
By Brad Ciociola – Currency Specialist, Stack’s Bowers …… Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to offer for the first time to the collecting community an incredible serial number 1 $5 Brown Back from the First National Bank of Medicine Lodge, Kansas in the upcoming Official Currency Auction of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Spring Expo. […]
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New Red Book Celebrates 225 Years of U.S. Coinage
Best-Selling Annual Guide Prices 7,900 Coins The 71st edition of the hobby’s Guide Book of United States Coins (popularly known as the “Red Book”) will launch at the Whitman Baltimore Coin and Collectibles Expo on March 30, 2017. It features new and extensively updated content reflecting the current market for collectible coins. To celebrate the […]
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Choice AU 1871-CC Liberty Half Eagle in Stack’s Bowers March 2017 Baltimore Auction
By James McCartney, Numismatist & Cataloger – Stack’s Bowers ….. The year 1870 saw the beginning of coin production at the Carson City Mint, starting a decade of low-mintage issues affecting nearly all of the gold denominations. The Liberty half eagle was the smallest of the gold coins manufactured by this western mint, and was […]
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Rare Bank of Germantown “Polar Bear” Note in March Stack’s Bowers Baltimore Currency Auction
By Brad Ciociola – Currency Specialist, Stack’s Bowers …… A rare obsolete banknote featuring one of the most iconic vignettes in American currency will be featured in Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ upcoming Official Currency Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Spring Expo. The $1 note from the Bank of Germantown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Haxby PA-150 […]
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries to Present Blue Moon Collection
In the Stack’s Bowers Galleries tradition of presenting old-time cabinets at auction, The Blue Moon Collection will delight bidders in the firm’s upcoming sale to be held March 29-31, 2017, in Baltimore, Maryland. The collection was started over 50 years ago and comprises chiefly private acquisitions from Stack’s along with astute auction purchases from many […]
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Stack’s Bowers: Choice Mint State 1906 Liberty Double Eagle at Our March 2017 Baltimore Auction
By James McCartney, Numismatist & Cataloger – Stack’s Bowers ….. Already consigned to our Official Auction of the March 2017 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo is a lovely Choice Mint State 1906 Liberty Head double eagle only recently reintroduced to the numismatic market. Rich honey-gold hues dominate both sides, adorned by subtle green at […]
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US Coins Surpass $6.5 Million at Stack’s Bowers 2016 Whitman Baltimore Auction
Nostalgia for young America was demonstrated throughout the sessions of the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the November 2016 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo, where colonial and classic issues claimed the spotlight at the Baltimore Convention Center. The United States coins portion of the sale saw strong results, surpassing $6.5 million in total prices […]
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Coin Show Commentary: Whitman Baltimore Robust
By Jim Bisognani for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation …… Mintmarked gold hot in Stack’s Bowers sale; Collector on prowl for Gem DPL CC Morgans As we ushered in November, fresh to their temporary digs in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, dealers and some collectors were busy setting up shop in their respective hotel rooms. As always, many […]
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Stack’s Bowers: Mint State 1808 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle at Rarities Night Baltimore Auction
By James McCartney, Numismatist & Cataloger – Stack’s Bowers ….. Featured as lot 2136 in our Rarities Night session of the Stack’s Bowers November 2016 Baltimore auction is a glorious Mint State 1808 Capped Bust Left half eagle of the Bass Danreuther-3 die pairing. Conceived by Assistant Engraver John Reich, the Capped Bust Left design […]
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Stack’s Bowers US Paper Money – Chicago $5,000 Federal Reserve Note
By Aris Maragoudakis – Currency Specialist, Stack’s Bowers …… Crossing the block this November at our Baltimore Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo, will be Lot 10311, a $5,000 Federal Reserve Note. This gorgeous Madison $5,000 from the Chicago district is certified as Extremely Fine 40 Net Repaired and offers great […]
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Stack’s Bowers: Gem 1916-S Indian Half Eagle at Rarities Night Auction
By James McCartney, Numismatist & Cataloger – Stack’s Bowers ….. To be presented in lot 2149 of Rarities Night in our November 2016 Baltimore auction is a glorious 1916-S Indian half eagle certified MS-66 by PCGS and one of the finest survivors of the issue. The San Francisco Mint was the only mint to […]
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Stack’s Bowers: Condition Census 1798 S-166 Draped Bust Cent to Be Featured in Baltimore Rarities Night Auction
By James McCartney, Numismatist & Cataloger – Stack’s Bowers ….. The Draped Bust cents of 1798 represent one of the most dynamic issues of early American copper coinage, with significant modifications to both the obverse and reverse design types throughout the year. With 46 distinct die pairings, the challenge this issue presents to collectors is […]
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Take Part in Upcoming Emporium Hamburg Premium Auction
By Emporium Hamburg…. Dear fellow coin friends and coin dealers, It is with great pleasure that Emporium Hamburg is able to announce our next two auctions, 74 and 75, which will take place November 12-13, 2015. While Auction 74 is a classic coin and medal auction with more than 3,000 lots from ancient to modern […]
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U.S. Mint to Participate in Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo
The United States Mint will occupy booth #801 at the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Expo on Nov. 5-8 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md. The Mint will have the following products available for sale: 2015 products including American Eagle Gold and Silver Coins; 2015 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Coin; the Happy Birthday, […]
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APMEX Ramps Up Rare Coin Selections
A leader in the Precious Metals industry for over 15 years, APMEX has always had a small selection of collector coins, as part of their bullion-rich inventory. This year, however, APMEX made a strategic business decision to give many more old coins and currency new homes by growing their rare coin and currency inventory selections. […]
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TJ Coins Wins Free Table at PAN Spring Coin Show
By Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists…. Ohio coin dealer Tom Priebe of TJ Coins won a free table for the next PAN Coin Show, to be held October 22 – 24, 2015. A dealer drawing was held at the PAN Spring Coin Show on May 9th the last day of the three-day event. Each participating dealer’s […]
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Stack’s Bowers March Baltimore Currency Auction Totals Almost $4.7 Million
The Stack’s Bowers Galleries official currency auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo came to a close on Monday with the conclusion of the live Internet only session. In all, the March currency auction realized $4.69 million in sales with the 17.5% buyer’s premium included. Director of Currency Auctions Peter Treglia stated: “We […]
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First Read: A Guide Book of United States Coins: Deluxe Edition
First Read, a continuing series of essays about classic and contemporary works of numismatic literature…. Review by Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek…. First Read: A Guide Book of United States Coins: Deluxe Edition by R.S. Yeoman and Kenneth Bressett You can’t blame Whitman for trying to shake things up with its venerable Red […]
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