Category Archives: John Brush

PNG Gives Robert Brueggeman 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has honored Robert Brueggeman, the organization’s soon-to-retire Executive Director, with its 2023 Harvey G. Stack Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented to someone who has shown extraordinary devotion to numismatics and significantly contributed to the hobby or profession. “Bob has been PNG’s Executive Director since 1995. Under his guidance […]

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All-Time #1 Set of Seated Quarters on Display at ANA World’s Fair

D.L. Hansen and David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) will be displaying the All-Time Finest PCGS Registry Set of Circulation Strike Seated Liberty Quarters at the upcoming ANA World’s Fair of Money. The 100% complete set of 109 coins will also be joined by the near-complete set of Proof issues from 1838-1891. This set is the […]

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Who’s Minding The Mint? Fewer Hobbyists Collect Mint Sets These Days – Here’s Why

Does anyone collect mint sets these days? Those who do are among a shrinking group of hobbyists By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for FUN Topics ….. The number of collectors who pursue mint sets as a significant numismatic objective today is relatively small – and getting smaller, according to United States Mint sales statistics and the observations […]

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ANA Honors Distinguished Numismatists With Awards

Every year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes members who go above and beyond with their service and dedication to numismatics. The following awards, which are presented at the World’s Fair of Money, will be awarded during the Member & Awards Celebration, Thursday, August 18 at 3 p.m. in room 25/26 of the Donald E. […]

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Virginia Bullion Sales-Tax Exemption Extended and Threshold Removed

By National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) ……   On March 2, Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 3, which extends the sunset date for the sales-tax exemption on gold, silver, and platinum bullion and legal tender coins to June 30, 2025. Under the previous law, the exemption would have expired on June 30, […]

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Jim Bisognani: My 11th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part 3

Numismatic Market Review by Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report …… The new year is here, and as we approach mid-January, the numismatic market as a whole is still a hot and robust commodity. The 67th Annual FUN Show is in the books and, according to Jeff Garrett, “As usual, the FUN show provided […]

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Jim Bisognani: My 11th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part 2

Numismatic Market Review by Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report …… For Part 1, Click Here As I sat down at my computer to prepare for what portends to be an enlightening second installment of my 11th Annual NGC Year in Review, we are less than two days away from 2022! Gosh, I was […]

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Jeff Garrett: The Future of Live Coin Auctions

By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… The last two years have been challenging in so many ways for everyone worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we all conduct our lives. Substantial parts of the workforce are still working from home and companies in all economic segments are re-inventing how they […]

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Jim Bisognani: My 11th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part 1

Numismatic Market Review by Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report …… As I type this morning, I am reminded by the calendar that, in about a fortnight, 2021 will pass the baton to 2022. It has been an awe-inspiring and eye-opening year in the world of numismatics. Sales of coins realizing a million dollars […]

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David Lawrence Acquires ESM Proof Half, Large Cent Collections From Harlan J. Berk, Ltd

David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) of Virginia Beach, Virginia, has purchased one of the most impressive sets of Proof Half Cents and Large Cents ever put together. In a private transaction, Mike Printz of Harlan J. Berk, Ltd (HJBLTD) and John Brush of DLRC pieced together the transfer of the nearly complete set of Proof […]

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YN Scholarships Available for First Coin University Program in San Francisco

Witter Coin Co. offers opportunity for 13-to-21 year-old scholarship recipients to learn from professionals and get hands-experience at a major coin store   Scholarship applications are now being accepted from young numismatists, ages 13 to 21, for the first Coin University program in San Francisco, California, July 24-31, 2021. As many as 25 all-expense scholarships […]

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Newman Numismatic Portal to Hold Symposium March 19-21

  Following the positive response to the first Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) Symposium in August 2020, NNP is pleased to announce the next event, which will take place March 19-21. This is a free, online event that brings together a variety of numismatic speakers and covers a wide array of numismatic subjects. Featuring nearly 40 […]

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Newman Numismatic Portal to Hold Symposium March 19-21

Following the positive response to the first Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) Symposium in August 2020, NNP is pleased to announce the next event, which will take place March 19-21. This is a free, online event that brings together a variety of numismatic speakers and covers a wide array of numismatic subjects. Featuring nearly 40 presentations, […]

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ICTA Announces New Executive Director

On Tuesday, December 8, the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) announced that Jimmy Hayes will step down as executive director at the end of the year, and its board of directors has appointed David Crenshaw as the new executive director, effective January 1, 2021. Of the change, Hayes said, “I have very much enjoyed […]

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Jim Bisognani: How Are New Highs for Gold Affecting the Coin Market?

Numismatic experts weigh in on the “gold rush” of 2020   By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report …… Gold trading above $2,000 is truly a significant milestone — one that finds the precious metal enjoying a huge amount of attention in the mainstream media. Many veteran numismatists knew this lofty summit would be […]

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Dale Larsen Joins Staff of David Lawrence Rare Coins

David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is pleased to announce the addition of Dale Larsen to the David Lawrence team as a Senior Numismatist and Buyer. Mr. Larsen will be supporting DLRC as a West Coast representative, serving longtime DLRC clients as well as traveling to various locales throughout the United States to purchase collections of […]

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The Hunt for the 1875 $10 Liberty Head Gold Eagle

By John Brush – President, David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) …… The story of the D.L. Hansen Collection has been written several places and as we wind down the challenge of collecting an example of every circulation strike piece from the United States Mint, there are a few pieces that have eluded our grasp in […]

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Cool Coins! 2019 Episode 3: 1885 Trade Dollar, 1652 Pine Tree Shilling, and more!

  CoinWeek’s Cool Coins! returns with our third episode of 2019. In this episode, we talk with Russ Augustin of AU Capital Management about a wonderfully struck 1652 Pine Tree Shilling. John Brush, president of David Lawrence Rare Coins shows off the fantastically rare 1885 Trade dollar that he and mega-collector Dell Loy Hansen bought […]

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Brian Yutzy Joins David Lawrence Rare Coins

David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is pleased to announce that Brian Yutzy has joined the Virginia Beach office as a Senior Numismatist and Buyer. Yutzy will be serving his existing clients as well as helping DLRC serve a wider base of customers throughout the country. Mr. Yutzy comes to DLRC after spending over 30 years […]

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Finest Known 1885 Trade Dollar Now In PCGS Holder

The finest-known 1885 U.S. Trade Dollar that recently sold for a record $3.96 million has been crossed over and now is in a Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) holder. Within a few hours after placing the winning bid during the Heritage Auctions Platinum Night auction at the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention in Orlando on […]

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David Lawrence Rare Coins and D.L. Hansen Obtain Another Great Rarity: 1885 Trade Dollar NGC Proof 66

On the evening of Thursday January 10, 2019, at the Heritage Platinum Night Auction hosted by the F.U.N. Show, John Brush, President of David Lawrence Rare Coins, and D.L. Hansen, the owner of the “Greatest U.S. Coin Collection of All-Time”, acquired the famous and rare 1885 Trade Dollar, graded by NGC as Proof 66 for […]

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Gold Coin Expert Paul Nugget Joins David Lawrence Rare Coins

David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is pleased to announce that world-renowned gold coin specialist Paul Nugget has joined the company as a new affiliate. Paul, a native New Yorker, will remain in the Empire State, serving his existing clients as well as helping DLRC serve a wider base of customers. Nugget’s interest in coins started […]

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Coin Collecting Eighth Annual Market Review: Part 2

Coin industry leaders share their recommendations for collectors on any budget By Jim Bisognani for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… Wow! Another year come and gone. As this article posts, 2018 is on its last legs, busy packing its bags, ready to travel into history. I think 2019 is coming up my driveway now. No […]

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Coin Collecting Eighth Annual Market Review: Part 1

Coin industry leaders share their thoughts on what’s working and what isn’t By Jim Bisognani for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… Well, I don’t know why it should come as a surprise to me, but 2018 is winding down quite rapidly. I know that time isn’t accelerating, but perhaps the aging process is. It has […]

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David Lawrence Rare Coins purchases an 1804 Draped Bust dollar for $2.64 million

Mr. Hansen is a prominent Salt Lake City businessman and owner of the Real Salt Lake major league soccer team

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David Lawrence Rare Coins and D.L. Hansen acquire the “King of American Coins”

David Lawrence Rare Coins, on behalf of Dell Loy Hansen, acquired one of the 15 known examples of the world-famous 1804 Draped Bust dollar, known as the “King of American Coins,” for $2.64 million via the Heritage Auctions event on June 14th, hosted by the Long Beach Coin Expo

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King of American Coins Acquired by David Lawrence Rare Coins and D.L. Hansen

David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC), on behalf of Dell Loy Hansen, acquired one of the 15 known examples of the world-famous 1804 Draped Bust Dollar, known as the “King of American Coins”, for $2.64 million via the Heritage Auctions event on June 14, hosted by the Long Beach Coin Expo. As one of only eight […]

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Passion Meets Expertise: David Lawrence Rare Coins on MA-Shops

MA-Shops expands further and welcomes a well-known expert from the United States By CoinWeek for MA-Shops …. David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is a family business founded in 1979 by David Lawrence Feigenbaum in his spare bedroom. David, a Ph.D. in Marine Biology, was a passionate coin collector his entire life, who made the jump to […]

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Professional Numismatists Guild Calls for 2018 PNG Award Nominations

PNG Award Nominations now are being accepted for the 2018 Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman and President Barry Stuppler. “Each year the PNG publicly recognizes outstanding achievements in the hobby and the profession by honoring deserving recipients with awards in a half-dozen categories. We cordially welcome and strongly […]

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David Lawrence Rare Coins Acquires Hall of Fame Collection

David Lawrence Rare Coins of Virginia Beach has purchased one of the most impressive sets of U.S. coins that has ever been assembled. The collection, pieced together by mega-collector Bruce Morelan via Legend Numismatics, was set to be auctioned through Legend Auctions in May. However, in advance of the auction announcement, the set was acquired […]

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Dell Loy Hansen Partners with David Lawrence Rare Coins

David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) has come together with one of the most prominent rare coin collectors of our time, Dell Loy Hansen, to launch him into the business. After offering his personal services as an advisor to Mr. Hansen, president and owner of DLRC John Brush witnessed first-hand Mr. Hansen’s passion for coins. This […]

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New million dollar coin: David Lawrence sells 1879 Coiled Hair Stella

David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) acquired, on behalf of a client, one of the rarest U.S

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New million dollar coin: David Lawrence sells 1879 Coiled Hair Stella

David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) acquired, on behalf of a client, one of the rarest U.S

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New Million Dollar Coin: David Lawrence Rare Coins Sells 1879 Coiled Hair Stella

David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) has brokered one of the rarest U.S. gold issues from the 19th Century. Graded by PCGS Proof 66 Cameo, DLRC placed an 1879 Coiled Hair $4 Gold Stella for just over $1,000,000. This transaction solidified the coin as one of the newest members of the PCGS Million Dollar Coin Club. […]

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David Lawrence Rare Coins Auction #973: Lots You Need to Know

By CoinWeek ….. David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) conducts online auctions of certified coins, offering collectors a mix of classic and modern material in all grades so that the everyman collector and the ultra-high-end registry set builder has the opportunity to upgrade their collections with new coins each week. Auction 973 is live now with […]

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CoinWeek Podcast #68: Things to Know When Selling Off Coins From Your Collection

CoinWeek Podcast #68: Things to Know When Selling Off Coins From Your Collection Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. This week on the CoinWeek podcast, we are on the hunt for good advice on how to sell a dozen or so coins […]

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Gary Akins to Form Affiliate Relationship with David Lawrence Rare Coins

David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is pleased to announce that effective March 1, 2017, they have formed a new affiliate relationship with Gary Akins, President of Gary Adkins and Associates (GAA). John Brush, President of DLRC, and Mr. Adkins have officially announced the blending of the assets of GAA and DLRC, which will continue under […]

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Virginia Becomes Latest State to Pass Rare Coin Sales Tax Exemption

By John Brush – President, David Lawrence Rare Coins …… To paraphrase Margaret Mead, a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can make great change when working together. John Brush of David Lawrence Rare Coins and John Feigenbaum of the Coin Dealer Newsletter–along with lobbyist Stephen Haner and the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA)–have […]

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Who’s Minding The Mint? Fewer Hobbyists Collect Mint Sets These Days – Here’s Why

Does anyone collect mint sets these days? Those who do are among a shrinking group of hobbyists By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for FUN Topics ….. The number of collectors who pursue mint sets as a significant numismatic objective today is relatively small – and getting smaller, according to United States Mint sales statistics and the observations […]

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David Lawrence Rare Coins: Carolina Creek Auction 2 Realizes over $560K, Record Prices

Highlights Included: 1895 $1 NGC Proof 66 Cameo, 1873 Doubled Liberty 1c PCGS MS64, 1899-S 25c PCGS MS68 David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) recently offered Part 2 of the Carolina Creek Collection as the cornerstone of their 925th Weekly Internet Auction. Active online bidding highlighted the evening as the sale closed between 8-11:30 pm on […]

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US Coins & Medals – Playing Cat and Mouse With Lady Liberty

By Jim Bisognani – Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ….. Five minute sellout now claiming five times issue price; silver looking to take home gold; “The thing is gorgeous” Many kids have already gone back to school and those that haven’t will be heading in mass for the classroom after Labor Day. Wow, the summer has slipped […]

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Coin Show Commentary – ANA Impressions

By Jim Bisognani – Numismatic Guaranty Corporation …..   Anaheim Auctions Stake Claim To Over $46 Million Another ANA World’s Fair of Money is history; this one a significant milestone as the ANA is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. This edition held in the Golden State, the first time since Los Angeles hosted the […]

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David Lawrence Rare Coins: ANA World’s Fair of Money in Rear View

By John Brush – President, David Lawrence Rare Coins …… Now that everyone has departed the Land of Disney and has had a moment to catch up from the past 10 days of numismatic fun, I wanted to look back on the experience with a somewhat clearer mind. I’ve read various reports about how there […]

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New Jersey Teen Wins 2015 PNG Scholarship

Christopher Maisano, a 17-year-old New Jersey high school student, has been selected as the winner of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) 2015 Young Numismatist scholarship. The PNG will provide tuition, dorm accommodations, meals and airfare to and from Colorado Springs, Colorado for Maisano to attend one of the week-long sessions of this year’s American Numismatic […]

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Coin Shows – Rarity Reigns Supreme At 76th CSNS

By Jim Bisognani for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation….   Heritage Auction Powers Over $46 Million; The Queen Of Gold – 1880 Coiled Hair Stella Reels in $1.8 Million; Lighter Attendance at CSNS Has Dealers Lobbying For New Venue; Collector Craves Classic Commems. Spring is definitely in the air! A series of delightful days with the temperature […]

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