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This week’s letters (05/31/11)

Posted on May 19, 2011 by NMN

This article was originally printed in Numismatic News.  >> Subscribe today! Click here to submit a letter to the editor   What is the correct way to store BU Lincoln cents? I have a question concerning uncirculated rolls. I am … Continue reading →

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ANA to debut daily tables in Chicago

Posted on May 19, 2011 by NMN

This article was originally printed in Numismatic News.  >> Subscribe today! The American Numismatic Association announced that it will debut its Daily Tables section at this year’s World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. Anyone interested in becoming a dealer for … Continue reading →

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Ohio teen wins PNG scholarship

Posted on May 19, 2011 by NMN

This article was originally printed in Numismatic News.  >> Subscribe today! Daniel Gibson, 18, of Perrysburg, Ohio, who was introduced to coin collecting less than a year ago, is the winner of the Professional Numismatists Guild’s 2011 Young Numismatist Scholarship … Continue reading →

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5-ouncers move to next issues

Posted on May 19, 2011 by NMN

This article was originally printed in Numismatic News.  >> Subscribe today! The Mint began selling the 5-ounce 2010 Yellowstone America the Beautiful silver collector coin May 17. The first 2010 collector version, the 5-ounce Hot Springs, had sold out a … Continue reading →

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Hoard puts dealer atop Canadian

Posted on May 18, 2011 by NMN

This article was originally printed in Numismatic News.  >> Subscribe today! In 1973 I decided to terminate my employment at Paramount International Coin Corporation and go into business for myself. My wife had always graciously accepted my decisions and fortunately … Continue reading →

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No mintmark for Philadelphia cents

Posted on May 18, 2011 by NMN

This article was originally printed in Numismatic News.  >> Subscribe today! I just noticed that the cent in my 1992 Mint-packaged set doesn’t have a mintmark. Is this worth something extra? Neither the 1992 Philadelphia cent, nor any previous date … Continue reading →

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ANS Holy Land exhibit debuts

Posted on May 18, 2011 by NMN

This article was originally printed in Numismatic News.  >> Subscribe today! An exhibit organized by the American Numismatic Society in conjunction with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York titled “Cultural Change: Coins of the Holy Land” is on view … Continue reading →

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Misaligned dies struck ’76 half dollar

Posted on May 18, 2011 by NMN

This article was originally printed in Numismatic News.  >> Subscribe today! Perhaps the most interesting coins to turn up at my table at the spring Michigan State Numismatic Society convention besides the proof 1962 half dollar I reported in the … Continue reading →

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Liberty head makes branch debut in 1912

Posted on May 13, 2011 by NMN

While not as tough as the 1912-S, the 1912-D Liberty nickel is every bit as historic and it’s actually a better date than many realize. Continue reading →

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Doubloon inspires wine brand

Posted on May 13, 2011 by NMN

The unique 1787 Brasher doubloon Steven L. Contursi purchased in 2005 was the inspiration for the name of his new brand of wine, Arrow&Branch, just released by him. Continue reading →

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