Category Archives: Coins

ACTV Blog Official Sign Off

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Jan
2013
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  Dear Art & Coin TV Blog Fans, On June 7, 2011 we launched the Art & Coin TV blog to be a place to share art and coin news from around the world. In a little over a year … Continue reading  

1792 Half Disme Brings $1.41 Million to Lead Florida Numismatists Signature Auction

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Jan
2013
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A unique and historic 1792 Half Disme realized $1.41 million dollars on Jan. 10 as part of Heritage Auctions’ U.S. Coin Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Signature® Auction in Orlando, FL. The price realized, which includes 17.5% Buyer’s Premium, is a … Continue reading  

U.S. Treasury says ‘No’ to Trillion-dollar Coin

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Jan
2013
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The trillion-dollar coin isn’t going to save the day. The U.S. Treasury says it won’t mint the coin as a way of escaping the debt-ceiling crisis. The Federal Reserve also nixed the plan. Even though the platinum coin idea started … Continue reading  

Iraqi Archaeologists Discover Sixty-six Gold Coins Over 1,400 Years Old

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Jan
2013
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Iraqi archaeologists have found 66 gold coins that are at least 1,400 years old, officials said on Monday, adding that they hope to put them on display in Baghdad’s National Museum. The artefacts, which date back to the Sassanid era … Continue reading  

California Teacher Sole Heir of $7.4M Gold Coin Fortune

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Dec
2012
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Walter Samaszko Jr. was a loner whose death went largely unnoticed. That all changed when a crew sent to clean out his house found a fortune stashed away in the garage of his modest ranch-style home. There were ammunition boxes … Continue reading  

The Greensboro Collection Headlines First Major U.S. Coins Auction of 2013

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Dec
2012
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An 1803 “novodel” Bust dollar, PR66 PCGS, one of only four known to exist, is among the most noteworthy lots in Heritage’s U.S. Coin Signature® auction, part of the Official Auctions of the Florida United Numismatists convention, Jan. 9-13 in … Continue reading  

Spectacular British, Islamic collections Headline Heritage Auctions Event

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Dec
2012
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An unprecedented selection of high-grade ancient and world coins — ranging from the dawn of numismatics to most modern corners of the globe and featuring several important collections — highlights the 2,800+ lots in Heritage Auctions’ Jan. 6-7 World & … Continue reading  

1895 Cameo Morgan Dollar Highlights Heritage Auctions’ U.S. Coins Signature Auction

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Nov
2012
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A proof-only 1895 Philadelphia Morgan dollar, PR66 Cameo PCGS, leads the thousands of lots up for bid at Heritage Auctions’ November 2012 U.S. Coins Signature® Auction, the official auction of the Money Show of the Southwest, with floor sessions scheduled … Continue reading  

Ancient Thracian Gold Hoard Discovered in Bulgaria

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Nov
2012
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Bulgarian archaeologists unearthed ancient golden artifacts, including bracelets with snake heads, a tiara with animal motifs and a horse head piece during excavation works at a Thracian tomb in northern Bulgaria, they said on Thursday. The new golden artifacts are … Continue reading  

Rare Qatar and Dubai Banknotes Sell Way Above Estimate at Bonhams in London

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Oct
2012
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A series of rare Qatar and Dubai banknotes sold for £180,000 against a £25,000-35,000 pre-sale estimate at Bonhams auction of Banknotes and Coins in Knightsbridge, London, today. These uncirculated notes are extremely rare. The matching early serial numbers further enhanced … Continue reading