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Baldwin's prepares sale of its 'best ever collection of coins and medals'
A wealth of Russian coin rarities are going under the hammer, including this rare gold Peter I piece
Posted: 29 December 2010
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'One of world's largest gold coins' could bring $600,000 at Heritage
It was struck for the first Olympic Games in China with ancient stone carving techniques
Posted: 28 December 2010
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Baldwin's sells 'absolute finest known' coin owned by Alexander III's cousin
It has a sales history to match its remarkable provenance - as well as being the best coin of its kind
Posted: 27 December 2010
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Heritage readies its largest World & Ancient Coin Auction to date
The sale's international gems will be highlighted by rare German, Polish and South American coins
Posted: 26 December 2010
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24 karat gold coin honouring explorers Lewis & Clark leads January sale
One of just 300 minted, the piece bearing images of the pioneers goes under the hammer in Kansas
Posted: 23 December 2010
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Yoko Ono auctions special 'one-off' gold John Lennon coin for charity
The ex-Beatles' widow has joined forces with the UK Mint to benefit a Liverpool children's hospital
Posted: 20 December 2010
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Collectors compete for $75,000 wad of cash in January coins auction
One-hundred early Federal Reserve banknotes are up for sale - and could bring more than $75,000
Posted: 18 December 2010
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'First example' of the 1882 Gold banknote sells with $500,000 estimate
Limited to just 14,000, this note, appearing for sale for only the second time, is the star at Heritage
Posted: 17 December 2010
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Coins with a homemade touch... 1644-45 Siege of Scarborough money leads sale
A coin roughly made from shredded silver plates should still be worth a pretty penny at Timeline
Posted: 15 December 2010
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From the Light Brigade to Waterloo... Coins and medals go under the hammer
Following its sale of the Tsarina collection, Bonhams is offering collectors some British classics
Posted: 14 December 2010
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Peter the Great rules Russian Coins and Currency sale with a $234,000 gold piece
The commemorative medal marking the Battle of Riga led the way in Bonhams' spectacular sale
Posted: 13 December 2010
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Finest known US coins to feature in Heritage's 'monumental' January auction
The 1909-O Indian half eagle and the 1907 Rolled Edge Eagle will both attract worldwide attention
Posted: 12 December 2010
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New Zealand banknote floats far above expectations at Spink's rare currency sale
The London auction has a surprise top lot alongside some early pieces from Egypt
Posted: 10 December 2010
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The Tsarina returns: A coin collection from Russian royalty comes back to auction
Bonhams' sale will be led by an Alexander II gold coin which could easily bring $100,000
Posted: 7 December 2010
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'World's finest' Morgan dollar sells for $121,643 in Heritage coins auction
The sale attracted numismatists from around the world with a selection of notable and rare coins
Posted: 6 December 2010
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Ancient, English and Foreign coins shatter their pre-sale estimates at Spink
Collectors and investors gathered in London to see a number of coins exceed all expectations, this week
Posted: 3 December 2010
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Multi-coloured Lebanese banknote could float to $93,300 in London
The auctioneer has announced a second day of selling collectible currency next week
Posted: 2 December 2010
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Rare coins auction journeys from Ancient Greece to Modern Rome
Two rare and historic items set to star in the next Artemide Aste sale couldn't be much further apart
Posted: 1 December 2010
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Early coin from China's first-ever modern mint is estimated at $60,000
An historic piece of Chinese numismatic history is auctioning in Hong Kong, and online
Posted: 30 November 2010
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$180,000 for a Chinese coin series missed by even the best collectors
For numismatists, Ponterio's upcoming auctions in Hong Kong mean the year will end on a high
Posted: 25 November 2010
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'Heirlooms, gathered over generations' including rare US coins go up for sale
The Connecticut auction is selling a treasure trove of collectibles from a family estate
Posted: 24 November 2010
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Portuguese banknotes from Pestrello collection could 'float to the top' at Spink
A London auction of late 19th century notes is likely to capitalise on the upwards trend in collectibles
Posted: 23 November 2010
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Exceptionally rare 'date overstamped' South African coin leads London sale
The gold coin will star in Dix Noonan Webb's last auction of the year, alongside an Elizabethan rarity...
Posted: 22 November 2010
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London auction offers 'failed' $11,000 coin from the reign of Edward IV
Here's how a gold shortage in England in the 15th century produced a rare coin on today's markets
Posted: 22 November 2010
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'Colossally rare' Italian coin carries a $10,000 estimate in New York
The 'largest and highest denominated Italian gold coin of its era' will auction at Spink Smythe, tomorrow
Posted: 19 November 2010
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Coin showing Peter III in the year he was supposedly dead sells for $95,000
The gold 10 roubles piece led a strong sale for Russian coins in Switzerland, last month
Posted: 18 November 2010
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Historic German and Austrian coins and medals appear for sale in Stuttgart
Rare centuries-old numismatic gems are available for online bids, in an auction closing later today
Posted: 18 November 2010
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One of 'half-a-dozen most desirable' Morgan Dollars auctions in Texas
Climbing online bids currently stand at $60,000 for this exquisitely preserved rare coin from 1895...
Posted: 15 November 2010
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Baltimore rare coins expo sells a 1796 'instant numismatic rarity'
Of 'superior' quality, this two-of-a-kind early US Half Dollar coin realised $299,000 at auction
Posted: 13 November 2010
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Fit for a princess? Florida auction offers a 'stunning' $65,000 diamond ring
Rare jewellery and coins will auction to collectors and alternative investors at this US sale on Saturday
Posted: 9 November 2010
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Unique Lebanese banknotes go under the hammer in London, tonight
Spink will be assisting in the sale, which looks to catch an exciting trend in Middle Eastern collecting
Posted: 9 November 2010
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'One of the most important Territorial gold coins' brings $316,250 in Baltimore
The 'finest' two-of-a-kind 1851 Lettered Edge Humbert $50 was a star at Bowers and Merena's expo
Posted: 8 November 2010
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Could this Roman coin be the most incompetent forgery of all time?
A silver denarius found in Brighton may be more valuable because it is so obviously not genuine
Posted: 6 November 2010
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How's this for inflation? Hawaii $10 bank note sells for $134,500 in New York
The rare note was among a number of rare coins and stamps auctioned by Doyle in the Big Apple
Posted: 5 November 2010
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Magnificent 'Washlady' dollar stars at Heritage's $9.42m COINFEST auction
The 'finest known' Washlady brought $161,000 as the market for rare coins remains 'very strong'
Posted: 2 November 2010
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Three exceptional coin collections go under the hammer in Baltimore
'The #2 collection' of Standing Liberty Quarters is among the highlights at next month's US auction...
Posted: 31 October 2010
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Emperor Vespasian leads the way at Baldwin's next rare coins auction
A Roman aureus leads the London auction ahead of a gold coin from medieval India
Posted: 27 October 2010
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One of Peter III's last coins, a 10 roubles piece, is a sale highlight in Zurich
From the year he was declared dead - to his surprise - the rarity stars alongside other Russian coins
Posted: 25 October 2010
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A troublesome King's collectibles command strong prices at a Spink auction
Rare coins, currency and medals related to King Edward VIII sale sold well this week
Posted: 24 October 2010
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Gold and silver coins hidden for years in a garage bring $88,000 in Philadelphia
After reading this, you may decide that clearing out your garage isn't such an unappealing idea after all...
Posted: 23 October 2010
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His first rare US coins collection funded the building of a house...
And now Mr Diotte's second collection, including the 1797 half dollar O-102, can be yours to own
Posted: 19 October 2010
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Coins fit for an ex-king: the currency rendered obsolete by Edward VIII
A private collection of collectibles relating to the troubled king offers some real rarities at Spink
Posted: 16 October 2010
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£76,000 for a gold coin celebrating a great British victory: the Vigo 5-Sovereign
Dating from Queen Anne's reign, the piece was struck from captured French & Spanish bullion
Posted: 13 October 2010
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Video of the Week... 'World's most valuable penny,' the Lincoln cent coin
This documentary looks at how drama and arguments surrounded the creation of Roosevelt's baby...
Posted: 13 October 2010
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Locked in a vault for 43 years... The Philip Keller Coin Collection is to sell
A great surprise to all, including Keller's family, the collection includes some extreme rarities
Posted: 11 October 2010
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Edward VI gold sovereign heads off Charles I to triumph at rare coins sale
The London sale saw a number of classic British rarities in fine condition perform well
Posted: 9 October 2010
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1856-O double eagle coin brings $345,000, after 100 years hidden in Ohio
Graded "extremely fine", this newly-surfaced specimen starred in Heritage's Long Beach sale
Posted: 5 October 2010
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Hamburg coin of 'the greatest rarity' brings €100,000 in Germany
A Portuguese-inspired coin from the reign of King Leopold I was the star lot at Künker's auction
Posted: 4 October 2010
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£60,000 Victoria proof set shines at Spink's rare coins auction
Splendid sets of rare British gold coins dominated the London sale, alongside a Russian rarity
Posted: 3 October 2010
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Palestinian banknotes float to the top of £1.3m collectible currency sale
Spink's auction was led by a note which sold for more than a thousand times its face value.
Posted: 1 October 2010
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Charles I leads rare gold coins faction in Thursday's sale
Numismatic rarities from two very different King Edwards will also go under the hammer
Posted: 29 September 2010
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Comprehensive Morgan dollar collection will shine at St Louis auction
Why settle for one rare and historic Morgan dollar coin when you can have a near-complete set...?
Posted: 28 September 2010
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‘World’s most valuable penny’ brings $1.7 million for charity in the US
How a coin struck from the wrong metal, 67 years ago, became a multi-million dollar investment...
Posted: 23 September 2010
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Spink's coin sale features mint proof sets from George IV to Victoria worth up to £55,000
Mint state proof sets of British rarities to lead the way at Spink's sale at the end of the month
Posted: 22 September 2010
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Apollo 17 Silver Robbins Medallion flying high in Astronaut charity auction
The piece is on offer alongside a set of tapes which played music in space
Posted: 21 September 2010
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Julius Caesar leads the Romans again at an exciting coin auction
Kunker's sale has a silver coin showing Rome's first Emperor priced at €40,000
Posted: 20 September 2010
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Back from the depths... The RMS Titanic Collection
Collectibles related to the disaster are greatly coveted, and many are now part of a travelling exhibition
Posted: 15 September 2010
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Baldwin's auction could see record prices for rare coins of Britain and the world
Coins from Charles I & Queen Anne set to star alongside Russian Ducats & Greek rarities
Posted: 14 September 2010
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Treasured coins of Ancient Rome set to rule over collectors at auction this week
Wednesday's sale could see legions of bidders for the rare Roman pieces on show
Posted: 13 September 2010
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Classic gold coin from Queen Anne's reign is priced at £14,000
This 1713 example of the five guinea coin, a classic of British numismatics, is for sale to collectors
Posted: 9 September 2010
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Dime carried on sunken spacecraft the Liberty Bell 7 to sell at Heritage
Retrieved from the sea 38 years after it sunk, the ship has finally yielded up some rare collectibles
Posted: 8 September 2010
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'Almost brilliant' Prince Adolf I German coin could bring €9,000
This uncirculated rarity bearing the Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe's likeness is going to auction
Posted: 7 September 2010
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Gold ingot risen from the deep could sell for over $120,000
An unusual rarity saved from a shipwreck is bringing a lot of attention to Heritage's rare coin auction
Posted: 6 September 2010
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Rare Ceylon banknote is exchanged for $8,970 in Hong Kong
Baldwin's numismatic sale, dominated by Chinese coins, held a surprise in its notaphilic section
Posted: 5 September 2010
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'Rarest New Orleans Double Eagle' to sell at Heritage's coins auction
One of fewer than 25 in existence, the fine gold 1856-O piece has been missing for a long time
Posted: 2 September 2010
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Chinese Silver Pattern Dollar 'that escaped the reference books' brings $320,000
This previously 'unknown' numismatic rarity led the way at Baldwin's breathtaking rare coin auction
Posted: 31 August 2010
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British military WWII banknotes issued for other countries go under the hammer
With a somewhat military theme, the Tom Warburton collection of rare currency is heading to auction
Posted: 30 August 2010
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Canadian banknotes exchangeable for up to $8,000 in Ontario
Waddington's watches, jewellery and numismatic sale offers some great finds for treasure hunters
Posted: 26 August 2010
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Rare Standing Liberty Quarter coin auctions for $13,000 at Dan Morphy
Three exceptional numismatic collections went under the hammer in Pennsylvania, yesterday
Posted: 25 August 2010
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The Book and Coin collections of André Rooryck
The Law lecturer and moderniser of retirement homes earned the respect of bibliophiles worldwide
Posted: 25 August 2010
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One of the rarest Saint-Gaudens $20 coins could sell for $50,000
Following on from its major US and World coin sale, Heritage gears up for the 'next big thing'...
Posted: 23 August 2010
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Broad range of rare US gold and silver coins will sell today
Stephenson's Pennsylvania auction offers some great opportunities for collectors and investors
Posted: 20 August 2010
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The Top Five.... Collectible US coin investments
Here's our run down of the five coins that could offer the most to you as an entry level investor
Posted: 18 August 2010
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Could this be 'the Chinese year of the coin' for collectors?
Heritage's recent world coin auction included three commemorative gold coins, sold for $480,000
Posted: 17 August 2010
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Coin from the brief reign of Scotland's King James V is priced at £5,250
Succeeded by the days-old Mary, Queen of Scots after his death in battle, this coin dates to his era
Posted: 16 August 2010
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Historic Half Dollar coin from 1795 appears online priced at $57,500
Bearing the Flowing Hair design of Liberty, this coin is available to collectors at Bowers and Merena
Posted: 15 August 2010
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$225,000 Year of the Dog coin strains at the leash at Heritage's auction
A selection of Chinese gold proofs is set to dominate a World coins auction this weekend
Posted: 12 August 2010
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Rare Chinese banknote is exchangeable for up to $28,000
Featuring an overprint from the Russo-Asiatic bank, it will star in the currency section in a Hong Kong sale
Posted: 9 August 2010
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Rare Chinese Silver Pattern Dollar could bring $200,000
Unknown to the standard Chinese coin catalogue, it was gifted to an Austrian Admiral
Posted: 6 August 2010
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Collectible coin markets are doing 'amazingly well', despite the recession
Values of rare coins are solid and reliable in times of economic turbulence, says new expert analysis
Posted: 5 August 2010
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Bids for 'legendary coin rarity' the 1854-O Double Eagle reach $360,000
A stand-out gold coin in an amazing collection of rare gold coins is making waves in Boston
Posted: 3 August 2010
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Ancient coins set to soar at Pegasi Auctions
Silver and gold pieces from before the Roman Empire lead an exciting auction this month
Posted: 1 August 2010
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King Farouk's $8m Double Eagle coin and Declaration of Independence star at ANA
The notorious Egyptian King's coin will appear for the first time with a Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
Posted: 30 July 2010
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The Story of... The doughnut-shaped Holey Dollar coin
Here's the story of how crippling coin shortages led to two remarkable new currencies...
Posted: 28 July 2010
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Doughnut-shaped Holey Dollars head Australian rare coin auction
Created from mutilated Spanish dollars, these numismatic oddities were Australia's first currency
Posted: 26 July 2010
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Collectors can own the 'finest 901-S Half Dollar coin in the world'
This MS67+ PCGS Secure Plus has a pedigree going all the way back to the San Franciso Mint
Posted: 20 July 2010
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Video of the Week... The Boston ANA World coin auction
From Brazil and China, to Great Britain and Russia, the world's finest coin rarities are up for sale
Posted: 20 July 2010
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'Finest known' mint silver 1794 coins will auction in Boston, US
The collection will sell alongside the second-rarest New Orleans Mint Double Eagle, next month
Posted: 19 July 2010
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Heritage's Florida coin auction nets an incredible $7.4m in sales
The rare 1867 5C Rays PR65 Cameo starred alongside President Teddy Roosevelt's $20 coin
Posted: 17 July 2010
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How to... Begin coin collecting, and spot valuable coins
In this video an expert guides you through the first steps to collecting and investing in rare coins
Posted: 14 July 2010
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Stunning Double Eagle coin from the 'Ship of Gold' sells for $10,800
Carried on a ship whose sinking contributed the US's Panic of 1857, this rarity sold in Florida
Posted: 13 July 2010
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Roosevelt's coin inspired by ancient Greece sells for $143,750
'While we hesitate to call any coin perfect, this is as close to perfection as we can remember...'
Posted: 10 July 2010
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Double Eagle coin salvaged from sunken ‘Ship of Gold’ is priced $16,000
After the SS Central America sank with 30,000 pounds of gold, this coin was saved from the wreck
Posted: 8 July 2010
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Outstanding national banknotes lead the way in $5.1m Memphis auction
The collectors' rare currency markets are stronger than ever, as shown at Heritage Auction Galleries
Posted: 6 July 2010
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'Even if it takes all day and night to produce one coin...'
A spectacular example of Teddy Roosevelt's favoured high-relief 1907 $20 gold coin is for sale
Posted: 4 July 2010
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Rare coin from the sunken 'Ship of Gold' auctions in New York
The gold-carrying SS Central America caused a US economic crash when it sank in the 1850s...
Posted: 1 July 2010
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Video of the Week... The world's largest coin sells for $4.02m
Weighing 100kg, it takes more than two men to lift the Record-breaking Canadian Maple Leaf...
Posted: 30 June 2010
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Transylvanian Prince's gold coin sells for an incredible €50,000
Writer, General and finally Prince: the coin depicting the face of the ill-fated János Kemény quadrupled its expected price
Posted: 27 June 2010
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James I narrowly defeats Richard III at Spink coins auction
A gold coin from the Yorkist king was the surprise near miss for the top spot in today's sale
Posted: 24 June 2010
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Exceptionally rare James I gold coin leads Spink auction
A highly coveted Spur Ryal coin will head a large numismatic sale in London, this week
Posted: 22 June 2010
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Heritage's Long Beach coin auction nets more than $9.88m
'Gold is the market's hottest investment' says Heritage after its successful sale
Posted: 19 June 2010
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A Beautifully 2,000 year old toned Gold Aureus from The Famous Boscoreale Hoard discovered in 1895 (PT3)
Vespasian (A.D. 69-79), Gold Aureus, struck at Rome in A.D. 70
Posted: 17 June 2010
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Excessively Rare Italian Renaissance Gold Coin (PT5)
Only five examples thought to exist of which one has a hole through it and two are in museums.
Posted: 17 June 2010
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Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy IV (225-205 B.C.) (PT1)
A Gold 2,200 year old coin of the Egyptian King Ptolemy IV in a Superb State of Preservation
Posted: 17 June 2010
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Online bidding opens for the $2.07m Piedmont banknote collection
One of the finest collections of North Carolina national banknotes ever is for sale at Heritage...
Posted: 17 June 2010
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The Largest Denomination Gold Coin from the Final Year of the 17th Century (PT8)
Struck in 22 carat gold in the final year of the 17th Century under King William III
Posted: 17 June 2010
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Video of the Week... Heritage's unmissable Memphis banknotes auction
Michael Moczalla, Heritage's Consignment Director, shows us some highlights from tomorrow's sale
Posted: 16 June 2010
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Napoleon faces-off against Hercules in Paris coin auction
Two very different numismatic rarities are both listed at €20,000 in a sale, this week
Posted: 14 June 2010
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The world's largest gold coin will be auctioned in Vienna
This coin breaks all records - the Canadian $1,000,000 Maple Leaf will sell at Dorotheum
Posted: 12 June 2010
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Revealing the rare coin and watch collections of King Farouk
The Egyptian King had one of the greatest numismatic collections of all time, alongside many other rarities
Posted: 9 June 2010
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Rare 1920-S Eagle coin priced at $605,000 in online auction
Scarce and historic 1920-S coins similar to this have previously sold for up-to $1.7m...
Posted: 8 June 2010
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Walter Scott banknotes lead auction at Spink
A very recent set leads the sale of a Scottish currency collection this month
Posted: 6 June 2010
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€40,000 for a gold coin from two famous collections
Teutoburger's numismatic auction last week offered some excellent results
Posted: 3 June 2010
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Napoleon defeated at rare coin auction
The French Emperor's currency was narrowly beaten by Louis XIV in Monnaies d'Antan's sale
Posted: 25 May 2010
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Bids on 'undiscovered' 1916 Double Die coin reach $79,000
For two decades, the '1916/1916' Buffalo coin went unnoticed - today, its value is huge and growing
Posted: 24 May 2010
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Two rare Louis XIV coins go under the hammer
Preparing to sell tomorrow, the pair could bring up to €23,000
Posted: 20 May 2010
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'Double-dating' Buffalo nickel stampedes ahead at California
The gem condition 1918/7-D coin will head Heritage's sale next month
Posted: 17 May 2010
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Russian gold glitters amongst rare coins
The Ducat from the reign of Emperor Paul I was exchanged for £44,500
Posted: 13 May 2010
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A coin for a new world quintuples expectations
The sale of the Strickland Neville Rolfe collection is led by a US pewter coin from 1776
Posted: 12 May 2010
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Greatest portrait medal collection in decades goes under the hammer
Michael Hall's fascinating collection was sold in London, with lots achieving five-figure sums
Posted: 11 May 2010
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Emperor Leopold I coin is priced €50,000
One of the most distinctive ancient coins depicting the Holy Roman Emperor will auction online
Posted: 10 May 2010
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The Story of... The US Double Eagle Coin
Here is the entertaining story of the $20 double eagle, one of the world's most collectible coins
Posted: 5 May 2010
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Chinese and Hawaiian banknotes cash-in at auction
The famous 14th Century "Ming" note sold with the $500 King of Hawaiian banknotes, last month
Posted: 4 May 2010
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Double eagle coin from a legendary collection brings $218,500
This MS63-graded 1921 double eagle proved that provenance, as well as rarity, is an asset at auction
Posted: 2 May 2010
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Chinese and Brazilian coins exchanged for $138,000 each
Two rarities with nothing in common but the six-figure price tags have led an Illinois auction
Posted: 26 April 2010
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€10,000 'Siege of Danzig' rarity leads historic coins auction
Numismatic rarities from the Holy Roman Empire and elsewhere are auctioning in Germany
Posted: 22 April 2010
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The Collections of Michael Hall
The Californian actor, dealer and collector of medallic art
Posted: 21 April 2010
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Historic Colonial banknote sells for £25,000
Of the highest rarity, this specimen sold alongside an £80,000 Palestinian note in London, last week
Posted: 20 April 2010
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Norweb's famous 1921 double eagle lands at Heritage
One of just nine known examples, this coin, once part of the Norweb collection, auctions this month
Posted: 19 April 2010
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Palestinian banknote draws bids of £80,000
Submitted for trial and withdrawn in 1939, this notaphilic rarity was the big star at Spink's auction
Posted: 15 April 2010
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Year of the Horse coin charges to $120,000
The recent Chinese rarity has already broken free of its guide price a week ahead of auction
Posted: 14 April 2010
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American banknotes promise top dollar at auction
Historic numismatic specimens from the US, Russia, China and beyond are up for sale, this week
Posted: 12 April 2010
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'Elusive' 1928 Federal banknote up for sale at Heritage
Estimated at $10,000-$15,000, this banknote should be a great buy for entry-level investors
Posted: 11 April 2010
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Palestinian banknote exchangeable for £100,000
Spink's banknote auction next week looks set to outstrip their previous sale
Posted: 8 April 2010
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The Strickland Neville Rolfe rare coin Collection heads to auction
An amazingly conserved compilation of Ancient, British and World coins that has been untouched and out of circulation since 1852.
Posted: 7 April 2010
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Ancient Roman coins hoard to sell at Baldwin's
Unearthed in Bishop's Wood, UK, this extensive collection will go under the hammer in May
Posted: 30 March 2010
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$86k Queen Elizabeth note reigns supreme in Singapore
The UK's monarch emerged as the star lot in Mavin International's coins and banknotes auction
Posted: 26 March 2010
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Bids soar to $15k for scarce Flying Eagle Cent
Only a dozen of this 1856 numismatic rarity are thought to exist - and one is currently for sale online
Posted: 25 March 2010
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Fine Victorian coin set goes under the hammer
A selection of gold and silver pieces is expected catch the eye of bidders at a London auction
Posted: 22 March 2010
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50 years of the Queen on banknotes
The Bank of England is celebrating half a century of Elizabeth II on paper money
Posted: 18 March 2010
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€80k treasure leads German coin sale
Depicting King Stephen Báthory of Poland, this 16th century artefact was the top lot at Kuenker
Posted: 16 March 2010
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Today in History... The first Roman Emperor is assassinated
March 15, 44 BC: 'Beware the Ides of March' - Julius Caesar is stabbed to death in the Senate
Posted: 15 March 2010
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Singapore Millennium banknote estimated at $6k
A $50 replacement note issued in Singapore to commemorate the year 2000 is for sale at Mavin
Posted: 11 March 2010
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The Norweb Collection
A legendary coin collection compiled by a family of dedicated numismatists
Posted: 10 March 2010
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William III five guinea piece to shine at auction
The rare piece issued by the Prince of Orange is likely to bring £8k
Posted: 10 March 2010
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Coin of 'China's most powerful warlord' could sell for $6.5k
Featuring a feared Qing Dynasty politician, this rare numismatic artefact will auction in Singapore
Posted: 9 March 2010
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Bids for quarter eagle pass $50k
The 1911-D gem from the collections of two great numismatists has come to Heritage
Posted: 8 March 2010
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Canadian banknote exchanged for $11k
The finer of two known notes from the Banque d'Hochelada starred at auction
Posted: 5 March 2010
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Ming dynasty banknote doubles its estimate
A very rare 1-Kuan note, issued by Emperor Hong Wu, proved of interest in a Hong Kong sale
Posted: 4 March 2010
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Golden dollar of the last Chinese Emperor brings €10k
A 1916 coin depicting Yuan-Shih-Kai has been sold by a Spanish auction house
Posted: 3 March 2010
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Chinese silver dollar doubles its estimate
The rare mint state piece from the founding of the Republic brought $32k
Posted: 2 March 2010
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Rare Apollo 13 medals appear in coins sale
You have until Sunday to take part in Kuenker's auction, featuring this space collectible
Posted: 26 February 2010
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Rare Chinese banknotes triple expectations
A collection of Peking specimens have sold for €16k, smashing their €5k pre-sale estimate
Posted: 25 February 2010
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Rare Golden Eagle spotted at Heritage
A 1913 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle (MS64) is to sell online by the end of this week
Posted: 24 February 2010
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$25k playing card money up for auction
This historic and unique Canadian currency was created using the materials which were available
Posted: 23 February 2010
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€80k Polish rarity and other coins for sale in Munich
Greek, Roman and other old numismatic rarities will auction at German auction house Kuenker
Posted: 22 February 2010
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Rare Chinese Imperial gold coin will shine in Madrid
A short-serving Emperor committed his face to gold in 1916 and the result now goes under the hammer
Posted: 19 February 2010
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€30k Russian coin to go under the hammer
The 1893 rarity is expected to cause excitement in a Spanish auction
Posted: 18 February 2010
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Rare Lincoln Cent soars to $207k
One of only seven extant, this 1943-S cent was the star lot at Heritage's $8.9m coin auction
Posted: 16 February 2010
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'This is the biggest coins sale to come to the market in decades'
In part two of his exclusive interview, Ian Goldbart discusses Baldwin's anticipated forthcoming sale
Posted: 15 February 2010
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Last two days to bid for Hawaiian rarity
A 50c piece looks set to be the star lot at Heritage's weekend sale
Posted: 12 February 2010
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Struck in Rome, dug up in Bishop's Wood
A famous coin hoard discovered by workmen over 100 years ago will be sold later this Spring
Posted: 11 February 2010
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'Most important collection of Brazilian coins' to sell
The famous Paulistana collection comes to Heritage Auction Galleries
Posted: 10 February 2010
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Ming Dynasty banknote exchangeable for up to $19k
Baldwin's Hong Kong auction is offering some fascinating pieces for Chinese currency collectors
Posted: 9 February 2010
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'I was a stockbroker, and my hobby was coin collecting'
Ian Goldbart, Managing Director of the respected numismatists Baldwin's, speaks to us exclusively
Posted: 8 February 2010
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Bids on rare Open Wreath coin rest at $195.5k
The 1849-C has few peers in US coinage. Today, saleroom bidders will decide its value...
Posted: 5 February 2010
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'Most significant' European Renaissance medal for sale
One of the best-known 16th century medals by Hans Reinhart The Elder will auction in May
Posted: 4 February 2010
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$40k triple elephant coin to sell in Hong Kong
This silver numismatic gem is going under the hammer, alongside other gold coins from Siam
Posted: 2 February 2010
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Bids reach $65k for bronze WW2 cent
The 1943-S Lincoln cent may yet be the top lot at Heritage's February auction
Posted: 1 February 2010
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$70k bids for 1931-D Double Eagle
Rarely seen in good condition, one of the $20 gold coins is leading a sale in California
Posted: 28 January 2010
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The Top Three most valuable US coins
Worried that the dollar isn't worth anything these days? You should check out the 1804 Silver Dollar...
Posted: 27 January 2010
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Three 150-year-old banknotes bring $109k
The Asiatic Banking Corporation specimen pieces nearly doubled their estimates
Posted: 27 January 2010
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Note from China's first provincial bank brings £67k
Circa 1909, the Qing Dynasty restructured China's imperial banks, with new banknotes...
Posted: 25 January 2010
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Two Russian coin lots fetch over $281k
Both rare pieces were the stars at Baldwin's successful $4.8m numismatic sale
Posted: 21 January 2010
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‘Near-mythic’ 1849-C gold dollar to sell at Heritage
Very few American coins are major rarities - but the 1849-C Open Wreath is among them
Posted: 19 January 2010
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1927-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coin brings $1.5m
The most elusive regular-issue US coin of the 20th century lights up Florida
Posted: 18 January 2010
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Rare Federal banknote brings $100k
One of the most collectible notes proved itself at Florida's first big numismatic auction of 2010
Posted: 11 January 2010
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'Mona Lisa of rare coins' fetches $3.7m
The legend of the 1913 Olsen Liberty Nickel lives on
Posted: 8 January 2010
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Canadian 'Dot Cent' sells for $402k
The George V coin led Heritage's first numismatic sale of the year
Posted: 4 January 2010
Last updated: 8 January 2013
