Numismatics
A Collection Worth One Million Dollars to Be Auctioned
DLRC Auctions is delighted to announce its forthcoming sale of the Southern Seated Dollar Collection, which is composed of 31 different specimens of proof Seated dollars, featuring a number of very rare ultra-low mintage coins.
John Feigenbaum, who holds the position of DLRC Auctions President, mentioned that the presented collection represents one of the finest ever assembled. It consists of many different issues with less than 15 known examples. Besides, some of these Proof Seated Dollars are "the finest known - by far," said Mr. Feigenbaum.
U.S. Mint Advised to Take Actions Regarding the Scarcity of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coinage
Due to a huge investor demand
the Silver Institute asked the U.S. Mint to perform instant actions in
order to increase the number of American
Eagle Silver Bullion Coins in circulation, which is a popular precious
metal investment machine. It is worth mentioning that high demand for American
Eagle Silver Bullion Coins was the cause of market shortage.
Silver Institute wrote a letter, addressed to the U.S. Mint Director, concerning the officially published reports about coins being basically rationed to 13 authorized dealers, registering a big twist in the supply chain. In such a way it is hard for consumers to acquire them.
US Dollars to Be Revamped
The
According to the
New Palladium Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Coins
The House of Representatives
authorized the production of Saint-Gaudens
Double Eagle coins made in palladium. The
authorization came from the act entitled H.R. 5614,
which is meant to: "Authorize
the production in palladium of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle coins
as ultra-high relief numismatic
coins and bullion investment coins in order to provide affordable opportunities
for investments in precious metals, and for other purposes."
Oldest Marble Bust of Caesar Discovered In France Dates to 46 B.C.
A marble
bust of Julius Caesar has been
recently discovered by the divers in the
Scientists consider that the life-sized bust of the emperor, featuring
wrinkles and hollows on his face is dated back to 46 BC. Along with the
discovery of the bust of Caesar, drivers trained in archaeology were able to
find a collection of many other ancient items in the Rhone, located near the
town of
Over 7,000 Medieval Silver Coins Discovered by a 9-Year-Old Boy in Sweden
Together
with his grandfather Jens, Alexander
Granhof, who is a nine-year-old boy, discovered a huge amount of silver coins. It is believed that the
coins date back to the Middle Ages and scientists consider that the medieval silver coins are, in fact,
represent largest ever discovery in southern
Sweden.
Mr. Jens and Alexander went out to explore the place where the Battle of Lund took place, back in 1676. The boy suddenly spotted on the site a few silver coins that were coated in verdigris. It seems that due to the recent plowing the treasure somehow came to surface.
2,400 Pennies Used to Create a Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Together with his son Danny, Jeff Haber created a portrait of
About eight years ago he was very impressed by the portrait of Abraham
Lincoln made of pennies at the Ripley's Believe It Or Not museum, located in
Rare Coins Stolen and Traded in Coin Cash Machine
There is
probably nothing worse for a collector that having the results of all his efforts
stolen. When someone had stolen a rare collection, there is a small chance that
at least a part of the collection will be recovered in the end. However, there
are cases when coins
from a rare collection are spent as though they are regular quarters in circulation, having no collectible
value.
2000-Year Old Ancient Roman Coin Found in Wales
A man
passionate about metal
detecting discovered what is believed to be one of the oldest
ancient Roman coins
unearthed in
Roy Page is 69, and he is a retired
butcher from Coedpoeth. He was the
one to discover a detailed ancient coin that has about 2,000 years. The ancient
coin was found on a farm near St. Asaph.
Mr. Page was able to discover the rare piece when he was on search with the
Mold-based Historical Search Society.
Choosing the 2009 Commemorative Euro Design
On February 1, 2008, the International Herald Tribune reported that the Europeans, living in the 27 countries that are members of the European Union, have been welcomed to give their vote for the best design of the new commemorative two euro coin that was minted to mark the 10th anniversary of the union's own single currency.