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Doyle’s Upcoming Sale Features Impressive Collection of Coins, Stamps, Bank Notes and Sports Collectibles
In the upcoming Coins, Stamps, Bank Notes & Sports Collectibles sale, presented by Doyle, a gold South Africa 1978 one ounce Krugerrands is particularly highlighted. The first modern bullion coin, the Krugerrand, was produced by the Rand Refinery and the South African Mint in 1967 in order to help in…
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London’s Apollo Art Auctions invites collectors and holiday gift-shoppers to a Dec. 11 Christmas ‘feast’ of ancient art, antiquities and coins
Auction features 500+ lots of carefully authenticated cultural art and artifacts, early hand-forged armor, and ancient jewelry; many items with distinguished provenance LONDON – Apollo Art Auctions hopes to make your Christmas merry and bright with unique antiquities, ancient artworks, coins and wearable jewelry chosen especially for their beautiful December…
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A Collection of Rare Coins Come To Auction with Nest Egg Auctions
In the upcoming Coins, Currency, and Bullion event, Nest Egg Auctions will be offering a Liberty Head $20 Double Eagle gold coin. Following the production of the California gold rush coin, double eagle coins were minted in 1849. The first-ever double eagle design is called the Liberty Head, which was…
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Stephenson’s to auction single-owner estate collection of silver, gold and rare US coins, Oct. 23
Featured: Complete sets of US large cents and Indian Head cents; gold proof American Eagles SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – Before offering someone a penny for their thoughts, it might be wise to examine the penny first. Even a humble one-center can be worth a fortune if it’s the right type, like…
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War Dog Rob Headlines Upcoming Noonans Auction
Noonans will be offering two medals that were awarded to 2nd S.A.S. ‘s (Special Air Service) War Dog Rob for his service. The collie-retriever joined the British Royal Army as a War Dog on May 19, 1942 until being demobilized on November 27, 1945. In September 1943, Rob became the…
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From Henry V to Queen Elizabeth II English Coins Come to Noonans’ Auction
As the world focuses on England after Queen Elizabeth II, Noonans will present English groats in the upcoming Francis Bartlett Collection Of English Groats auction. This coinage sale starts with a Henry V, class A groat. Henry V, also called Henry of Monmouth, reigned over England and Ireland, eventually winning…
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MYNT Auctions Presents a GIA-Certified 8.06-Carat Diamond in Upcoming Sale
MYNT Auctions will offer GIA-certified diamonds in the upcoming Collectible Coins, Gold, Loose Diamonds & More auction. Founded in 1931, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has set and maintained gemstone standards through its continued research and by educating both buyers and sellers. In 1953, the GIA used the four…
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PMG-Certified Iraqi Banknotes Available at the Upcoming Noonans World Banknotes Auction
In 1916, the British expeditionary force introduced Proclamation No.1, disregarding the Ottoman currency circulation. The Indian rupee became the universal Iraqi currency. However, the Government of Iraq wanted its own national currency. The issuance of Iraqi banknotes began on March 16, 1932 with continuous efforts from the Iraqi government. The…
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1883-CC Morgan Dollar and Antique Trajan Roman Empire Coins Come to Sale with MYNT Auctions
Operating from 1870 to 1893, the Carson City Mint struck some of the most coveted coins in the history of American numismatics. The Mint was established to make the most of its proximity to the richest silver deposits of Comstock Lode. It is also best remembered for producing Morgan dollars,…
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Coveted Historical Medals and Rare Gothic Crowns Highlight Noonans’ Upcoming Sale
Renato Signorini was an Italian medalist, sculptor and painter known for crafting busts of popes and other significant dignitaries. In 1958, he carved a portrait of Pope John XXIII during his coronation. The portrait was later manifested in bas-relief on Vatican medals. One of these medals is a key highlight…
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Rare Coins and Historical Medals at Noonan’s Upcoming Event
The 1970 Football Association Challenge Cup Finals was ranked as one of the greatest FA cup finals and often called the most brutal game in the history of English football. The match between popular football teams Chelsea and Leeds concluded with a score of two to two— making it the…
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Pablo Picasso and François Hugo, the Work of a Goldsmith
Far from being posthumous inventions, precious metal pieces were designed by Picasso with the help of a great modern goldsmith, François Hugo. Two series unveil this hidden side of the man from Málaga. Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), François Hugo (1899-1982), Bull, silver plate, ref. 1413, print 13/20, 1,973 g (4 lbs), diam. 42.5…
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Notable Currency Collectibles Available at Noonans, Including Rare Russo-Chinese Bank Note From 1903
The Russo-Chinese Bank was founded in 1896 to oversee the loans intended to back China’s indemnity to Japan following the First Sino-Japanese War. The bank would eventually become the second largest in China with headquarters in St. Petersburg and branches in China, East Asia, Calcutta, San Francisco, Paris and London.…
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Rare Dollar Coinage and Historical Postal Collectibles Come to Sale with MYNT Auctions
The “Liberty Seated” design was the longest-running motif in the history of United States coinage. Christian Gobrecht, the third Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, executed the design based on the sketches by the well-known portraitist Thomas Sully. An 1840 Half Dollar coin with the Liberty Seated motif is…
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Skinner’s Coins & Currency Auction to Feature Rare Sacagawea First Strike Coin
In the upcoming Coins & Currency auction, Skinner will be presenting a rare 2000-P Sacagawea VIP First Strike coin. On November 18, 1999, the United States Mint in Philadelphia held a special ceremony marking the beginning of the Sacagawea “golden coin.” An invitation-only event of less than 600, each guest…
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A Chinese Seal, Treasure of Emperor Qianlong
This green nephrite seal from the Qianlong period is a mark of China’s multi-millennial culture. China, Qianlong Period (1736–1795), square spinach-green nephrite seal surmounted by a lion, the left front paw resting on the wrapped ball, on the reverse, the inscription qin xian zhi bao (“Treasure of the Qianlong emperor, appreciative of talented…
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As Bitcoin Booms, Old-fashioned Coins Still Attract Young Collectors, Lark Mason Associates Offers Up a Veritable Treasure Chest of Gold and Other U.S. Coins and Jewelry on iGavelAuctions.com
New Braunfels, TX: With nearly 95 lots of gold and other coins, Lark Mason Associates is presenting two auctions–in New York and New Braunfels–featuring a large collection of coins, which date from the 18th to 21st centuries. Now live on igavelauctions.com, through January 25th, the first sale includes a 1787 New…
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Rare Greek and Roman Numismatic Antiquities Highlight Doyle’s Upcoming Event
After years of setting aside his vision of collecting ancient Greek coins, Oliver Talcott Banks attended an auction in June of 1990 where it all changed. He realized he was at a time in his life when he could afford to buy several coins of his desired quality. Over the…
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1549-1550 Edward VI Gold Half-Sovereign Coin Featured in Hindman Auction
Hindman is offering a Second Period, Third Coinage (1549-1550) Edward VI Half-Sovereign gold coin in their upcoming Coins & Collectibles auction. Issued from January 1549 until October 1551 by London’s Royal Mint, this coin has a bust of the crowned king on one side with the letters “EDWARD', VI. D.…
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$20 Liberty Head Double Eagles and First Day Family of Eagles add heft to Stephenson’s Oct. 29 Gold & Silver Coin Auction
Also featured: 2015 $200 first-strike .9999 Australian Kangaroo gold coin, high-quality estate and private collections of modern, ancient & medieval coins SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. – Numismatics, the study and collecting of coins, is a hobby with noble origins almost as old as the money itself. What sets coins apart from many other…
