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Today’s Deal – 112-Coin Complete D & P 50 States Quarter Set

March 2, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to complete, in one swoop, your 50 States Quarter set. The 50 States Quarter series ran from 1999 through 2009 and had a Quarter representing each state and six U.S. Territories. This set is all uncirculated examples from both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints, 112 coins in all. SmyrnaCoin through their Amazon storefront is selling this massive set for $89.99. That is nearly half the price of the average …

Mail Bag – Is it Really Okay to Collect for Fun and Not Investments

March 2, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Adam who, by self admission, is a new collector. They ask an important question that I think all collectors – new or long time – should stop and think about. Do you collect for fun or do you collect for investments and future generations? Hi, I just started collecting towards the end of last year and have about 30 coins in my collection now. I’ve been collecting for fun …

The ANS Library Acquires Robert Martin Notebooks on Connecticut Coppers

March 2, 2020 by Clinton

The following Press Release comes from the American Numismatic Society on the acquisition of the Robert Martin notebooks on Connecticut coppers. It was through a gift from Syd Martin, Roger Siboni, and Tony Terranova. Through the generosity of Syd Martin, Roger Siboni, and Tony Terranova, the ANS library has acquired the Robert Martin notebooks on Connecticut coppers. These recently appeared in the Stack’s November 2019 Baltimore sale (lot 5056), and are there described in part …

CCAC to Hold Two-Day Meeting Starting March 10th

March 2, 2020 by Clinton

The United States Mint has announced that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, or CCAC, will hold a special two-day meeting starting next Tuesday, March 10, 2020. The meeting, as is normal, will be held at the United States Mint Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The agenda for the two day meeting will cover two key topics that impact coinage for this year and in 2021. On Tuesday, March 10th, the main topic will be review and …