The Planchet Podcast Interviews Jenna Lash

The Planchet Podcast by The American Numismatic Society

The American Numismatic Society has released its latest edition of The Planchet, the society’s official podcast. In this episode, the fifth for the new podcast, the Society interviews Jenna Lash, an artist who has specialized in Numismatic paintings. In the interview, Lash discusses her paintings, how she selects her subjects and themes, and what it has been like to be a visual artist during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jenna Lash is a visual artist who is …

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Mail Bag – Which Coin Grading Service is Best

NGC Graded Silver Maple Leaf

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Rich and it has to do with coin grading services. Coin grading services have been around for several decades now and while there are many smaller grading companies out there, the three that have emerged as the leaders are ANACS, NGC, and PCGS. But which one is best? Clinton, Thanks for taking time to answer my question. I want to know which one of the coin grading providers is …

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ANA Releases Two Part Episodes of The Two Bits Podcast

ANA Two Bits Podcast

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has released not one but two episodes of their new podcast, Two Bits. The episodes make up a two-part review of some of the gems that can be found in the ANA’s Money Museum. Join Doug and Mitch as they rank the five most impressive items on display at the Money Museum, with extensive commentary about the pieces and their stories. There’s even a surprise twist at the end. Find …

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Today’s Deal – 1981 Susan B Anthony Dollar Set

1981 Susan B Anthony 3-coin Set

Today’s Deal is on a great and affordable 3-coin set of Susan B Anthony Dollar coins. SmyrnaCoin through their Amazon storefront is selling a set of the 1981 dollars, one coin from all three Mint facilities, for $19.99. It is an easy way to add these somewhat scarce coins to your collection at a low cost. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will …

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Never Before Offered S.S. Central America Treasure In Goldberg’s September 2020 Auction

SSCA 1856 S over s PCGS XF45 From The S.S. Central America

The following is a Press Release announcing that items from the S.S. Central America will be available to the public for the first time. There will be an auction held in Los Angeles, California (and online) to auction some of these treasures. (Los Angeles, CA) July 21, 2020 – Historic sunken treasure from the California Gold Rush recovered from the fabled S.S. Central America which sank in 1857 will be offered to the public for the first time in an …

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Connecticut American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof Available

American Innovation Connecticut Reverse Proof

The first of the 2020 American Innovation Dollar Reverse Proof coins will be going on sale next week at the United States Mint. The special finish coin for Connecticut will be available starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on July 21, 2020. The coin will be priced at $11.50 per coin with a household limit of 5 coins. Only 50,000 of the coins will be minted. The Connecticut American Innovation Dollar was designed by Richard Masters …

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Today’s Deal – 1941 Jefferson Nickel MS-65 NGC

1941 Jefferson Nickel NGC MS65

Today’s Deal is a great chance to pick up an early Jefferson Nickel that has been certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Talos Numismatics is selling a 1941 Jefferson Nickel graded MS-65 by NGC for $39.99. At the time of this posting, Talos had two of these coins at this price available on their Amazon storefront. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is …

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Mint Sales Report – July 19, 2020

United States Mint Logo

The United States Mint has released its weekly sales report. The report covers sales of Mint products for the 7-day period ending July 19, 2020. Focusing on the top ten selling items, the report shows a mix of products that collectors purchased in the past week, ranging from annual sets to coin rolls and sets. Taking honors for the week’s top selling product was the silver proof 2020-W American Eagle 1-ounce coin. An impressive 18,089 …

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CFTC Charges Georgia Company and Florida Residents with Precious Metals Fraud and Misappropriation of Nearly $900,000

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

The following is a Press Release from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) outlining a precious metal fraud and misappropriation of nearly $900,000 in funds. Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida against The Alista Group, LLC (Alista), owner Marvin W. Courson III, and company employees Christopher A. Kertatos and Luis M. Pineda Palacios a/k/a Luis Pineda, for fraud, engaging in illegal, off-exchange transactions in precious metals, …

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Today’s Deal – 10-Coin Jefferson Nickel Proof Set From The Early 2000s

2000s Proof Jefferson Nickel Set

If you have been looking to complete your Jefferson Nickel proof collection from the early 2000s, Today’s Deal is the chance to make it happen. Today Phanatic Sports Memorabilia through their Amazon storefront has a set on sale for $16.99. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Today’s Deal articles contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used to help …

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