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NCIC Reports An Aggravated Robbery in Dallas

July 1, 2020 by Clinton

Numismatic Crime Information Center Shield

The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has released the following Press Release asking for assistance in a recent theft. The aggravated robbery took place in Dallas, Texas. An 84-year-old coin collector was robbed as he returned home, resulting in the theft of dozens of gold and silver coins. The Dallas Police Department is investigating an aggravated robbery of an 84 yr. old coin collector. The victim had just returned home from his bank and was …

PCGS Confirms New 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar Variety

July 1, 2020 by Clinton

The following Press Release comes from PCGS, announcing that a new variety of the 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar has been discovered and graded by the California-based company. (June 30, 2020; Santa Ana, California) – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has confirmed a new die marriage for the 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. The coin was struck with a previously unknown obverse die and is now recognized as the new Overton 133 variety. It is …

Mint Releases Images of 2020 American Innovation Dollar Coins

July 1, 2020 by Clinton

2020 American Innovation Dollar Reverse - Maryland

The United States Mint has released the high resolution images of the upcoming 2020 American Innovation Dollar coins. The Mint is slated to release four of the dollar coins this year, representing Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and South Carolina. 2020 represents the third year for the American Innovation Dollar series and the second full time year. 2018 saw the initial coin in the series released while 2019 saw what will be the standard four released. The …