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GreatCollections Selected as Official Auctioneer of the American Numismatic Association

March 9, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announcing that GreatCollections Coin Auctions is now the official auctioneer of the Association. The agreement between the two companies has been signed for three years and is in effect immediately. The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has selected GreatCollections Coin Auctions (www.GreatCollections.com) of Irvine, California as the exclusive Official Auctioneer of the ANA. The new three-year contract is effective immediately. “We are pleased to welcome …

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Colorized Silver Dollar Sales Begin March 24th

March 8, 2022 by Clinton

2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Colorized Proof Silver Dollar (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint has quietly updated its production schedule which indicates that the 2022 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor colorized silver dollar will begin sales later this month. Pre-sales will being on March 24th at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s website. They will remain available for purchase until April 25th or until the production limit is reached. For this coin, only 25,000 will be available out of a total mintage …

2022 American Women Quarters Program Proof Set Sales Begin Today

March 8, 2022 by Clinton

2022 American Women Quarters Proof Set (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the 2022 American Women Quarters Program Proof Set today. The five-coin, single lens set will go on sale starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The set is priced at $21.00. As is common with standard Proof Sets offered each year by the Mint, there is no production or mintage limit on this set, nor is there a household limit on the number that can be purchased. For those readers …

United States Mint Numismatic Sales Report – March 6, 2022

March 8, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released its weekly numismatic sales report for the seven-day period ending on Sunday, March 6, 2022. The report covers the previous seven days in numismatic product sales by the Mint and is separate from the bullion sales report. In this week’s report, the Mint reported sales of 22,189 numismatic products. That is far less than the sales reported in last week’s sales report but equally, the Mint only released one product this …

American Women Quarter Proof Set Enrollments Filling Quickly

March 7, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has announced that the enrollment programs for the American Women Quarter proof sets are filling rapidly. The program, which reserves the proof set for those enrolled, assures subscribers of getting the sets while also not having to worry about being on the Mint’s site when sales begin. Demand, according the the mint, has been high. The Mint sent out an email on Friday, March 4th which outlined the program’s status. As …

First-Time Display Together of “Big Four” U.S. Coin Rarities At 2022 Central States Numismatic Society Convention

March 7, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) announcing that four of the most famous rare coins from the United States will be on display together for the first time at the CSNS convention. The convention is being held April-28-30, 2022 in Schaumburg, Illinois. The “Big Four” have an insured value of over $19 million. Four of the most famous United States rare coins with a combined face value of …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – March 6, 2022

March 7, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report for American Eagle and American Buffalo bullion coins. This summary report provides sales details through Sunday, March 6, 2022. The bullion sales report reflects bullion coins that the Mint sold to Authorized Purchasers for the previous week and is different than the weekly numismatic product report. During the previous week, the Mint reported sales of just 43,700 bullion coins. That is down sharply from the …

Flowing Hair Stellas Lead Heritage U.S. Coins Auction Above $16.5 Million

March 4, 2022 by Clinton

1879 Flowing Hair Stella (Image Courtesy of Heritage Auctions)

The following is a Press Release from Heritage Auctions, announcing that its recent auction at the Long Beach Expo saw sales of over $16.5 million. This was lead by a 1979 Flowing Hair Stella which sold for an eye watering $184,500. An 1879 Flowing Hair stella sold for $184,500 to lead Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature® Auction to $16,503,414. The event drew 3,560 bidders from around the globe, and yielded perfect sell-through rates of 100% …

United States Navy 2.5-Ounce Silver Medal Sales Being March 11th

March 4, 2022 by Clinton

United States Navy Silver Medal Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the United States Navy 2.5-ounce silver medal next week. Sales of the latest medal honoring a United States military branch will go on sales at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on March 11th. The medal is priced at $160 with a household purchase limit of one medal. Overall, the Mint will be producing just 10,000 of these medals for purchase. The United States Navy silver medal will …

CNG Brings Bressett Collection to Auction at ANA Money Show

March 3, 2022 by Clinton

The following is a Press Release from the Classical Numismatic Group (CNG) announcing that it will be offering British and Ancient collections to auction from numismatist Ken Bressett. The auctions will be held at the National Money show with auctions ending on March 11, 2022. Bressett is considered a pillar of the numismatic community and has been ranked as one of the top 10 most influential people in numismatics. Classical Numismatic Group LLC (CNG) is offering …