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By John Kraljevich, Numismatic Consultant –  Stacks Bowers ……… Coin collectors may not seem an especially reverent lot. Casual demeanor and good senses of humor are more commonplace than their opposites, from local coin shows to Manhattan auction galleries. The bourse floor is a leveler that puts experts and connoisseurs shoulder to shoulder with hobbyists […] The post The D. Brent Pogue Collection Part III, An Appreciation appeared first on CoinWeek.

Meet the newest member of Pobjoy\'s popular Cat Series! By Pobjoy Mint…. The Isle of Man’s historic Cat coin is one of the world’s most famous, and the series continues in 2016 with a new coin featuring the Havana Brown. The phrase “Chocolate Delight” is often used to describe the Havana Brown. These charming chocolate […] The post Latest Coin in Isle of Man Cat Series Features Havana Brown appeared first on CoinWeek.

The S&P/TSX Venture Composite index (INDEXTSI:JX) was on the rise last week, gaining 3.35 percent, or 16.2 points, to finish at 499.52 points. A number of junior mining companies were part of that rise. First on the list was Canasil Resources (TSXV:CLZ), and it was followed by North Arrow Minerals (TSXV:NAR), Orex Minerals (TSXV:REX), Corsa Coal (TSXV:CSO) and Rusoro Mining (TSXV:RML). Canasil Resources Canasil saw its share price rise a whopping 227 percent following impressive drill results from its Sandra-Escobar silver project in Mexico. The company noted that its joint venture partner, Orex Minerals, reported assay results from the first hole of an ongoing program [...]

By CoinWeek…. The coin dealers on MA-Shops.com add a wide variety of new coins to their inventory every day. But some coins just have that special something and are bound to stand out from the crowd. Here is a list of some the top new coins on MA-Shops as of January 29, 2016: SICILY. Syracuse. […] The post Top New Ancient and World Coins on MA-Shops – January 29 appeared first on CoinWeek.

Superb MS67 FH 1916 Standing Liberty 25C Legend Rare Coin Auctions (LRCA) is proud to present its largest auction to date as the official auctioneer for the PCGS Members Only Show at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas on the evening of Thursday, February 18, commencing at 4:30 PT / 7:30 ET. The 484 lot […] The post Legend Rare Coin Auctions To Present It’s Largest Regency Auction To Date appeared first on CoinWeek.

Künker presents a new auction format: eLive Premium By Künker GmbH & Company…. The focus of Künker Auction 272 will be minor denominations and bracteates–that is, medieval pfennigs. All lots will be auctioned off live at www.eLive-Auction.de The other areas include a collection of Reformation and Russian medals, as well as a series of Russian […] The post Künker Presents Auction 272 in New eLive Premium Format appeared first on CoinWeek.

By Q. David Bowers – Stack\'s Bowers…. Finest Ever Certified! There is something incredible, something special, about any 1793 Chain cent. First delivered by the coiner at the Mint on March 1, 1793, these were released into circulation without fanfare. There is no known record of anyone having a numismatic interest in them at the […] The post Incredible Gem 1793 Chain AMERICA Cent – A Numismatic Landmark appeared first on CoinWeek.

By Pobjoy Mint…. Described as one of the greatest works of literature ever written in the English language, we celebrate the Sperm Whale with the release of a new coin commemorating the 165th anniversary of the publishing of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. The story, first published in London on October 18, 1851, tells the tale […] The post Pobjoy Mint celebrates Melville\'s Moby Dick with Sperm Whale Coin appeared first on CoinWeek.

By Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……… My CoinWeek colleague, Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez, recently wrote () about the upcoming Liberty centennial gold coins that will be issued to honor the 100th anniversary of the release of the Mercury dime, Standing Liberty quarter, and Walking Liberty quarter in 1916. He discussed the secondary market prospects for these coins […] The post The Coin Analyst – The Trio of 2016 Liberty Centennial Gold Coins Likely to Remain in Demand for Years appeared first on CoinWeek.

Gold futures held fairly steady Thursday, dipping for a very modest loss as some investors booked profits. Silver was hit harder. Both metals remain higher on the week so far. Gold for April... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]