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The article titled "Invasion of Piracy: Sunken treasure buoys dreams of riches" discusses the discovery of the remains of a pirate ship called the Seasick by salvage experts Murky and Maureen Brine. The ship, which sank in the late 1600s or early 1700s, was found to be heavily encrusted with petrified gunk and contained various artifacts, including gold and silver coins. However, many of the coins were damaged and could not be reassembled. The Brines attempted to sell the artifacts, but they were convicted of fraud. Another salvage company called Bottom Feeder Enterprises took over and managed to retrieve several hundred stained silver coins. These coins are occasionally available for collectors to purchase. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses upcoming numismatic auctions in 2025, including the annual auction held by the Association of Blank Planchet Collectors and the auction by World Coin Landfill. It also mentions other sales, such as the Estate Monkey's Everything Must Go!!! Sale and the Empty Bankroll Wholesaler offering old roll wrappers. The article highlights the variety of items available for bidding, from coins to books, and encourages readers to make plans to participate in these auctions. [Extracted from the article]

The U.S. Mint has released a collection of suggestions from their suggestion box. The suggestions range from humorous to serious, with patrons offering their thoughts on various aspects of coin design and production. Some suggestions include making smaller cents, focusing on certain states for commemorative quarters, and addressing issues with arthritis and gout caused by high relief gold coins. The Mint Act of 1792 actually required the installation of a suggestion box at the entrance of the Mint, which was later discovered to have been used as a chute for coal in the building's basement. The suggestion box has recently been renovated, and patrons are encouraged to add their own suggestions. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses various collections in the field of numismatics, including the Overlander Collection of Pattern Hobo Nickels, the Halftime Collection of Half Cents, Half Dimes, and Half Dollars, the FDR/DOA Collection of Melted-Down Roosevelt Dimes, the Classie Collection, and the Decrepit Collection of Steel Cents. These collections feature unique and rare coins that have made important contributions to the hobby. The article also mentions the Stellar Collection of Coinstar Rejects, which consists of various objects accumulated by an employee over 25 years. The article encourages readers to form their own special collections in numismatics. [Extracted from the article]

This article from the Numismatist journal discusses various aspects of gold, including its rarity, composition, and historical significance. It explains that gold is an element made of gold atoms, which are composed of subatomic particles called quarks. Unlike other metals, gold is found in relative abundance in its pure form. However, pure gold is not durable enough for coins and jewelry, so it is often alloyed with other metals. The article also mentions the ancient use of gold, such as in coins and burial masks, and the value of gold in coin collecting. It concludes by stating that the allure of gold is hard to resist for collectors. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the issues faced by the mint with its first coin issues. One problem was that the mint issued no "dismes" to compare the coin to, and no one at the mint knew what a disme was. The word "disme" was later found to be an engraving error. The article also mentions the various designs and varieties of half dimes that were issued over the years, including the Seated Liberty design and the introduction of arrows on the coin. While obtaining a 1792 half disme may be difficult, there are other examples of the mint's early attempts at making money that are readily available. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses special coins related to the Panama Canal. The canal, built between 1904 and 1914, spans a 50-mile stretch between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The construction of the canal was challenging due to the need to dig through live volcanoes and excavate parallel to a water-filled canyon. The article also mentions the 1915 San Francisco World's Fair, which was dedicated to the canal. The U.S. Mint produced sets of three, four, five, and ten coins to commemorate the event. The Panama Canal reduced transit time between oceans and is considered one of the great achievements of the 1904 to 1914 time period. [Extracted from the article]

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