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The article focuses on the challenges and intricacies of collecting Byzantine coins. It discusses the commonality of certain coin issues, the obscurity of many Byzantine historical figures, and the rarity of certain coins. It provides historical context for various Byzantine rulers and the turbulent events of their reigns, particularly during what Reis terms as "The Byzantine Anarchy."

Lockdales, HOSKER HAYNES, St James's Auctions, and Spink's recently held auctions featuring a range of rare and valuable coins, banknotes, and medals. Notable sales included an Elizabeth II gold proof sovereign, a VIGO halfcrown of Anne, a George V British India commemorative sporting medal, an Anglo-Viking coinage St Edmund Memorial halfpenny, a James II five guineas coin, a China, Taiwan silver ten cents coin, and a Victoria pattern halfcrown. The auctions showcased items from various time periods and regions, with some exceeding their estimated values. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Chinese Lunar Year of the Dragon, particularly the Wood Dragon in 2024, highlighting the symbolism of dragons in Chinese culture, their association with various colors and characteristics, and the significance of the Wood Dragon year in the Chinese horoscope, believed to bring abundance, evolution, and improvements.

The article delves into the mystery surrounding the 1878-S Seated Liberty half dollar, focusing on the discrepancy between the number of coins minted and the number known to exist today. It discusses the historical context of the San Francisco Mint's operations in 1878, including the production of Trade dollars and Bland dollars following the cancellation of the Trade dollar.

The article discusses the story of the Daniel Edward Groux collection, a significant numismatic collection from the early days of collecting in the United States. Topic include Groux, a language teacher and professor of numismatics, attempted to sell his collection through various means, including a unique lottery scheme, which ultimately led to the collection's dispersion.

This article provides information for collectors of Jubilee and Old Head florins, specifically focusing on the years 1887 to 1901. It explains that the decision to create a new coinage was made in 1879 due to dissatisfaction with the current designs, not in relation to Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The article discusses the designers of the coins, Joseph Edgar Boehm and Leonard Wyon, and the public demand for the Jubilee coins. It also mentions the negative reaction to the new designs and the inclusion of the Queen's title as Empress of India on the coins. The article concludes by discussing the variations and characteristics of the Jubilee Head florins, including their rarity and value, as well as providing tips for collectors. [Extracted from the article]

A recently discovered letter sheds light on the origin of Mexico's famous Muera Huerta peso coin. The coin, minted in 1914, is significant due to its design and the mystery surrounding its creation. The letter, written by the primary executor of the coins, reveals that they were minted in a small village in Durango and bear the inscription "MUERA HUERTA" (Death to Huerta). The letter was lost for many years but was recently found and provides valuable information about the production and mintage of the coins. [Extracted from the article]

I might be willing to purchase such a coin from a major seller such as Heritage Auctions or David Lawrence Rare Coins, but these coin dealers and many others no longer sell uncertified or "raw" coins. The most valuable accumulation I was asked to examine contained unsorted silver coins and more than 1,000 ounces of modem gold coins. If you have coins in a lbums that use flexible plastic pages or the coins are in flexible plastic flips, you need to rehouse them as soon as possible. One major advantage of having valuable coins in your collection certified is a guarantee that the coins are authentic. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that Australia has a fun coin designed to look like a wreath adorned with decorative baubles, candy canes and berries. Topics include examines in the center of the coin hangs one of Santa sleigh bells and the bell is 24-karat goldplated along with selective plating on the wreath itself as several dollar silver coin with antique finish is sure to grab the attention of anyone on shopping list.

The article presents a guide to events in the U.S. with a focus for world-coin collectors for the week 2022-2023. Topics discussed include Gold Coast Coin Show from January 14-15 in Foley, Alabama, Santa Maria Coin & Collectable Show on October 29 in Santa Maria, California; and Oregon Coin, Currency, Token & Medal Show from Wilsonville, Oregon on October 30, 2022.

The article focuses on the rarity and value of the 1871 Indian Head cent in Mint State-65, highlighting its status as one of the most expensive coins of its period. Topics include the historical context affecting its mintage, the low survival rate of high-quality examples, and comparisons with other Indian Head cents in similar grades.

The article discusses recent developments in the numismatic market, including the sale of the Geoffrey Cope Collection and the upcoming sale of Lars Emil Bruun's collection. The prices achieved for certain coins in these collections were impressive and made dealers reconsider their pricing. The article also mentions the challenges faced by UK auctioneers in finding quality material for general sales and the importance of conducting appropriate research before consigning coins. Additionally, the article highlights the closure of Roma Numismatics due to controversy surrounding the falsification of provenance. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the American twenty-cent piece, a coin struck from 1875 to 1878. Topics include the proof 20-cent piece could only be obtained by purchasing a complete set of the silver coins; differences between the 20-cent piece and the quarter dollar; and the fall in the price of silver on world markets enabled the American government to put silver coins back into circulation.

The article features the history of the half dollars of 1836-1839. Also cited are the efforts by collector Al Overton to catalog the coins, the death of U.S. Mint director Robert Patterson in July 1824, how Doctor Samuel Moore established a modern mint in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 1830s, and how skilled mechanic Franklin Peale examined the Thonnelier coining presses in Paris, France.

Second, the United States silver eagle one-ounce bullion coins Okay, we're going to take a big jump up here and suggest that a neat collection to build is the United States one-ounce silver Eagles. (all images courtesy of the U.S. Mint) [United States silver eagle one-ounce bullion coins] These big, silver discs are never going to cost as little as pocket change. These silver bullion coins first came out of the main Mint in Philadelphia back in 1986 and have been produced at the Mint at West Point since 2000. [Extracted from the article]

The article discuses the coinage during the Ottoman empire in Tunisia, North Africa. It is reported that in the Islamic zone they had silver dirhams and gold dinars. It is further reported that Hafsid square silver dirhams, and the usual mix of ducat sized gold were the Early coins of Ottoman in Tunisia.

The dies of 1870 arrived a few days after the Mint opened and the first coinage, 2,203 silver dollars, was executed on February 10; all of the dollars were paid to a depositor named A. Wright, who may have been a Mint employee acting for several different people. In 1875, Carson joined the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints in coining another new denomination, the twenty-cent piece, the Susan B. Anthony dollar of its day. Features IN THE 1970s, when the General Services Administration sold the last of Morgan dollars from a once-vast government hoard, interest from most collectors centered on high-grade specimens from the Carson City Mint. The Mint at Carson City did not strike minor silver coins after 1878, only silver dollars and gold coins. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that the spot price of gold and silver has continued to drift south impacting the value of intrinsically valued collector coins as well as bullion coin products. Topics include considered that investors who may not necessarily be coin collectors are also following this pattern, understanding the difference between what is rare and what is "more available."

MANY YEARS AGO, I decided to concentrate my coin purchases on key coins and gold. Walking Liberty Half Dollar Keys Minted from 1916 through 1947, the Walking Liberty half dollar series has both mintage keys and condition keys. Kennedy Half Dollar Keys The Franklin half dollar series ended with the shocking assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and there was an immediate move to produce a coin to honor the slain president. PHOTO (COLOR): 1904-S Barber half dollar PHOTO (COLOR): 1921-D Walking Liberty half dollar PHOTO (COLOR): 1953-S Franklin half dollar PHOTO (COLOR): 1970-D Kennedy half dollar. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the practice of checking the reject bin of CoinStar machines, including the author's own experience with the coins they've found. Readers also share their experiences, such as finding foreign coins or a 1/10th oz. gold coin. Some speculate on why CoinStar doesn't sort out silver coins, while others share photos of their best finds.

The article states that in the coin conservation process, the crucial step is the pre-conservation phase, which holds the most significance. It mentions that preparing the coin for the final step involves eliminating any damaging or detracting elements from its surface through mechanical or chemical treatment as part of the pre-conservation process.

The article informs about it announces that the finest of only three "Master" sets of United States Mint 1845 proof gold coins will be publicly displayed on the West Coast at the Long Beach Expo. Tangible Investments, Topic include Inc. will showcase the three-coin set, along with the original United States Mint leather case, and also display the All-Time Finest 1880 U.S. proof set with gold at the same event.

The article reports that Stack's Bowers Galleries has launched its Coin Resource Center, an online reference guide for U.S. coins, providing detailed numismatic research, historical backgrounds of U.S. Mints, collector guides, and access to numismatic experts.

The article offers information about the annual series of bullion gold coins issued by the Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Real Casa de la Moneda in Spain. It mentions the series features coins that showcases a representative animal of Spain on the reverse, with the obverse featuring the image of the "columnario," a historic Spanish silver coin that is widely recognized in numismatic culture. it mentions the aim of these coins is to promote Spain and its cultural heritage.