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- Part 1 of Roger Burdette's examination of a strange event in Denver Mint history: https://coinweek.com/man-with-the-golden-leg-denver-mint-theft/Part 1 of Roger Burdette's examination of a strange event in Denver Mint history: https://coinweek.com/man-with-the-golden-leg-denver-mint-theft/COINWEEK.COMThe Man With the Golden Leg, Pt. 1: A Theft of Gold From the Denver MintBy Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ..... Orville Harrington trudged from work at the Denver Mint to a nearby tramway car stop. It was late – too0 Comments 0 Shares 25 ViewsPlease log in to like, share and comment!Commenting is disabled.
- CoinWeek Notes explains the Sheldon Grading Scale and illustrates each grade: https://coinweek.com/the-sheldon-scale-how-coins-are-graded/CoinWeek Notes explains the Sheldon Grading Scale and illustrates each grade: https://coinweek.com/the-sheldon-scale-how-coins-are-graded/COINWEEK.COMThe Sheldon Scale - How Coins Are GradedBy Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The Sheldon Scale (or Sheldon Grading Scale) is a 70-point numerical grading system0 Comments 0 Shares 271 Views
- 1909 marked the final year of the Indian Head Cent. A good run for an iconic design: https://coinweek.com/1909-indian-head-cent-collectors-guide-history-value/1909 marked the final year of the Indian Head Cent. A good run for an iconic design: https://coinweek.com/1909-indian-head-cent-collectors-guide-history-value/COINWEEK.COM1909 Indian Head Cent : A Collector's GuideBy Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The year 1909 marked the 50th and final year of James Barton Longacre's Indian Head0 Comments 0 Shares 302 Views
- We write about the story behind the 1933 Saint-Gaudens $20 double eagle and take a census of all known examples: https://coinweek.com/1933-saint-gaudens-double-eagle-collectors-guide-history/We write about the story behind the 1933 Saint-Gaudens $20 double eagle and take a census of all known examples: https://coinweek.com/1933-saint-gaudens-double-eagle-collectors-guide-history/COINWEEK.COM1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle : A Collector's GuideBy Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ..... The 1933 double eagle $20 gold coin is one of American numismatics' most notorious coins.0 Comments 0 Shares 473 Views
- It wasn't the Denver Mint that was robbed that day, but only because they didn't know how lax security was. Roger Burdette elucidates: https://coinweek.com/robbery-in-front-of-the-denver-mint/It wasn't the Denver Mint that was robbed that day, but only because they didn't know how lax security was. Roger Burdette elucidates: https://coinweek.com/robbery-in-front-of-the-denver-mint/COINWEEK.COMRobbery in Front of the Denver MintBy Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ..... On the morning of December 18, 1922, a shipment of $200,000 in new five dollar bills was being0 Comments 0 Shares 366 Views
- Roger Burdette discusses a curious incident at the New Orleans Mint in 1893: https://coinweek.com/new-orleans-mint-gold-metal-not-properly-mixed/Roger Burdette discusses a curious incident at the New Orleans Mint in 1893: https://coinweek.com/new-orleans-mint-gold-metal-not-properly-mixed/COINWEEK.COMThe Metal Is Not Properly Mixed: Gold Half Eagles at the New Orleans MintBy Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ..... In a recent CoinWeek column, I mentioned the unusual transfer of gold from the New York Assay0 Comments 0 Shares 363 Views
- Who built the New York City skyline? Mohawk ironworkers! https://coinweek.com/2015-p-native-american-mohawk-ironworkers-dollar-a-collectors-guide/Who built the New York City skyline? Mohawk ironworkers! https://coinweek.com/2015-p-native-american-mohawk-ironworkers-dollar-a-collectors-guide/COINWEEK.COM2015-P Native American - Mohawk Ironworkers Dollar : A Collector's GuideOf all the people who deserve credit for building the New York City skyline, Mohawk ironworkers arguably deserve the greatest share. One of the five0 Comments 0 Shares 502 Views
- The best design in the America the Beautiful Quarters series: https://coinweek.com/2013-p-america-beautiful-mount-rushmore-quarter-collector-guide-history-value-design/
Argue in the commentsThe best design in the America the Beautiful Quarters series: https://coinweek.com/2013-p-america-beautiful-mount-rushmore-quarter-collector-guide-history-value-design/ Argue in the commentsCOINWEEK.COM2013-P ATB Mount Rushmore Quarter : A Collector's GuideThe 2013-P Mount Rushmore National Memorial quarter was the fifth quarter released in 2013 and the 20th coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters0 Comments 0 Shares 566 Views - Charles gives an enthusiastic preview of the minor coinage in Stack's Bowers' upcoming Spring 2024 Showcase Auction Rarities Night offering: https://coinweek.com/stacks-bowers-spring-2024-rarities-night-preview-minor-coins-nickels-cents/Charles gives an enthusiastic preview of the minor coinage in Stack's Bowers' upcoming Spring 2024 Showcase Auction Rarities Night offering: https://coinweek.com/stacks-bowers-spring-2024-rarities-night-preview-minor-coins-nickels-cents/COINWEEK.COMStack's Bowers Spring 2024 Rarities Night Preview - Minor CoinsBy Charles Morgan for CoinWeek ..... On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Stack's Bowers will conduct its Rarities Night sale of the Spring 2024 Showcase0 Comments 0 Shares 637 Views
- Roger Burdette writes about the free production of gold and silver coinage and its effect on Mint workers: https://coinweek.com/how-erratic-coin-distribution-affected-mint-workers/Roger Burdette writes about the free production of gold and silver coinage and its effect on Mint workers: https://coinweek.com/how-erratic-coin-distribution-affected-mint-workers/COINWEEK.COMHow Erratic Coin Distribution Affected Mint WorkersBy Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ..... Coming into the 20th century, mint facilities in the United States were putting coins into0 Comments 0 Shares 527 Views
- A rare Gem-quality Proof 1862 Liberty Head $5 Half Eagle gold coin graded Proof-65+ DCAM by CAC Grading is available for bidding at GreatCollections: https://coinweek.com/rare-gold-coin-from-the-famous-trompeter-collection-to-sell/A rare Gem-quality Proof 1862 Liberty Head $5 Half Eagle gold coin graded Proof-65+ DCAM by CAC Grading is available for bidding at GreatCollections: https://coinweek.com/rare-gold-coin-from-the-famous-trompeter-collection-to-sell/COINWEEK.COMRare Gold Coin From the Famous Trompeter Collection to SellBy CoinWeek .... GreatCollections is currently offering an 1862 Liberty Head $5 Half Eagle gold coin graded Proof-65+ DCAM by CACG. Why Is This0 Comments 0 Shares 836 Views
- Since most 1931 Saint-Gaudens double eagle $20 gold coins were kept in storage, most were melted after the gold recall of 1933: https://coinweek.com/1931-saint-gaudens-double-eagle-a-collectors-guide/Since most 1931 Saint-Gaudens double eagle $20 gold coins were kept in storage, most were melted after the gold recall of 1933: https://coinweek.com/1931-saint-gaudens-double-eagle-a-collectors-guide/COINWEEK.COM1931 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle : A Collector's Guide2,938,250 Saint-Gaudens double eagles were struck in 1931. None of the coins were distributed to the Federal Reserve Bank and nearly all of the coins that0 Comments 0 Shares 745 Views
- Silver Roosevelt Dimes: https://coinweek.com/roosevelt-dime-1946-1964/Silver Roosevelt Dimes: https://coinweek.com/roosevelt-dime-1946-1964/COINWEEK.COMRoosevelt Dime (1946-1964) | CoinWeekA Turning Point in American History Few presidents were as consequential in American history as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. After failing to0 Comments 0 Shares 482 Views
- Roger Burdette writes about the histroy of the Fort Knox Gold Bullion Depository, from construction to the first deliveries of gold: https://coinweek.com/the-national-gold-bullion-depository-at-fort-henry-knox/Roger Burdette writes about the histroy of the Fort Knox Gold Bullion Depository, from construction to the first deliveries of gold: https://coinweek.com/the-national-gold-bullion-depository-at-fort-henry-knox/COINWEEK.COMThe National Gold Bullion Depository at Fort Henry KnoxBy Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ..... Several months before passage of the Gold Reserve Act of January 30, 1934, the United States0 Comments 0 Shares 471 Views
- The Type 2 Buffalo Nickel: https://coinweek.com/buffalo-nickel-type-2-1913-1938-coinweek/The Type 2 Buffalo Nickel: https://coinweek.com/buffalo-nickel-type-2-1913-1938-coinweek/COINWEEK.COMBuffalo Nickel, Type 2 (1913-1938) | CoinWeekBuffalo or Indian Head nickels have been a popular series with collectors since the start of the type, abetted by the introduction of collecting boards0 Comments 0 Shares 480 Views
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