LOOSE CHANGE: OCTOBER 28, 2018

Dave Bowers, Postcards and Numismatics

What do numismatics (the study of currency) and deltiology (the study of postcards) have in common? Much more than you might think. Both studies make extremely popular collectible hobbies in the forms of coin collecting and postcard collecting, respectively, and both are a method of preserving and studying history.

To read the complete article, see:
The crossroads of numismatics and deltiology: Mary L. Martin and Q. David Bowers (http://news.coinupdate.com/the-crossroads-of-numismatics-and-deltiology-mary-l-martin-and-q-david-bowers/)

Coin Press No. 1 Strikes Again

Nevada Day revelers can own a piece of the state’s history — and also watch it be made — as part of a special run of the coin press at he Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

In honor of the opening of the new Battle Born Hall inside the state Capitol, the coin press will be minting its newest medallion featuring the Battle Born logo 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Admission to the museum will also be free that day.

Those interested can watch the historic press operate, even buy a medallion of their own.

Enthusiasts can purchase blank planchets, made from .999 fine silver, from the gift shop and have the half-dollar-sized medallion minted on Press No. 1.

To read the complete article, see:
Museum coin press to hold special minting during Nevada Day (http://www.carsonnow.org/story/10/23/2018/museum-coin-press-hold-special-minting-during-nevada-day)

Lyall Collection Prices Realized

By any standard, the Dix Noonan Webb sale of the Lyall Collection of cut and countermarked coins on Sept. 25 was an outstanding success.

Too often in recent years the sales of specialized collections have failed to live up to their pre-sale hype. Not so the Lyall. It proved to be a classic white glove event.

Bidding was so competitive that it took well over twice the anticipated time for the 328 lots to cross the block. Pre-sale estimates were left in the dust as bidders from around the globe competed for rarities unseen for decades. At sale’s end, the total realized was $798,671 [£610,338] on estimates of just over $250,000.

To read the complete article, see:
Lyall Collection realizes $800,000 (http://www.numismaticnews.net/article/lyall-collection-realizes-800000)

eBay "Safe full of coins"

1870 Seated Liberty Half Dollar. Uncirculated per expert

During the demolition of a 200+ year old pottery store an enormous safe was found (See photos). Most of the contents were junk, but the shop owner was an avid coin collector and hoarded away some of the best pieces that came into the shop, just as his father had done. Many of the coins are dusty and dirty, but I read online not to touch the coins in any way. Therefore, they will be listed exactly as found. Some of the coins were encased years ago, many not. A long-time collector volunteered his time to see that all coins are 100% Authentic guaranteed.

Bob adds:

To read the complete lot listing, see:
1870 Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar, Beautiful Uncirculated Coin. No Reserve (https://www.ebay.com/itm/1870-Seated-Liberty-Silver-Half-Dollar-Beautiful-Uncirculated-Coin-No-Reserve/292782286009)

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