Tag Archives: Silver Coins

National Mints See First Quarter Losses in Silver Coin Sales

Posted on June 27, 2012 by admin

In the first half of 2012 spot gold has outperformed silver. Although gold has risen less than one percent, silver … Continue reading →

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US Marshals Service Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar to be Minted in 2015

Posted on June 14, 2012 by admin

Three coins commemorating the 225th Anniversary of the legendary United States Marshals Service will be produced in 2015. A silver … Continue reading →

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Gold and Silver Treasures Found at Israeli Archeological Site

Posted on June 8, 2012 by GSM

The Jewish-Roman war, known as the Bar Kokhba Revolt, took place in Israel during the second century CE. A recent … Continue reading →

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Brisk US Mint Sales of Silver Coins Lag Behind 2011 Figures

Posted on June 7, 2012 by GSM

In May 2012, silver and gold coin sales jumped radically from April 2012 sales figures. However, these volumes represent far … Continue reading →

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Single One Penny Coin with Silver Plug Auctioned for $1 Million

Posted on April 25, 2012 by GSM

Schaumburg, Illinois was the site of last week’s “Central States Signature U.S. Coin Auction.” Among the treasures offered to auction … Continue reading →

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Coin Collectors Settle on Definition of “Coin Doctoring”

Posted on April 23, 2012 by GSM

Purchasers of collectible silver and gold coins may become victims of deliberate coin alteration. The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has … Continue reading →

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Largest Roman Silver Discovery In British History

Posted on March 30, 2012 by GSM

A newly discovered cache of 30,000 silver coins is believed to be an attempt to hedge against inflation as the … Continue reading →

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Silversmithing Primer: Tools And Techniques

Posted on March 28, 2012 by GSM

Artisans who create hand-made silver items, like jewelry and household articles, are called silversmiths. The tools and techniques used by … Continue reading →

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Bill Introduced for WWI Veterans Centennial Commemorative Silver Coin

Posted on March 27, 2012 by GSM

US House of Representatives Bill H.R. 4107 seeks to recognize the 100 year anniversary of the US entrance into World … Continue reading →

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