A $5,000 finder's fee reward is being offered by Kagin's, Inc. of Tiburon, California for confirmation of the second known gold coin counter-stamped with the genuine hallmark of Baltimore silversmith, Standish Barry. The only coin now known with the hallmark is the unique 1735 imitation Lima 8 escudos that was found in the collection of legendary Baltimore banker, Louis E. Eliasberg Sr.

A $5,000 finder's fee reward is being offered by Kagin's, Inc. of Tiburon, California for confirmation of the second known gold coin counter-stamped with the genuine hallmark of Baltimore silversmith, Standish Barry. The only coin now known with the hallmark is the unique 1735 imitation Lima 8 escudos that was found in the collection of legendary Baltimore banker, Louis E. Eliasberg Sr.

The brief comments below are in conjunction with the unveiling of a new U.S. gold coin, the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, by United States Mint Director, Ed Moy, at the American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money® in the Baltimore Convention Center on July 30, 2008.

First, an interesting indicator for gold. Also, ANA World's Fair of Money, US Mint's Unveiling, NGC's new holder design, PNG awards, 2 Cent coins...

DGSE Companies, Inc. today announced its results for Superior Galleries July 26, 2008 Baltimore Elite Auction. This 870 lot event realized $1,249,168. Highlights of this auction included a 1907 $10 Indian Wire Rim PCGS MS63 $43,125

THREE treasure hunters have unearthed 62 Roman coins which date back 1,700 years. Adam Staples, Lisa Grace and her 14-year-old son, Tom Grace -- out with his metal detector for the first time - made the discovery on land near Stanton-by-Bridge.

For the second time in two years, Zimbabwe's central bank is slashing zeros off its largely worthless currency. This time 10 zeros will go, making $10 billion equal to $1.

No man should look this relaxed in a courtroom. No man who's been here before—and had a decade of his life determined by a judge—should be this composed. But Alex Friedmann rocks on his heels, hands in pockets, looking like a man without a care. Two broad-shouldered suits ente...

First, articles on gold and the Zimbabwe dollar. Also, the 2009 Ultra High Relief Gold Double Eagle images are released, a new member for CCAC...

Heritage Auction Galleries is excited to announce that Diedre Buchmoyer will direct Heritage's new affiliated buying and auction consignment office in South Florida. Heritage Galleries of Florida, LLC, is an exclusively tailored office bringing Florida residents state-of-the-art technology, a commitment to professional and friendly service, and knowledgeable collectibles experts.