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In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan talks with author Nicholas Bruyer on the subject of United States paper money and its multi-faceted role as a money of growth and of last resort.Charles also discusses Nicholas' new book, which offers readers a trove of information that will help illuminate not just the issue and circulation of Treasury Notes but also provide some context for the coins that circulated around the same period.The CoinWeek Podcast is sponsored by PCGS. To learn locate a PCGS coin or banknote dealer near you, and learn so much more about collecting and the numismatic market, visit www.pcgs.com.

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan talks to Aaron Berk and Mike Nottelmann about their excellent Ancient Coin Podcast.Aaron is a noted antiquities dealer and expert in ancient coins. Mike is the longtime co-host of the Coin Show Podcast, is a specialist in U.S. coins, and with Aaron, takes the listener on a journey into the ancient coin collecting hobby from the perspective of a new collector.The resulting mix of expert and neophyte is relatable to most collectors and the behind-the-scenes expertise that Aaron brings opens the door to a deeper and more sophisticated understanding of the complexities of the ancient coin market.During our program, Charles asks Aaron to further discuss the controversial sale of the Gold Eid Mar, a topic Aaron and Mike recently delved into on the episode 26 of the Ancient Coin Podcast.We recommend that you listen to Aaron and Mike's podcast if you want to learn more about ancient coins and that you listen to this hour-long discussion with Aaron and Mike with CoinWeek.

The CoinWeek Podcast is sponsored by PCGS. At the Central States Numismatic Society's Annual Convention, PCGS will be hosting a Set Registry Showdown. Two of the best collections - J&L and Escalante - will go head to head in this battle. Attendees will have the opportunity to view each collection and make their own judgment as to which is superior. Learn more about this unique event by visiting www.pcgs.com and plan to join the action in Schaumburg, Illinois starting April 26th! Don't miss out on the chance to see some of the finest collections compete side-by-side and take in one of the best coin shows in the country.***In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast we talk to Tom Uram. Tom is an example of the power and possibilities that exist within the coin collecting hobby. He has worked tirelessly over the years to bring excitement to coin collecting, and as a result, he will be the next President of the American Numismatic Association. Tom is a doer. His dedication is evidenced by his role in the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, his heading of the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists, and his efforts to get Congress to authorize the 2021 Morgan and Peace dollar bullion coins program. We have a candid conversation about the hobby, how to grow it, and how we get more active collectors to be active members of the broader coin culture.

For more than 40 years, numismatist Donn Pearlman has worked with major dealers and market makers to bring broad public attention to the many amazing stories that unfold in the coin-collecting hobby.In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Donn discusses some of the big projects he worked to promote, including the gold coins, ingots, and other treasure recovered from the SS Central America shipwreck site; the cans of gold coins of the Saddle Ridge Gold Coin Hoard; and the discovery of the lost Walton specimen 1913 Liberty Head nickel.Donn also discusses writing the script for a coin-collecting documentary starring legendary American actor James Earl Jones. We also cover the demographics of the modern coin-collecting hobby on this podcast and how there are actually more younger collectors now than people think.* * *The Coinweek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Submit five or more coins for grading and be one of the first to receive a new PCGS Coin Stand – perfect for displaying your favorite PCGS-graded coin.Whether your favorite coin is a rare 1799 Large Cent graded VF30 or a 2023 First Strike Silver Eagle, what better way to admire your PCGS certified coin than proudly displaying it on your desk, bookshelf, or mantle.

In today's episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, I talk to Joe Menna, Chief Engraver of the United States Mint.Joe has devoted practically his whole life to art and now, as the main art director at the Mint, he gets to bring that lifetime of thought and devotion to bear on a task that is both an exciting personal opportunity and something bigger than himself: the creation of a national coinage that we can all be proud of. A task that Joe takes very much to heart.To a collector, there is much to be learned here about recent Mint history, how the Mint works behind the scenes, and what being the Chief Engraver... a position officially revived after almost 40 years... entails in the 21st century.To an artist, there's a lot that can be gleaned from Joe's open and earnest discussion about his experiences as both a student and a professional artist - as well as his thoughts and feelings on art itself. From José Luis García-López to Van Gogh, he's not afraid to mix the low and the high, the popular and the fine. We talk about all this and more, next, on the CoinWeek Podcast!***The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS.  New PCGS Market Report is out now. To get your copy and to take advantage of PCGS' quarterly discounts, visit www.pcgs.com to sign up!

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Editor Charles Morgan speaks to former United States Mint Director David J. Ryder. Absolutely nothing was off the table. Charles and David discuss Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's notorious trip to Fort Knox; whether we are struck with an "imperial" coinage; why eliminating the cent would me a mistake; how COVID-19 impacted the Mint's ability to meet the nation's coinage needs; whether the low mintage of the privy marked Eagles was a mistake; why the United States Mint decided to redesign the American Gold and Silver Eagles, and much more.The Coinweek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. The PCGS Members Only Show will be held from Wednesday, February 22, to Friday, February 24, 2023, at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada.PCGS members can take advantage of this exclusive event to buy and sell coins, have their coins graded on-site, and talk directly with PCGS representatives who will be on hand to answer questions.

Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes.In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan talks to Brian Bass, a coin dealer and a former telemarketer who lets us in on the tricks and high-pressure tactics that so-called “boiler rooms” use to sell overpriced coins to the unsuspecting. In this interview, you'll get a rare insight into the shady side of the rare coin market.The Coinweek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Submit 5 or more coins for grading and be one of the first to receive a new PCGS Coin Stand – perfect for displaying your favorite PCGS-graded coin!Whether your favorite coin is a rare 1799 Large Cent graded VF30 or a 2023 First Strike Silver Eagle, what better way to admire your PCGS certified coin than proudly displaying it on your desk, book shelf or mantle.* * *CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics.For four years running, the CoinWeek Podcast has been recognized by the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) as the hobby's Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for the best Numismatic Website for six of the past seven years!©2023 Collecting Media, LLCCoinweek is the Gold Standard for independent online media concerning rare coin and currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum.More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Charles speaks to Dana Samuelson, Former President of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), and Doug Davis,  Director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF), about the work the coin industry is undertaking to assist the United States Federal Government in fighting counterfeit coins.ACEF website - https://acefonline.org/The Coinweek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. The PCGS Members Only Show will be held from Wednesday, February 22, to Friday, February 24, 2023, at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada.PCGS members can take advantage of this exclusive event to buy and sell coins, have their coins graded on-site, and talk directly with PCGS representatives who will be on hand to answer questions.

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. To check out this quarter's PCGS grading specials, visit www.pcgs.com.This week on the CoinWeek Podcast- we are going to talk about The Spirit Bank of Chicago and its enigmatic founder Seth Paine. The Spirit Bank of Chicago was founded in 1852 when Free Banking rules allowed for an explosion in that industry. Paine's bank was based on his deeply felt spiritual beliefs and it wasn't long before it garnered the attention of foes that wished to do it in. It's a fascinating story of humanism, persecution, and resilience and you will learn all about it next, when author Nancy Schumm joins us, on the CoinWeek Podcast.

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. To take advantage of this quarter's grading special, visit www.pcgs.com.A 1793 Wreath Cent was sent to low earth orbit in 1965 and that begins an interesting story about the coin and the numismatic industry.  CoinWeek editor tells the story of a coin that he found while surfing an obscure recent auction catalog in this week's episode of the CoinWeek Podcast.

CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan discusses collecting strategies for collectors seeking to spend $1, $10, $100, $1000, and $10000 per coin.

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. To take advantage of this quarter's grading specials visit this link: https://www.pcgs.com/ccspecialOn this episode, Charles Morgan remembers CoinWeek co-founder David Lisot. David passed away this week and left behind a meaningful body of video that documented the past forty years of the numismatic hobby.Charles shares some of his stories of working with David at CoinWeek, how much David cared about the hobby and its practitioners,  and how his legacy is being preserved for generations to come.

CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan discusses the past eight years of the certified American Silver Eagle market. This episode is brought to you by PCGS.

 This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, Mike Markowitz sits down to discuss his favorite area of ancient coin collecting, Byzantine coins. The Byzantine Empire stood for more than a thousand years, falling on May 29, 1453 when Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire. Historians call it the Byzantine Empire, but they called themselves Romans. Their coinage is often imbued with religious symbolism and the echoes of history that they contain within have inspired generations of collectors. You'll learn more, next on the CoinWeek Podcast.   The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. The January February issue of the rare coin market report is out now. You can read it online by going to Pcgs.com. In this issue read new information about Fugue Cents- which PCGS now considers the First Regular Issue United States Coin and learn why Canadian coins are white hot right now. 

CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan invites Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Greg Cohen to discuss key offerings in the company's December Regency 49 Auction.

Charles Morgan and Rob Oberth have teamed up to promote December 18, 2021 as #FreeCoinDay. We are recruiting dealers across the country to participate and want the community's help to make this a big deal for the hobby.The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you PCGS.

Today we are joined by James McCartney, senior numismatist and consignment director at Stack's Bowers. In this episode we talk about a side of the coin collecting market not experienced by most collectors. We talk about cataloging and what goes into that skill set. We talk about great coins that have passed through during his time with the firm. We also talk about what things that collectors can do to cross that gap between collector and professional numismatist. We also talk a little bit about specialization. All this next on the CoinWeek Podcast.Limited edition Silver boxes, special pricing for variety attribution, and a deal on Canadian Banknote grading… these are the quarterly specials now available for you to take advantage of at www.pcgs.com. But don't stop there, PCGS offers an in-depth overview of the coin market with great photography, extensive coin pricing, and tons of research. Best part? You can access all of this information for free. Again www.pcgs.com to learn more.

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get a PCGS limited-edition 35th Anniversary Silver PCGS Box. You can also save money on Canadian banknote submissions and coin variety attributions. Visit pcgs.com/ccspecial to learn more.This Week, CoinWeek Ancients writer Mike Markowitz gets medieval. I’d say Medieval on that As- but Ases are Roman coins and not medieval… so I can’t say that. Moving on… what is it about Medieval coins and medieval art that makes them so different than their ancient counterparts? And specifically, why are they so UGLY? Mike digs into the topic and offers some interesting insights that might have you looking at this specialty area in a new light.

Silver is a confounding, confusing, and controversial metal, whose continued use in American federal circulating coinage from 1794 to 1970 was the a central focus of competing visions of our economic system, a galvanizing topic for 19th century American Populists, and a metal whose role in American life is as confounding as it is sometimes maddening. In this Podcast, economist William Silber joins us to talk about Silver and how the white metal shaped America and the Modern World. Before we get into that, the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Now through June 30th, PCGS is running a Silver Certificate Special, in honor of important milestones for two famous American Silver Dollar coins, Submit 5 Silver Certificates for grading by PCGS Banknote and pay for only four! That’s a free cert., authentication, and grading for one note when you submit five. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more and hurry. Time is running out!

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Before Sotheby’s brought the infamous Farouk 1933 Double EAgle $20 gold coin to market, they trusted PCGS to grade it. Maybe you should follow suit and trust PCGS to provide its unbiased expert opinions on your numismatic collectibles. Visit www.pcgs.com to become a PCGS Collectors Club member today and get 8 free grading submissions when you sign up at the platinum level. You know that the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle $20 gold coin is the most notorious coin in the U.S. series, but do you really know the coin that the U.S. Secret Service spent more than sixty years pursuing? We talk to world-renowned numismatist David Tripp about the one coin the government couldn’t keep, next on the CoinWeek Podcast.

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Join PCGS at the PCGS Members Only Show, to be held May 26-28 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. PCGS will offer on-site grading and a $125 walkthrough grading special. PCGS Representatives will be on-site and able to answer your questions, accept submissions including bulk- it’s a white-hot coin market- why are you sitting on those rolls of UNC. Morgan dollars- get them slabbed and get them sold. To learn more visit www.pcgs.com. This week on the CoinWeek Podcast Dr. Don Kagin joins us to talk about his life in numismatics, how he got a doctorate in numismatics, we discuss his work with pioneer gold, and what the future of the hobby will look like. All this next on the CoinWeek Podcast.

This episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. The official grading company of the world-famous Tyrant Collection, perhaps the most expensive coin collection ever built. Where will the Tyrant Collection make its next appearance? A bird on my shoulder tells me perhaps the summer ANA. Earlier installations of the Tyrant coins have been breathtaking to behold. Will you come and see the collection for yourself? To learn more about PCGS current grading specials and programs, visit www.pcgs.com. The study of coins and non-coin objects- numismatics- traces its roots back to the ancient world and began with a study of non-current coins and medals, many pulled from the ground and brought to local experts and historians. Originally an academic pursuit, a branch of numismatics morphed into today’s hobby of coin collecting. CoinWeek Ancients writer Mike Markowitz takes us back in time to discuss the birth of our favorite hobby.

This episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. The print and digital version of the May-June issue of the PCGS Rare Coin Market Review is out now. Be sure to check out Dutch graphic designer Ootje Oxenaar’s excellent article about the art and application of banknote design. Plus an in-depth look at the 1921 Chapman Proof Morgan dollar, PCGS pricing, and more. Visit PCGS.com to register if you have not already! In the American story, some things aren’t negotiable. In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast Charles and Chris talk to author and historian Michael O’Malley about how issues of race and money commingle in real and sometimes even surprising ways. O’Malley is the author of a book titled Face Value: The Entwined History of Money and Race in America - a powerful work that delves quite deeply into a number of numismatic topics, including the intrinsic monetary value of the human body, the depictions of black figures on Confederate paper money, 19th-century racial views on silver and gold, and more. It’s a topic that is often fraught with passion. We attempt to break it down in numismatic terms… next on the CoinWeek Podcast.

This week on the coinweek podcast we are going to have a lively, interesting, and provocative conversation with Chang Bullock and Orlando Lorenzana of CIT, where we talk about how ultra-modern coins have taken over the contemporary coin market and how CIT’s innovations in color and coin minting technology are changing the game for private and sovereign mints. You cannot walk away from this podcast without learning something about the way minting has changed and we hope it will give you a clearer picture of where we are heading. *** The CoinWeek Podcast is sponsored by PCGS. Go to PCGS.com today and learn about their new toned coin Set Registry competition. Submit your collection of U.S. or world toned coins and compete for prizes!

While the particulars of the Roman calendar, with its demarcation of Nones, Ides, and Kalends, are now largely forgotten by those not ensconced in academia, one date, immortalized by a history changing bloody coup and popularized by a famous bard from Stratford-Upon-Avon, remains in the collective consciousness of most people - and carries with it an ominous warning, BEWARE! In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek Ancients writer Mike Markowitz lays down his Pugio and tells you the gripping story of the death of Julius Caeser and its impact on coins. * * * CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. For four years running, the CoinWeek Podcast has been recognized by the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) as the hobby’s Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for the best Numismatic Website for six of the past seven years! ©2021 Collecting Media, LLC Coinweek is the Gold Standard for independent online media concerning rare coin and currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Charles Morgan and Chris Bulfinch talk to noted paper money expert Arthur Friedberg about the popularity of paper money collecting, how U.S. paper money designs would benefit from a complete overhaul, and how the Freidberg guide has changed the hobby forever. *** The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS has set a high bar for securing your great coins and paper money collectibles by announcing that all PCGS coin and banknote holders henceforward will be fitted for free with new NFC Anti-counterfeiting technology. The threat of buying deceptive counterfeits is real and with this new technology, you will have peace of mind whenever you buy PCGS-graded classic, early, and modern U.S. coins, world coins, or banknotes. To learn how to take advantage of these exclusive offers and discounts on your next grading submission, visit www.pcgs.com. * * * CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. For four years running, the CoinWeek Podcast has been recognized by the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) as the hobby’s Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for the best Numismatic Website for six of the past seven years! ©2021 Collecting Media, LLC Coinweek is the Gold Standard for independent online media concerning rare coin and currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

Charles Morgan and Chris Bulfinch start off this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast discussing the recent high price paid for a coin in a very early PCGS holder and issues surrounding the potential redesign of U.S. Currency. After that, Charles and Chris break down everything you need to know about completing the DANSCO 7070 coin album. The DANSCO 7070, also known as the United States Type album, collects one example of most major types of U.S. coins struck from 1800 onward. This was a deceptively difficult album for most collectors to put together, but it's made even more difficult considering most higher-end classic U.S. coins are now encapsulated in certified holders. Charles and Chris believe that spectacular coins should stay protected in encapsulated holders, but a certain type of coin makes a perfect candidate for a DANSCO album. If you’ve ever wanted to complete a DANSCO 7070 album, this episode is for you! Get your copy of the 2021 Red Book at CoinWeek Supplies for 45% off! The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS has set a high bar for securing your great coins and paper money collectibles by announcing that all PCGS coin and banknote holders henceforward will be fitted for free with new NFC Anti-counterfeiting technology. The threat of buying deceptive counterfeits is real and with this new technology, you will have peace of mind whenever you buy PCGS-graded classic, early, and modern U.S. coins, world coins, or banknotes. To learn how to take advantage of these exclusive offers and discounts on your next grading submission, visit www.pcgs.com. * * * CoinWeek is the #1 website online for news and information about numismatics. For four years running, the CoinWeek Podcast has been recognized by the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) as the hobby’s Best Audio Program. CoinWeek has also won the NLG Award for the best Numismatic Website for six of the past seven years! ©2021 Collecting Media, LLC Coinweek is the Gold Standard for independent online media concerning rare coin and currency news; with analysis and information contributed by leading experts across the numismatic spectrum. More news and videos about coin collecting at CoinWeek.

Retirees Robert and Dagmar Linton eagerly embarked on a long-planned camping trip in the Pacific Northwest, and they promised their children they would be careful. The Lintons did not express concerns about their journey, but Dagmar made sure their wills and affairs were in order before they left home. Was she just cautious, or did she have a premonition something terrible would befall them? Her son and daughter would always wonder if their mother had concerns, and they would never know what exactly happened to their parents. Kenny Lake Sources Charles T. Sinclair. Murderpedia. Available at: https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/sinclair-charles.htm Charles T. Sinclair. Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_T._Sinclair Smith, Pete. 1-18-2016. 2015 Coin Shop Murders Add to a Long List of Tragic Ends for the Hobby. Coinweek.com. Available at: https://coinweek.com/people-in-the-news/crime-and-fraud/2015-coin-shop-murders/ McMillan, Penelope. 11/23/1990. Suspect in Murder Spree Takes Secrets to the Grave: Serial killings: Detectives are convinced the man who died in Alaska cell left trail of bodies across West. Los Angeles Times. Available at: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-11-23-mn-5200-story.html Ice Cold Killers. Season 2, Episode 3. Devil’s Den.         ______________________________________________________________________________ If you would like to support Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier? Become a patron and join The Last Frontier Club. Each month I will provide one or more of the following to club members. · An extra episode of Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier available only for club members. · Behind the scenes glimpses of life and wildlife in the Kodiak wilderness. · Breaking news about ongoing murder cases and new crimes in Alaska · Merchandise or discounts on MMLF merchandise or handmade glass jewelry. Become a Patron! _______________________________________________________________________________ Check out the store: Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier merchandise. _____________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my free, monthly Murder and Mystery Newsletter for more stories about true crime and mystery from Alaska. Join me on: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Visit my website at http://robinbarefield.com Check out my books at Author Masterminds ___________________________________________________________________________ Robin Barefield is the author of four Alaska wilderness mystery novels, Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman’s Daughter, and Karluk Bones. Sign up to subscribe to her free, monthly newsletter on true murder and mystery in Alaska.

Charles Morgan and Chris Bulfinch start off this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast with a discussion of the quick sellout of the 2021-W American Silver Eagle Proof Coin (the one with the final Mercanti reverse) and talk about how the issue marks the end of an era for the world's most popular bullion coin. After that, Charles and Chris break down everything you need to know about putting together a collection of modern U.S. coins from change. Charles gives his tested strategies for being circulating coins in bulk from your bank at face value and building a collection of face value coins. We talk about dump banks, coin folders, coin tubes, which denominations are most likely to yield some silver coinage (you won't find much these days), and finally, Charles shares a crazy story about how one of his friends had a source to buy $1,000 mixed-date Eisenhower Dollar bags at face and would sometimes find Silver Eagles, Morgan and Peace dollars! If you are a budget collector, this episode is for you! *** The CoinWeek Podcast is sponsored by PCGS, the Standard in the Rare Coin Grading Industry. PCGS is celebrating 35 years with a special label program. To learn more about it and how PCGS' new state-of-the-art holders protect your numismatic investment, visit www.pcgs.com.

In this week's episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Charles Morgan talks to longtime Red Book editor Kenneth Bressett on the career and legacy of Red Book creator and coin board innovator R.S. Yeoman. Yeoman's ideas transformed the hobby from an academic pursuit to one with broad mainstream appeal. Whereas most numismatic books published before 1950 were printed in limited numbers, Yeoman's Red Book was an instant success and has gone on to sell tens of millions of copies and is updated annually. This year, we will see the publication of its 75th edition.  Bressett worked with Yeoman and probably knew him better than anyone in the industry and Charles asks him to share his insights into Yeoman's vision for the hobby and where Yeoman fits amongst the giants of twentieth-century numismatists.  Also in this episode, Charles and Chris Bullfinch discuss this week's U.S. Mint product offerings, take a quick look at the rise and fall of the Redditors' silver bullion play, and discuss how difficult it is to fill Dansco albums in this day and age.

CoinWeek asked our two newest writers Chris Bulfinch and Tyler Rossi to sit down and discuss how their childhood friendship forged through their local scouting program sparked a lifelong love for numismatics. Bulfinch and Rossi have accomplished much as writers are part of an emerging generation of younger collectors and experts that will carry the hobby forward. This hour-long discussion gives you a seat at the table as Charles, Chris, and Tyler discuss their experiences with coins. *** The CoinWeek Podcast is sponsored by PCGS, the Standard in the Rare Coin Grading Industry. To learn more about their monthly specials, special labels, and to get up to do pops and prices, visit www.pcgs.com.

In this week’s episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek’s very own ancient coin expert Mike Markowitz talks about what it takes to become a professional classical numismatist. How do you start? Where should you go? What should you study? What languages should you learn? (Spoiler alert: Latin might be one of them.) Mike passes on some advice he’s received from numerous dealers, numismatists, publishers, collectors and experts from around the world about just what a person needs to know and what someone should expect trying to start out in the industry. He also gives an overview of the market for ancient coins... what kinds of jobs exist... and also what kind of jobs adjacent to the field might help you gain entry or participate in other ways. It’s not an easy business. But if you’re passionate about ancient coins, then it can be a rewarding one - and Mike tells you how next, on the CoinWeek Podcast... *** The CoinWeek Podcast is sponsored by PCGS. Secure your collectibles with the most technologically advanced holder in the industry. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more.

Every Presidential administration brings has its own personality and influence on American policy. The Trump Administration did not fail to deliver in this regard. In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, editor Charles Morgan is joined by CoinWeek staff writer Chris Bulfinch to discuss the main policies as they pertain to numismatics. In this episode, we discuss the new circulating commemorative coin programs, design changes to the American Silver Eagle, the ongoing coin shortage, and the decision to cancel or at least delay the issuing of the "Tubman" $20 Federal Reserve Note. It's an informed and informative 40-minute program that recaps the last four years and we hope you enjoy it. But before we get into that, don’t let something truly horrifying happen to your rare coin investments, protect yourself by asking your dealer to offer you coins that take advantage of PCGS’ patented new NFC Anti-Counterfeiting Protection. This state-of-the-art piece of mind giver will open the door to a new way to access the latest information about your coins and to ensure that your coin and the holder it is in is a genuine PCGS product.

After a year-long public campaign to redesign the $20 bill, Obama Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced that a portrait of Civil Rights pioneer Harriet Tubman would replace the long-serving portrait of controversial president Andrew Jackson as part of the government's observation of the centennial of Woman's Suffrage. The Trump administration took a different position and decided not follow through with the previous administration's plans. In 2021, Andrew Jackson remains on the $20 Federal Reserve Note, and proposals to honor Tubman, numismatically, have taken a different form. Lots in the politics of it all is a woman whose impact on the American experiment went far beyond her involvement with the Underground Railroad. In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, we talk to Karen V. Hill, President, and CEO of the Harriet Tubman Home. Karen has dedicated a tremendous amount of time and energy to sharing Tubman's story and was instrumental in the Treasury Department's quest to locate a portrait of Harriet to use on the proposed $20 bill. We pay proper tribute to this great American next, on the CoinWeek Podcast.

Ok, ok, we are skipping ahead in our numbering sequence, but how could we resist? Numismatics can pop up anywhere and in this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, we take a very unexpected turn and discuss one of several embedded symbolic themes of filmmaker Stanley Kubrick’s class horror film the Shining. The film the Shining is based on Stephen King’s horror novel of the same name but has a number of unique storytelling elements of its own. The horror novelist famously disapproved of Kubrick’s treatment, but that hasn’t stopped the film from being a landmark in its own right. I first saw the Shining as a youngster, much too young to deal with this sinister ghost story and it has haunted me ever since. In this Podcast, I interview Rob Ager, a popular YouTuber, and film analyst, whose channel Collative Learning breaks films down to a granular level. Just the kind of youtube blackhole you late night insomniacs might be after once you’ve put away your last bottle of jewel luster and air-dried your last batch of Morgan dollars. Rob produced a series of videos about the Shining and Kubrick’s Gold Standard symbolism and we wanted to talk to him about it. Get ready to get creeped out…. Next on the CoinWeek Podcast But before we get into that, don’t let something truly horrifying happen to your rare coin investments, protect yourself by asking your dealer to offer you coins that take advantage of PCGS’ patented new NFC Anti-Counterfeiting Protection. This state-of-the-art piece of mind giver will open the door to a new way to access the latest information about your coins and to ensure that your coin and the holder it is in is a genuine PCGS product.

This week on the CoinWeek podcast, ancient coin writer Mike Markowitz gives an informative talk about ancient coin standards and how this important knowledge helps modern collectors ascertain a coin’s authenticity. It’s a valuable talk for all of us trying to navigate a market rich in history and littered with potential fakes. The CoinWeek podcast is sponsored by PCGS, for more than 30 years, the standard in the rare coin grading industry. Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War 2 by getting special limited edition inserts on your V75 Privy marks World War 2 coins and WW2 75th Anniversary Medals. These coins are the hottest thing in American numismatics right now and you will not want to miss the opportunity to take advantage of this special program. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more.

A beautiful 1713-J 8 Escudos Royal in MS66 will be sold this month at Daniel Frank Sedwick's 28th Treasure Auction. https://www.sedwickcoins.com/ta28/catalog.htm We talk to Dan about the coin, its impressive pedigree, and why in a world of crudely struck ingots and cobs, did such an intricately-crafted presentation coin get made. Learn about this important and burgeoning segment of the American coin market and maybe- take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. *** The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. This episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS has set a high bar for securing your great coins and paper money collectibles by announcing that all PCGS coin and banknote holders henceforward will be fitted for free with new NFC Anti-counterfeiting technology. The threat of buying deceptive counterfeits is real and with this new technology, you will have peace of mind whenever you buy a PCGS-graded coin or banknote. You can also secure your collection with a great beholder special, where you cannot only get your coins put in these state-of-the-art secure holders but get PCGS’ award-winning TrueView photography added at no additional cost – all for a discounted price of just $12. This deal runs through the end of the year. To learn how to take advantage of these exclusive offers and discounts on your next grading submission, visit www.pcgs.com.

PCGS President Brett Charville is our guest in this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast. Brett Charville has become an innovative force in the rare coin industry since taking the position of president of PCGS. His tenure starting with a get back to basics approach at the grading service, with the company redoubling its efforts to provide dealers and collectors with great customer support and timely turn arounds at all grading tiers. The company continued to invest money in its overseas operations, which continue to grow in Europe and Asia and updated its website and Set Registry. At the beginning of 2020, PCGS relaunched it's in-house currency grading business under the brand PCGS Banknote and announced that it was bringing NFC technology to its gold shield holders to provide better security for buyers and sellers of coins. Now, PCGS is bringing NFC technology to all of its holders, marking a major leap forward for the certified coin industry. We talk to Brett about these developments, touch on the Legend Regency 41 Auction, and the state of the coin market as seen through the volume of submissions at PCGS and prices realized in publicly-reported sales. *** The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. This episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS has set a high bar for securing your great coins and paper money collectibles by announcing that all PCGS coin and banknote holders henceforward will be fitted for free with new NFC Anti-counterfeiting technology. The threat of buying deceptive counterfeits is real and with this new technology, you will have peace of mind whenever you buy a PCGS-graded coin or banknote. You can also secure your collection with a great beholder special, where you cannot only get your coins put in these state-of-the-art secure holders but get PCGS’ award-winning TrueView photography added at no additional cost – all for a discounted price of just $12. This deal runs through the end of the year. To learn how to take advantage of these exclusive offers and discounts on your next grading submission, visit www.pcgs.com.

CoinWeek Podcast #142: A Challenge to Minnesota Coin Law

CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series expert Mike Markowitz returns this week for another solo podcast. In this episode, Mike takes a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of gold, silver, and other metals as they were used to make coins in antiquity. Full of the technical details aficionados want, the podcast is replete with a fascinating history and the odd tangent or two. The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS, the standard in rare coin grading. To learn more about PCGS' 50 Days of Summer Specials, click here: https://www.pcgs.com/ccspecial?utm_source=CoinWeek

Today on the Coinweek Podcast, we talk to one of the rare coin industry’s most flamboyant and successful coin dealers, Kevin Lipton. Lipton has handled virtually every great coin the market has to offer over the course of the past fifty years and is never short of an opinion or insight into what is actually going on at the highest levels of the rare coin industry. We talk to Kevin about one of his all time favorite coins, the Dexter 1804 dollar, and dig deep into the ways the hobby is changing now and why 20th century coins and a focus on them might be just what the hobby needs to grow in the years to come. It's an interesting and engaging conversation about coins that you won't want to miss. *** The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS is currently celebrating 50 Days of Summer Specials. To learn how to take advantage of these exclusive offers and discounts on your next grading submission, visit www.pcgs.com.

“This is Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek… asking what made Alexander so Great?" With these words, ancient coin expert and CoinWeek Podcast guest host Mike Markowitz begins to spin an exciting and informative look at the life of Alexander the Great and what made him such a towering figure in ancient history. When Alexander died in Babylon in 323 BCE at the age of 32, his empire covered two million square miles and included an estimated 50 million people of many different languages, religions, and cultures. Today, the span of Alexander's kingdom encompasses modern Greece, Northern Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and a bit of India. The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS is proud to announce the upcoming dates of its next PCGS Members Only Show, which will be held from Tuesday to Friday, August 4-7, 2020 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The PCGS Members Only Show is a great event with many of your favorite PCGS dealers represented. Also on site are PCGS’ world-class graders, who will be there to grade your coins on-site! Of course, you will want to take all necessary COVID-19 precautions and the organizers will be following enhanced health and safety measures. To learn more about this important event, go to www.pcgs.com to learn more.

It’s a battle of epic proportions. Today on the CoinWeek Podcast, noted gold coin expert and author Doug Winter and I will put two multi-million dollar coins head to head to find out which great American rarity comes out on top. Our competitors are the 1822 half eagle and the 1870-S three-dollar gold coin. Which of these coins will come out on top? You are about to find out next on the CoinWeek Podcast. *** This episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS is proud to announce the upcoming dates of its next PCGS Members Only Show, which will be held from Tuesday to Friday, August 4-7, 2020 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. I have personally attended the PCGS Members Only Show and it is a great exclusive event with many of your favorite PCGS dealers present and - PCGS’ world-class graders will be there to grade your coins on-site! Of course, you will want to take all necessary COVID-19 precautions and the staff and dealers present will be following enhanced health and safety measures. To learn more about this important event, go too www.pcgs.com to learn more.

Today on the CoinWeek Podcast we talk to Peter Tompa about the pending renewal of an MOU between the United States and the Republic of Italy that may pose a threat to the coin collecting hobby in the United States and abroad. MOUs, or Memorandums of Understandings, are agreements between governments that set guidelines for policies that are in the mutual interest. In the case of the recent MOU negotiations between the United States and Italy, restrictions relating to the export of certain Roman coins are under consideration. Peter Tompa, an attorney and a registered lobbyist for the PNG and the IAPN, has been fighting the good fight to protect our hobby from these burdensome government regulations. We discuss the present situation with Peter and point out the hypocrisy of the archeologist organizations seeking to impose unfair restrictions on collectors. The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS Banknote is proud to announce that the finest known 1890 Grand Watermelon note has recently been graded and placed in its state of the art secure holder. This historic 1890 Grand Watermelon note was the first paper money object to surpass the million-dollar threshold at auction. You don't need to have a million-dollar banknote to benefit from PCGS Banknote's state of the art paper money holder and professional grading. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more.

Today on the CoinWeek Podcast we are going to talk about a commemorative coin concept under consideration by the U.S. Congress. But before we get into that, let me tell you that the CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Speaking of Commemorative coins, exclusive PCGS 2020 Basketball Commemorative Coin labels and boxes are available. PCGS is the exclusive Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Coin Grading & Authentication Partner. Either submit your coins directly or buy graded coins with PCGS’ premium insert labels from your favorite authorized dealers today. You knew that Hall of Famer Michael Jordan wasn’t going to miss when he landed the final shot against the Utah Jazz in Game 6 of the NBA finals- and you can’t miss by protecting your coin in a PCGS holder. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more. Joining us in this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast is Holly Rotondi, the executive director of the Friends of the National World War II Memorial. Holly is working with a bipartisan group of legislators to see the creation of a new commemorative coin program to support the conservation of the National World War II Memorial. The National World War II Memorial was dedicated on May 29, 2004, and honors the 16 million Americans who served in the war. The site is beautiful and attracts millions of visitors each year. Time and the tremendous popularity of the memorial have taken a toll on the monument and some repairs are necessary to preserve its beauty for years to come. In our conversation, you will learn about the effort to get a commemorative coin bill passed and what it’s like working on a bill at the ground level.

the CoinWeek Podcast- brought to you by our good friends at PCGS. For more than 30 years, PCGS has been a trusted partner to the building of some of the greatest coin collections ever assembled. With their tamper evident and secure holder, PCGS has kept the timeless treasures of American and world numismatics safe and has evolved their product from the innovative rattler holder- remember that one - to the present day clear and secure holders that are now being augmented with advanced technology to give you peace of mind. To learn more about PCGS great products visit www.pcgs.com. Daniel Frank Sedwick's Treasure Auction 27 kicks off later today and it is filled with cobs, ingots, and graded world coins from Latin America. Charles Morgan previews several lots that he finds fascinating, including a gold finger bar from the Atocha shipwreck, a rare condition census pillar 8 reales from 1770, an unlisted piece of Colombian currency, and the auction's real sleeper- an incredibly rare "Cocobola" 1888 50 centavos coin.

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS is re-open and taking coin submissions. Submit your coins for expert grading. Visit www.pcgs.com to learn more. *** Charles Morgan talks to rare coin dealer Russ Augustin about the shape of the rare coin and physical precious metals market two months into the COVID-19 lockdown. Surprisingly, coins have realized strong prices in online auctions and dealer Russ Augustin thinks he knows why.

I hope you are having a good week, this is CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan welcoming you to the CoinWeek Podcast- brought to you by our good friends at PCGS. For more than 30 years, PCGS has been a trusted partner to the building of some of the greatest coin collections ever assembled. With their tamper evident and secure holder, PCGS has kept the timeless treasures of American and world numismatics safe and has evolved their product from the innovative rattler holder- remember that one - to the present day clear and secure holders that are now being augmented with advanced technology to give you peace of mind. To learn more about PCGS great products visit www.pcgs.com. My friend Bill Eckberg, president of EAC is back on the CoinWeek Podcast. We have had many great conversations on air covering his area of collecting specialty- half cents. This time - we cast a wider net and talk about how the US Mint sourced its copper for our first cents and half cents and in what condition that metal was delivered by the time it made its trans-Atlantic voyage. Bill’s insights will help you improve your quest for great early copper coins - and for you students of early Mint history- you’ll enjoy the next 30 minutes …. I promise… All this - next on the CoinWeek Podcast.

Charles Morgan interviews precious metals expert Peter Hug, Kitco's Director of Global Trading. Hug gives his valuable insights into the current status of gold refining and coin production, how the precious metals market is reacting to the current economic crisis caused by COVID-19, and why this market is behaving in ways both predictable and unforeseen. If you are a precious metals investor you will definitely want to hear what Peter has to say. *** Hi everybody, this is CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan. The news has been bleak in recent weeks, I know it has but we all need a little dose of something that takes the edge off. You know, since I haven’t been going out with my family, I’ve been able to spend a little extra time working on my research - and to do that I have frequently found myself on PCGS CoinFacts - one of the industry’s most important research destinations. With millions of price points, museum-quality photos, and narratives from the industry’s leading experts - CoinFacts provides you insights that you won’t find anywhere else. Best of all, it is free. PCGS is a proud sponsor of the CoinWeek Podcast and we couldn’t be happier with the support they give us- it really keeps the program going and with more than 130 episodes under our belt- it is my hope that I have played some small role in keeping you enthused about our hobby and I know our guests have given you unprecedented access to the way they view the market.

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. PCGS is happy to announce the latest hunt for modern numismatic rarities with the 2020 PCGS Quarter Quest just in time for the Great American Coin Hunt and National Coin Week. This program is designed to engage numismatists from around the country to cherrypick the elusive West Point minted quarters from circulation. PCGS graded 2019-W quarters were seen in auction with soaring prices with collectors taking to the PCGS Set Registry® to compete for the highest ranked set. In addition to being another set of circulating West Point minted rarities, these coins will feature a first for U.S. Quarters, a “V75” privy mark denoting the 75th anniversary of World War II. For additional information visit www.pcgs.com. Happy Hunting! *** This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, Stack’s Bowers co-founder Harvey Stack joins me to discuss his company’s recent move from their iconic 57th St. location. So much numismatic history transpired over the course the seven decades that Stack’s conducted business in the heart of midtown Manhattan- just across the street from the Russian Tea Room, a block away from Carnegie Hall and within walking distance from New York’s iconic Times Square. Over the course of this period, there wasn’t a month that went by that Stack’s didn’t offer up a major collection and through their doors walked some of the most storied figures in hobby history. Harvey reminisces on the place that he spent most of his adult life and the amazing impact Stack’s at 57th Street had on the hobby - next on the CoinWeek Podcast.