The finest known set of 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition commemorative coins will return to the Bay area for the first time in 91 years and be exhibited during the Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo.
The finest known set of 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition commemorative coins will return to the Bay area for the first time in 91 years and be exhibited during the Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo.
A rare set of five silver and gold coins made in 1915 at the San Francisco Mint to commemorate that year's Panama-Pacific International Exposition will return to the Bay area for the first time in 91 years.
Three years ago, Steve Contursi of Laguna Beach bought a 1794 silver dollar, believed to be the first minted in the United States. In case it's stolen or lost, he insured the coin for $10 million.
Rising Global gold prices are giving a Midas-like boost to collectible gold coins.
The extended family of Stella McCartney, the fashion-designer daughter of former Beatle Paul McCartney, is locked in a legal battle over rights to profits from paintings by artists including Abstract Expressionist Robert Motherwell.
Three numismatic exhibits with a combined value of more than $17 million will highlight the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, Thursday to Saturday, February 9 to 11, 2006.
You've probably never heard of it, but this golden oldie carries a $6 million insurance policy and comes with a security detail fit for a superstar.
Steven L. Contursi dropped the $8.5 million check onto the counter last week before handing it over - just to make sure it wouldn't bounce.
Steve Contursi, holds up his rare, 1803 Draped Bust silver dollar, insured for $1 million, at the Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, in Santa Clara, Calif.
