More lucky collectors get PCGS rewards for 2019-W mint mark quarters
April 18, 2019 – Three lucky Florida residents, one in New Smyrna Beach and a husband and wife in Orlando, are the latest winners in the Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) Quarter Quest to discover specific West Point Mint quarter dollars and be the first to submit them to PCGS for authentication and grading.
“They were the first to send in examples of the just-released 2019-W Northern Mariana Islands’ American Memorial Park quarters. That’s the latest design in the United States Mint’s America the Beautiful series, and only the second circulating quarter series to ever have a W mint mark,” explained PCGS President Brett Charville.
The encapsulated Mariana coins now are being returned to the submitters with special inserts for each that indicate a pedigree of “PCGS First Discovery 1 of 2.”
“We offered a $2,000 bounty for the first Mariana coin, and the almost simultaneous submitters have agreed to split the reward; $1,000 to the Port Orange submitter and another $1,000 to the Orlando couple,” said PCGS Director of Marketing Heather Boyd.
The latest fortunate finders of 2019-W quarters are identified as Brandon M., a church pastor from New Smyrna Beach, Florida whose Mariana American Memorial National Park coin is now graded PCGS MS65, and Kevin and Sheila G. of Orlando whose coin is PCGS MS64.
Pastor Brandon’s wife purchased a box of quarters from a local Wells Fargo bank.
“When PCGS announced their bounty on social media I decided to look through some bank rolls. I did not realize the Marianas were even out. I was not expecting to see the W on a non-Lowell (National Historical Park) quarter,” he said.
Kevin and Sheila are variety hunters who began searching through coin rolls a year ago as a retirement hobby. They, too, learned about the PCGS Quarter Quest through social media and the PCGS website, and also purchased a box of quarters from a local Wells Fargo bank.
Sheila recalled: “I was in the other room and I just heard him shouting, “Coin day! Coin day! Coin day!’ That’s our thing when we are coin hunting. It’s coin day instead of hump day.”
“It has been a wonderful and exciting hunt!” exclaimed Kevin. “We just got another box of quarters and I can’t wait!”
PCGS earlier paid $2,500 each to the first two submitters of 2019-W Lowell quarters after the two collectors cordially agreed to split the $5,000 PCGS reward when their submissions arrived at almost the same time.
There are still excellent opportunities for collectors nationwide to participate in the W mint mark excitement.
“We’re continuing to offer $2,000 for the first qualifying 2019-W Guam War in the Pacific National Historical Park quarter to be certified and encapsulated by PCGS, and we are excited to announce bounties on the other two America the Beautiful West Point quarters as their anticipated release dates approach,” said Boyd.
Any qualifying 2019 West Point mint mark quarters received within the first seven days after the PCGS First Discovery for each design has been confirmed will automatically receive the First Week of Discovery pedigree.
The qualifying coins submitted after those 7 days and within 45 days of the PCGS First Discovery will automatically receive an Early Find pedigree. Also, there are opportunities for bonus points for W mint mark quarters featuring these special pedigrees listed in the PCGS Set Registry.
PCGS has created an information page for the promotion at www.PCGS.com/2019quarterquest where coin hunters can check on updated bounties, see if a PCGS First Discovery has been graded and authenticated, and review the terms and conditions for the promotion.
For information about PCGS products and services, including how to submit your coins for authentication and grading, visit www.PCGS.com or call PCGS Customer Service at (800) 447-8848.
“Alert” Stolen/Missing Proof 1867 Rays Shield Nickels
The two coins pictured below have been reported stolen/missing. The victim advises the coins were last seen at the Feb 28-March 3,2019 Baltimore Coin show.
Anyone with information contact:
Doug Davis
817-723-7231
Doug@numismaticcrimes.org
United States Mint Launches 47th America the Beautiful Quarters® Program Coin on April 30
WHAT:
The United States Mint will officially launch the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) on Tuesday, April 30, at 10 a.m. Chamorro Standard Time (ChST).
The free event will include an exchange of $10 rolls of newly minted American Memorial Park quarters after the ceremony.
WHO:
- David Ryder, Director, United States Mint
- Ralph Torres, Governor, CNMI
- Arnold Palacios, Lieutenant Governor, CNMI
- Barbara Alberti, Superintendent, American Memorial Park
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 10 a.m. (ChST)
WHERE:
American Memorial Park Amphitheater
Beach Road, Garapan
Saipan, CNMI
COIN FORUM:
The United States Mint will host a coin forum the evening before the launch ceremony—Monday, April 29, 2019, 5-6 p.m. ChST—at the American Memorial Park Visitor Center Theatre on Micro Beach Road in Garapan, Saipan, CNMI. The coin forum is an opportunity for the public to learn about upcoming United States Mint coin programs and initiatives, and express their views about future coinage.
The American Memorial Park quarter is the 47th release in the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program, a 12-year initiative that honors 56 national parks and other national sites authorized by Public Law 110-456. Each year until 2020, the public will see five new national sites depicted on the reverses (tails sides) of the America the Beautiful Quarters. A final coin will be released in 2021. The United States Mint is issuing these quarters in the order in which the national sites were officially established.
Burglary-Coin Shop-Safes Torched
Investigators with the Tecumseh, MI police department are investigating the burglary and arson of Tecumseh Coins which occurred during the early morning hours of April 8, 2018. An Unknown number of suspects entered the building and cut open five safes with an unknown type of cutting torch.
The suspects removed a large inventory of coins from the safes.
Partial listing of stolen coins:
- 29 red trays with coins stacked 2-5 deep
- 1857 flying eagle cents thru 1958 wheat cents complete minus 22P
- V-nickels, buffalos, and Jeffersons including 2 three legged buffalos
- Bust dimes thru mercs (no16D)
- Bust quarters thru Washington
- Bust halves thru Franklins
- Morgan and Peace dollars
- Complete Peace dollar set
- Mint sets beginning in 1951 complete from 1958 to 2018
- 30 early Commemorative halves-Maine, Pilgrim, Stone Mountain,California Jubilee,Lexington Concord, Oregon, Daniel Boone, Long Island
- 15 Modern Commems
- 5 rolls Canadian silver quarters, 4 rolls Canadian dimes
- 2 slabbed PCI 1909S VDB’s
- 5 slabbed gold coins
The coins were housed in either 1.5×1.5 cardboard or 2×2 flips. Labeled with year, mint, grade and price. On reverse would have a cost code. The code would have a letter J in it for the decimal point. Printed in black ink and capital letters. Small cents, nickels and dimes in 1.5×1.5 flips and quarters thru dollars in 2×2’s.
Anyone with Information contact:
Officer Tom Gilbert
517-423-7494
or
Doug Davis
817-723-7231
Doug@numismaticcrimes.org
Attendance Tops 3,000 at National Money Show®
ANA Governors Review Finances and Investments
The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2019 National Money Show® in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, welcomed a total of 3,002 people to the three-day event, held March 28-30 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. “The Pittsburgh convention was very successful thanks to the combined efforts of the great ANA staff and the tremendous support provided by PAN [Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists] and its volunteers,” said ANA President Gary Adkins. “The show was well attended and the venue overlooking the river and skyline was incredible.”
During the show’s opening ceremonies on Thursday morning, President Adkins presented National Money Show Host Chair Pat McBride with the ANA Goodfellow Award in recognition of his service. Adkins also recognized the host club, the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists and its president, Tom Uram, with the Lewis S. Werner Host Club Award.
The event featured 180 companies buying and selling coins, currency and related items; a wide range of numismatic educational presentations led by notable speakers; a three-session sale by Kagin’s Auctions; and exhibits of priceless rarities from private collections and the American Numismatic Association’s Money Museum in Colorado Springs.
ANA President Gary Adkins addresses attendees during the PAN-hosted dinner to kick off the National Money Show.
A major draw for numismatists and the general public alike were the collector exhibits and the Museum Showcase. On display were a 1913 Liberty Head nickel, one of a mere five struck, and a Class III 1804 silver dollar, one of eight known. Also featured was a1943 Lincoln cent erroneously struck on a bronze planchet, and a world-class case filled with historic Pennsylvania paper money. A 1933 Indian Head eagle (gold $10) on display was a bona fide showstopper.
The Kids Zone offered youngsters a plethora of activities to engage them in coin collecting, including a Treasure Trivia game where they learned about numismatics and earned prizes as they explored the bourse floor in search of answers to trivia questions. A Young Collectors Corner also debuted this year, offering basic information about the hobby.
Former United States Mint Chief Engraver Don Everhart was the guest of honor at the ANA Legacy Series on Thursday afternoon, March 28. During the interview, moderated by Barbara Gregory, editor-in-chief of The Numismatist, attendees learned about his early years, professional challenges, and crowning achievements in the world of numismatic art and design. Everhart elaborated on his decades-long career during his “Money Talks” presentation, “Don Everhart: A Career in Coin Design,” on Friday, March 29. Nearly a dozen free Money Talks presentations were offered at the event, highlighting historically significant events, artistic vision and numismatic objects from around the globe.
Eleven of the 14 individuals who have received the necessary nominations for the 2019 ANA Board of Governors election participated in the Candidates Forum on Friday, March 29 to answer questions and express their views on a number of topics. (Video of the forum can be viewed on money.org/election.) In what can be described as an unusual election, two individuals are running for president, two for vice president and ten candidates are competing for seven governor positions. “This election has the largest number of candidates running that I can remember,” noted former ANA Board President Jeff Garrett. “The election is particularly important this year with so many seats being contested,” he said. “I urge everyone to watch the forum once it is posted.”
The $10 Treasury note from the War of 1812, part of the Joel Anderson Collection of Treasury Notes. The note realized $336,000 during Kagin’s auction at the National Money Show. Photo Courtesy of Kagin’s Auctions.
- $336,000 for a unique $10 Treasury note from the War of 1812 (Friedberg TN-14b) part of the Joel Anderson Collection of Treasury Notes. The 16 lots realized a total of $561,720.
- $180,000 for an 1860 Clark, Gruber & Co. Pikes Peak $20 gold coin with a reeded edge, Rarity 6+, certified Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) “Graffiti [About Uncirculated] Detail.” One of nine known.
- $38,400 for a 1796 “Reverse of 1794” large cent, graded PCGS Mint-State-62 Brown.
- $28,800 for an 1888 $3 gold coin, graded PCGS Proof-65 Cameo.
Pittsburgh Show Attendance
According to ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick, attendance at the Pittsburgh National Money Show was relatively slow on Thursday and Friday, but more than a thousand people registered on Saturday. “Pittsburgh is a working town and as such, most people couldn’t get to the show until Saturday,” she said.
Tom Hallenbeck of Hallenbeck Coin Gallery agreed. “The momentum really picked up later in the week,” he said. “We stayed to the very end and it paid off for us. Our sales were great.”
Total attendance was 3,002, reflected as follows:
- 1,796 general public
- 708 ANA members
- 32 volunteers and staff
- 466 dealers and their assistants, representing 180 companies at 192 tables
Five-Year National Money Show Statistics
| Year | City | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Pittsburgh | 3,002 |
| 2018 | Irving | 2,671 |
| 2017 | Orlando | 2,516 |
| 2016 | Dallas | 2,585 |
| 2015 | Portland | 4,592 |
The next ANA convention is the 2019 World’s Fair of Money® to be held August 13-17 in Chicago (Rosemont), Illinois, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The 2020 National Money Show is slated for February 27-29 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. The ANA Board of Governors will be selecting the 2021 National Money Show site in May.
ANA Board of Governors Meeting
The ANA Board of Governors met in open session on Saturday, March 30 to review and approve the IRS Form 990 and Fiscal Year 2018 audited financial statement prepared by Waugh & Goodwin, LLP, and to receive an update on ANA financials from Treasurer Larry Baber.
Fiscal Year 2018 expenses were $5,806,161, of which $4,710,294 were directly related to ANA programs (conventions, magazine, education, museum, library) and $1,095,867 were for support services (marketing, fundraising, membership, development, administration).
“Our investment in the Ben E. Keith Corp. had an exceptional year with an increase in value of over $8.5 million,” Baber reported. “With assets of over $84 million we can continue to provide benefits to our members and the numismatic hobby.”
“The ANA has a very strong financial footing,” said President Adkins, “and a portion of the Keith funds can continue to be invested in the future of numismatic education. These amazing resources will be utilized prudently and judiciously to improve the ANA’s mission and strategic goals, while advancing the Association’s continued relevance and leadership.”
The ANA’s Fiscal Year 2018 audited financial statement and IRS Form 990 are available for review online at money.org/financial-reports.
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