Volume 62 – #02

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Volume 62#02

April 23 – May 6, 2024

The Prominence X sale includes a silver Indian Treaty No. 7 medal (Lot 736), issued in 1877. It has a pre-sale estimate of $30,000-plus.

Rare Indian Treaty No. 7 silver medal, ‘King of Canadian Coins’ go to auction

The Prominence X Sale is delivering a showcase of rarities and historical artifacts, including an Indian Treaty No. 7 medal, a 1900 $4 banknote in uncirculated condition and the elusive “King of Canadian Coins”: a 1921 fifty cents in Mint State condition. The Canadian Numismatic Company (TCNC)’s April 20-25 sale offers more than 2,300 lots over six sessions. Auctioneer Marc Verret says the Prominence X Sale “is not just any auction; it’s a convergence of three major collections complemented by items from over 82 other consigners across North America.” Among the highlights are Part III of the Saulner collection of Canadian banknotes, the Kuronen collection of Canadian tokens, and Part II of the militaria collection, which features war medals and related items. Continue reading →

Features
Mint celebrates Hahn’s 1939 silver dollar design
Page 1
Edmonton Coin Show hits record attendance
Page 6
New French Euro coins honour prominent women
Page 14
Nuphilex: Montreal’s coin collector’s haven
Page 22
ONA’s 62nd convention symposium showcases distinguished speakers
Page 26

Regulars
Trends
Focus on Maritime coins
Page 16
CCN Marketplace
Are you buying or selling?
Page 24
Show & Bourse
Check out the shows in your area
Page 26
Columns
Stanley Clute
Notes & Bills
Vessels and trains make for moving vignettes
Page 8
John Regitko
Errors & Varieties
Different conclusions on coin’s error
Page 10

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