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St. George sale showcases high-grade Canadian coins
A 1936 Canadian 50-cent piece graded PCGS MS-64 and pedigreed to the Victoria Collection leads the featured lots in St. George Auctions’ Sept. 12 sale. Lot 180 is described by auctioneer Ethan Wright as fully lustrous with an above-average strike.
A high-grade 1936 Canadian 50-cent piece with a pedigree tracing to the renowned Victoria Collection will headline St. George Auctions’ 311-lot fall sale, set for Sept. 12 during the National Postage Stamp & Coin Show in Mississauga, Ont. Graded PCGS MS-64, the George V half dollar combines strong lustre, an above-average strike and an important... Continue reading →
Renwick honoured with hobby’s highest award
Although unable to attend the 2026 Royal Canadian Numismatic Association Convention in Winnipeg, 93-year-old Barrie Renwick accepts the J. Douglas Ferguson Award, Canada’s highest numismatic honour, via a live online connection during the association’s annual awards banquet. (Photo by Mike Walsh)
One of Canada's respected numismatic researchers, authors and editors has received the nation's highest honour in numismatics. Barrie Renwick, 93, was presented with the 2026 J. Douglas Ferguson Award during the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association's annual convention in Winnipeg. Continue reading →