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California Couple's Buried Gold Coins Bring in $2 Million So Far
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 6:58amSAN FRANCISCO – The man handling the sale of rare, 19th century gold coins discovered by a California couple out walking their dog estimates they had fetched about $2 million as of noon on Wednesday.
Reno Coin Club’s 30th Anniversary featured at annual National Coin Week Celebration at Nevada State Museum April 25-26
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 12:05pmWith the theme, “Celebrating Civic Service,” Nevada State Museum in Carson City and the Reno Coin Club will join coin collectors from across the United States the for the 91st Annual National Coin Week, April 20 to 26. Nevada’s observance is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26 at the museum, the site of the original U.S. Mint in Carson City.
Outdoors with Don Quilici: The 2013 Q Awards
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 2:52amAs I have done for many years, my last article of the year is to present the Annual Q Awards for a number of different reasons. Those reasons include such assorted things as: Outstanding, memorable, good, not so good, questionable, bad, serious, funny, dumb, head-scratching, are-you-kidding, etc.
Carson City Salvation Army Red Kettle giving campaign down 35 percent from 2012 figures
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2013 - 2:51pmThe Salvation Army of Carson City is just one and a half weeks into its annual Red Kettle fundraiser and is 35 percent short from what it collected in 2012. The news comes at a time when more than 1,000 Carson City area children have registered for Christmas day food and toys directed through the nonprofit organization.
The Salvation Army relies on money raised in the red kettles — in coins, dollars and checks (and the occasional diamond ring or gold tooth) to serve more than 17,000 individuals in Carson City, Dayton and Douglas County each year, said Lt. Mark Cyr.
Mint and mining on the Comstock topic at Nevada State Museum talk Aug. 22
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 2:53pmFred Holabird is a mining geologist, author and scholar who is an expert in the history of American mining, coins, the Comstock and West. Holabird is the guest speaker in Carson City at the Nevada State Museum’s Frances Humphrey Lecture Series from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22.
Gold coins of Carson City recluse sold at auction
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/07/2013 - 5:28pmThe last remnants of a fortune of coins found packed in ammunition boxes in the garage of a recluse who died last summer was auctioned Tuesday for more than $3.1 million — but not before bidders got assurances they could return any of the rare $20 gold pieces that some collectors spotted as counterfeit.
Second auction set for gold fortune amassed by Carson City recluse
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/06/2013 - 10:46amThe final treasures of a quiet man who collected a fortune in gold coins will be auctioned off Tuesday in Nevada.
The body of Walter Samaszko Jr. was found in his Carson City home in June 2012.
Show me the money? Nevada State Museum event delivers the goods Aug. 23-24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 3:26pmWho doesn't like to collect money? Whether it is a rare Double Eagle $20 piece from the 1800s, an Indian Head Penny or a Nevada Day special medallion, the Carson City Mint Coin Show and Fair will help fill the hole in any coin collection.
Dozens of dealers will buy, sell, trade and offer their expertise with free appraisals during the two-day event Aug. 23 and 24, held this year at both the Nevada State Museum and the Carson Nugget.
C-SPAN programs featuring Carson City to air this weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/30/2013 - 2:21pmCarson City will be featured on the C-SPAN network's two channels this weekend after their visit to the capital city earlier this month.
In addition to having feature stories sprinkled in throughout the weekend on the respective networks, both American History TV and Book TV, there will be a block of programming where all of the respective Carson City pieces for their networks will air, said C-SPAN spokeswoman Laura Finch.
Women to Women Nevada with Cindy Rowe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 07/12/2013 - 2:04pmThis week's guest on Women to Women Nevada is Cindy Rowe is co-owner of Northern Nevada Coin, which specializes in fine jewelry, rare coins and bullion.
1,000 Ounce silver ingot for NV150 coins now on display at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/11/2013 - 10:37amA 1,000 ounce bar of silver mined from 4,000 tons of Nevada ore is a rarity by far, but visitors to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City can catch a glimpse of the spectacular ingot now on display in preparation for the state’s 150th birthday party.
Site of the historic U.S. Mint, the museum still operates the original Coin Press No. 1 on the last Friday of each month. When the bar is melted into 1000 1-ounce round medallions, the celebrated press will stamp commemorative editions, with the “CC” mint mark, honoring the state’s sesquicentennial which is Nevada Day, 2014.
Taste of DownTown Carson City 2013 winners announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2013 - 7:27amHere are the winners as picked by participants of the 20th annual Taste of DownTown Carson City to support Advocates to End Domestic Violence. There were 44 participating restaurants and businesses and 10 bands representing this year's event.
The winners are:
Taste of DownTown Carson City Raffle Today: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Submitted by newsroom on Sat, 06/15/2013 - 8:20amCome on down to Taste of DownTown and visit the co-sponsored, Downtown Business Association / Carson Now booth to enter the big raffle for the overflowing "Basket of Carson City."
This is your chance to win an incredible amount of prizes and, support a great cause - 100 percent proceeds will be presented to Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
A big THANK YOU to the wonderful businesses that contributed to this years "Basket of Carson City:
Artsy Fartsy, Gift Certificate.
Carson City Computing, Gift Certificate.
Downtown Coin Club show brings buyers, sellers and collectors to Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 1:12pmRare coins by the thousands remain on display, for sale or trade today through 4 p.m. at the Carson Nugget at the annual Downtown Coin Club Show. This all-ages coin event brought more than 300 collectors and numismatics to the Nugget on Saturday.
Fun for all ages at weekend Coin Show
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 2:12amThe fourth annual Downtown Coin Club Show will take place in the ballroom of the famous Carson Nugget Casino, 507 N. Carson St, Carson City, on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2013. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Auction of recluse's gold fortune nets $3.5 million to pay taxes
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 7:39amNearly half of the $7.4 million in gold coins found in the house of a reclusive man were auctioned off Tuesday, and one of the winning bidders said they will be put on the open market.
The auction, conducted in the heavily guarded Carson City courthouse, yielded $3.5 million, or about $13,000 higher than the closing price on the market of gold. It will satisfy about $800,000 in government estate taxes and fees.
Auction set for gold coins found in Carson City recluse's garage
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 11:57amCARSON CITY — Uncle Sam is going to get first crack at $7.4 million in gold coins left hidden away by a recluse who died without a will.
District Judge James Wilson today set a date of Feb. 26 to auction off some of the gold coins to pay off $800,000 in inheritance taxes due in March.
The Hundred Year War On The Economy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 10:26amSometimes it takes a while to get the big picture, to see things coming into focus. Now, I am not much for conspiracy theories, but if anything looks like it is being driven by design, this is one. The theories driving it were formulated many lifetimes ago. The people whose sick minds spawned them are long dead. For the life of me I do not understand how any egomaniac could possibly get his jollies from a trend he might have started but maybe not even his great-grandson might see coming to fruition. But there it is, a hundred year timeline on several fronts.
Destruction of money
Woman named heir to Carson City recluse who hid $7.4 million in coins
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 5:04pmCARSON CITY — A California woman has been determined to be the rightful heir to $7.4 million in gold coins hoarded by a reclusive cousin, despite some seemingly unlikely claims by others, including a “secret agent” who suddenly remembered he was a relative.
Demonstration of Coin Press No. 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 9:40amA demonstration of Coin Press No. 1 at Nevada State Museum will be held on Nov. 30. Ken Hopple will show you how they struck the famous Carson City coins. This takes place in the Historic Carson City Mint building. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. 10:30 am - noon and 1:00 - 3:00pm. For more information contact Bob Nylen at (775) 687-7410 x239 or 245.
Gold worth millions found in Carson City man's house after he died
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 2:06pmCARSON CITY — Walter Samasko Jr., a recluse, died at home in May, but his body wasn’t discovered until June, when neighbors complained of the smell coming from his house. There was only $200 in his bank account. But there was a $7 million surprise at home.
As the house was being cleaned for sale, officials discovered gold bars and gold coins stored in boxes in the garage and in the house. There were so many coins that Carson City Clerk Alan Glover used a wheelbarrow to haul the gold to his truck and deposit it for safekeeping.
Coin Show Grand Prize Raffle Tickets on Sale to Benefit Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/06/2012 - 1:47pmRaffle tickets are now on sale for the 2012 Carson City Mint Coin Show’s grand prize. The event is held annually in August at the site of the former U.S. Mint in Carson City and advance raffle sales to support the Nevada State Museum are well underway.
Last chance to see funny musical 'Forever Plaid' in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/14/2012 - 1:54pmYou've got one more chance to see "Forever Plaid," a musical trip through time with a quartet of the same name. Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Performance Hall in Carson City is closing night for this very musical comedy about four men who died in a car crash on their way to their first public performance as Forever Plaid.
Starring is this look back at music of the 1950s-1960s are a quartet of singers and comics — Marshall Brodeur (the sort of MC), Leoney Berg, James McDuffie and Corey B. Stockton. The show is directed by Stuart Ross. And he has done a fine job.
Allen Rowe: Collect coins for enjoyment
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/06/2011 - 4:00amBeing a professional numismatist, it is easy to let day-to-day business mask the heart of my industry - fun. Coin collecting gets its roots from the fact that a person can get an immense amount of ...
Tax Tips (and other stuff): Collect coins for enjoyment
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 4:00amBeing a professional numismatist, it is easy to let day-to-day business mask the heart of my industry, fun. Coin collecting gets its roots from the fact that a person can get an immense amount of j...
Allen Rowe: Numismatic organizations
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/28/2011 - 1:01amWhen it comes to collecting coins, knowledge is a very important aspect. The Internet has sprung a fountain of knowledge, but figuring out which parts to drink from is the real key. Joining a numis...
Carson City rolls this weekend with cars, coins and lots of music
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 1:15pmWith Friday well underway, it's time to get the weekend started. Lots of music and activities are stacked up, beginning today, in the capital city. Check out this latest blog from the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau on the weekend events.
Carson City Mint Coin Show
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 2:25pmCoin collectors and numismatists from all over the country will be flocking to Carson City August 26-27 to purchase the coveted Mint Mark “CC” coins and other collectibles. In fact, the hobby of coin collecting is more popular than ever before, thanks to the high price of gold. Twenty-five dealers will be on hand from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm both Friday and Saturday, giving free appraisals and offering valuable wares to buy, sell, and trade. Fabulous prizes will be raffled off both days, culminating in the Grand Prize Drawing at 3 pm on Saturday.
Ghost walk among the haunted in Carson City on Saturday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 5:51pmBy the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Aberrations await and spirits linger during a two-hour walking tour July 23, Aug. 20 and Sept. 24 through the historic district of Carson City.
History and storytelling are the orders of the day on this tour through Victorian-style homes and neighborhoods, where reality and legend come together, leaving ghost walkers to wonder what is truth and what is fiction.
Carson City Mint Coin Show Raffle Tickets Now on Sale at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 10:33amBy Deborah Stevenson
In honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Nevada Territory, The Nevada State Museum staff designed a unique raffle prize to celebrate this year’s coin show in Carson City, August 26-27, 2011. Raffle tickets are now on sale for the Grand Prize, featuring three special commemoratives: one ounce .999 fine silver medallion, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Nevada Territory; copper Abraham Lincoln Medallion; and brass Nevada State Seal Medallion.