On April 28, 2009, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee met at United States Mint headquarters on Ninth Street in Washington, D.C
Category Archives: Coin Discoveries
The Union Shield cent, 2010–2020 and beyond
On April 28, 2009, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee met at United States Mint headquarters on Ninth Street in Washington, D.C
PCI Silver Eagles versus PCI Morgan dollars
I have been collecting PCGS Silver Eagles for more than six years, marveling at their toning. You can see my PCGS Showcase set by clicking here
PCI Silver Eagles versus PCI Morgan dollars
I have been collecting PCGS Silver Eagles for more than six years, marveling at their toning. You can see my PCGS Showcase set by clicking here
Bowers on collecting: Some really rare $20 gold coins
A Real 1850 Double Eagle
In 1926 numismatists and others were startled when they read this Associated Press dispatch datelined Demopolis, Alabama:
Aided by old papers his father left him, Gayus Whitfield, of Middleboro, Ky., has unearthed buried gold valued at more than $200,000 on the Whitfield farm, near here
Bowers on collecting: Some really rare $20 gold coins
A Real 1850 Double Eagle
In 1926 numismatists and others were startled when they read this Associated Press dispatch datelined Demopolis, Alabama:
Aided by old papers his father left him, Gayus Whitfield, of Middleboro, Ky., has unearthed buried gold valued at more than $200,000 on the Whitfield farm, near here
NGC certifies more than 250 Morgan dollars from the Atlanta Bank Hoard
An 1878-CC Morgan dollar graded NGC MS-63 from the Atlanta Bank Hoard. Hover to zoom
NGC certifies bag of First Day of Issue 1964-D Kennedy half dollars for Rare Collectibles TV
A few of the coins from the bag. Hover to zoom
NGC certifies bag of First Day of Issue 1964-D Kennedy half dollars for Rare Collectibles TV
A few of the coins from the bag. Hover to zoom
Rare Georgia Gold Rush coin brings record $480,000 in Atlanta
A rare Georgia Gold Rush-era Templeton Reid $2.50 denomination gold coin made in 1830 was sold at auction in Atlanta for a record price of $480,000 by Kagin’s, Inc
Rare 1856-S/s quarters discovered in amazing S.S. Central America treasure
This 1856 large “S” over small “s” mint mark quarter dollar, now graded PCGS EF-45, is one of nine examples of the elusive variety recently discovered in the treasure recovered from the fabled “Ship of Gold,” the S.S
Coin hoards, treasures, and troves: Separating truth from taradiddles!
The second edition of Q. David Bowers’s Lost and Found Coin Hoards and Treasures, one of the most exciting coin-collecting books of recent years, has been released by Whitman Publishing
Capturing the excitement of lost and found coin treasures
David Bowers’s Lost and Found Coin Hoards and Treasures, one of the most exciting coin-collecting books of recent years, has been released in a new second edition by Whitman Publishing. The 480-page hardcover book is available online and in bookstores and hobby shops nationwide
Capturing the excitement of lost and found coin treasures
David Bowers’s Lost and Found Coin Hoards and Treasures, one of the most exciting coin-collecting books of recent years, has been released in a new second edition by Whitman Publishing. The 480-page hardcover book is available online and in bookstores and hobby shops nationwide
S.S. Central America sunken treasure gold dust now in grand format, certified five-ounce holders
California Gold Rush gold dust housed in elegant PCGS holders
August 29, 2019 — Historic sunken gold treasure, initially discovered by 49ers during the heydays of the California Gold Rush and untouched in the miners’ goldfield packets for more than 160 years, is now available in grand format PCGS-certified holders each containing five ounces of the precious metal. All of the gold dust was recovered from the fabled “Ship of Gold,” the S
Accidental early release of 2019-W San Antonio quarters surprises lucky collector and PCGS
Coin surprisingly discovered in Texas a week before official release
(Santa Ana, California) August 23, 2019 — Even though the 2019 America the Beautiful series San Antonio Missions National Historical Park quarter-dollars were not scheduled to be released into circulation until August 26, a lucky collector in Texas unexpectedly discovered rolls of them — including two coveted West Point mint mark examples — a week early.
He submitted the 2019-W San Antonio quarters to Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) for certification
First public exhibit of recently discovered, rare 1854-S $5 at ANA show
Historic, Gold Rush-era San Francisco half eagle will be featured in museum showcase display courtesy of ANA Governor Brian Hendelson
(Rosemont, Illinois) June 24, 2019 — The fourth known 1854 San Francisco Mint Liberty Head half eagle, discovered just last year and subsequently sold at auction for $2.16 million, will be publicly exhibited for the first time during the American Numismatic Association Chicago World’s Fair of Money, August 13-17, 2019
Three lucky collectors get PCGS rewards for finding West Point Mint Guam quarters
June 17, 2019 — The thrill of the hunt and the happiness of rewards continue with three more lucky coin finders in the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) Quarter Quest.
The latest three bounty winners, one each from Georgia, Kentucky, and Utah, were the first to discover and submit to PCGS for authentication and grading examples of the new 2019-W War in the Pacific National Historical Park quarters
Fabled S.S. Central America treasure reveals extremely rare, Gem 1856-S dime
Retrieved in latest sunken treasure recovery, top rarity is now graded PCGS MS-65 CAC, tied for finest known
(Brea, California) June 14, 2019 — The S.S
Gold Rush treasure “Supernova” sinks previous 1857-S $20 record in Legend Rare Coins auction
Hoard of historic coin boards in Goldberg auction
(Los Angeles, California) — Nearly two dozen vintage coin boards, all at least 80 years old and most with a dozen or more historic U.S
David W. Lange acquires massive “Midwest Collection” of vintage coin boards
In a very rare opportunity, vintage coin board collector and dealer David W. Lange has negotiated the purchase of more than 400 antique coin boards from the 1930s and ‘40s
NGC certifies new half cent variety
1795 die marriage previously unknown with lettered edge.
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has identified a new variety of 1795 half cent
Treasure at the end of the rainbow: New Jersey’s Saint Patrick coppers
In preparation for the upcoming 73rd edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins, which is expected to draw increased attention to foreign coins that were used in Colonial America, I thumbed through the Colonial Issues section of the 4th edition of Mega Red and came across something both interesting and festive. If you are one of the millions of Americans that love to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day (which is coming up this Sunday), then it might be interesting to know that there really are numismatic treasures out there associated with the holiday: Saint Patrick coppers
Q&A with 2020 Red Book Senior Editor Jeff Garrett
Two weeks before National Coin Week on April 9, 2019, the 73rd edition of Whitman Publishing’s Guide Book of United States Coins (colloquially referred to as the “Red Book”) is set to debut. The 73rd edition of the Red Book will elucidate a variety of new coin issues throughout 2018 and early 2019, in addition to highlighting foreign coins that were circulated in the British American colonies
Bowers on collecting: A Minor Maine Mystery
It is okay to borrow from myself, I think. As I write these words, I am getting ready to head off to the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo in Baltimore
NGC certifies rare 1943 copper cent
1943 Bronze cent, submitted to NGC in January 2019 and graded NGC EF Details. Hover to zoom
Hidden in plain sight: Reverse of the 2018 American Innovation dollar pays subtle homage to the legendary designer of the Buffalo nickel
If you are interested in the new American Innovation $1 Coin Program and have a fancy for Buffalo nickels, we have some good news for you. A commonly unnoticed (or at least undiscussed) detail on the reverse of the 2018 American Innovation dollar hints toward a connection with the designer of the Buffalo (or Indian Head) nickel, James Earle Fraser
Hidden in plain sight: Reverse of the 2018 American Innovation dollar pays subtle homage to the legendary designer of the Buffalo nickel
If you are interested in the new American Innovation $1 Coin Program and have a fancy for Buffalo nickels, we have some good news for you. A commonly unnoticed (or at least undiscussed) detail on the reverse of the 2018 American Innovation dollar hints toward a connection with the designer of the Buffalo (or Indian Head) nickel, James Earle Fraser
Rare countermarked 1786 “Baby Head” Vermont copper at the Stack’s Bowers Official Auction of the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo
One of the most significant offerings in the Stack’s Bowers October 2018 Baltimore Auction is a 1786 Ryder-9 Vermont copper countermarked in a manner most familiar to collectors of regulated gold.
This piece is a delightful representative of the popular Baby Head variety, offering glossy surfaces and bold definition to each side
Mint to display three 1933 double eagles at ANA World’s Fair of Money
Display will include previously unknown piece
Washington — The United States Mint announced today that it will display three of the nation’s 1933 double eagle gold coins in booth 218 at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia from August 14 to August 18.
The display will feature two of the 10 pieces recovered by the government in 2004
GreatCollections to auction Ruth Weinberg estate of old green holders
ACTF special exhibit of counterfeit coins, bars for public education
Homeland Security loans items to illustrate levels of deceptiveness, diversity
The Industry Council for Tangible Assets’ (ICTA) Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) will exhibit a five-case display of counterfeit coins, precious metals bars, and grading holders during the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money from August 14-18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
The counterfeit items are on special loan from the Cherry Hill, N
ACTF special exhibit of counterfeits coins, bars for public education
Homeland Security loans items to illustrate levels of deceptiveness, diversity
The Industry Council for Tangible Assets’ (ICTA) Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force (ACTF) will exhibit a five-case display of counterfeit coins, precious metals bars, and grading holders during the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money from August 14-18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
The counterfeit items are on special loan from the Cherry Hill, N
Historic Brasher Doubloon and New York coppers in PCGS exhibit at ANA Philadelphia show
(July 26, 2018) — One of the legendary 1787 gold Brasher Doubloons and seven of the finest known 1780s New York colonial era copper coins will be displayed together for the first time in an educational exhibit hosted by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) at the American Numismatic Association 2018 Philadelphia World’s Fair of Money, August 14-18.
“The lettering and some design elements of all seven of these distinguished coins are punch linked, and each of these coins is an important part of early American history and numismatics
“Most beautifully toned gold coin” recovered with SS Central America treasure
“Supernova” Double Eagle will be publicly displayed for the first time at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia
(July 23, 2018) — Named the “Supernova,” an 1857-S Double Eagle with unique, mind-blowing toning was among the thousands of U.S
Unprecedented grouping of rare Territorial gold coins aboard S.S. Central America treasure
Some of the finest known Kellogg & Co. and Wass Molitor & Co
NGC certifies unique “Mint cancelled” error coin
This 2007-D Washington quarter was originally struck on a Sacagawea $1 planchet before being cancelled by the U.S
“Crème de la Crème” of San Francisco Mint coins in SS Central America treasure
The public can see them for the first time at the ANA 2018 Philadelphia World’s Fair of Money.
(July 16, 2018) — The latest recovery of sunken treasure from the legendary “Ship of Gold,” the SS Central America, includes six coins that now comprise the finest known “San Francisco Mint denomination set” for $1, $2
David Lawrence Rare Coins purchases an 1804 Draped Bust dollar for $2.64 million
Mr. Hansen is a prominent Salt Lake City businessman and owner of the Real Salt Lake major league soccer team
PCGS discovers rare U.S. 1853/2 Eagle among bullion coins in Paris
(July 3, 2018) — This Eagle flew far from home. A rare 1853/2 overdate U
Strong demand for latest SS Central America treasure
The Ship of Gold is sailing quickly. A total of 2,935 U
David Lawrence Rare Coins and D.L. Hansen acquire the “King of American Coins”
David Lawrence Rare Coins, on behalf of Dell Loy Hansen, acquired one of the 15 known examples of the world-famous 1804 Draped Bust dollar, known as the “King of American Coins,” for $2.64 million via the Heritage Auctions event on June 14th, hosted by the Long Beach Coin Expo
Spectacular PCGS-certified Morgans command record prices in Sotheby’s Auction
The recent Sotheby’s Historic Coins and Medals Auction in New York set new price records with Morgan silver dollars certified by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) for authenticity and grade.
“The six most valuable coins sold in the auction were graded by PCGS, and a total of 86 of the 100 coins in the complete Morgan dollar set offered by Sotheby’s were certified by Professional Coin Grading Service
PCGS experts spot deceptively altered colonial rarity
A drastically but deceptively altered 1792 Washington Eagle “cent” submitted to Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) underscores the alarming skills of some so-called “coin doctors” and why it is essential to have rare coins expertly and independently examined.
Detective work by PCGS experts proved the recently submitted early American coin had been deceivingly repaired since it was offered in auctions between 1966 to 2013 to remove a hole, alter re-engraving and change the coin’s color to give it a radically new appearance
Tyrant Collection’s historic ancient coin treasures coming to Long Beach
“Tyrants of the Tigris & Euphrates” exhibit showcases nearly 2,600 years of numismatic history at June 2018 Long Beach Expo
(Long Beach, California) — The second public display of a portion of the extensive numismatic treasures in the recently revealed Tyrant Collection will include outstanding examples from the origins of coinage including a rare example of the world’s first gold coin. “The Tyrants of the Tigris & Euphrates” exhibit will be at the June 14-16, 2018, Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectible Expo (Long Beach Expo)
NGC confirms discovery of fourth known 1854-S $5
A coin that a New England man originally thought was a counterfeit has been authenticated by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as only the fourth known 1854-S Liberty Head Half Eagle.
“It’s like finding an original Picasso at a garage sale
Newly discovered Sacagawea dollar / Washington quarter mule to be offered at Stack’s Bowers Galleries March 2018 Baltimore Auction
Santa Ana, California — Stack’s Bowers Galleries is delighted to offer the 17th known example of the famous (2000)-P Sacagawea dollar / Washington quarter mule in their official auction at the Whitman Coins & Collectibles Baltimore Expo this March. This blunder is among the greatest Mint errors of modern numismatics and has captured the imagination of collectors and roll hunters for two decades
Ship of gold exhibit will feature $40 million of “new cargo” Gold Rush treasures in Long Beach
First public exhibit of latest recovered glittering trove from fabled SS Central America will be at the February 22-24, 2018, Long Beach Expo
(Long Beach, California) January 29, 2018 — The unparalleled SS Central America “Ship of Gold” exhibit will dock with $40 million of glittering “new cargo” sunken treasure at the February 22-24, 2018, Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp & Sports Collectible Expo (Long Beach Expo).
This will be the first public display of a portion of the historic gold and silver coins, gold ingots, and unopened sacks of treasure gold dust recovered during the 2014 expedition to the Atlantic Ocean site where the Gold Rush-era cargo was lost at sea 161 years ago
1783 Plain Nova Constellatio quint identified as first official U.S. coin ever struck
(Tiburon, California)—David McCarthy, senior numismatist at Kagin’s, Inc., of Tiburon, California (www
Isle of Man issues new circulating-coin series for 2017
The Isle of Man Treasury have officially issued their new range of coins for 2017. The series is being produced by the Tower Mint, with offices and facilities in London
Isle of Man issues new circulating-coin series for 2017
The Isle of Man Treasury have officially issued their new range of coins for 2017. The series is being produced by the Tower Mint, with offices and facilities in London
NGC and Stack’s Bowers Galleries Identify New California Fractional Gold Variety
NGC and Stack’s Bowers Galleries have shared the following press release:
SANTA ANA, CA. — Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) and Stack’s Bowers Galleries have identified a new variety of California Fractional Gold
Heritage Auctions To Offer Unique Dual-Plugged 1795 Silver Dollar at ANA World’s Fair of Money
The first known 1795 Flowing Hair silver dollar with two inserted plugs has been authenticated by NGC and will be offered by Heritage Auctions on August 10, 2016.
Heritage Auctions has shared the following press release:
A first-of-its-kind, recently discovered 1795 U
Swiss Farmer Discovers Huge Roman Coin Hoard
A farmer in Aargau, Switzerland was perusing his cherry orchard when he noticed a few green coins in a molehill. He notified authorities and, following an investigation by archaeologists in September, it was revealed that 4,166 Roman coins had been buried on his land
Roman Silver Coin Hoard Discovered Near Norwich, England
A village near Norwich, England has become a hot spot for coin hoard discoveries after a third batch of Roman silver pieces was found by a metal-detector enthusiast. Authorities are not releasing the exact location of the find out of concern the news will encourage illegal treasure hunting in the area