The United States Mint will open sales for the U.S. Coast Guard 1.5-inch Bronze Medal on May 11 at noon EDT. This is the bronze version of the U.S. Coast Guard Silver Medal issued through the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Series that honors the proud history and unique traditions of each branch of […]
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By Jewish-American Hall of Fame …… Mel Wacks, Director of the Jewish-American Hall of Fame, has announced that its 53rd annual inductee ― photojournalist, author, and public servant Ruth Gruber ― whose portrait will appear on high relief medals designed by sculptor Eugene Daub. The medal’s reverse, designed by Mel Wacks, features the issuer’s name. […]
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By David Provost for CoinWeek ….. Editor’s Note: David Provost wrote the excellent Commemorative Stories series for CoinWeek. The following piece on the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Centennial Medal originally appeared in the North Carolina Numismatic Association Journal as part of David’s series titled Exploring North Carolina Exonumia. This series earned David an NLG Award for […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. “It is my wish that my ashes may repose on the banks of the Seine, in the midst of the French people, whom I have loved so well.” Such was the first request made in the Last Will and Testament of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, King […]
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The following comes from an e-mail sent to the numismatic press
Obverse — The design depicts the USS Indianapolis with her 10 battle stars
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The following comes from an e-mail sent to the numismatic press
Obverse — The design depicts the USS Indianapolis with her 10 battle stars
By Q. David Bowers
It was 23 years ago in 1997 when my American Coin Treasures and Hoards book was published
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Santa Ana, CA (December 19, 2020) — Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce that it will display an incredible tribute to the Libertas Americana medal, assembled by the Cardinal Collection Education Foundation, at the upcoming Florida United Numismatists Convention in Orlando, January 9-11, 2020
By Q. David Bowers
I have been part of a recent discussion as to whether early American medals should be certified by PCGS or NGC when they are offered at auction
By Q. David Bowers
I have been part of a recent discussion as to whether early American medals should be certified by PCGS or NGC when they are offered at auction
Cherrypickers’ Guide coauthor Bill Fivaz working on the upcoming Cherrypickers’ Guide, Sixth Edition, Volume II, at an editorial meeting on October 24, 2019.
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing is calling on the hobby community for photographs of die varieties of U
Bill Fivaz reviewing Cherrypickers’ Guide entries at an October 24, 2019, editorial meeting.
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing is calling on the hobby community for photographs of die varieties of U
By Q. David Bowers
I love tokens and medals (and many other numismatic items as well)
By Q. David Bowers
I love tokens and medals (and many other numismatic items as well)
1976 Eisenhower dollar (Type II). Photo by AKS
1976 Eisenhower dollar (Type II). Photo by AKS
By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics will be attending the 13th Annual Summer F.U.N. Convention from July 11-13, 2019. If you would like us to bring any specific items for your examination at the show please contact us at your earliest convenience. New Inventory These six items are just a sample of the 728 recent […]
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2018 International Coin Designer Training at Shanghai Mint participants
By Louis Golino
In early December the Chinese Mint held the first International Coin Designer Training program at its Shanghai branch mint, which brought together several prominent coin designers from Europe, the U.S
2018 International Coin Designer Training at Shanghai Mint participants
By Louis Golino
In early December the Chinese Mint held the first International Coin Designer Training program at its Shanghai branch mint, which brought together several prominent coin designers from Europe, the U.S
The September/October 2018 issue of the TAMS Journal (the official journal of the Token and Medal Society) has been shipped to Society members and will be in mailboxes shortly if they haven’t arrived already.
Features in volume LVIII, no
The September/October 2018 issue of the TAMS Journal (the official journal of the Token and Medal Society) has been shipped to Society members and will be in mailboxes shortly if they haven’t arrived already.
Features in volume LVIII, no
The September/October 2018 issue of the TAMS Journal (the official journal of the Token and Medal Society) has been shipped to Society members and will be in mailboxes shortly if they haven’t arrived already.
Features in volume LVIII, no
Welcome to the third installment of our series, “Lunch with.
Welcome to the third installment of our series, “Lunch with.
Welcome to the third installment of our series, “Lunch with.
On Thursday, August 16, 2018, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) gave a special two-hour presentation and panel discussion at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia. The title of the “Money Talks” presentation was “‘Why Did They Do That?’—An In-Depth Discussion of the Interaction Between the CCAC, Congress, and the United States Mint
On Thursday, August 16, 2018, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) gave a special two-hour presentation and panel discussion at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia. The title of the “Money Talks” presentation was “‘Why Did They Do That?’—An In-Depth Discussion of the Interaction Between the CCAC, Congress, and the United States Mint
By Q. David Bowers
Tokens, medals, coins, and paper money depicting George Washington are a very important numismatic specialty today
By Q. David Bowers
Tokens, medals, coins, and paper money depicting George Washington are a very important numismatic specialty today
Today in 2018 the collecting of medals is at an all-time high. This is due to several aspects
By Q. David Bowers
Today in 2018 the collecting of medals is at an all-time high
By Q. David Bowers
Today in 2018 the collecting of medals is at an all-time high
Image courtesy of the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
Unique 1792 Washington President Gold Eagle unveiled in first public pre-auction showing since 1890
Dallas, Texas (June 20, 2018) — Elite private collections of some of the finest U
(Pelham, Alabama) — Collectors of exonumia (tokens, medals, and similar coin-like objects) will enjoy more than 50 pages devoted to their interests in the fourth edition of MEGA RED (the Deluxe Edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins). Eight of the book’s twenty-five appendices feature American exonumia ranging from dime-sized tokens to dollar-sized and larger medals
(Pelham, Alabama) — Collectors of exonumia (tokens, medals, and similar coin-like objects) will enjoy more than 50 pages devoted to their interests in the fourth edition of MEGA RED (the Deluxe Edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins). Eight of the book’s twenty-five appendices feature American exonumia ranging from dime-sized tokens to dollar-sized and larger medals
By Q. David Bowers
Welcome to the latest installment in my series on the subject
By Q. David Bowers
Welcome to the latest installment in my series on the subject
By Q. David Bowers
It seems like only yesterday, but it was over a decade ago that Katherine Jaeger and I created The 100 Greatest American Medals and Tokens for Whitman Publishing
About 130 medals rusted, spotted or falling apart By CoinWeek News Staff …. A lot was made last year of the failure of host country Brazil to properly prepare for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The water in the swimming pool was green. The Olympic village had weird plumbing issues and shoddy […]
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The United States Mint is the nation’s coin factory, but almost from the beginning it has made medals to honor important people and events By David Schwager for CoinWeek ….. Although medals might seem like a sideline, the U.S. Mint website lists about 100 types for sale, with enough variety to prompt the buyer’s guide […]
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The United States Mint is the nation’s coin factory, but almost from the beginning it has made medals to honor important people and events By David Schwager for CoinWeek ….. Although medals might seem like a sideline, the U.S. Mint website lists about 100 types for sale, with enough variety to prompt the buyer’s guide […]
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The United States Mint has lifted the household order limit on the 2016 Coin and Chronicles Set-Ronald Reagan (product code 16PA). The 2016 Coin and Chronicles Set–Ronald Reagan is the last set in the Coin and Chronicles Presidential Series. The coins, medal, and engraving are displayed in a rich blue folder covered in soft-touch material […]
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The Ronald Reagan Coin and Chronicles Set will be available to order on the Mint’s website today at noon. Each set contains:
one 2016-S Presidential Reverse Proof $1 coin (composition:
This post was updated on October 11 at 1:30 p.m
The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2016 Coin and Chronicles Set – Ronald Reagan (product code 16PA) beginning on October 11 at noon Eastern Time (ET). Priced at $68.95, this set contains the following: One 2016 Presidential $1 Reverse Proof Coin struck at the United States Mint at San Francisco One 2016 […]
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The United States Mint will open sales for the 2016 First Spouse Bronze Medal Series Three-Medal Set (product code 16MA) on August 31 at noon Eastern Time (ET). This is the final release in the series. This three-medal set includes one each of the 2016 medals in 1 5/16-inch size with obverses bearing the likenesses […]
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The United States Mint will open sales for the 2016 First Spouse Bronze Medal Series Three-Medal Set (product code 16MA) on August 31 at noon Eastern Time (ET). This is the final release in the series. This three-medal set includes one each of the 2016 medals in 1 5/16-inch size with obverses bearing the likenesses […]
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Tomorrow, July 5, at noon ET, the U.S
By Ron Drzewucki – www.moderncoinwholesale.com ….. The First Spouse Bullion Coin Program consists of several different numismatic products offered by the U.S. Mint. The series runs concurrently with the Presidential $1 Coin Program and honors the spouses of our presidents. Over the course of each year since 2007, the Mint issues half-ounce gold coins […]
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Today, April 13, at 3 p.m
A couple of high-profile items are quickly nearing sellouts after months of inching along with sporadic momentum. Michael White of the U
The United States Congress honored the 345 men and women known as the “Monuments Men” yesterday for their work in preserving nearly five million European artifacts and artworks on behalf of the Allies during and after World War II. Four surviving members attended the ceremony and were awarded a Congressional Gold Medal, bronze replicas of which are now available for sale at the U
Last week, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee made several recommendations for designs we can expect to see issued on coins and medals over the next few years.
Two more Native American tribes will get their proposed Code Talkers medals recognizing service to the United States during World War I and World War II: the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe of New York and Pueblo of Laguna of New Mexico
The 2015 First Spouse Medal Set has been available for over a week now and it’s a good time for an update on the item. The Mint does not include medals in their weekly sales reports (unless they are part of a set with coins), so their latest sales numbers do not include figures for the new FS medal set
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Code Talkers Bronze Medal can now be purchased from the U.S
Today, September 16, at noon Eastern Time, the U.S
Earlier today, the Congressional Gold Medal was collectively awarded to the American Fighter Aces in recognition of their heroic service to the United States throughout the history of aviation warfare.
The award of the medal was authorized under Public Law 113-106
Earlier this week, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded collectively to the members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders in recognition of their military service during World War II.
The award of the medal was authorized under Public Law 113-106
During a ceremony held yesterday at the US Capitol Rotunda, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to world-renowned golfer Jack Nicklaus. The medal was authorized to be awarded under Public Law 113-210 in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence, good sportsmanship, and philanthropy
In recognition of African-American History Month, the United States Mint has created a new section of their online product catalog to showcase medals commemorating the achievements of African-Americans and their contributions to the nation’s history. In all cases, the medals represent bronze duplicate versions of Congressional Gold Medals which were authorized under Acts of Congress
At a ceremony held yesterday, the Congressional Gold Medal was awarded collectively to the members of the First Special Service Force in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. The award of the medal was authorized under Public Law 113-16
Late last month, the United States Mint released the design candidates for the upcoming Congressional Gold Medal honoring professional golfer and philanthropist Jack Nicklaus. The candidates were reviewed by the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) and Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) who each offered their recommendations
By Wayne Homren for The E-Sylum eNewsletter…. Each week, CoinWeek, in collaboration with the Numismatic Bibliomania Society, brings you a highlighted feature from the current volume of the E-Sylum eNewsletter. Some Hawaiian Medals and Tokens Lots 1745-1750 of the Goldberg January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach sale also caught my interest – a group of […]
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Yesterday, the United States Mint began sales for the latest of the Native American Code Talkers Bronze Medal. This bronze medal is a duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Code Talkers of the Crow Nation
At a ceremony held yesterday, a Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). The medal was authorized under Public Law 113-108 and recognizes the organization for their humanitarian, combat, and national services during a critical time for our nation
Today, October 23, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint started accepting orders for the 2014 First Spouse Bronze Medal Set. This includes the bronze medals issues for Florence Harding, Grace Coolidge, Lou Hoover, and Eleanor Roosevelt
The United States Mint has released the design candidate images for upcoming Congressional Gold Medals honoring the American Fighter Aces and the World War II members of the “Doolittle Tokyo Raiders.” These represent two of the six medals which were authorized by Congress during a one month period during the summer
At a ceremony held today, three Congressional Gold Medals were awarded in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. The medals which were authorized under Public Law 112-76 honor the fallen heroes at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 in rural Pennsylvania
During a ceremony held at The Capitol Rotunda, a Congressional Gold Medal was posthumously awarded to Swedish-born business man and diplomat Raoul Wallenberg. The medal was authorized to be awarded under Public Law 112-148 in recognition of his achievements and heroic actions during the Holocaust