The altered date on this half dollar imitates a true numismatic rarity Altered Date Counterfeits by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation …… In the early part of the 19th century, the fledgling United States was in a crisis. US merchant ships were being blocked from conducting trade with mainland Europe by the British Royal Navy. This lead to […]
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The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Philanthropy Award publicly honors those who have made significant contributions to the Association that further its strategic mission to expand, enhance, and sustain the hobby of coin collecting. This year, the ANA recognizes five members for their many years of hobby support. Michael Fuljenz A longtime advocate and benefactor of […]
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The Andrew Johnson Presidential Silver Medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint on August 14 at noon EDT. Johnson was the nation’s 17th President, serving from April 15, 1865 to March 4, 1869. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States […]
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Atlas Numismatics is pleased to present 384 new coins and medals this month for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Next month, Atlas Numismatics will be attending the 2023 ANA World’s Fair of […]
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The August 13th Auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 400 total lots – including 225 No Reserve lots and 25 Vault Values. Included in the variety of PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a key date Gem 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent NGC MS66RD; a […]
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Precious metals fell in tandem at the start of the new trading week on Monday
Any complete United States proof set from the Victorian Era is a feast for the numismatic eyes. While proof sets from this period were regular annual offerings by the United States Mint, proof coins were sold on an individual basis. Few people of the time bought complete proof sets, and even fewer of these complete […]
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The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2023 Morgan and Peace Proof Silver Dollars on August 9 at noon EDT. Production is limited to 400,000 coins each, and orders are limited to 25 coins per household for the first 24-hour sales period. The 2023 Morgan and Peace Proof Silver Dollars, both minted […]
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Jeff Garrett shares suggestions on how to tackle collecting die varieties By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) …… One of the most highly anticipated numismatic books of the year is the just-released Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, Sixth Edition, Volume II. The book was released on Monday, […]
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By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… The Denver Mint commenced coining operations under federal auspices in 1906, but the coinage that rolled off the presses in February of that year was not the first produced in the “Mile High” city. More than four decades earlier, private firms provided assaying and banking services, some […]
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The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2023 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin and Silver Medal beginning on August 10 at noon EDT. Since its establishment more than 230 years ago, the Mint has issued a vast array of coins with the concept of liberty personified by allegorical female figures. In […]
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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has presented a 50-year membership plaque award to dealer Ronald J. Gillio of Santa Barbara, California. Gillio served as the organization’s president from 1991 to 1993, and earlier served as its vice president, treasurer, and secretary. The plaque was jointly presented by new PNG Executive Director John Feigenbaum and long-time […]
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries presents two impressive selections of Physical Bitcoins and Cryptocurrency as part of their August 2023 Global Showcase Auction. Both sessions are currently available for pre-bidding at www.StacksBowers.com. Live bidding for Part I will begin on Friday, August 18 at 4PM PT (7PM ET) and the bidding for Part II will begin the […]
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Coin theft is one of the biggest threats coin dealers face, whether they are working out of a brick-and-mortar storefront or attending coin shows halfway across the country By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek.com …… It doesn’t matter how big a show is or where it’s held, all coin shows present inherent security risks. […]
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On Friday, prices of precious metals rose modestly, adding to the weekly gain in palladium, while trimming the weekly losses in gold, silver and platinum
For a second straight session on Thursday, prices for gold, silver, and platinum declined, while palladium gained
Feigenbaum succeeds retired Professional Numismatists Guild leader Robert Brueggeman On his first day as the new Executive Director of the nonprofit Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), business executive and lifelong numismatist John Feigenbaum declared: “I can’t wait to jump in and lend my 45 years of numismatic experience to support and grow this amazing organization […]
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United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson will participate in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The ribbon cutting will occur on Tuesday, August 8, at 12:00 p.m. (EDT), and attendees will have an […]
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In 2021, the United States Mint celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first Peace Dollar producing 200,000 pieces featuring the highly popular design. These modern strikes sold out the same day of their release. Just a few weeks ago on July 13, 2023-dated Peace Dollars became available to the public. Soon after, a great deal […]
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The best seller for the United States Mint through the week ending July 30 was their clad 2023 Proof Set, followed by the no-longer-available uncirculated Morgan and Peace dollars
Prices for gold, silver, and platinum declined for a second straight session on Wednesday, while palladium edged higher
By Steve Benner for CoinWeek ….. Aiolis was a small region on the west coast of Asia Minor (see Figure 1). It was surrounded by Lydia to the east, Mysia to the north, Ionia to the south, and the Aegean Sea to the west. Its northern part was opposite the island of Lesbos, and its […]
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The United States Mint is sending out notices and broadcasting reminders to customers that subscriptions for their 2023-S Proof Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars will close on Friday, Aug
Stack’s Bowers Galleries presents another chapter in the extraordinary numismatic legacy of Sydney F. Martin, as the fourth major Martin sale is offered on August 19 as Session 10 of the firm’s August Global Showcase Auction. With more than $10 million worth of important early American coins already sold since the first offering in August […]
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On his first day as the new Executive Director of the nonprofit Professional Numismatists Guild (www
Wizard Coin Supply, an online retail store focusing on coin, stamp, comic book, and card collecting supplies, welcomed its one millionth customer on July 23, 2023. These one million customers have purchased products from Wizard on the WizardCoinSupply.com website, through marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon, and at trade shows including FUN (Florida United Numismatists) […]
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The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honoring Elsie MacGill, an exceptional Canadian who broke barriers as an engineer and leading advocate of women’s rights. Responsible for many firsts as a woman studying and practicing engineering, she was celebrated for setting up the Canadian production of the Hawker Hurricane fighter […]
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The United States Mint will open sales for the U.S. Navy Bronze Medal on Tuesday, August 8 at noon EDT. This is the bronze version of the U.S. Navy Silver Medal issued through the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Series that honors the proud history and unique traditions of each branch of the Armed […]
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Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announces that it will hold a free coin grading contest at the 2023 ANA World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, taking place August 8-11. The NGC Coin Grading Contest will be open to anyone age 13 and older. Each participant will be given 10 minutes to grade 15 coins at […]
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Precious metals ended lower Tuesday, in their start to the new trading month of August, posting losses that ranged from 1
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) …… Reporting exclusively for CoinWeek, the discovery of a “New” Counterfeit – an 1818 B-10 “Homer Face” quarter dollar! It is from the same group of counterfeiters that the Dark Side Group and I have been following since late 2015 and a cert series of 20+ different […]
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On Monday, July 24, The Royal Mint, official maker of UK coins, unveiled a set of commemorative coins celebrating music pioneers The Police. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the band’s classic, triple-GRAMMY-winning album Synchronicity, this release marks the first time The Royal Mint have honored The Police on an official UK coin. The coin’s […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is bestowing its highest honor – the Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award – and inducting a new Numismatic Hall of Fame collector at the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money during the ANA 132nd Anniversary Banquet on Friday, August 12. Dr. Mike Fuljenz, an unflagging promoter of numismatics, is […]
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Colonial issues and gold ingots also among highlights in August 15-20 event The finer of just two known examples of a “mourning medal” created after the death of President George Washington will become a prize in a new collection when it is sold through Heritage Auctions at their ANA US Coins Signature Auction August […]
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By CoinWeek ….. The dog days of summer are upon us, which means that it’s time to take a trip through the annals of United States Mint history. In this month’s Big Things, we see first strikings and releases of major coins, the end of a contentious coin program, the passing of major figures in […]
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Expect August to be bustling at the United States Mint, with eight confirmed days dedicated to the launch of new products
Prices of precious metals advanced on Monday, adding to robust monthly gains, which ranged from slightly over 4% on the lower end to 8
Stack’s Bowers Galleries, renowned leader in numismatic auctions, announces their upcoming August 2023 Global Showcase Auction of U.S Currency. This highly anticipated event will take place in Costa Mesa, California and will appeal to esteemed paper money collectors from around the world. The auction presents an extraordinary selection of rare and fascinating currency from various […]
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When the United States Mint makes mistakes, coin collectors reap the benefits By Blanchard and Company, Inc …… Mint misstrikes and error coins are one of the most exciting areas in rare coin collecting. And these coins are often valued significantly higher than a coin in its intended condition. The scarcity and unique stories […]
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A Report on Recent Numismatic Crime by Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen in Transit: UPS – Texas to California A package being shipped from Texas to Los Angeles, California was picked up by the recipient at a UPS store and found the contents missing. The package contained […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) 2023 literary awards – recognizing articles published in the 2022 volume of its official magazine, The Numismatist – will be presented during the Member Awards and Donor Celebration at the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money on August 10. The Numismatist was launched by ANA founder and first editor Dr. George […]
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1874 Three Dollar, 1873 Liberty Eagle reach record-smashing six-figure results; rare 1841 Quarter Eagle leads event at $150,000 More than 40 bids were offered for a prized rare coin, one of just 15 examples traced, until it climbed all the way to $150,000 USD to lead Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach/Summer FUN US Coins Signature Auction […]
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More than 40 bids poured in for a prized rare coin, one of just 15 examples traced, until it climbed all the way to $150,000 to lead Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach/Summer FUN US Coins Signature® Auction to $12,546,757 July 20-23
By Ron Drzewucki There’s been quite a surge of interest in the pre-Saint-Gaudens Liberty Head type of eagles and double eagles as of late, with several outstanding pieces (including one of the most complete collections of Liberty Head types in recent memory) hitting the auction block. Personally, I’m happy to see the hobby move in […]
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By Doug Winter for RareGoldCoins.com …… Douglas Winter Numismatics sold two very rare and very beautiful Proof gold dollars several years ago from the Civil War era. These were an 1862 graded Proof-64 Deep Cameo by PCGS, and an 1864 graded Proof-66 Deep Cameo by PCGS. Both coins had also been approved by CAC. I’d like […]
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By Lianna Spurrier for CoinWeek ….. The Liberty head or “V” nickel was released in 1883. The denomination was marked by a large “V” on the reverse; the word “cents” was nowhere to be found. The three cent piece of the time was labeled in the same way, with a large Roman numeral three and […]
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On Friday, gold, silver, and palladium rebounded from multi-week lows, but they still registered weekly losses
Donated by PCGS Cofounder John Dannreuther What is believed to be the very first PCGS encapsulated coin–a prototype that changed the coin industry forever–is being sold for the first time in a Witter Coin University benefit auction held by GreatCollections. PCGS cofounder John Dannreuther generously donated the coin with 100% of the proceeds going […]
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For more than a decade, Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC) has focused on verifying premium quality coins, with the end consumer always at the forefront. With the opening of CAC Grading, we look to continue that heritage. As we have stated before, the first 10 coins to be encapsulated would be the winners of our contest. […]
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In 2025, the U
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) is asking collectors to join them at a public forum titled: “Coins and Medals of the United States: Role of the CCAC, Congress, and the United States Mint
By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com …… CoinWeek Content Partner 1. Don’t worry about learning how to grade; learn how to recognize what a nice coin looks like. Many young coin dealers aspire to make their money via grading. This can be by cracking coins out of old holders, “making” coins which were previously raw, or […]
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The last years have seen a number of key advances in the study of the earliest Roman coins, and in Long Table 146Seth Bernard, a professor at the University of Toronto, presents this recent scholarship and provides an up-to-date picture of pre-denarius coinage (ca. 300–211 BCE). Several newly published hoards and archaeological finds help […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 12, 1848, the old Swiss Confederation became a federal state and the first permanent democracy in Europe. To commemorate the 175th anniversary of modern Switzerland, Swissmint, which produces exclusive and limited collector coins under the name “Swiss special coins”, is putting a new special coin into circulation. As […]
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In what is believed to be the very first PCGS encapsulated coin — a prototype that changed the coin industry forever — is being sold for the first time, in a Witter Coin University benefit auction held by GreatCollections
Precious metals declined on Thursday, posting settlement lows that ranged from over two weeks for gold, silver, and platinum to more than three weeks for palladium
The United States announced the final designs for the third-year coins of their four-year program of American Women quarter dollars
Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is introducing a new high-security hologram as part of its comprehensive efforts to combat counterfeiting and create a safer marketplace for NGC-certified coins, tokens and medals
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is excited to announce the launch of their Coin Resource Center, an online reference guide for all United States coins that places the firm’s knowledge at the fingertips of every collector. For over 90 years, Stack’s Bowers has been a leading source of expertise for collectors around the world, and the firm […]
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The United States Mint is seeking applicants for an appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as a member representing the interests of the general public. The deadline to email submissions is no later than 5 p.m. (EDT) on Monday, September 11, 2023. The United States Mint will review all applications and will forward […]
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In precious metals on Wednesday, gold and silver advanced, while platinum and palladium declined
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. Over several years, coin marketing and sales types have promoted catchy phrases for traditional first strike or first-off-new-dies coins. One version boldly claims something like “first strike” as a proprietary term. Another version uses “early release” to imply something special. Soon, we might possibly see “death defyingly […]
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A canvas bag containing 2,000 silver half-dollars struck in 1963 at the Denver Mint and sewn shut there 60 years ago will bring a pretty penny for an elderly northeast Oklahoma woman who received the coins as a gift from her father a half-century ago. “This original, mint-sealed bag contains $1,000 face value of fifty-cent […]
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries announces “The Americas Sale“, showcasing an exceptional array of rare currency from various countries in the continental Americas. This offering, part of the firm’s August 2023 Global Showcase Auction, will feature many prominent collections, headlined by the illustrious Santiago Collection of Chile, the impressive Cartwright and Mid-Continent collections of Canada, the remarkable […]
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Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the fifth release in our 2023 £2 Coin Series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The six-coin series will feature the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system, the fifth […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has awarded 2023 college scholarships to Spencer Harris from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Zachary Sieloff from Okemos, Michigan. Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to use toward tuition at an institution of their choice. “The annual scholarship provides the American Numismatic Association an opportunity to recognize young numismatists making an […]
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Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is introducing a new high-security hologram as part of its comprehensive efforts to combat counterfeiting and create a safer marketplace for NGC-certified coins, tokens, and medals. Among the innovative hologram enhancements are a QR code and a numerical security code that are unique to the specific encapsulated collectible, making it extremely […]
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By CoinWeek IQ ….. A great numismatic rarity was interred in the northeast cornerstone of the second San Francisco Mint on May 25, 1870, during a Masonic ceremony covered by the press. Struck especially for the event using modified dies, the 1870-S $3 gold coin joined a number of other extraordinary numismatic rarities in a […]
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The United States Mint introduced one new product for collectors last week, the U
Precious metals turned higher on Tuesday, following losses in the prior day, with advances that ranged from 0
The United States Mint joined representatives from the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc. and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to unveil the designs for the 2024 Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Program on Sunday, July 23, during the opening ceremony for the African Methodist Episcopal Zion’s (AMEZ) Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society Quadrennial Conference […]
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The August 6 Spotlight: Macedonian Kingdom auction from Heritage Auctions features brilliant staters and gold fractions which are juxtaposed by silver and bronze from dozens of mints. This exciting auction offers over two centuries of Macedonian history with coins minted under two of the greatest names of the Argead dynasty—Philip II and Alexander III–as well […]
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The ninth edition of Mega Red (the Deluxe Edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins) is available for sale. The 1,504-page book can be ordered online and is available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide. The new ninth-edition Mega Red includes updates and revisions in every U.S. coinage series. As a special feature, […]
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For CoinWeek’s Review of the Book, Click Here * * * A fresh perspective on the history of United States paper money arrives with Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ publication of United States Treasury Notes 1812-1865: An Illustrated History, by Nicholas J. Bruyer. Bridging the gap between the Continental Currency of the Revolutionary War and the paper […]
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Precious metals declined at the start of the new trading week on Monday, led by a 1
A canvas bag containing 2,000 silver half-dollars struck in 1963 at the Denver Mint and sewn shut there 60 years ago will bring a pretty penny for an elderly northeast Oklahoma woman who received the coins as a gift from her father a half-century ago
One long-time numismatist and one budding collector are being recognized for their devotion to the hobby by the American Numismatic Association (ANA). The Numismatist of the Year is being awarded during the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money 132nd Anniversary Awards Banquet, 7-10 p.m. in the Allegheny Ballroom at The Westin Pittsburgh. The Young Numismatist of […]
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The Royal Mint has unveiled the first coin design in its new Star Wars collection globally, as part of a coin reveal event from its visitor attraction, The Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant, South Wales. This is the first time the iconic characters of the original Star Wars trilogy will feature on official UK coins, […]
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By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… Continuing to preview the stunning rarities in the August 2023 Global Showcase auction from Stack’s Bowers Galleries, we feature a coin of colossal importance among the ancients in the sale. We are not overstating its historical standing and significance when we say this is […]
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Description: One of the most impressive modern coins ever struck, this Mexican $100 Aztec Calendar coin recalls more than a thousand years of national history and culture. It’s 1 kilo size is certainly impressive, but even more so is the intricate level of detail exhibited on this limited mintage silver coin’s design. Only 500 examples […]
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Prices for precious metals diverged on Friday and for the week
Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. * * * In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek’s Ancients writer Mike Markowitz drops in to help new collectors tackle the subject of Ancient Coins. Even for seasoned collectors, getting started in ancient coins can be intimidating at first, […]
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According to manufacturing figures from the United States Mint, coin production slowed in June compared to the previous month, but remained elevated compared to other months in the past year, with nearly 1
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… The Liberty Nickel series is one of the more widely pursued 19th-century series. This is perhaps owing to the fact that the type does not harbor numerous pricey key dates, notwithstanding the 1913 Proof Liberty Nickel – a multimillion-dollar rarity that numismatists believe was not an official United States […]
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Auction will include the very last bullion coins struck featuring Queen Elizabeth II and the very first coins produced featuring King Charles III for each series Stack’s Bowers Galleries is honored to announce that they have been selected by The Royal Mint of Great Britain to auction a selection of special Britannia and Sovereign […]
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The United States Mint is pleased to announce the designs for the third year of the American Women Quarters Program. Authorized by Public Law 116-330, this four-year program features coins with reverse designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of trailblazing American women. Beginning in 2022 and continuing through 2025, the Mint will issue five […]
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Demand for Australian gold and silver bullion was mixed in June, according to figures from The Perth Mint of Australia, with stronger sales for gold products and weaker sales for silver products
Precious metals posted losses on Thursday that ranged from a more modest 0
As part of their July 23 auction, GreatCollections is offering a 1901 Proof Set in matching NGC Old Black Holders. Coming from the very early days of NGC–and even featuring consecutive cert numbers–this assemblage of Gem-quality coins is an unusual piece of numismatic history. The 1901 Proof Set In 1901, the United States Mint sold […]
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The July 30th Auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 625 total lots – including 500 No Reserve lots and 15 Vault Values. Included in the PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a near-finest 1911 Barber dime graded PCGS MS68; a toned Proof-only 1883 T$1 […]
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One of the highest-graded examples of a 1907 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, PR69, tied for the finest known, will be up for grabs Aug
Free autographed prints available from Kevin Lipton while supplies last at ANA 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money Four acclaimed artists who have designed coins and medals for the United States Mint now have produced artwork commemorating the famous Victory statue crafted a century ago by another acclaimed numismatic designer, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Free, hand-signed […]
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On Wednesday, precious metals moved in all directions: gold remained flat, silver rose, while both platinum and palladium experienced a decline
In Episode 28 of the Aaron Berk Ancient Coin Podcast, ancient coin expert Aaron Berk–once more accompanied by fellow Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. numismatist Mike Nottelmann–dig into specific lots in an auction of ancient coinage and show the collector how to use standard references to attribute coins of Alexander the Great. Watch or listen to […]
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By National Coin and Bullion Association (NCBA) …… Last week, Senate Bill 889 (SB 889) reached the desk of California Governor Gavin Newsom for his signature, bringing an end to a three-month negotiation between the California Coin and Bullion Merchant Association (CCBMA) and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). The legislation addresses […]
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By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… Featured as Lot 5112 in the Rarities Night Session of the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August 2023 Global Showcase Auction will be a Gem three-dollar gold piece from 1889, the final year that the denomination was struck. This example has been graded MS-65 by PCGS and is one […]
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Pobjoy Mint announces the third coin in the Egyptian Gods series on behalf of Sierra Leone, commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. The series features four Egyptian gods, with the third coin depicting the god Ra. Hieroglyphs were used by Egyptians for thousands of years but, following the conquest […]
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The first reported sales figures from the United States Mint are now available for the pair of 2023-P Uncirculated Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
Precious metals climbed in tandem on Tuesday, reaching settlement highs that ranged from earlier May for silver to the third week of June for palladium
One of the highest-graded examples of a 1907 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, PR69, tied for the finest known, will be up for grabs August 10 when it is offered through Heritage Auctions, an Event Auctioneer Partner of the ANA World Fair of Money, in The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Core Collection, Part IV US […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… The 1886 Liberty Nickel is among a trio of key dates that make collecting this vintage-19th-century five-cent series quite tough. The Philadelphia Mint’s output of 1886 Nickels was relatively anemic, with just 3,326,000 struck. Still, this is not the lowest mintage among business strikes for this series. The […]
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By Blanchard and Company, Inc …… In the early days of our young nation, America faced a new challenge—a shortage of small change. After years of relying on foreign gold and silver coins, America needed its own system of coinage, especially in small denominations. One of the first tasks of the first Treasury Secretary […]
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Every year, the International Association of Professional Numismatist (I.A.P.N.) holds their General Assembly, hosted by a different firm in a different city. This year’s Congress, I.A.P.N.’s 71st , was held in Marseille, France, between June 1 and 4, hosted by Künker Paris – Maison Platt, with special thanks to Anne-Claire Barré and Sandrine Dorey for […]
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A counterfeiter hoped that this computer-generated fake would fly under the radar By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) …… The American Silver Eagle is the flagship silver bullion coin of the United States. Its obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s renowned Walking Liberty design used on the half dollar from 1917 to 1947. From its inception […]
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Four acclaimed artists who have designed coins and medals for the United States Mint now have produced artwork commemorating the famous Victory statue crafted a century ago by another acclaimed numismatic designer, Augustus Saint-Gaudens
On Monday, gold and silver declined, snapping their multi-day winning streaks, while platinum and palladium gained
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear,” is an expression that has been around for at least 500 years. It emphasizes the near impossibility of turning something inferior or repellant into a valuable or attractive item. In coin collecting, some attempt this by […]
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By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) …… In the next few weeks, everyone in my company will be making plans for the upcoming World’s Fair of Money that will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from August 8-12, 2023. The show is put on by the American Numismatic Association (ANA), with the organization holding […]
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New platform lets collectors and dealers interact, post news and comments, create set registries, and access TheftCheck database of stolen certified coins MyCollect™, a new social network for coin collectors, has launched. Founded and operated by collectors and for collectors, it combines the best interactive features of the hobby and trade, such as informative […]
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Retired United States Mint 12th Chief Engraver, John Mercanti, has created two plaster bas-relief sculpts that will be the highlight of a Benefit Auction to occur on the evening of Tuesday August 8 at the “Welcome to Pittsburgh” dinner to be held during the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World’s Fair of Money convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The […]
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By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… Each key date Walking Liberty half dollar can claim to be the rarest issue at different points on the grading scale. Mintage alone does not determine actual rarity in this popular series. Despite having the fifth-smallest mintage of the series at 548,000, the 1921-S is the rarest […]
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Low issue limit of only 950 for Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish and 99 for Proof Sterling Silver His Majesty King Charles III celebrates two birthdays each year: his actual birthday on November 14 and his official birthday on June 17. To commemorate his 75th Birthday, Pobjoy Mint has produced a new 50p series on […]
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Marking the last scheduled release from the United States Mint this month, the U
All precious metals except palladium advanced on Friday, contributing to their weekly gains
By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com …… CoinWeek Content Partner As I researched the individual coins in the Star City Collection of Liberty Head quarter eagles, I was very interested to note that there were just four coins in the collection that weren’t approved by CAC. These were the 1844, the 1866, the 1867, and the […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is presenting its Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Memorial Award for Achievement in Numismatics and Medal of Merit honors to members that have left indelible marks within the numismatic community. The recipients will be recognized during the World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, August 8-12. ANA Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Memorial Award The Elvira Clain-Stefanelli […]
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The United States Mint will open sales for the U.S. Navy One Ounce Silver Medal on July 17 at noon EDT. The medal is part of the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Program, which honors the proud history and unique traditions of each branch of the Armed Forces. Designs featured on this medal are […]
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The unique Experimental Finish 1910 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, described by researchers as “one of the most important recent discoveries in 20th century American numismatics,” will be displayed alongside the finer of the two known Satin Finish Proof 1921 Saints at the American Numismatic Association 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®
MyCollect™, a new social network for coin collectors has launched
Precious metals registered a second day of across-the-board gains and also achieved another round of settlement highs, reaching back to early May for silver and mid-June for both gold and platinum
CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series by Mike Markowitz ….. There was something of Jekyll and Hyde in Pompey. One side, the bright side, shows him as a great man who was brilliant, patriotic and talented. The other, the dark side, shows him as a willful monster: cruel,arrogant and overbearing (Fields, 4). ROMAN ARISTOCRAT AND general Gnaeus […]
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Unique 1910 Experimental Finish and 1921 Satin Finish Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles from Brian Hendelson Collection on view in Pennsylvania The unique Experimental Finish 1910 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, described by researchers as “one of the most important recent discoveries in 20th-century American numismatics,” will be displayed alongside the finer of the two known Satin Finish […]
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Pobjoy Mint announces the release of the first coin in our African Animal Masks Series II. The first coin features the Giraffe. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this new series has been produced in Virenium. Africa is home to an abundance of wildlife, including some of the world’s most famous fauna. These unique and […]
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The July 23rd Auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 500 total lots – including 325 No Reserve lots and 10 Vault Values. Included in the variety of PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a tied-finest non-CAM 1940 1c PCGS/CAC Proof 67+ RD; a registry-quality […]
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Undoubtedly, two of the most anticipated coins in the United States Mint line-up this year are making their debut today at noon ET with the release of the 2023-P Uncirculated Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
According to the latest sales data from the United States Mint, collectors placed fewer orders for coins last week
Following the release of U
CoinWeek IQ: Analysis and Insights from the editors of CoinWeek.com and the industry’s leading experts. Collecting gold coins is a pinnacle activity in our hobby, but many people shy away from it due to the perception of cost involved. But is collecting gold coins really beyond the means of the average collector? Noted gold […]
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In addition to realizing impressive prices in internet sales during the month of June, CAC-approved coins fared well in a live auction in Costa Mesa, California. Here are 10 examples, selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1926-S Lincoln Cent in MS-64 RD On June 14, Stack’s Bowers auctioned […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… One curiosity to arise from the modern output of the Jefferson Nickel series is the 2005-D Speared Bison variety. The oddity, quite jarring to some, appears on some of the 2005 Westward Journey Nickels bearing the American bison reverse, a design reminiscent of James Earle Fraser’s nearly identical motif […]
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More than $100 million worth of historic rare coins and currency–including the first public exhibit of a $25 million collection of the United States’ most beautiful gold coins–will be on display at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money, August 8-12. The event will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, […]
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The latest Showcase auction of US coins from Heritage Auctions covers the Justine Collection of Morgan Dollars, an extensive, near-complete collection of Morgan Dollars by date and mintmark – including several Proofs and a selection of GSA and Redfield dollars. Morgan Dollars are popular with US coin collectors everywhere because of their size and connections […]
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Precious metals divided Tuesday, with gold and palladium rising and silver and platinum falling
Tyre in Phoenicia was one of the most prolific mints in the Hellenistic and Roman Southern Levant, particularly in the third century CE. Whereas previous issues of Tyre were quite standardized with a limited number of coin types, this number skyrocketed under the Roman emperor Elagabalus, showcasing an elaborate civic mythology. In Long Table […]
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By Jan Nieuwenhuijs for Gainesville Coins …… The USD price of gold has been declining in the past two months, though it continues to show significant strength against the 10-year TIPS yield, to which it was tightly correlated from 2006 until 2021. Gold’s performance since early 2022 must be seen as bullish. A big change […]
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries is offering a pair of extremely rare early U.S. Proof coins from the Capped Bust series in their August 2023 Global Showcase Auction. Presented as part of the Legacy Collection, these rarities include a Proof-64 (PCGS) 1821 Capped Bust quarter rated Rarity-7+ and a Proof-58 (PCGS) 1828 Capped Bust half dollar (O-118a) […]
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By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. Nineteenth-century America was a nation of technological advancement, increasing mechanization, and pervasive fraud on the general public by crooks. These criminals were no less ingenious and persuasive than our modern robocallers and purveyors of weight loss gummy ads. The public also had a very limited understanding of […]
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Hundreds of collectibles dealers, millions of dollars in collectibles, and historic shipwreck gold attracted crowds to the Long Beach Expo Collectibles Convention in Southern California The Long Beach Expo collectibles show in Southern California, a triannual tradition since 1964, recently drew thousands of collectors from the West Coast and beyond, and kept dealers and […]
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Prices of precious metals were mostly little changed at the start of the new trading week on Monday
By CoinWeek News Staff …. Donna Pope, who served as the 33rd Director of the United States Mint under Presidents Reagan and Bush, has died. She was 91 years old. Life Before the Mint Pope was born Donna Marie Kolnik in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 15, 1931. A lifelong Republican, she served in the Ohio […]
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The 1909-S Lincoln V.D.B. cent is one of the most coveted 20th-century United States coins. One of the finest examples of it is currently being offered at GreatCollections, with a hammer time of Sunday, July 16, 2023, 4:16:18 pm Pacific (7:16 pm Eastern). The story behind the discontinuation of the coin’s production is part of […]
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By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) …… I continue to update my list of bad “PCGS” slabbed coins from the main Chinese counterfeit seller of such: https://boxbullion.com/ One of the listed coins is a 1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary Commemorative Half Dollar; of course, they show a genuine example in their listing but note it […]
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This 5oz silver Proof high relief gilded coin showcases an Australian wedge-tailed eagle. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an impressive wingspan of up to 2.5 meters (about 8.2 feet), it can also be recognised […]
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Issue Limit of 5,000 Bullion Coins Worldwide Pobjoy Mint announces the third coin in the Egyptian God Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion series featuring the Egyptian God Ra. This coin is issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr Thomas Young. The coin features the Egyptian God […]
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Coin Collecting with Richard Schwary – California Numismatic Investment …… Coin Collecting Advice When someone asks what type of rare coins I collect, and what suggestions might be valuable to another person, my coin collecting advice is almost always the same: The foundation of collecting or investing in numismatics should be based on your personal […]
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By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) …… Struck Counterfeit 1796 “S-85” Large Cent This article is intended as a continuing summary of the deceptive struck counterfeits documented to date, including the damaged “source” coin, the example most likely repaired and used to create the dies to strike the other copies; this source was […]
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“Star of Lima” Coinage of 1659 By Daniel Frank Sedwick – Sedwick Coins – Treasure and World Coin Auctions …….. This is a case of “it’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.”1 The city of Lima, Peru, was short of silver coinage and needed to remedy the situation before the […]
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Precious metals gained some momentum on Friday, either generating or enhancing their weekly gains
By the Italian Mint …… The Italian Ministry of the Economy and Finances has issued a collector coin dedicated to demographic development, created by the Italian Mint. The collector’s silver coin with a nominal value of 5 euros was created by the artist engraver Emanuele Ferretti and produced at the Officine della Zecca dello Stato. […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… Ask a Morgan Dollar enthusiast to name their favorite VAM variety, and they’ll likely reply with the 1888-O Hot Lips Dollar. What’s the “Hot Lips” Dollar? Well, first let’s clarify what a VAM variety is… In 1971, Morgan Dollar specialists Leroy Van Allen and George Mallis published the first […]
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By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek ….. Paper money, that graphically rich form of tender, sits at the periphery of the broader coin-collecting hobby. It’s a status that is undeserved but understandable. Paper lacks the aura of gold and the ring of silver. It cannot be collected by die state, and its many levels of complexity–not […]
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An extraordinary coin so rare it carries a title of royalty will find a new home when it is sold in Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach/Summer FUN US Coins Signature® Auction July 20-23
During the “Gold Rush of 2023”, dealers report that demand for gold bullion coins has soared from both previous investors and many new buyers. Now the important question is: how should you safely protect and store your precious metal purchases? The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), a nonprofit organization composed of many of the country’s top […]
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The United States Mint announces that the 2023 Morgan and Peace Uncirculated Silver Dollars will go on sale on July 13 at noon EDT. Production is limited to 275,000 coins each, and orders are limited to 25 coins per household for the first 24-hour sales period. The 2023 Morgan and Peace Uncirculated Silver Dollars, both […]
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The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has a new member, Dr
On Thursday, precious metals prices declined, with silver leading the way with a 2
The California Coin and Bullion Merchants Association (CCBMA) is taking a stand against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for its failure to notify dealers about significant changes to the sales tax threshold after CDTFA imposed penalty assessments on dealers who were unaware of the increase when filing their quarterly reports. After […]
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This 2oz silver Proof high relief gilded coin showcases Australia’s largest kingfisher, the kookaburra. An essential feature of the dawn chorus, kookaburras also make their cackling call at sunset when establishing territory among family groups. Elements of the high relief design have been gilded in 24-carat gold, superbly combining two celebrated minting techniques. Each coin […]
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An extraordinary coin so rare it carries a title of royalty will find a new home when it is sold in Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach/Summer FUN US Coins Signature Auction July 20-23. The 1841 Quarter Eagle VF35 PCGS. Struck from the JD-1 dies, High R.6 is one of just 15 examples traced. Longtime numismatic expert […]
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The United States Mint announces the appointment of Dr. Christopher Capozzola to a four-year term on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) as the member Specially Qualified in American history. He replaces Dr. Dean Kotlowski, who has served on the CCAC since 2018. Deputy Treasury Secretary Adeyemo appointed Dr. Capozzola on May 29, 2023, and […]
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Numismatic Icons – Arethusa Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. Approx. 33 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 250 Dollars. 2023. Gold .9999. 1 oz. Approx. 30 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 199 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). […]
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The latest United States Mint sales figures show how well the Innovation dollars for Indiana performed in the early going
The Roman Republic to 49 BCE: Using Coins as Sources by Prof. Liv Mariah Yarrow, Chair of Classics at Brooklyn College, has been awarded the 2022 Lhotka Memorial Prize by the Royal Numismatic Society (RNS). The Lhotka Memorial Prize was endowed in 1962 by the late RNS Honorary Fellow, Professor J.F. Lhotka (University of Oklahoma), […]
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During the “Gold Rush of 2023,” dealers report that demand for gold bullion coins has soared from both previous investors and many new buyers
In precious metals prices on Wednesday, following a break on Tuesday — U
Voting members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) have elected a new Board of Governors and will welcome six new individuals, along with two incumbents and a past board member, for the 2023-25 election term. Incoming President Thomas J. Uram and Vice President-elect Mark Lighterman will be joined by new board members John S. […]
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On June 28, 2023, the Croatian National Bank issued two new collector coins in collaboration with the Croatian Mint as part of the “Croatian Innovators” series. They are dedicated to Faust Vrančić, a Croatian polymath whose parachute design, published in his 1595 book Machinae novae, is the first appearance of this device in a printed […]
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By Numismatic Guaranty Corporation …… These two counterfeits share some of the same imperfections. The British gold Sovereign is one of the most popular and enduring coins around. It has been struck from 1817 to present, and well over 1.1 billion were struck over those two centuries. During those years, the coins were struck at […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. In various forms, the halo is a ubiquitous religious symbol. While most commonly seen in religious contexts such as gracing the head of Christ, a Catholic saint, or perhaps behind the head of the Buddha, the halo has also seeped into our popular culture as the title of the […]
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2003 Lincoln Cent Background The 2003 Lincoln cent was issued against the backdrop of many calling for the denomination’s elimination and represented one of the better-struck issues bearing the Lincoln Memorial reverse. Cents had been struck on copper-plated zinc planchets since 1982, earning the coins the moniker “Zincoln”. Their composition, adopted to cut production costs, […]
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The prices of precious metals showed minimal fluctuations at the start of the trading week on Monday, just prior to the U
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) …… On Monday, July 3, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that Judge Richard G. Andrews of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware entered a consent order against Argent Asset Group LLC and First State Depository Company, LLC (FSD) on June 20. In addition, on June […]
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries is thrilled to announce that they will be presenting a newly discovered 1870-CC Liberty Head $10 in their August 2023 Global Showcase Auction. Graded AU-58 by PCGS and approved by CAC, it now ranks as the sole finest example of this rare issue, of which fewer than 100 survive in all grades. […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… Dolphins are found in oceans throughout the world, but more often located in deeper waters far out to sea are Rough-toothed Dolphins. Named for the irregular ridges on their teeth, these elegant creatures are celebrated on the Royal Australian Mint’s new Gold Investment and Silver High Relief Proof coins, the […]
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Considering a new series to collect? Here is a brief guide to collecting US Twenty Cent pieces, an intriguing “oddball” denomination By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) …… One common theme of the many subjects we have discussed over the last several years has been deciding what to collect. This seemingly simple […]
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A 1794 (S-24) U.S. large cent has been returned to the American Numismatic Society (ANS) by the Husak family after they realized that the coin in the family’s Liberty Cap Foundation Collection had been stolen from the ANS decades ago. The coin was originally part of the George H. Clapp Collection of U.S. large cents, […]
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By CoinWeek ….. In July, the summer heat continues to pummel for 31 days. But school is out, and families can finally (FINALLY) go on that well-deserved vacation. Not to mention the food, fireworks, and festivities as we celebrate the nation’s birthday on July 4. Yet the United States Mint keeps on chugging along. For […]
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Most precious metals advanced on Friday, but only silver scored a weekly win
The San Francisco Mint produced 2,760,339 Proof Sets in 1973, with production beginning in February and continuing throughout the year. Unlike Proof issues struck in the late ’60s, most examples produced in 1973 have Deep Cameo (DCAM) contrast. Quality was not a major factor with the denomination, as the San Francisco Mint took great care […]
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By Archives International Auctions (AIA) …… Auction 86: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 To be sold at public auction beginning at 11:00 am ET Auction 86 Features 615 Lots of U.S., Chinese, and World Banknotes, Scripophily, Colonial Banknotes and Colonial Fiscal Documents, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera ONLINE CATALOGUE HERE Please register as […]
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The Stack’s Bowers Galleries June 2023 Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo realized a total of $6,066,920 USD for an impressive selection of United States coins, tokens, medals, and physical cryptocurrency. The leading price of the sale was for an 1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella graded MS-61 by PCGS that brought $114,000, followed […]
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To address the mass proliferation of counterfeits plaguing the U.S. marketplace, the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) in partnership with the U.S. Treasury Department and in cooperation with the American Numismatic Association (ANA) will sponsor an accredited seminar for local, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Entitled, “Counterfeit Coins, Precious Metals, Numismatic and Financial Crime […]
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Leaders of the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) have launched a search for a new convention manager to succeed Larry Shepherd, who has served in that role over the past three years. “Larry was hired during the COVID pandemic in the Spring of 2020 and immediately began extensive planning for a post-pandemic resumption of the […]
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Silver Tetradrachms of Alexander III of Macedon NGC Ancients examines the silver tetradrachms of Alexander III of Macedon (356–323 B.C.), better known as Alexander the Great. Throughout history, few names resonate like that of Alexander the Great. Born a son of the Macedonian King Philip II in 356 B.C., this young man was tutored in […]
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Description The 1969-S Lincoln Memorial cent is collected by many people for many reasons. Among Lincoln cent enthusiasts, the coin is, at the very least, coveted for its merits as a business-strike and Proof issue produced by the San Francisco Mint and serves as a necessary addition to a date-and-mintmark series collection. For die variety […]
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July is a slow month for the United States Mint, with only two confirmed days earmarked for new product launches
To address the mass proliferation of counterfeits plaguing the U
Once again on Thursday, there was a decline in precious metals, with palladium among the leading losers by hitting a fresh low that has not been seen in four and a half years
The DLRC July 9th Auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins is live and features over 500 total lots – including 375 No Reserve lots. Included in the variety of PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a high-end 1811 1C PCGS MS64BN; an exceedingly scarce 1852 $1 PCGS AU53; a low-mintage 1888 […]
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6 billion Yuan, the largest-denomination Chinese banknote, brings $78,000 to top $1.5 million World Paper Money auction A Hsüan-t’ung silver Specimen Pattern “Long-Whiskered Dragon” Dollar Year 3 (1911) SP63 NGC sold for $690,000 USD to lead Heritage Auctions’ HKINF World Coins Platinum Session and Signature Auction – Hong Kong to $9,675,525 June 21-23. The […]
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Recent Numismatic Crime by Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Lost/Stolen in Transit: UPS – New York to Maryland A package shipped via UPS overnight from New York to Maryland has been reported stolen/lost. The package was reported damaged and the contents missing. Coins Lost/Stolen: 2022 American Gold Buffalo […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is excited to announce a major upgrade to its website – money.org. The new money.org promises an improved user experience, enhanced capabilities on any device, and an exciting world of numismatic discovery for both ANA members and the general public. The first iteration of money.org was developed on a custom-designed […]
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Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the fourth release in our 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The six-coin series will feature the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system, the fourth […]
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Precious metals declined on Wednesday, led by palladium, which ended at its lowest price since early 2019
The United States Mint will open sales for rolls and bags containing the third American Innovation $1 coin of 2023 on June 26 at noon EDT. The reverse design of the coins in these products honors innovation from the State of Indiana. The following product options from the Mint’s facilities at Philadelphia and Denver will […]
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Description The 1928-S Peace dollar is among the most common later-date Peace dollars and one of the series’ major condition rarities. The last date struck from silver purchased under the terms of the Pittman Act, it’s more affordable than its counterpart from the Philadelphia Mint in circulated and lower uncirculated grades. But in MS-65, it’s […]
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By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… The upcoming August Global Showcase auction from Stack’s Bowers Galleries will feature rarities across the entire spectrum, with the ancient coins sure to attract immense interest. Among Byzantine coins, a monumental and very special semi-medallic gold issue presents an opportunity virtually like no other–a […]
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Noble 2023 Isle of Man. 1 Noble 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Isle of Man. 1/64 Noble. 2023. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 15,000 pieces. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Noble 2023 […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… The presence or lack of a particular mintmark can make or break the difference in the price of a coin. Consider, for example, the values of coins from so many popular series minted during the late 19th and 20th centuries. A 1916 Mercury Dime without a mintmark? It’s worth […]
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On Monday, June 26, The Royal Mint, official maker of coins for the United Kingdom, unveiled a collectable coin celebrating Dame Shirley Bassey with a design that pays tribute to her incredible 70 years in the world of show business. To celebrate the launch, The Royal Mint welcomed Dame Shirley to strike one of the […]
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The International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN) announced last week the winners of its annual Book Prize. The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is delighted that The Early Betts Medal Companion: Medals of America’s Discovery and Colonization (1492–1737) by Christopher R. McDowell earned third place. McDowell is the editor-in-chief of the ANS’s award-winning Journal of Early […]
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A Hsüan-t’ung silver Specimen Pattern “Long-Whiskered Dragon” Dollar Year 3 (1911) SP63 NGC sold for $690,000 to lead Heritage Auctions’ HKINF World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction – Hong Kong to $9,675,525 June 21-23
After experiencing across-the-board gains on Monday, precious metals showed divergent trends on Tuesday, with silver and platinum rising while gold and palladium fell
Prices for precious metals increased at the start of the new trading week on Monday, with relatively modest gains for gold and platinum, and solid gains for silver and palladium
Appearing today as the third strike of the year in a multi-year series from the United States Mint is the 2023 Indiana American Innovation Dollar
On Friday, for the first time in four days, not all precious metals declined
CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series by Mike Markowitz ….. HISTORY IS LITTERED with great and wise rulers who fathered heirs who were monsters or idiots: sons who just plain turned out wrong. The coins of these rulers illustrate these stories, perhaps offering us some insight into how such good fathers raised such bad sons. Eucratides and […]
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries announces its latest venture, a show titled “Money Talks“. Presented by Stack’s Bowers and hosted by legendary sports executive, entrepreneur, and investor David Meltzer, “Money Talks” invites viewers to delve into the minds of market makers and leaders within the world of rare collectibles, currency, alternative assets, finance, and everything in between. […]
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Issue Limit of 750 Worldwide Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a brand new two pound coin featuring the endemic emperor penguin. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory in a special pearl black finish with the penguins in full color, bringing these flightless birds to life. The emperor […]
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Heritage Auctions has been selected to offer The Stephenville Collection, a wide-ranging collection spanning several different series, over the coming months. Previous auctions have featured Seated Liberty and Barber coinage, along with a wide-ranging selection of coins with Gold CAC stickers. Our current auction from this collection features a selection of Morgan Dollar VAM varieties. […]
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Precious metals declined together for a third day in a row on Thursday, potentially leading to enormous weekly losses if there are no turnarounds on Friday
By Kyle Clifford Knapp for PCGS …… Among the first questions most often received upon proudly informing an unfortunate dinner partner that one is a numismatic authenticator is, understandably, “So, how do you know which coins are real?” While it is tempting to dodge such inquiries with some form of vaguely condescending quip about how […]
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Currently being offered at GreatCollections.com is an 1898-S Morgan silver dollar graded MS-66+ by PCGS and designated as strong for the grade by CAC. The 1898-S Morgan dollar had a mintage of over four million coins – which is neither especially large for the series nor small enough to generate scarcity of any kind. Well […]
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A Specimen-68 (PCGS) 10 Bitcoin could sell for over $300,000 USD when it goes to auction this summer in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries August 2023 Global Showcase Auction. Released in 2012 as part of the prized Casascius series of physical bitcoins, fewer than 490 of this gilt-silver type were struck and over 30% of those […]
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Daydreamer – Adventure Palau. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Daydreamer Coin One side features a boy with a suitcase in early 20th-century clothing. He pulls aside […]
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A unique gold medal celebrating the Revolutionary War victory by Brigadier General Daniel Morgan over British Army forces in the 1781 Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina is making its first appearance since it sold at auction for $960,000 in April 2022
Precious metals declined together for a second day in a row on Wednesday, although they experienced a milder drop compared to Tuesday
On the eve of the Summer Solstice, a day of great significance for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint is honouring their rich and diverse cultural heritages with a $2 commemorative circulation coin celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day
Don’t be fooled by this coin, which bears a lot of obvious red flags By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) …… A few weight changes occurred during the Seated Liberty half dollar series (1839-91). At the outset in 1839, the half dollars were struck on planchets that weighed 13.36g. This weight was decreased to 12.44g […]
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The Harford Hill Collection of $3 gold pieces is an impressive collection of this challenging series, complete by date and mintmark except for the Proof-only 1875 (mintage 20) and the virtually uncollectible 1870-S. Heritage Auctions will be able to offer it in its entirety in a standalone Showcase Auction, with bidding already underway through Coins.HA.com. […]
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The Royal Mint has collaborated with multidisciplinary artist Valda Jackson, to design a 50p marking the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush arriving in the UK The Royal Mint, official maker of coins for the United Kingdom, is marking the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush arriving in the UK by collaborating with multidisciplinary […]
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On the eve of the Summer Solstice, a day of great significance for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people across Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint honored their rich and diverse cultural heritages with a $2 commemorative circulation coin celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. For the first time on a Canadian circulation coin, three different artists […]
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Precious metals declined in their start to the new trading week on Tuesday, with U
By Jay Turner for PCGS …… International submissions from the PCGS office located in Hong Kong offer a wide and diverse range of coins. Recently, an example of a very special peso from the Philippines, during its time as a United States territory, stood out as something both unique and rare. After the Spanish-American War […]
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In July, Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) will combine CGC Trading Cards and Certified Sports Guaranty (CSG) into CGC Cards. Grading virtually all trading card games (TCGs), sports cards, and non-sports cards, CGC Cards will also feature a number of collector-friendly upgrades – including non-member submissions, a Gem Mint 10 grade and a sleek new label […]
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$621,590 USD in Physical Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency coins was sold by Stack’s Bowers Galleries in the Physical Cryptocurrency Session of their June 2023 Showcase Auction. Presented was a combined face-value of 12.79 Bitcoin (among other minor currencies) equal to approximately $320,000 at the time of the auction. With average premiums approaching 200% of face-value, bidders […]
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By Blanchard and Company, Inc …… In 1783, after eight difficult years, Great Britain declared it would cease hostilities with its American colonies, creating an end to the long Revolutionary War. The 1783 Treaty of Paris officially ended the war and recognized the United States as an independent nation. Now, our young nation faced several […]
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Featuring the King’s Birthplace Buckingham Palace Low issue limit worldwide of only 950 in Cupro Nickel and only 99 in Proof Sterling Silver King Charles III will celebrate two birthdays each year: his actual birthday on November 14 and his official birthday on June 17. To commemorate his 75th Birthday, Pobjoy Mint has produced a […]
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With today’s release of the United States Mint’s 2023 Proof Set, coin collectors at noon ET have the opportunity to purchase one of their favorite annual products
By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… Uncovered in 2013, the Saddle Ridge Hoard comprised more than 1,400 U.S. gold coins struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, Carson City, and Dahlonega mints and dated 1847 to 1894. Most of the items were double eagles, and many of the coins were spectacularly well-preserved. Stack’s Bowers […]
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By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. On September 2, 1861, officers and workmen/women of the various facilities of the United States Mint took an oath of allegiance to the United States. The oath was similar in form to this: I do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will […]
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Year of the Dragon Mongolia. 1000 Togrog. 2024. Silver .999. 1 oz. Size approx. 35 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), Special Shape. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Mongolia. 1000 Togrog. 2024. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 5,000 pieces. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Mongolia. 100 […]
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By the American Medallic Sculptors Association (AMSA) …… The American Medallic Sculptors Association (AMSA) announces that Jim Licaretz has won the 2023 American Medal of the Year (AMY) award for medals created in 2022, for his timely work in honor of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. This is the second medal in a series honoring world […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics presents 218 new coins and medals for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find something interesting for your collection and we look forward to hearing from you. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you are considering selling your coins […]
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Platinum was the only precious metal to fall on Friday, but only palladium scored a weekly win, which was substantial
In May, sales of American Eagle and Buffalo gold bullion coins from the United States Mint slowed significantly
According to data from The Perth Mint of Australia, there was a slowdown in the sales of Australian bullion in May, as both gold and silver products experienced a decline compared to the previous month
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. As one of the most famous and recognizable mythical figures from the ancient Greco-Roman world to have survived into the modern day, Pegasus is a highly interesting figure that appears in many stories and on many ancient coins. The name “Pegasus” has two potential meanings. It either means “of […]
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On Thursday, prices for precious metals exhibited a split, with gold and platinum registering gains while silver and palladium experienced declines
Available in Proof Fine Silver with an Issue Limit of 2,000 Available in Proof Fine Silver Goldclad® Colored with a Mintage of only 500 * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the second coin in the new series issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. […]
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Mark Salzberg, one of the world’s most respected collectibles experts, has announced that he will retire at the end of June 2023
Sunday Auction 1279 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 400 total lots – including 300 No Reserve lots. Included in the variety of PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items is a fully struck 1916-D dime NGC MS64FB; a near-finest 1936 50C PCGS/CAC PR67+; a key date 1893-S $1 PCGS AU50; […]
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NGC Chairman Mark Salzberg has announced that he will retire at the end of June 2023. His retirement is the culmination of a nearly four-decade career with the Certified Collectibles Group (CCG), during which Salzberg made numerous highly impactful contributions to the world of collectibles. Salzberg joined the Certified Collectibles Group in 1988, when it […]
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Gold prices logged their first gain in four sessions on Wednesday but then declined in after-hours trading when the Fed left its key interest rates unchanged yet signaled that more increases are coming
The Royal Mint, official maker of UK coins, has unveiled the seventh coin in its British Monarchs Collection, featuring a remastered portrait of Charles II, based on the original coinage portrait designed by John Roettier and produced over 350 years ago. This is the seventh coin in The British Monarchs Collection and is the latest […]
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Proof versions of the second series of five American Women Quarters also included The 2023 United States Mint Proof Set will be available for purchase starting at noon EDT on June 20, 2023. The set includes the second series of five coins from the American Women Quarters Program, the four-year initiative celebrating the accomplishments […]
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$30 million “Tyrants of the Thames 2.0” display showcases superb portrait coins spanning 1,400 years of England’s numismatic history Hundreds of historic English coins from the extensive and unprecedented Tyrant Collection will be displayed at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money, August 8-12. The 300-coins exhibit will include a […]
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By Alice Sharpless for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… There is a new Roman Republican Die Project (RRDP) release out now that includes the following control-marked RRC types: 342/4 342/5 364/1b 405/1 405/2 RRC 342 was issued by C. Vibius Pansa in 90 BCE. Michael Crawford divided Pansa’s issue into six denarius types: 342/1, 342/2, […]
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There are numerous design flaws noted on this fake that reveal it is a poor imitation of one of the United States’ most beautiful coins. By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) …… The obverse of the modern American Silver Eagle bullion coin features the magnificent Adolph A. Weinman design from the Walking Liberty Half Dollar […]
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Last week, the United States Mint started selling quarter dollars honoring Eleanor Roosevelt, a former First Lady and a prominent leader known for her activism, diplomacy, and advocacy for human rights
Hundreds of historic English coins from the extensive and unprecedented Tyrant Collection (www
For a second consecutive day on Tuesday, palladium gained, while gold, silver and platinum declined
By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek ….. AI software has been discussed quite a bit in recent months. Potential applications range from the frivolous to bringing about human extinction. It’s hard to separate facts from hyperbole right now, so I set out to test its understanding of numismatics. I spent an afternoon using the AI service […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is recognizing two members that have exhibited an influential, and positive presence within the numismatic community. The Outstanding Adult Advisor will be awarded during the World’s Fair of Money Member Awards and Donor Celebration, Thursday, August 10 from 3-4:30 p.m. in Ballroom B at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center […]
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Mt. Everest – First Ascent Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,953 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application and micro minting. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 100 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 kg. 100 mm. Proof. Mintage: 99 pieces. […]
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Aside from palladium, precious metals fell at the start of the new trading week on Monday, erasing much or all of their previous gains from last week
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. We like to assume that all coins with the current year’s date were delivered to the Treasurer (or Cashier, beginning in 1873) of the United States Mint in the same year. This implies that any coins delivered on January 2 of the next year all carried that […]
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Legend Rare Coin Auctions announces that they have been chosen to be the official auction for the newly created International Money Expo (IMEX), being held at the Music City Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, October 26-29. This new numismatic convention, started by Col. Steven Ellsworth and Gary Adkins, promises to be a wonderful new event […]
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One of the most important criteria for any collectible is rarity. That alone makes a 5 Yuan banknote that will be offered in Heritage Auctions’ June 20 HKINF World Paper Money Signature Auction – Hong Kong event a must-have for any serious collector of Asian currency. The China Hupeh Government Cash Bank 5 Yuan / […]
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Pobjoy Mint announces the release of the sixth and last coin in the new series, ‘African Animal Masks’, featuring the meerkat. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this new series has been produced in Virenium. Africa is home to an abundance of wildlife, including some of the world’s most famous fauna. These unique and incredible […]
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On Friday, prices of most precious metals experienced a decline, but over the course of the week, they mostly recorded gains
The Coin of the Year (COTY) program, a competition that recognizes outstanding coin designs worldwide, will hold its award ceremony during the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2023 World’s Fair of Money. The ceremony is in-person after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic and is set for 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9 at the […]
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Sunday Auction 1278 is now live and features over 450 total lots – including more than 250 No Reserve lots. Included in the variety of PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a historic rarity 1795 H10C PCGS MS63; a key date 1916 25C Standing Liberty PCGS MS65; a finest known 1861-O […]
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$25 million Elite Collection, the number-one Saints set at PCGS, will be displayed by GreatCollections at the 2023 World’s Fair of Money The finest set of historic Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles will be publicly displayed for the first time anywhere at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money, August 8 – […]
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New 2023 Reverse Frosted 999. Silver Bullion Issue Limit of 10,000 worldwide for Silver Only 100 pieces of the Fine 999. Gold Bullion – Sold out! Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a new 2023 Silver Reverse Frosted Bullion Coin featuring the emperor penguin. The coin is Pobjoy Mint’s first bullion coin featuring the effigy […]
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The finest set of historic Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles will be publicly displayed for the first time anywhere at the American Numismatic Association 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®, August 8 – 12
By Blanchard and Company, Inc …… The 1937 Antietam silver commemorative half dollar coin was minted to honor the 75th anniversary of a Civil War battle that had major national significance. On September 17, 1862, nearly 5,000 were killed and 20,000 were wounded in the Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Maryland. It was the first […]
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By Peter Anthony for PCGS …… Only splish, splash, splish, splash – the sounds of oars and the creaking of wood – break the Sichuan Province silence this July night of 1647. Cloaked by blackness and a mist that hangs over the water, imperial government ministers and courtiers alike huddle inside the ships’ cabins. Soldiers […]
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The prices for precious metals were divided on Thursday, with gold and silver experiencing an increase, while platinum and palladium saw a decrease
By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The International Congress on Medieval Studies has met every May at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo for over 50 years, with the notable exception of the years 2020 through 2022 due to COVID. The resumption of an in-person conference this year was a welcome opportunity to […]
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Revered assemblage from renowned numismatic collector will be offered by Heritage and Early Cents Auctions during January FUN convention Heritage Auctions will offer a significant collection of large cents when the collection of Walter J. Husak and the Liberty Cap Foundation crosses the block January 4, 2024, as part of the FUN Convention in […]
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Precious metals prices retreated Wednesday, recording losses that ranged from 0
In May, United States Mint maintained its upward production trend, striking coins for circulation at an accelerated rate for the fourth consecutive month, resulting in the highest monthly output recorded in 14 months
Prices for precious metals changed little on Tuesday, despite experiencing a rise across the board
When deciding which rare coins to collect, don’t automatically write off “Key Date” issues of coins, but you’ll need a plan By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) …… Choosing which coin series to collect is one of the first challenges facing those new to the hobby. There are dozens to choose from, […]
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The Royal Mint, one of the oldest continuously operating mints in the world, has struck coins for every British monarch for the last millennium, creating some of the most iconic coins in the history of numismatics. Beginning in 2022, the Royal Mint will celebrate this legacy with a unique series of coins honoring the Royal […]
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By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… 1968 marked a turning point in the history of U.S. Proof coinage as production shifted to the San Francisco Mint, which had resumed coining operations three years earlier after a decade-long hiatus. Proof coins had last been struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1964 and the collecting […]
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Iron Maiden – Piece of Mind Cook Islands. 10 Dollars. 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color, micro minting. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2023. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 15,000 pieces. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. […]
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Mark Lighterman, long-time member of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Board of Governors and recipient of multiple major numismatic awards, is running for Vice President of the ANA. Mr. Lighterman’s focus if elected will be on education in various forms, especially e-learning. He envisions online presentations helping to provide better interactive possibilities for the hobby. […]
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On June 1, the United States Mint introduced the 2023-W Uncirculated American Gold Eagle for sale, with a price tag of $2,820
On Monday, the price of silver declined in the precious metals market, while the prices of gold, platinum, and palladium increased
CONECA, the international error coin and variety club, will be offering free examination of error and variety coins to collectors at educational tables at coin shows across the United States throughout this year and into next. The club, whose name stands for “Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of America,” is the largest coin specialty […]
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Recent Numismatic Crime by Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Lost/Stolen in Transit: USPS – Chicago A USPS Registered Mail package has been reported lost/stolen. The package was shipped from North Carolina and the last scan showed it had been received at a Chicago distribution facility. The package contained […]
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Qing, Republic and People’s Republic treasures among highlights in June 21-23 Heritage Auctions event Elite selections from ancient China through the Qing, Republic, and People’s Republic eras make Heritage Auctions’ June 21-23 HKINF World Coins Platinum Session and Signature Auction – Hong Kong one of the strongest and most comprehensive ever assembled by the […]
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In addition to realizing impressive prices in internet sales during the month of May, CAC-approved coins fared well in live auctions in Dallas County, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana. Here are a dozen examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent in MS-66 […]
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One of the most influential individuals of the 20th century in America is being celebrated by the United States Mint with today’s noon ET release of their 2023 Eleanor Roosevelt quarter
Both the “Celts” and the “Germans” used and produced coins that were influenced by the coinages of the Mediterranean world. In this video, David Wigg-Wolf, numismatist at the Romano-Germanic Commission of the German Archaeological Institute, explores why these northern European neighbors needed the coins, and what role the interactions the Celts and Germans had […]
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A spectacularly toned 2004 American Silver Eagle bullion coin graded MS-69 by PCGS is being offered by GreatCollections, with bidding ending on Sunday, June 4 at 7:23:03 Pacific Time (10:23:03 Eastern). The 2004 bullion-strike American Silver Eagle is one of the final bullion strikes with a mintage under ten million coins. Typically, coins graded by PCGS […]
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Precious metals mostly declined on Friday, while posting mixed results for the week, with both gold and silver gaining for the first time in four weeks, and platinum and palladium falling for a second week in a row
Precious metals made gains at the start of the new month on Thursday, with increases ranging from 0
By Christopher Dahncke – Currency Auction Associate, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… The August 2023 Global Showcase Auction from Stack’s Bowers Galleries is shaping up to be an exciting sale, with many treasures set to be offered. One highlight from the sale is a Fr. 118* 1901 $10 Legal Tender Star Note graded Very Fine 20 […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… In November last year, a new era was ushered in at Swissmint, the Federal Mint, with the new “Swiss Special Coins” brand. From June 2, 2023, the latest creation, Swiss Shooting Sports Federation, will be available to mark the 200th anniversary of that organization. Swissmint produces exclusive and limited-edition collector […]
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By CoinWeek ….. Spring ends and summer begins in June. At the United States Mint, June has marked both beginnings and endings. Key personnel arrive and leave, key facilities open and close, and key coin programs come into being, while others begin the process of transitioning out. For your reading pleasure, we present this day-by-day […]
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Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has been selected by International Money Exposition (IMEX) as its official grading service and onsite grader. This announcement comes as the new show, which will hold its inaugural convention in October 2023, aims to establish itself as one of the landmark events on the numismatic calendar. “We are excited about […]
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It’s a big year for the Coin of the Year Awards (COTY). Not only will the program celebrate 40 years, but it will also conduct an in-person awards ceremony after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. In partnership with the American Numismatic Association (ANA), the ceremony will be held during the 2023 World’s Fair […]
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Launching today from the United States Mint is the 2023-W $50 Uncirculated American Gold Eagle
Prices for precious metals split on the final trading day in May, with gold and silver gaining and platinum and palladium declining
Sunday Auction 1277 is now live and features over 400 total lots – including more than 200 No Reserve lots. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a tied-for-finest-known 1909-S VDB 1c PCGS MS67 RD; a low-mintage 1796 10c PCGS VF30; an impressive 1798 $5 Large […]
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By National Coin and Bullion Association (NCBA) …… On May 24, 2023, Florida Committee Substitute / House Bill 737 was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (R). The law will take effect July 1, 2023. The bill amends paragraph (i), subsection (1) of section 538.03 in the Florida Statutes, to revise its definition of “secondhand goods” […]
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By Blanchard and Company, Inc …… The allure of hidden treasure and sudden riches is strong. The possibility of a huge stash of gold, silver, jewels, cash and more has driven treasure hunters on expeditions throughout history. Today we highlight five hidden treasures that are still waiting to be discovered – right here in America […]
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Last week, on May 25, the United States Mint started selling the 2023-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle for $76
Gold gained in its start to the new trading week on Tuesday, while silver, platinum, and palladium declined
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. Today, the thickness of a coin is seldom a topic of discussion among coin collectors. It mostly comes up when someone finds a coin that seems too thin or too thick, and this leads to discussion about thin planchets cut from the end of a coinage strip […]
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The United States Mint 2023 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags honoring Eleanor Roosevelt will be available for purchase on June 5 at noon EDT. The Eleanor Roosevelt quarter is the eighth coin in the American Women Quarters Program, a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have shaped our […]
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Special Permission Granted by NASA for use of the ‘Meatball’ logo Issue Limit of only 1,950 for in the Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish coin Available in Proof Sterling Silver with a low issue limit of ONLY 175 * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a new 50 pence on behalf of the British […]
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The discovery of gold in California in 1848 focused attention on that western territory as few other events ever could. The siren call of “riches for the taking” spread rapidly around the world. Tens of thousands caught “gold fever,” braving the rigors of voyages “around the Horn,” treks across Panama’s deadly jungles or the time-consuming […]
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In his 1807 conversations with President Thomas Jefferson, Mint Director Robert Patterson pushed for a complete redesign of the new nation’s coinage. The question was, however: Who was capable of undertaking the task? Neither man had confidence in the current Chief Engraver, Robert Scot. In John Reich, Patterson thought he had his man and, in […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… Memorial Day, a federal holiday that occurs on the last Monday of May, honors the brave Americans who died during their service to the United States Armed Forces. While there are many United States coins that pay homage to the nation’s military veterans and various branches of the United […]
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On Friday, prices for precious metals advanced, albeit modestly for gold, platinum, and palladium
CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series by Mike Markowitz ….. His constitution was sickly and he was indeed invalid throughout his life. His father’s birth was doubtful; and he was himself born out of regular wedlock, although his legitimacy was afterwards grudgingly recognized. From his eighth to his 16th year he was the pawn, by turns of […]
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The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2023 American Eagle One Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin beginning on June 1 at noon EDT. Production is limited to 10,000 coins, and orders are limited to three coins per household for the first 24-hour sales period. Struck in 22-karat gold, the American Eagle One Ounce Gold […]
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In the precious metals market on Thursday, prices declined for gold, silver, and platinum, while they increased for palladium
By Jay Turner for PCGS …… After working professionally as a coin grader for over 20 years, I am still surprised by what can cross my desk. Recently while grading coins from a PCGS express submission from Hong Kong, two such surprises were in a single submission. Submitted as a crossover from an alternative service […]
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By Christopher Dahncke – Currency Auction Associate, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… The Stack’s Bowers June World Paper Money Collectors Choice Online (CCO) Auction will be available on our website shortly. Over 1,500 lots will be included, so be sure to carefully peruse the offering. The section of Belgian Congo notes is among the highlights of […]
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Many collectors are anticipating the release of the 2023-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle, which will be available for purchase from the United States Mint starting today at noon EDT
A collector from the East Coast was the lucky recipient of the VaultBox 1995 Silver Eagle Superset, featuring the key date 1995-W Silver Eagle graded NGCX Mint State 10 and two other 1995 Silver Eagles
In Wednesday’s mid-week trading session, precious metals witnessed further declines, with palladium leading the way once again
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. We’re all familiar with coin guides of one sort or another. The most frequently used are price guides, which attempt to report the current “value” of specific coins in various levels of preservation. Some of these track auction sales and report the results, others claim to consolidate […]
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Sunday Auction 1275 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is live and features over 600 total lots – including more than 275 No Reserve lots. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale are two key date Lincolns: 1909-S VDB 1c PCGS MS65+ RB and 1955 1c NGC […]
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The continued growth of the world and ancient coin market has inspired Heritage Auctions to develop their new multi-consignor, thematic Showcase auctions. These Spotlight Auctions illuminate specific areas of interest within the numismatic community, both here and abroad, presenting a curated selection of world coins for collectors to enjoy. The next auction in this series […]
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Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the third release in our new 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The six-coin series will feature the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system, the […]
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Last week, on May 15, the United States Mint began selling rolls and bags of the 2023 John F
Precious metals declined on Tuesday, led by a nearly 3
By Scott H. Miller (ANS Life Fellow) for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Coins, and, by extension medals, have long been referred to as a permanent means of conveying history. Generally made of metal, they can survive for thousands of years. Unfortunately, most of the people who created these objects are often forgotten, assuming they […]
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Gothic Crown just one coin among other new highlights at Atlas Numismatics By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics has prepared 451 new coins and medals for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas […]
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Just because a Barber dime is not a great rarity doesn’t mean it won’t be a target for counterfeiters The Barber Dime series (1892-1916) holds one of the greatest rarities in United States numismatics: the 1894-S. Fewer than a dozen of these Proof coins are currently known to the collecting world, and on the […]
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By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… The “Renaissance of American Coinage” hit a snag almost as soon as it began. The $20 gold double eagle–bearing what many agree to be one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, designs to ever appear on American coinage–proved impossible to strike at the intended […]
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Recent Numismatic Crime by Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Lost/Stolen in Transit: USPS – Texas to Georgia A USPS Express Mail package being shipped from Dallas, Texas, to Georgia arrived with the contents missing. The recipient observed that the package had been cut open and contents removed. The […]
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In 2024, the United States Mint will release commemorative coins in honor of abolitionist Harriet Tubman, including $5 gold coins, silver dollars, and clad half dollars
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. The date? February 19, 1996. The location? Ben’s Deli in Montreal. The plot line? The official launch of Canada’s new two dollar coin, the Toonie. February 19 did not, however, represent the first official public announcement. Officially publicized nearly a year prior on February 27, 1995 by the Minister […]
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On Monday, prices for gold, silver and palladium declined, while platinum, on the other hand, edged higher
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) …… Recruiting and training young people in the rare coin business has been a focus within numismatics in recent history. Hobby leaders recognize the need to replenish the aging ranks. Many of the most important coin dealers in the country started in the 1970s and are now […]
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Two-dollar circulation coin with innovative black nickel plating earns Mint another Excellence in Currency Award The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted that its bi-metallic $2 circulation coin featuring a world-first black nickel-plated outer ring was recognized as the Best New Circulating Coin or Coin Series under the International Association of Currency Affairs’ (IACA) 2023 […]
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On Friday, precious metals advanced, resulting in trimmed weekly losses for gold and silver, and driving gains for platinum and palladium
With the second-smallest mintage of all Mercury (Winged Liberty) dimes, the 1921-D is clearly a semi-key date. Additionally, with San Francisco not eve striking dimes that year, Denver was the only branch mint to even produce this type. This was due to two main factors: the economy and the Morgan dollar’s return. Firstly, from 1920 […]
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Issue Limit of 5,000 Bullion Coins Worldwide The Pobjoy Mint announces a brand new reverse frosted silver bullion coin issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. The coin features the Egyptian God Osiris. Hieroglyphs were used by Egyptians for thousands of years but, […]
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to announce their June 2023 Showcase Auction, the official auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Summer Expo. This sale represents the kick-off to the firm’s exciting summer auction season and offers impressive selections of Numismatic Americana, Colonial and United States coins, and Physical Cryptocurrency. The sale begins on Tuesday, […]
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The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted that its bi-metallic $2 circulation coin featuring a world-first black nickel-plated outer ring was recognized as the Best New Circulating Coin or Coin Series under the International Association of Currency Affairs’ (IACA) 2023 Excellence in Currency Awards
Heritage Auctions is pleased to present the Spotlight: Brazil, Portugal, and Colonies World Coins Showcase auction, with a wide selection of elusive, early gold including fractionals at 3200 and 1600 Reis. This Showcase is the largest inclusion of pieces from the celebrated RLM Collection we’ve had on offer in years. Apart from the gold, we […]
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To mark the 35th anniversary of the historic 1988 discovery of “the greatest treasure ever found,” a $15 million Ship of Gold sunken treasure exhibit will begin a nationwide educational tour with its first port-of-call at the Long Beach Expo (www
Sales of Australian bullion in April diverged, according to figures from The Perth Mint of Australia
The United States Mint 2023 American Silver Eagle One Ounce Uncirculated Coin, produced at the Mint’s West Point facility, will be released on May 25 at noon EDT, with orders limited to 10 coins per household for the first 24-hour sales period. The American Silver Eagle Uncirculated Coin is the collector version of the official […]
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A 1993 American Silver Eagle bullion coin graded MS-70 by PCGS is being offered by GreatCollections, with bidding ending on Sunday, May 21 at 7:23:54 Pacific Time (10:23:54 Eastern). The 1993 bullion-strike American Silver Eagle was one of the great key dates in the PCGS Set Registry, with a solitary coin graded MS-70 out of […]
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Precious metals declined on Thursday, with losses ranging from 1
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. Production of George T. Morgan’s standard silver dollar coin tested the abilities of U.S. mints to meet high quality standards for large quantities of dollar coins, while buying silver bullion in open markets. This was especially difficult for Carson City Mint, which, although located near large silver […]
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Sales of American Eagle and Buffalo gold bullion coins from the U
Quarter products honoring Edith Kanakaʻole practitioner, hula master, and champion of preserving and revitalizing traditional Hawaiian language, arts, and customs, saw sizable sales increases, according to the latest figures from the United States Mint
The precious metals market saw mixed results on Wednesday, as silver and platinum posted gains while gold and palladium declined
By Blanchard and Company, Inc …… The United States Trade Dollar is an interesting example of how expanding global trade can give rise to new coins. In the mid-1800s, the Mexican peso was a highly valued means of exchange in China. In contrast, the American silver dollar was far less popular due to its relatively […]
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United States Proof Coins Volume II: Nickel, the eagerly anticipated second in a series of four important reference books on U
Heritage Auctions has been fortunate enough to be selected to offer The Stephenville Collection, a wide-ranging collection spanning several different series, over the coming months. Last month we offered Seated Liberty coinage, and this month’s offering consists entirely of Barber Coinage – dimes, quarters, and half dollars – ranging in grade from Superb Gem to […]
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By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… With a collection as large as the American Numismatic Society’s, those of us who work with it daily are bound to find something with which we are unfamiliar. When this happens, we normally go to our colleagues first, and if they are equally stumped, then a […]
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By National Coin and Bullion Association (NCBA) …… The state of California has increased its exemption threshold for sales and use tax on bulk sales of monetized bullion, nonmonetized gold or silver bullion, and numismatic coins, effective January 1, 2023. With higher inflation rates in 2022, regulations stipulated that the threshold adjust from $1,500 to […]
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Precious metals declined on Tuesday, giving back more than their gains from Monday
On Monday, May 15, 2023, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and state regulators in California and Hawaii announced they have filed a joint civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against a precious metals dealer, its chief executive officer (CEO), and a senior account executive for perpetrating a […]
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Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. * * * In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek’s Ancients writer Mike Markowitz discusses the problems with authenticating and grading ancient coins. Mike gives you an overview of the qualities a collector can […]
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United States Proof Coins Volume II: Nickel, the second in a series of four important reference books on U.S. Proof coins authored by acclaimed numismatic researcher John W. Dannreuther, is now available. The 374-page book with hundreds of full-color illustrations covers the Proof varieties of Three Cent, Shield, Liberty Head (“V”), and Indian Head (Buffalo) […]
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Submissions are being accepted for the Sundman Lecture Symposium, taking place during the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money, August 8-12. The theme this year is “The Numismatics of Nation Building; Money, Medals, Tokens and National Identity,” which focuses on how coinage, paper currency, medals and tokens have been used to create, […]
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Pobjoy Mint announces the release of the fifth coin in the new series, ‘African Animal Masks’, featuring the buffalo. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this new series has been produced in Virenium. Africa is home to an abundance of wildlife, including some of the world’s most famous fauna. These unique and incredible animals are […]
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$15 million display includes California Gold Rush coins, ingots, and other historic artifacts from 1857 sinking of the SS Central America To mark the 35th anniversary of the historic 1988 discovery of “the greatest treasure ever found,” a $15 million Ship of Gold sunken treasure exhibit will begin a nationwide educational tour with its […]
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Precious metals kicked of the new trading week on Monday with increases that ranged from 0
Today, the United States Mint releases rolls and bags of circulating 2023 John F
Recent Numismatic Crime by Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Residential Theft in Georgia The Screven, GA Police Department is investigating a residential theft that resulted in the loss of the coins listed below: Lost/Stolen in Transit: UPS – Germany to New York A UPS package being shipped from […]
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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that Melissa Ludke has been selected as the inaugural recipient for the Chairman’s Fellowship for Numismatic Research. The fellowship will go toward funding her dissertation research and planned book project: “Cosa and Socio-Economic Interactions among Middle Republican Cities in Central and South Etruria.” Ludke is a […]
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Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has been selected by Kagin’s to grade a massive collection of colonial currency that will be sold in a two-part auction series beginning May 20, 2023. The 375-lot collection of colonial notes is pedigreed to the esteemed John J. Ford, an accomplished collector of coins and banknotes whom noted numismatic […]
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Holiday Ornament – Snowflake Star Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. Gilded. 1 oz. 50 mm. Silk finish. Mintage: 2,023 pieces. Special technology: Inlay; smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Special shape. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 50 mm. Silk finish. Mintage: 2,023 pieces. Special […]
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By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… The Red Book lists only one doubled die variety for Franklin half dollars: the 1961 Proof DDR. Though there are three major DDR varieties known for the issue, only one, the FS-801, is truly notable. Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to be offering the finest known example […]
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On Friday, prices for precious metals declined, resulting in weekly losses for all except palladium
In addition to realizing impressive prices in internet sales during the month of April, CAC-approved coins fared well in a live auction at the Central States Convention near Chicago. Here are 10 examples, selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1936-D Lincoln Cent in MS-67 On April 2, GreatCollections […]
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The Pobjoy Mint announces the release of both a new £2 coin and 50 pence coin commemorating the historic event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The design on the £2 coin features an image of the Gold State Coach. The official emblem of His […]
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Heritage Auctions presents the “Colección Val y Mexía” of Chilean Coins, the most comprehensive collection of Chilean coinage by types, dates and varieties that we have ever offered. This collection will be offered in logical, coherent groupings over the next two to three years. Part two of this offering is being offered in a Showcase […]
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* * * You are looking at an 1831 Matron Head Large Cent – can you guess the grade? But first…. Last time, we shared with you a toned 1803 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. Many “CoinWeek graders” took a shot at grading the coin at our YouTube Offices. Four came to the same grading decision […]
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In April, the United States Mint increased its pace of striking coins for circulation for the third straight month, resulting in the highest monthly output this year
One of just two known proofs of an 1829 Half Eagle Large Diameter, Large Date, BD-1, R
On Thursday, precious metals recorded declines, further extending the losses for both gold and silver to a second consecutive day
By Blanchard and Company, Inc. …… What do Louis Eliasberg, Bob R. Simpson, and Harry W. Bass have in common? They all amassed some of the finest-known coin collections in American history. The Louis Eliasberg Collection Louis Eliasberg was born in Selma, Alabama in 1896, the son of a dry goods and clothing dealer. He […]
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The last Standing Liberty quarter from the multi-million dollar JustHavingFun collection–a 50% off-center error coin dated 1919 and graded XF-45 by PCGS–is being offered by GreatCollections.com, with bidding ending on Sunday, May 21 at 5:11:30 Pacific Time (8:11:30 Eastern). At the time of writing, the highest bid for the dramatic mint error is $18,500 USD […]
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The upcoming May Stack’s Bowers Collectors Choice Online (CCO) auction will feature a rather extensive collection of artistic award medals from the PHG Collection, the vast majority of which emanate from the increasingly popular series of Swiss shooting medals. While these beautiful and highly alluring miniature works of art present numerous collecting opportunities, some of […]
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Today, May 11, the United States Mint has started selling the U
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Royal Canadian Mint made the decision to donate all net cash proceeds from the sale of its Pysanka-themed collector coins to humanitarian relief for Ukrainians impacted by the war. Later that year, the Government of Canada asked the Mint to also direct net cash proceeds from […]
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Key to my Kingdom Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. Size 60×29 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 2,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Special shape. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the ‘Key to My Kingdom’ Coin The blank is shaped like a key. One side is […]
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Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has joined forces with Whatnot, a prominent livestream shopping platform, to provide coin collectors with more engaging and enjoyable opportunities to interact with their communities, discover more about the hobby, and expand their collections and commercial ventures
On Wednesday, prices for precious metals showed a mixed trend during the mid-week trading session, with gold and silver declining while platinum and palladium increased
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. WARNING: This brief article contains language that is historically accurate but can be found offensive today. Pierce M. Butler, along with brother John, inherited a large Georgia rice plantation from their grandfather in 1822. This included 10,000 acres of rice and cotton land and almost 1,000 slaves. […]
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By Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Part 1 | Part 2 * * * The second day of the RACOM conference was dedicated to the coinages issued in the Eastern provinces of the Roman Empire between the late third century BCE and the end of the reign of Augustus (Fig. 1). Loyal […]
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The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money (WorldsFairOfMoney.com) is being hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on August 8-12. The show brings coin collectors together from all over the world, featuring hundreds of dealers, auctions, displays of rare treasures, educational opportunities, and more. Leading up to the show, […]
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Bass Collection, Part III generates more than $18 million for Dallas-area nonprofits Central States U.S. Coin Auction One of just two known Proofs of an 1829 Half Eagle Large Diameter, Large Date, BD-1, R.7, PR66+ PCGS. JD-1, R.8 as a Proof drew 56 bids on its way to a record $2.88 million USD to […]
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As Canadians celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the first formal investiture of a new monarch in seven decades, the Royal Canadian Mint is marking this historic event with pure gold and silver collector coins. The central design of each coin in the King Charles III Coronation suite features His Majesty’s royal […]
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The United States Mint will accept orders for rolls and bags of the 2023 Kennedy Half Dollar coins beginning May 15 at noon EDT. Available product options include the following: Both product options contain circulating quality coins from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints that have never been placed in circulation. The coin rolls are wrapped […]
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Precious metals gained together on Tuesday, registering increases that ranged from nearly 0
On Monday, precious metals, excluding silver, started the new trading week with gains
The 2023 Morgan and Peace Dollars will be closely watched because they are popular and being produced in limited numbers By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) …… The United States Mint strikes more than 10 billion circulating coins each year. By any measure, that’s a lot of coins, and most of them […]
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Early type, 20th-century series see very strong bidding from collectors Legend Rare Coin Auctions (LRCA) held an official auction for the newly revamped, updated, and upgraded Central States Numismatic Society’s 84th anniversary convention. Featuring great coins from the B.S.T., George Schwenk, Boylston, and J.B.N. Collections, as well as other consignments, there was something for […]
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By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… The 650 Proof Morgan dollars struck in 1904 place the issue among the key dates for Proofs, especially for later dates; 1904 is the rarest Proof Morgan dollar produced after 1891. So Stack’s Bowers is excited to offer a 1904 Proof-67 (NGC) in the Rarities Night session […]
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* * * You are looking at an 1803 Draped Bust silver dollar – can you guess the grade? But first…. Last time, we shared with you a toned 1924-D Buffalo nickel. Some commented on the weak strike. I think, having looked at the coin, that the toning gives off that vibe. Not saying […]
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Mont-Saint-Michel Silver Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,000 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 25 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. Proof. Mintage: 500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief) […]
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New legislation has been introduced in the House and Senate that seeks to give the United States Mint the authority to change the metallic composition of circulating coins
To mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the first formal investiture of a new monarch in seven decades, the Royal Canadian is now offering new gold and silver coins for collectors
On Friday, the prices of precious metals diverged, with gold and silver falling after reaching their highest levels in over 2-2/3 years and nearly 14 months, respectively, while platinum and palladium rose
One of only three privately owned reductions of the famous artist’s masterpiece Central Park statue will be displayed by Kevin Lipton A rare example of a reduced-size Victory, an early 20th-century New York City landmark statue created by acclaimed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, will be displayed publicly at the American Numismatic Association (ANA) 2023 World’s […]
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By National Coin and Bullion Association (NCBA) …… The Numismatic Industry Coinage Advisory Committee (NICAC) is excited to announce that a bill supporting the first of its 2023 recommendations has been introduced to Congress. U.S. Representative Garret Graves (R-LA6) has agreed to sponsor and champion H.R.2838, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) […]
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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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A rare example of a reduced-size early 20th-century New York City landmark statue, created by acclaimed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, will be publicly displayed at the American Numismatic Association 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®
Whatnot is currently hosting one of the most exciting opportunities for collectors on their platform that you won’t want to miss. Every Friday, through the end of June 2023, Whatnot users will have the opportunity to enter into “Drops” on their mobile application. Drops are an opportunity for a select number of collectors to purchase […]
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While prices for platinum declined on Thursday, they increased for gold, silver and palladium
GreatCollections is offering collectors of modern mint errors a very interesting opportunity to purchase a scarce and highly sought-after 1982 “No P” Roosevelt dime graded MS67FB by PCGS. This example is one of only 10 certified by the grading service, with none finer. Bidding for this coin ends on Sunday, May 7 2023, at 5:15:21 […]
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By Edward Van Orden for PCGS …… * * * Every day at PCGS, we are presented with the exciting possibility of seeing something new. When that possibility presents itself, and you and your colleagues get a chance to attribute it… well, that’s just fun numismatics right there! We recently had the opportunity to attribute […]
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By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… Peace dollars of any date are rare in the highest Mint State grades (MS-67 and higher) – but some dates are challenging to find even in MS-65 and MS-66. In their June 2023 Expo Auction, Stack’s Bowers Galleries will be offering one of these condition rarities: a […]
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Featuring the King’s Coat of Arms and official Emblem of the King’s Coronation Issue Limit of 1,950 Also available in Proof Sterling Silver Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a brand new 50p coin commemorating the historic event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on behalf of South Georgia and the South […]
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Prices for precious metals divided Wednesday, with gold and silver rising for another round of nearly three-week highs while platinum and palladium declined
Yesterday, on May 2, CoinNews reported that the United States Mint had scheduled the release of the uncirculated 2023-P Uncirculated Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars for July 13
The Jefferson nickel’s 1938 debut marked the end of the 25-year production run of the Buffalo nickel. James Earl Fraser’s Buffalo design, a classic in terms of coin art and Americana, gave the Mint fits. It was a difficult coin to strike, was hard on dies, and the speed at which the coin’s date wore […]
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Spiritual Art – Angel of Mercy Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. Gold-plated. 3 oz. Silk finish. Size 60 x 40 mm. Mintage: 501 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Special shape. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Angel of Mercy Coin The blank is shaped like an angel. One […]
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The latest Heritage Auctions showcase of ancient coins features the collection of Robert S. Sloan, with a focus on Roman Imperial issues. These offerings are open for bidding now exclusively at Coins.HA.com, with the concluding live session scheduled for Sunday, May 14, at 7 PM CT (8 PM ET). Robert Smullyan Sloan (1915-2013) was an […]
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A counterfeiter was hoping that this transplanted mintmark would fly under the radar By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ….. In 1855, the relatively new San Francisco Mint began striking quarters. At first, annual mintages were typically only a fraction of what was produced at the Philadelphia Mint. For instance, the 1861-S has a mintage […]
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The United States Mint has revealed that July 13 will be the release date for their highly anticipated 2023-P Uncirculated Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
On Tuesday, gold, silver, and platinum prices increased, while palladium declined
The 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar was the last of the regular-strike silver-clad half dollars and the last Kennedy half intended for circulation that contained any silver at all. Its release took collectors by surprise, as it was available only in mint sets that year. The United States Mint didn’t publicize this fact, and by the […]
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By the Italian Mint …… The 2023 Numismatic Collection created by the Italian Mint and Printing Institute dedicates a new silver coin with a face value of 5 euros to “100 years of the establishment of the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise”. Issued on April 21–the traditional date for the founding of Rome–by […]
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By Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… On April 17–18, 2023, the British School at Rome hosted an international conference titled Rome and the Coinages of the Mediterranean 200 BCE–64 CE, with the primary purpose of sharing with the academic community at large the preliminary results of a five-year European Research Council-funded project […]
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By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… Stack’s Bowers Galleries completed their highly successful Hong Kong auction last month, but that anticipated biannual sale isn’t the only venue in which collectors may encounter dazzling offerings from China. Our upcoming May Collectors Choice Online Auction (CCO), an expansive and all-encompassing auction with […]
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On Monday, silver finished nearly unchanged, rising by less than a penny, while gold, platinum, and palladium declined
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. The Carson City Mint has long been credited with delivering 591,000 standard Morgan silver dollars during the calendar year 1880. This quantity appears in official publications and numismatic literature. Further, it is well known that 96,000 Carson City dollars dated 1880 were condemned due to substandard fineness […]
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By Archives International Auctions (AIA) …… Auction 84B: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 2-3, 2023 To be sold in a timed internet public auction beginning at 11:00 am ET ONLINE CATALOGUE HERE * * * The auction offers low opening prices with no reserves. This is an automatic timed sale with lots closing every 60 […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics has prepared 251 new coins and medals for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… What is better? The tried-and-true way practiced for centuries or a new way developed with new methods and technology? This debate certainly carries on with coin manufacturing. Beginning with the 1550s introduction of milled coins (coins made by a machine press), European countries wavered back and forth between milled […]
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GoldClad 50p with issue limit of 750 Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a new 50p GoldClad® coin commemorating the historic event of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms. The design on the coin features the Royal Cypher of His Majesty King Charles III surrounded […]
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By CoinWeek ….. Summer gets underway in May and for some Americans, this is a period of rest and relaxation. Not so for the United States Mint. Throughout its history, May has marked a month of important beginnings and endings. We see the establishment of the Nova Constellatio coinage, the opening of new Mint facilities […]
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On the final trading day of the week and month, prices for gold and silver edged up slightly, rose over 1% for palladium, but dipped a bit for platinum
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The 1840s were a time of real change for the silver dollar, but this particular coin is a fake By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ….. The Seated Liberty silver dollar series began in 1840, when the silver dollar was struck in large quantities for the first time in decades. The acclaimed Christian Gobrecht design […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Part 1 | Part 2 * * * While Portugal originally claimed a massive swath of Africa–from Angola on the west coast to Mozambique on the east coast–the British Empire disputed the Iberian nation’s right to a number of central territories. A subsequent ultimatum delivered on January 11, 1890, […]
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The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) has recently added two new members, each bringing unique experiences and qualifications to the committee
In precious metals prices on Thursday, gold and silver rose modestly while platinum and palladium each declined by more than 1%
An extremely rare banknote from Bermuda bearing the coveted serial number 1 is among the extraordinary highlights from one of the world’s premier collections in The Ibrahim Salem Banknote Collection of World Peninsulas and Islands, which will be up for grabs May 9 at Heritage Auctions. The magnificent Serial Number 1 Bermuda Bermuda Government 5 […]
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries has announced their attendance at the Bitcoin 2023 Conference, taking place May 18-20 in Miami Beach, Florida. The Miami Bitcoin Conference is the world’s largest event dedicated to the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, with over 25,000 attendees expected to participate this year. The conference will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center located […]
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Silver Medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint on May 1 at noon EDT. Lincoln was the nation’s 16th President, serving from March 4, 1861, to April 15, 1865. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States […]
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Spinning Coin Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 35 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: Shaped Coin; smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin Shaped Coin in the form of a toy top. One side features a spiral pattern converging to […]
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The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has honored Robert Brueggeman, the organization’s soon-to-retire Executive Director, with its 2023 Harvey G. Stack Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented to someone who has shown extraordinary devotion to numismatics and significantly contributed to the hobby or profession. “Bob has been PNG’s Executive Director since 1995. Under his guidance […]
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The Heritage Auctions World and Ancient Coins department is proud to present the Silver Mesa Collection, the culmination of a decades-long pursuit for some of the scarcest and most sought-after Mexican coins of the Estados Unidos era. This Showcase Auction is likely the most complete and concentrated offering of high-grade and “top pop” 20th- and […]
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Aside from palladium which jumped on Wednesday, precious metals showed little overall movement in prices, with gold and silver down slightly and platinum up modestly
Sunday Auction 1272 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is live online and features over 550 total lots – including more than 450 No Reserve lots and over 20 Vault Values. It also includes several prime examples of Southern Charlotte and Dahlonega gold coins. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items […]
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Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. * * * In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan talks to Aaron Berk and Mike Nottelmann about their excellent Ancient Coin Podcast. Aaron is a noted antiquities dealer and expert […]
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New 2023 Limited Edition Inverted 50p Celebrates World Penguin Day Also Available in Proof Sterling Silver Inverted – Only 175 Minted Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a new 50 pence coin to celebrate World Penguin Day this year. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory featuring the endemic emperor […]
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It’s been nearly two weeks since the U
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) …… The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, it has filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against two affiliated precious metals dealers located in Los Angeles, California: Fisher Capital LLC and AMS Consulting Solutions […]
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Gold and platinum prices held steady with slight increases on Tuesday, but silver and palladium both took a hit, experiencing noticeable losses
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. The earliest United States Mint dies were anonymous lumps of steel. Except for the design faces and size, there was little to distinguish one from another. That began to change when branch mints were opened in New Orleans, Charlotte, and Dahlonega. Sometimes the Coining Department in Philadelphia, […]
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By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Recently I was leafing through an old Numismatist from the 1940s, looking for something or other, when a name leaped off the page at me: “Parkyakarkus”. It appeared in an advertisement of numismatic wants placed by American Numismatic Association member 7174, who was looking for some […]
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By Victor Bozarth for PCGS …… Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 * * * Numismatic promoter Farran Zerbe was hired by the Panama-Pacific Exposition Company to sell the new coins at the fair. Despite the expo’s mandate that coins would be available for sale before the fair’s opening on […]
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By Austrian Mint …… Twenty years ago, through the combination of silver and niobium, the Austrian Mint created an internationally recognized innovation in which wonderful colors arise on niobium through light refraction on a very thin, transparent oxide layer. The unique appearance and beauty of these Silver Niobium coins is a major factor in their […]
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The United States Mint announces the appointment of two new members to four-year terms on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC). Darla Jackson A sculptor residing in Philadelphia, Darla Jackson has been appointed as a member Specially Qualified in Sculpture or Medallic Arts. She replaces Robin Salmon, who has served on the CCAC since 2018. […]
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On Monday, the pricing movements of precious metals exactly reversed from Friday, with gold and silver gaining while platinum and palladium fell
The Significant Notes from the John J. Ford Colonial Currency Collection, Part 1 will be offered live online by Kagin’s Auctions on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 4 p.m. PDT (7 p.m. EDT). The 145 lots constitute almost 40% of the entire 375 notes of the whole sale. The balance of the lots will be […]
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By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com …… CoinWeek Content Partner Stack’s Bowers has now sold five incarnations of the Fairmont Hoard at auction. The data from these sales is large enough to form valid conclusions about prices for a wide variety of half eagles, eagles, and double eagles. As I have previously written, the rare date […]
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One of the banknotes that are among the most popular with collectors will offer a savory treat to its next owner, after it is sold in Heritage Auctions’ CSNS Currency Signature Auction May 3-5. The Fr. 377 $100 1890 Treasury Note PCGS Banknote About Unc 50 Details is known as the “Watermelon $100” because of […]
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By Money Metals Exchange …… House Bill 1718, the Arkansas Legal Tender Act, has become the law in the “Natural State”. Backed by sound money advocates and supporters throughout the state and nation, HB 1718 reaffirms gold and silver as legal tender, as well as ends all taxes on the purchase, sale, or exchange of […]
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May is looking like another mostly quiet month for the United States Mint, with only four confirmed days earmarked for new product launches, one more than in April
Prices for precious metals took different paths on Friday as well as for the week
By Steve Benner for CoinWeek ….. By the middle of the third century CE, the Roman Empire was in bad shape. In 253, when Valerian became emperor, the Empire had had 10 rulers since the death of Severus Alexander in 235. Most of these men had killed the preceding emperor and then taken over; several […]
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By Steve Benner for CoinWeek ….. By the middle of the third century CE, the Roman Empire was in bad shape. In 253, when Valerian became emperor, the Empire had had 10 rulers since the death of Severus Alexander in 235. Most of these men had killed the preceding emperor and then taken over; several […]
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By Steve Benner for CoinWeek ….. By the middle of the third century CE, the Roman Empire was in bad shape. In 253, when Valerian became emperor, the Empire had had 10 rulers since the death of Severus Alexander in 235. Most of these men had killed the preceding emperor and then taken over; several […]
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The first-ever shipwreck treasure gold bar encapsulated by NGC will cross the auction block in Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s upcoming Treasure Auction 33. The unique Colombian gold “finger” bar was lost for over 330 years in the sinking of the Spanish treasure galleon Maravillas on January 5, 1656, off Grand Bahama Island. The bar will […]
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The first-ever shipwreck treasure gold bar encapsulated by NGC will cross the auction block in Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s upcoming Treasure Auction 33. The unique Colombian gold “finger” bar was lost for over 330 years in the sinking of the Spanish treasure galleon Maravillas on January 5, 1656, off Grand Bahama Island. The bar will […]
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The first-ever shipwreck treasure gold bar encapsulated by NGC will cross the auction block in Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s upcoming Treasure Auction 33. The unique Colombian gold “finger” bar was lost for over 330 years in the sinking of the Spanish treasure galleon Maravillas on January 5, 1656, off Grand Bahama Island. The bar will […]
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By Money Metals Exchange …… With the stroke of Governor Tate Reeves’s (R) pen on Wednesday, April 19, Mississippi has become the 43rd state in the country to end sales taxes on the purchase of physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion. Senate Bill 2862, sponsored by State Senator Juan Barnett (D-34), had […]
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By Money Metals Exchange …… With the stroke of Governor Tate Reeves’s (R) pen on Wednesday, April 19, Mississippi has become the 43rd state in the country to end sales taxes on the purchase of physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion. Senate Bill 2862, sponsored by State Senator Juan Barnett (D-34), had […]
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By Money Metals Exchange …… With the stroke of Governor Tate Reeves’s (R) pen on Wednesday, April 19, Mississippi has become the 43rd state in the country to end sales taxes on the purchase of physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion. Senate Bill 2862, sponsored by State Senator Juan Barnett (D-34), had […]
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The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money is being hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 8-12. The show brings coin collectors together from all over the world, featuring hundreds of dealers, auctions, displays of rare treasures, educational opportunities, and more. To commemorate this year’s show, medallic artist […]
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The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money is being hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 8-12. The show brings coin collectors together from all over the world, featuring hundreds of dealers, auctions, displays of rare treasures, educational opportunities, and more. To commemorate this year’s show, medallic artist […]
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The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money is being hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 8-12. The show brings coin collectors together from all over the world, featuring hundreds of dealers, auctions, displays of rare treasures, educational opportunities, and more. To commemorate this year’s show, medallic artist […]
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The premiere of the second season of Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butthead revival premiered on the Paramount+ streaming network on Thursday, April 20, 2023, with two new episodes. The second episode featured a hilarious segment titled “Old Man Beavis”, where the two high-school rejects concoct a less-than-considered scheme to make Beavis look like an old […]
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The premiere of the second season of Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butthead revival premiered on the Paramount+ streaming network on Thursday, April 20, 2023, with two new episodes. The second episode featured a hilarious segment titled “Old Man Beavis”, where the two high-school rejects concoct a less-than-considered scheme to make Beavis look like an old […]
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The premier the second season of Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butthead revival premiered on the Paramount+ streaming network on Thursday, April 20, 2023, with two new episodes. The second episode featured a hilarious segment titled “Old Man Beavis”, where the two high-school rejects concoct a less-than-considered scheme to make Beavis look like an old man […]
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Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the second release in the new 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. Each entry in the six-coin series will feature an Antarctic glacier named after planets in the […]
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Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the second release in the new 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. Each entry in the six-coin series will feature an Antarctic glacier named after planets in the […]
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Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the second release in the new 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. Each entry in the six-coin series will feature an Antarctic glacier named after planets in the […]
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For the first time ever, two numismatic companies that are giants in their field — Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC and Finest Known, LLC — will combine their considerable forces to hold a Treasure Trove of Rarities: Coins & Treasure Shipwreck Auction on Saturday, April 29th, online and live in Holabird’s gallery at 333 Airway […]
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On Thursday, the price of palladium declined, while the prices of gold, silver, and platinum increased, recording gains ranging from less than 0
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) …… So, here we are at 50 CoinWeek articles and a new installment of the “Dark Corner”! In this article, I’ve gone back to the start of this madness for me and my EAC (Early American Coppers) roots: I will focus on the early copper counterfeits that […]
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By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) …… So, here we are at 50 CoinWeek articles and a new installment of the “Dark Corner”! In this article, I’ve gone back to the start of this madness for me and my EAC (Early American Coppers) roots: I will focus on the early copper counterfeits that […]
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By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) …… So, here we are at 50 CoinWeek articles and a new installment of the “Dark Corner”! In this article, I’ve gone back to the start of this madness for me and my EAC (Early American Coppers) roots: I will focus on the early copper counterfeits that […]
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The coins are dedicated to a fashion accessory that owes its name to the Croats: the cravat, the precursor of the necktie On April 18, 2023, the Croatian National Bank and the Croatian Mint jointly issued two collector coins that complement each other: a two-ounce silver coin and a one-ounce gold coin that celebrate […]
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The coins are dedicated to a fashion accessory that owes its name to the Croats: the cravat, the precursor of the necktie On April 18, 2023, the Croatian National Bank and the Croatian Mint jointly issued two collector coins that complement each other: a two-ounce silver coin and a one-ounce gold coin that celebrate […]
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The coins are dedicated to a fashion accessory that owes its name to the Croats: the cravat, the precursor of the necktie On April 18, 2023, the Croatian National Bank and the Croatian Mint jointly issued two collector coins that complement each other: a two-ounce silver coin and a one-ounce gold coin that celebrate […]
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The key elements that drive desire for important coins – rarity, condition, and a history of residence in elite collections – all are in place for an elusive prize that will be available in Heritage Auctions’ Central States US Coins Signature Auction May 3-7. The 1829 half eagle Large Diameter, Large Date, BD-1, R.7, PR66+ […]
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The key elements that drive desire for important coins – rarity, condition, and a history of residence in elite collections – all are in place for an elusive prize that will be available in Heritage Auctions’ Central States US Coins Signature Auction May 3-7. The 1829 half eagle Large Diameter, Large Date, BD-1, R.7, PR66+ […]
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The key elements that drive desire for important coins – rarity, condition, and a history of residence in elite collections – all are in place for an elusive prize that will be available in Heritage Auctions’ Central States US Coins Signature Auction May 3-7. The 1829 half eagle Large Diameter, Large Date, BD-1, R.7, PR66+ […]
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Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, the venerable auction house and market trend-setter in Asia, just posted the impressive results from their recently concluded Rarities Night, which presented 253 lots comprising some of the most important and elusive coins within the realm of Chinese numismatics. Prices achieved by the firm in this much-anticipated sale – the starting […]
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Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, the venerable auction house and market trend-setter in Asia, just posted the impressive results from their recently concluded Rarities Night, which presented 253 lots comprising some of the most important and elusive coins within the realm of Chinese numismatics. Prices achieved by the firm in this much-anticipated sale – the starting […]
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Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, the venerable auction house and market trend-setter in Asia, just posted the impressive results from their recently concluded Rarities Night, which presented 253 lots comprising some of the most important and elusive coins within the realm of Chinese numismatics. Prices achieved by the firm in this much-anticipated sale – the starting […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Portugal’s first contact with East Africa was during the “Age of Exploration” in the late 1400s. What followed was 500 years of direct, highly exploitative rule, lasting until the 1970s. Portugal’s East African holdings, originally a disjointed grouping of territories traditionally called África Oriental Portuguesa, eventually coalesced into Portuguese […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Portugal’s first contact with East Africa was during the “Age of Exploration” in the late 1400s. What followed was 500 years of direct, highly exploitative rule, lasting until the 1970s. Portugal’s East African holdings, originally a disjointed grouping of territories traditionally called África Oriental Portuguesa, eventually coalesced into Portuguese […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Portugal’s first contact with East Africa was during the “Age of Exploration” in the late 1400s. What followed was 500 years of direct, highly exploitative rule, lasting until the 1970s. Portugal’s East African holdings, originally a disjointed grouping of territories traditionally called África Oriental Portuguesa, eventually coalesced into Portuguese […]
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During Wednesday’s mid-week trading session, silver and platinum prices increased, while gold and palladium prices decreased
Last week, the United States Mint began selling rolls and bags of Innovation dollars for Louisiana
By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek ….. Although there have been several significant Lincoln cent collections assembled and disassembled over the last few decades, two collections represented the height of the marketplace for the series. The first was the Joshua and Ally Walsh Collection. The January 2006 Heritage Auctions sale of this collection set many records, […]
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By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek ….. Although there have been several significant Lincoln cent collections assembled and disassembled over the last few decades, two collections represented the height of the marketplace for the series. The first was the Joshua and Ally Walsh Collection. The January 2006 Heritage Auctions sale of this collection set many records, […]
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By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek ….. Although there have been several significant Lincoln cent collections assembled and disassembled over the last few decades, two collections represented the height of the marketplace for the series. The first was the Joshua and Ally Walsh Collection. The January 2006 Heritage Auctions sale of this collection set many records, […]
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By Kyle Clifford Knapp for PCGS …… One of the many dreaded PCGS No Grades that may prevent a coin from receiving a numeric (70-point Sheldon) grade surface is smoothing. Considered a subcategory of “damage” due to the physical movement of metal involved, smoothing is a commonly encountered problem on issues from the early United […]
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By Kyle Clifford Knapp for PCGS …… One of the many dreaded PCGS No Grades that may prevent a coin from receiving a numeric (70-point Sheldon) grade surface is smoothing. Considered a subcategory of “damage” due to the physical movement of metal involved, smoothing is a commonly encountered problem on issues from the early United […]
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By Kyle Clifford Knapp for PCGS …… One of the many dreaded PCGS No Grades that may prevent a coin from receiving a numeric (70-point Sheldon) grade surface is smoothing. Considered a subcategory of “damage” due to the physical movement of metal involved, smoothing is a commonly encountered problem on issues from the early United […]
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On Tuesday, precious metals advanced together, with gains ranging from 0
By Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC …… In this auction, Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC will host many rare pieces seeing their first—and possibly only—time on the market. We’ll begin with Gold Cobs in Session I with a substantial selection of high-grade Spain escudos. A particular highlight, in its own category, is the gold experimental 4 escudos […]
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By Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC …… In this auction, Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC will host many rare pieces seeing their first—and possibly only—time on the market. We’ll begin with Gold Cobs in Session I with a substantial selection of high-grade Spain escudos. A particular highlight, in its own category, is the gold experimental 4 escudos […]
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By Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC …… In this auction, Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC will host many rare pieces seeing their first—and possibly only—time on the market. We’ll begin with Gold Cobs in Session I with a substantial selection of high-grade Spain escudos. A particular highlight, in its own category, is the gold experimental 4 escudos […]
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Despite actually being made of gold, this coin gave graders déjà vu Counterfeit 1915 Indian Head Eagle by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ….. The United States struck Indian Head eagles (gold $10 coins) from 1907 until 1933, when it stopped minting gold coins and criminalized the private accumulation of the precious metal. Only a […]
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Despite actually being made of gold, this coin gave graders déjà vu Counterfeit 1915 Indian Head Eagle by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ….. The United States struck Indian Head eagles (gold $10 coins) from 1907 until 1933, when it stopped minting gold coins and criminalized the private accumulation of the precious metal. Only a […]
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Despite actually being made of gold, this coin gave graders déjà vu Counterfeit 1915 Indian Head Eagle by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ….. The United States struck Indian Head eagles (gold $10 coins) from 1907 until 1933, when it stopped minting gold coins and criminalized the private accumulation of the precious metal. Only a […]
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Silverland – The Wave Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,777 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Wave Coin One side of The Wave coin is covered by a three-dimensional wavy structure. The other side features […]
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The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Jere L. Bacharach on April 9, 2023. Dr. Bacharach was a long-time member of the Board of Trustees and an invaluable scholar of the numismatic community and Middle Eastern studies. Jere Bacharach was born in 1938 in New York. He received […]
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The United States Mint has scheduled the release of the bronze version of the Coast Guard Silver Medal on May 11
The key elements that drive desire for important coins — rarity, condition and a history of residence in elite collections — all are in place for an elusive prize that will be available in Heritage Auctions’ CSNS US Coins Signature® Auction May 3-7
At the start of the new trading week on Monday, prices for precious metals diverged, with those for gold and silver falling while those for platinum and palladium rose
By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek ….. The issue of siege money is recorded on various occasions in antiquity and the Middle Ages, but its history effectively begins in the late fifteenth century, and the issue of obsidional money accompanies all the great sieges which are such a conspicuous feature of the military history of Europe […]
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Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. * * * In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan talks to Tom Uram, a former member of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) and the current President […]
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By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… Stack’s Bowers Galleries is offering an attractive, original 1873-S Open 3 double eagle $20 gold coin in our June 2023 Rarities Night Auction. The United States Mint employed two different “3” logotypes on its 1873 coinage, creating distinct subtypes known to collectors as the “Open 3” and […]
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Sunday Auction 1270 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is live online and features over 450 total lots – including gold coins from the Hansen Collection and more than 225 No Reserve lots and over 10 Vault Values. Included in the variety of PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a rare […]
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The Royal Mint has revealed a range of commemorative coins to celebrate the upcoming Coronation The commemorative coin range features the first official crowned coinage portrait of His Majesty The King, designed by Martin Jennings The range will go on sale at 9 am (UK time) on Monday, April 24, 2023 An uncrowned version of […]
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The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, April 18, to review and discuss candidate designs for multiple medals and coins, including the 2024 commemoratives honoring the Greatest Generation and Harriet Tubman
One of the banknotes that is among the most popular with collectors will offer a savory treat to its next owner, after it is sold in Heritage Auctions’ CSNS Currency Signature® Auction May 3-5
A year after the initial buzz… and then thud… of the release of a new dollar coin, the United States Mint continued its work to refine and improve Frank Gasparro’s design. A number of subtle changes were undertaken by the Mint’s engraving department, including a mid-year change in the quality of die steel used to […]
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All precious metals, except for palladium, saw a decline in prices on Friday, while all metals except gold recorded weekly gains
CBS has given an update on a U.S. Mint delivery of millions of dimes stolen from a truck in Philadelphia CBS Philadelphia reports that a truck containing dimes from the Philadelphia Mint was broken into early in the morning of April 13, resulting in two million dimes–$200,000 USD–being stolen. The break-in occurred sometime after […]
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Especially Price Guides for Southern Mint Half Eagles By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com …… CoinWeek Content Partner The fourth installment of “Fairmont Fever” occurred earlier this week at the Stack’s Bowers office in California where bidders competed for yet another round of coins from the amazing Fairmont Hoard. In most cases, the coins being […]
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Available in Proof Fine Silver with an Issue Limit of 2,000 Available in Proof Fine Silver Goldclad® Colored with a Mintage of only 500 * * * Pobjoy Mint announces a brand new coin series issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. This stunning […]
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Black Swan Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023 Black Swan coin. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 2,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a black swan to the left, above BLACK SWAN. […]
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Sales of American Eagle and Buffalo gold bullion coins from the U
By CoinWeek IQ ….. A great numismatic rarity was interred in the northeast cornerstone of the second San Francisco Mint on May 25, 1870, during a Masonic ceremony covered by the press. Struck especially for the event using modified dies, the 1870-S $3 gold coin joined a number of other extraordinary numismatic rarities in […]
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March sales of Australian bullion sharply increased from the prior month for both gold and silver products, according to figures from The Perth Mint of Australia
* * * Today we are looking at a 1924-D Buffalo nickel. Can you guess the grade? But first, last week we had you look at a 1914-D key date Lincoln cent. That example was unusual for two reasons: first, it is solidly in Mint State and second, it still retains its original red […]
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In Long Table 130, join ANS Curator Jesse Kraft to discuss the Potosí Mint Fraud of 1649. This seemingly small scandal had international repercussions on global trade, people’s trust of money, and monetary circulation patterns for decades. Evidence shows that this fraud at the Potosí Mint even had a direct influence on the numismatic […]
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On Thursday, precious metals continued their upward momentum with gains ranging from 1
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ….. An extraordinarily rare original and complete 1888 Proof Set returns to the market as GreatCollections has posted it for sale with a May 21, 2023, 8:26 PM PST (11:26 EST) end time. As of this article’s publication, 54 bids have been placed for the set and […]
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100 Years of the Air Force As part of the 2023 Numismatic Collection from the Italian State Mint and Printing Institute, two coins celebrate “One Hundred Years of the Air Force”. The first commemorative 2 euro coin to be legal tender in all member states in the European Union and in ordinary circulation, it was […]
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In mid-to-late 1904, an article appeared in newspapers across the country with the blaring headline: “Passing of the Good Old American Silver Dollar.” Under the subtitle “It Is Probable That No More of Them Will Ever be Coined by the Government,” the author, Katherine Pope, reported “that ponderous and more or less troubling coin, the […]
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The United States Mint is placing the 2023-W $50 Proof American Buffalo Gold Coin, produced by the West Point Mint, on sale today at noon ET
Over the coming months, Heritage Auctions will offer pieces from the Stephenville Collection * * * On Monday, April 24, at 6 pm CT (7 pm EST), Heritage Auctions will have their first live session for the Stephenville Collection of Seated Liberty Coins. Half dimes to silver dollars are being offered in this first sale, […]
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Although gold and silver ended down from earlier highs that came after the release of U
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By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. Mr. Llewellen Meder rose from the table at 489 Speer Street after a fine dinner and conversation with his parents John and Augusta Meder, his aunt Lillian Nightingill, his grandfather Benjamin, and a guest. Young Meder, “though only twenty-five, had thoroughly acquired a gentleman’s habit of enjoying […]
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By Victor Bozarth for PCGS …… Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 * * * No World’s Fair before or since 1915 has garnered as much attention in terms of commemorative coins as the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Commemorating the completion of the Panama Canal was a big deal, warranting the 1915 […]
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Spirited bidding in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles 2023 Spring Expo resulted in dozens of new price records and a total realization of over $28.5 million USD. The top performer in the sale was a 1792 cent in copper with a silver plug pedigreed to the Cardinal […]
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Last week, the United States Mint began selling their first product for the month of April: the 5-coin set of silver 2023 quarters honoring Bessie Coleman, Edith Kanakaʻole, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jovita Idar and Maria Tallchief
By Doug Davis – President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Suspect Arrested in Counterfeit CSA Note Case On February 22, 2023, the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) sent out an alert requesting information on a person of interest, Jeremy Tewell, regarding an ongoing investigation involving counterfeit CSA notes. The subject was arrested on March […]
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By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ….. This coin was part of a Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) grading contest, where only about a third of the participants identified it as a fake. The 1889-CC Morgan Dollar is a major key in that series, because it had a mintage of a mere 350,000, a great portion of […]
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Precious metals bounced Tuesday, recovering some, or in the case of silver, more than their prior-day losses
The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is giving two scholarships this year instead of one so that two young numismatists can attend the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2023 Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “In recognition of the recent passing of long-time PNG member John N. Rowe III, another member-dealer who wants to remain anonymous has […]
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In addition to realizing impressive prices in internet sales during the month of March, CAC-approved coins fared well in a live auction in Orange County, California. Here are 10 examples selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1858 Seated Liberty Quarter in MS-65 On March 5, GreatCollections sold a […]
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By Christopher Dahncke – Currency Auction Associate, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… The spring Hong Kong sale from Stack’s Bowers Galleries is now available for viewing and bidding, and we are excited to be offering many rarities in this sale. Of note is the Chinese Private Issue section, where an impressive number of these notes can […]
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Following an extended weekend for the Easter holiday, precious metal prices dropped, with silver decreasing by 0
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Backstory Born in 400 BCE, Alexander of Pherae would go on to leave an indelible mark on the Thessalian city of Pherae. While the son of the city’s tyrant, Jason, he was not first in the line of succession. This was to change quickly. After Jason was assassinated in […]
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By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… Regular viewers of Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ World and Ancient coin auctions may be rather familiar with our offerings of elegant Russian rarities from the Sigma Collection, and will take note of our next exceptional offering from this collection in our April 2023 Hong Kong […]
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Sunday Auction 1269 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is live and features over 600 total lots. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a popular 1914-D 1c PCGS MS64 RD; a key date rarity 1916-D 10c PCGS MS65 FB; a lovely branch mint 1840-D $2 […]
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American Numismatic Association (ANA) members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money Talks presentation at the 2023 World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 8-12 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Those interested in giving a Money Talks presentation should submit an online proposal at […]
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Real Heroes – Coast Guard Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 3 oz. 50 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 850 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the head of a member of the United States […]
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The newest release from the United States Mint highlights American ingenuity
The Royal Mint has unveiled His Majesty King Charles III’s official Maundy Money. This year was King Charles III’s first official Royal Maundy Ceremony as King; the ceremony took place at York Minster. The Maundy Ceremony saw 74 men and 74 women receive Maundy coins produced by The Royal Mint, given by the King, signifying […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… Benjamin Franklin, the subject of the Franklin Half Dollar is perhaps one of the most famous Founding Fathers to have never become president of the United States. The Boston-born Franklin became a Philadelphia icon after running away from home at the age of 17 and serving as a printer, […]
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The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2023 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin on April 13 at noon EDT. The Mint launched the American Buffalo Coin Program in 2006. The one-ounce coin in this program is the first 24-karat gold Proof coin ever struck by the Mint and is the […]
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Gold prices declined for a second day on Thursday, after hitting a more than one-year high on Tuesday, while prices for silver, platinum, and palladium gained
By Royal Australian Mint …… The Royal Australian Mint’s Australian Coat of Arms investment coin series is characterized by quintessentially Australian designs that tell a uniquely Australian story. Each coin in the series features reimagined elements of the Coat of Arms of Australia, and its States and Territories. In 2023, the Royal Australian Mint is […]
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By Kyle Ponterio – Senior Numismatist and Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… Today, Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Ponterio would like to focus on the special offering of 19th-century Annamese silver coinage in the Spring Hong Kong Auction featuring The Nguyễn Dynasty Collection. Assembled over many decades, the primary focus of this cabinet was quality and […]
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Recent examples of fake “certified” Morgan and Peace dollars have been found with the same certification numbers on the encapsulation inserts, cautions the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF). “Unsuspecting buyers may find that the cert number perfectly matches the coin when they look it up on a legitimate authentication company’s website, but counterfeiters are spewing out […]
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For April, The Perth Mint presents this 2oz gold Proof high-relief coin featuring the latest Kangaroo design. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more than 200 of […]
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The 1795 BD-3 Capped Bust Eagle $10 gold coin is a Rarity 6 variety with an expected surviving population of 20 to 22 pieces. As such, this is the scarcest die pairing of the issue and is therefore considered a major rarity of an already rare early-date U.S. gold issue – listed among the 100 […]
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One of the elite coins from the prestigious Hunt Collection, a coin considered the most historically important of all ancient coins, will find a new home when it is sold in Heritage Auctions’ CSNS World Coins Platinum and Signature® Auction May 3-5
Every coin, every piece of paper money in your pocket, wallet, or purse has a story to tell about history, and the stories will be celebrated during the 100th annual National Coin Week, April 16-22, 2023. “Designs on U.S. coins and paper money commemorate notable people, events, accomplishments, and shared principles. This year’s theme, “Our […]
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Coinage of the Americas Conference 2023: 18th- & 19th-Century Design and Production Generously sponsored by the Resolute Americana Collection and the Stack Family * * * For Coinage of the Americas Conference (COAC) 2023, the American Numismatic Society (ANS) seeks presentations and papers related to the design and production methods of numismatic objects. The […]
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* * * You are looking at a 1914-D Lincoln cent. Can you guess the grade? But first. Last week, we took a look at an 1856 gold dollar with an “upright 5” from the Deadwood Collection. If you guessed MS62, you are correct. Today, let’s look at the 1914-D. Just over one million […]
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The United States Mint will open sales for rolls and bags containing the second American Innovation $1 Coin of 2023 on April 10 at noon EDT. The reverse design of the coins in these products honors innovation from the State of Louisiana. The following packaging options from the Mint’s facilities in Philadelphia and Denver will […]
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Recent examples of fake “certified” Morgan and Peace dollars have been found with the same certification numbers on the encapsulation inserts, cautions the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (www
One of the elite coins from the prestigious Hunt Collection, a coin considered the most historically important of all ancient coins, will find a new home when it is sold in the CSNS World Coins Platinum and Signature Auction from Heritage Auctions May 3-5. The Marcus Junius Brutus, Assassin of Caesar and Imperator (44-42 BCE), […]
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Fourth coin released in the African Animal Mask Series Produced in Virenium featuring the leopard Low mintage of only 950 worldwide * * * Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the fourth coin in the new series, ‘African Animal Masks’, featuring the leopard. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this new series […]
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On Wednesday, precious metals experienced losses, with platinum and palladium falling over 2% each while gold and silver posted modest declines
Last week, the United States Mint introduced two product lines for collectors: Edith Kanakaʻole quarters and proof American Gold Eagles in four sizes and a set
Candidate Forum on April 12 to Impart Views on ANA/Hobby Issues The nonprofit American Numismatic Association (ANA) is governed by a president, vice president and seven governors, whose terms expire every two years. Sixteen individuals have received and accepted the required 25 nominations from individual ANA members and/or clubs for the ANA’s 2023 election […]
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On Tuesday, the price of palladium slightly declined, while the prices of gold, silver, and platinum soared
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. Part 1 | Part 2 * * * Readability “Readability” in the context of our discussion refers to the ability of people to (physically) read the words on a document. It is of little help in finding new information to have a nice digital image on your […]
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By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ….. The 1927 Vermont Sesquicentennial half dollar commemorates the Battle of Bennington, a key victory against the British in the Revolutionary War. The obverse of the coin celebrates the “Founder of Vermont” Ira Allen, a leader of the Green Mountain Boys militia. The reverse shows a cougar (also known as […]
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By Austin Andrews for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Infanthood is one of the few universal conditions that every adult has once experienced, which they cannot explicitly recall. Within this known ignorance, there is a fascinating projection of humanity onto the divine, in terms of religious sentiment and human psychology. If the gods look and […]
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April’s first release from the United States Mint debuts today at noon ET with the 2023 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set™
By Jay Turner for PCGS …… Italy is not a country that is often thought of for its gold bullion. Nevertheless. During the reign of Umberto I (1878 to 1900), a large number of gold 20 lire coins were produced. Due to the abundance of these coins and lack of collector demand for them, there […]
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While other precious metals declined on Monday, gold kicked off the new month of April by registering a more than one-year high
By CoinWeek ….. United States paper money has been blandly consistent for much of the past century – but this wasn’t always the case. In the 19th century, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing employed some of the best engravers in the country, and as a result, the United States issued notes that were […]
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Sunday Auction 1268 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 600 total lots – including more than 300 No Reserve lots, 10 Vault Values, and a wonderful Everyman Walking Liberty Half Dollar Collection. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a […]
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Register Now (Space is Limited) * * * National Coin Week was established to encourage the enjoyable hobby of coin collecting through fun activities, contests, quizzes, educational content and more. This year’s event from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) features free live educational webinars focused on the theme “Our Money, Our Heritage, Our America.” Here’s […]
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X-Ray 2023 – Creation of Adam Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with color application on one side. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows a detail of Michelangelo’s fresco The Creation […]
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April is looking to be a rather relaxed month for the United States Mint, with only three confirmed days earmarked for new product launches
Spink is offering two of the most important coins of the ancient world as well as two of the greatest rarities in British numismatics, all certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC). The coins are being offered in Spink auctions that are scheduled for March 31 and April 3, 2023. The April 3 sale features three NGC-certified rarities […]
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By CoinWeek ….. Big things are always happening at the United States Mint, but the month of April sees the beginning and end of some very important moments in American monetary and social history. You can’t get any bigger than the passage of the Mint’s founding documents, can you? Similarly significant are the seizures of […]
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March was a month of excitement for precious metals as gold, silver, platinum and palladium rallied
In this, the 26th episode of the Aaron Berk Ancient Coin Podcast, ancient coin expert and dealer Aaron Berk–joined by his fellow Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. numismatist Mike Nottelmann–discusses the recent arrest of Roma Numismatics Managing Director Richard Beale for falsifying a provenance for the gold EID MAR aureus that his company recently sold for […]
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* * * Here’s an interesting U.S. gold dollar from 1856. Can you guess the grade? In 1856, the United States Mint struck gold dollars with two distinctly different date logotypes. The “Slanted 5” variety, which is the much more frequently encountered version, features an italicized 5. This had been the style employed by […]
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The planning committees and hosts of the fourth International Convention of Historians and Numismatists (ICHN)—Santo Domingo MMXXIII—have announced that registration is now open for the upcoming event, set to take place June 28 through July 2, 2023, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A registration link is available on the congress website, https://santodomingo2023.com. Largely focused on […]
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Considered to be the most important document written by Jefferson while Secretary of State One of only six known surviving copies of Thomas Jefferson’s 1790 report to the House of Representatives on proposed weights, measures, and coins for the young United States has been donated to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) by collector and […]
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By Jack Vaughn for PCGS …… What do you think the cutlery was made of when Napoleon III had his prestigious guests over for food? Silver? Gold? The answer may be surprising, as they used aluminum cutlery. Guests of lesser status used mere silverware Aluminum is the most abundant metal in Earth’s crust (8.1%). However, […]
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Brand New 2023 Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Issue Limit of 5,000 Bullion Coins Worldwide * * * Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new reverse frosted silver bullion coin issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. The coin features the Egyptian goddess […]
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$679,456 (USD) in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency coins was sold by Stack’s Bowers Galleries in the Physical Cryptocurrency Session of their Spring 2023 Showcase Auction. This set a new record as the single most valuable live auction of crypto coinage and also reflects a 40% year-over-year increase in prices realized compared to the firm’s Spring 2022 […]
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Spink is offering two of the most important coins of the ancient world as well as two of the greatest rarities in British numismatics, all certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC)
Historic Morgan silver dollars from the extraordinary Tombstone Hoard will be made available in April 2023 by Rare Collectibles TV (www
Precious metals gained on Thursday and are positioned to potentially increase over a longer term by Friday, with gains ranging from solid for the week to extraordinary for the month
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Starting in 1903, the British mint in Calcutta was making plans for the eventual production of the one Anna denomination–which, prior to the decimalization of the Rupee in 1957, was equivalent to 1/16th of a Rupee. So over the next three years, the Calcutta mint produced a series of […]
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By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… The biannual Hong Kong auction from Stack’s Bowers Galleries is a highly-anticipated trend-setter and market-maker, featuring countless rarities from East Asia. Leading the pack in our April 2023 Hong Kong Rarities Night auction is lot 40162, an important rarity from the final year in […]
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The United States Mint 2023 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set (product code 23WS) will be available for purchase on April 4 at noon EDT. The American Women Quarters Program is a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have shaped our Nation’s history and helped pave the way for […]
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Two people were charged in connection with the thefts of rare coins and bullion coins mailed to customers from Beaumont, Texas. One of the suspects was an employee of the United States Postal Service (USPS) who is now awaiting federal sentencing along with forfeiture of funds. The other suspect was her adult son who died […]
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The coin celebrates the total solar eclipse over the town of Exmouth and the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef on Western Australia’s northwest coast during the morning of April 20, 2023. An awe-inspiring event, a total solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a straight line. When all three bodies are in perfect […]
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Today at noon ET, the United States Mint will start selling a lineup of four differently sized 2023-W Proof American Gold Eagles, as well as a collection of the four coins in a set
Two people were charged in connection with the thefts of rare coins and bullion coins mailed to customers from Beaumont, Texas
In precious metals on Wednesday, gold notched its third loss in four sessions, while silver, platinum and palladium gained
The superb quality of the 1916 Lincoln cent is well known amongst enthusiasts. New hubs had been prepared for the 1916 issue, and many of the resulting coins resemble Proof strikes and have squared rims. The current example being offered by GreatCollections.com, encapsulated in a Secure Shield holder, is the sole MS-68 Red (RD) so […]
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Newman Numismatic Portal seminars and two floors of bourse space also among the show’s many highlights The 2023 Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention, April 27-29, will have more than 600 dealers, educational seminars organized by the Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP), and a $15 million “Rarities From 1796” exhibit of historic early American coins. […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is pleased to announce that Christian Strayhorn will soon join the Association’s team as its new Education Director. Born and raised in North Carolina, Strayhorn has 17 years of experience in the education sector with community colleges, and public, private, charter, and international schools (El Salvador, Brazil, and China). She […]
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Digital Studio NW, LLC and CDN Publishing, LLC are excited to announce their new partnership, which will provide dealers with direct access to pricing information through Digital Studio NW’s backend trading desk. By integrating Greysheet’s APIs, clients of Digital Studio who are also members of CDN Exchange will now have embedded retail and wholesale pricing–as […]
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Featuring a semi-sphere in its center that curves inwards on one side and outwards on the other, the last coin in The Uncharted Universe series is designed to be a simplified representation of that unique galactic phenomenon – the neutron star. There are thought to be up to one billion neutron stars in the Milky […]
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The United States Mint announces the opening of sales for the 2023 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins on March 30 at noon EDT. Orders are limited to three items per product code per household for the first 24 hours from the on-sale date and time. Struck in 22-karat gold at the West Point Mint, these […]
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Most Haunted Places – The Stanley Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 1,909 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts the facade of the Stanley Hotel, in front of it the statue of […]
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Last week, the United States Mint introduced one new numismatic product: their proof set of clad 2023 American Women quarter dollars
In precious metals on Tuesday, platinum declined, while gold, silver and palladium gained
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. American coin collectors have a wide range of books and articles to choose from when they want to learn more about our national coinage. Most of these are specific to one coin type, such as (shameless plug) A Guide Book to Peace Dollars, or a single coin […]
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By Künker GmbH …… Künker’s Spring Auction Sales (382-386) ended with a remarkable total hammer price of 15.4 million Euros (about $16.61 million USD at the time of publication), not including Buyers Premium. The total estimate of the auctions was once set at 9.1 million Euros ($9.81 million USD). Thus, the more than 4,300 lots […]
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By Peter van Alfen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… In 2018, the American Numismatic Society (ANS) purchased the archives of the Medallic Art Company (MACO), one of the largest and most important private mints in the United States, which, after roughly 113 years of operation, went bankrupt in 2016. Established circa 1903 in New […]
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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is unveiling a new webinar series, NumismaTalks, which will be presented by a rotating array of top industry experts. Debuting April 13 under the umbrella of the ANA eLearning Academy, NumismaTalks consist of hour-long presentations, 12-1 pm MT (2-3 pm ET), on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. […]
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Continuing their long line of exciting and market-realigning sales, Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio is pleased to announce their April 2023 Hong Kong auction—a remarkable offering of nearly 8,700 lots of coins, medals, tokens, and currency. This majestic array will comprise 13 sessions spread across 10 days (from April 17 – 26 Hong Kong Time), and […]
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An original and Uncirculated example of the first Canadian banknote to feature a portrait of the eventual Queen, Elizabeth II, sold for a a result worthy of royalty when it drew a winning bid of $132,000 to lead Heritage Auctions’ March 23 World Paper Money Signature® Auction to $2,140,937
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By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ….. The United States Mint had high hopes when it introduced the Trade dollar in 1873. Silver miners believed that the Chinese market held incredible potential, but it never lived up to expectations. Millions of Trade dollars also found their way into circulation in the U.S. at a time when […]
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Precious metals recorded across-the-board losses at the beginning of the trading week on Monday
By Steve Benner for CoinWeek ….. It would not be possible to cover the cult of Mithras in this not-quite 2,000-word article. But I can give enough of an overview of the religion for the reader to at least understand what its basic beliefs were and its importance in ancient worlds: not only to the […]
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By Victor Bozarth for PCGS …… Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 * * * How can we, as denizens of the 21st century, even fathom how an individual in 1915 would react to the show produced by the Tower of Jewels at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco once […]
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Sunday Auction 1267 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 650 total lots – including over 20 Vault Values. Included in the variety of PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is an appealing 1794 1c PCGS VF35 (OGH); a stunning Gem 1893 $1 PCGS/CAC MS65+; a desirable […]
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So-Called Dollars by Jeff Shevlin – So-CalledDollar.com …… A new standard reference book for So-Called Dollars, which are a type of historical U.S. medal, has just been released by authors Jeff Shevlin and William “Bill” Hyder. Titled So-Called Dollars Volume I: United States Expositions, it catalogs So-Called Dollars from almost 70 expositions that were […]
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French version of note from Harry M. Eisenhauer Collection leads auction at $132,000 An original and Uncirculated example of the first Canadian banknote to feature a portrait of the eventual Queen, Elizabeth II, sold for $132,000 USD to lead Heritage Auctions’ March 23 World Paper Money Signature Auction to $2,140,937. A Serial Number 7 […]
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By Christopher Dahncke – Currency Auction Associate, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… Stack’s Bowers Galleries is offering many rarities in the Spring 2023 Hong Kong Sale. Be sure to carefully browse the Chinese Private Issue section, as it includes an impressive number of these notes. One highlight from the Chinese Empire section is the […]
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Celebrating an influential preserver of Hawaiian culture, the United States Mint will release 2023 Edith Kanakaʻole quarters today at Noon ET
Gold, platinum and palladium declined on Friday, trimming their weekly gains, while silver scored a seven-week settlement high
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) …… Based on many conversations and observations in the last several months, the premise of the title for this article would be debatable at best. A few coin shows have stumbled recently, and social media is rife with grumbling from dealers who are shunning such events. The […]
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By Jack Vaughn for PCGS …… The 1921 High-Relief Peace Dollar is a key date in its series and is regarded as an essential coin for many type set collectors. This date is known for its low mintage and enhanced appearance. Yet it remains relatively underappreciated. As a result of political and economic challenges, the […]
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* * * We didn’t know what to expect when we purchased an original roll of 1958-D Lincoln cents for $15 from a local coin shop. 1958 marked the final year of production for the Wheat Reverse Lincoln cent–or just plain Wheat cent–one of the most collected coin types in the United States. The […]
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The Royal Mint has remastered one of the rarest coins produced in its 1,100-year history, the Petition Crown created by renowned engraver Thomas Simon over 350 years ago. The Petition Crown was produced by Thomas Simon to showcase his exceptional technical, engraving, and artistic ability and is one of the rarest coins ever made with […]
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Mongolian Falcon Platinum Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2023. Platinum .9995. 1 oz. 33 mm. Proof. Mintage: 199 pieces. Special technology: partial coloring. Gold Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2023. Gold .9999. 1 oz. 33 mm. Proof. Mintage: 199 pieces. Special technology: partial coloring. Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog 2023. Gold .9999. 1/10 oz. 16 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Silver […]
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The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day teleconference public meeting on April 18. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. Agenda (subject to […]
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On Monday, March 27, the United States Mint will begin shipping 2023 Edith Kanakaʻole quarters to Federal Reserve Banks and their coin terminals for distribution into circulation
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Gold and silver prices rallied Thursday, scoring settlement highs that reached more than a year for gold and to seven weeks for silver
In normal trading hours Wednesday, precious metals bounced from prior-day losses with gains ranging from 0
Movement of proof American Eagles, silver and platinum, stand out in the latest sales figures released by the United States Mint
By Jay Turner for PCGS …… The Franklin Mint, founded in 1964 by the late Joseph H. Segel and named after founding father Benjamin Franklin, would go on to leave its mark on numismatics creating coins and medals for countries across the globe. The company eventually found itself in difficult financial situations in the 1990s […]
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J. Doyle Dewitt wrote the definitive reference on political campaign medals, A Century of Campaign Buttons, in 1959. It was the first reference source of its kind, and it is a necessary resource for those who collect 19th-century political tokens and medals. Heritage Auctions presented the first two parts of the Dewitt collection last year, […]
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The Royal Mint has released an exclusively designed Kaaba 20g gold bullion bar. Created in consultation with Muslim Council Wales and designed by Emma Noble, it represents Kaaba, the holiest site for millions of Muslims. The Royal Mint has gifted three Kaaba bars to Islamic Relief to mark the launch and aid the charity’s fundraising […]
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The best learning experience in numismatics returns again this summer. The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Summer Seminar, slated for June 17-22 (session 1) and June 24-29 (session 2), features classes to suit virtually every collector’s needs, led by instructors who are recognized leaders in their fields. Held in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, on the campus […]
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Precious metals declined on Tuesday, retreating more than their gains on Monday when gold scored its best settlement in 11-months and silver logged a 1
Telltale clues indicate this fake originated from a later coin By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ….. The early years of the United States Mint saw some rather uncouth practices in striking coins that would not be tolerated today, such as the creation of “overdates”, in which a die from a previous year was repunched […]
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Submissions for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to encourage young writers in three age groups, all of whom will compete for cash awards and numismatic books. Article submissions will be evaluated by a panel of judges that includes Bill […]
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By Jesse Kraft for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Medals help tell a story, but they rarely tell the entire story. The medallic arts are often employed to portray a sense of achievement and celebration. Very few medals depict the negative realities of life. More often than not, a medal is bestowed upon an individual […]
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This week, we have a 1934-D Washington quarter. Can you guess the grade? The 1934-D Washington quarter was struck at the height of the Great Depression. The mints in Denver and Philadelphia were the only two facilities to strike quarters in 1934, and the Philly strikes outnumber Denvers on a 9:1 basis. Actually, outside […]
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Issue Limit of 1,950 Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver * * * Pobjoy Mint announces a brand-new 2023 two-pound coin series issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The six-coin series will feature the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system starting with the Mars Glacier. The Mars Glacier is […]
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The United States Mint will begin shipping the second coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program. The Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver manufacture these circulating quarters honoring Edith Kanakaʻole. Edith Kanakaʻole preserved Native Hawaiian knowledge, culture, traditions, and history through Hula and chanting. Her efforts and work preserved the history, cultural heritage, […]
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Precious metals kicked of the new trading week with gains on Monday
By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com …… CoinWeek Content Partner An unprecedented number of Proof Three Dollar gold pieces has provided collectors with a bounty not seen since the late 1990s and early 2000s. Four important specialized sets of Proof Threes–owned by Tom Bender, the Harry Bass Foundation, Peter Huberman, and Bob Simpson–have given specialists an […]
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By the European Central Bank (ECB) …… 376,000 counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation in 2022, second-lowest level ever in proportion to total banknotes in circulation Around two-thirds of withdrawn counterfeits were €20 and €50 banknotes Authenticity of euro banknotes verified using “feel, look, and tilt” method * * * Some 376,000 counterfeit euro banknotes […]
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By Archives International Auctions (AIA) …… Auction 84: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 To be sold at public auction beginning at 11:00 am ET Auction 84 Features 783 Lots of U.S., Chinese, and World Banknotes, Scripophily, Historic Ephemera and Security Printing Ephemera ONLINE CATALOGUE HERE Please register as early as possible in case you need […]
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The Royal Mint has unveiled the sixth coin in its British Monarchs Collection featuring the remastered portrait of Charles I. This is the latest launch from the House of Stuart and the coin features the only equestrian portrait in The British Monarchs Collection. * * * The Royal Mint, the official maker of coins of […]
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Big City Lights – Sydney Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,023 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 5,000 pieces. Minted by B. H. […]
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The United States Mint 2023 America Women Quarters Proof Set (product code 23WP) will be available for purchase on March 21 at noon EDT. The household order limit is five. Priced at $23.00 USD, the set consists of the five 2023 American Women Quarters with Proof finishes honoring Bessie Coleman – first African American and […]
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By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… There are extremely rare occasions when this “hobby of kings” allows one the chance to actually own something that was once held by royalty. In an impressive lot in our spring Hong Kong auction, such a chance will present itself. A seemingly unique four-piece […]
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The Federal Reserve has enough inventory of $1 coins to match circulation needs for nearly 16 years, according to an estimate revealed in the agency’s 2022 annual report to Congress about Presidential dollars
Gold and silver rallied Friday, padding exceptional weekly gains and lifting their settlements to the highest in 11 months and 1
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By Craig Sholley, John Dannreuther, Jeff Rock, William Eckberg, Chris McCawley, and Brian Greer for PCGS …… Many of the Confederation-period copper coins, including the Connecticut, New Jersey, and Vermont state coinages–along with private issues such as the Nova Constellatio, Immune Columbia, and “1785 USA Bar” pieces–are presently referred to as “coppers”. That hasn’t always […]
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Sunday Auction #1266 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 450 total lots, including more than 200 No Reserve lots and over 20 Vault Values plus the Bocian Franklin Half Dollar Collection Included in the variety of PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a lowball registry […]
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Sicily, Syracuse. Agathokles. 317-289 BCE. Silver Tetradrachm By Russell A. Augustin – AU Capital Management, LLC …… Agathokles was the last of the larger-than-life rulers of Syracuse, but he was not merely given the right to the throne. He was born in Thermae in 361 BCE to a Greek manufacturer of pottery, but he quickly […]
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Matterhorn By Federal Mint Swissmint …… In November 2022, a new era began at the Federal Mint Swissmint with great momentum and the launch of the Mani Matter silver coin under the new “Swiss special coins” brand. From 21 March 2023, the latest creation, the Klein Matterhorn cable car coin, will be available to mark […]
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By Doug Davis – President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Suspects Arrested in Coin Dealer Vehicle Burglary A coin dealer heading home from the recent Tennessee State Numismatic Society (TSNS) show was the victim of a vehicle burglary. The victim stopped to eat and while inside two suspects gained entry into the vehicle. A […]
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Silver Fortune – Four-Leaf Clover Palau. 5 Dollars. 2018. Silver .999. Antique finish. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 2,500 pcs. Mint: B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Four-Leaf Clover Description The obverse shows the coat of arms of Palau with the inscription REPUBLIC OF PALAU – 5 $ – 2018. The reverse features a four-leaf clover […]
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This majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle silver coin, featuring artistry prepared exclusively for The Perth Mint by renowned U.S. designer John M. Mercanti, showcases an incused reverse design. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an impressive wingspan […]
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Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. * * * For more than 40 years, numismatist Donn Pearlman has worked with major dealers and market makers to bring broad public attention to the many amazing stories that unfold in the coin-collecting hobby. […]
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In precious metals trading Thursday, platinum’s price increased while prices for gold, silver and palladium declined
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By Rob Ezerman for CoinWeek ….. The spectacular and whimsical 1888-O Doubled Die Morgan dollar gained widespread attention with the early work of silver dollar specialists Leroy Van Allen and George Mallis in the late 1960s. They catalogued the coin as the 1888-O VAM-4. A few years later a popular movie would inspire collectors […]
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Third coin released in the African Animal Mask Series Produced in stunning Virenium featuring the rhino Low mintage of only 950 worldwide Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the second coin in the stunning new series, ‘African Animal Masks’. This third coin features the lion. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this […]
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By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek ….. No lonelier man ever occupied the Byzantine throne – or any other, for that matter. Basil was ugly, dirty, coarse, boorish, totally philistine and almost pathologically mean. He was, in short, profoundly un-Byzantine. And all these things, one suspects, he would have readily admitted. He was not concerned with […]
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The United States Mint recently updated prices for its suite of products featuring 2023 Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars
Lincoln Cent Description Lincoln cents were in short supply as the United States entered its second year of war in Europe. Increased wartime economic activity drove up demand for circulating coinage, resulting in larger mintages. The more than 288 million cents produced at the Philadelphia Mint in 1918–the largest mintage in the series up to […]
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February sales of Australian bullion jumped for silver products but fell for gold products to their lowest point since October 2020, according to figures from The Perth Mint of Australia
In precious metals trading Wednesday, gold climbed to a six-week high while silver, platinum and palladium declined
The March 19 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction from Heritage Auctions presents a high-quality selection of issues spanning the Colonial to the Estados Unidos eras. This auction is anchored by the Steel City Collection of Republican Gold Pesos, the highest-ranked set in its category on the NGC Registry. Also of note is a comprehensive […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… There are 134 new pieces at Atlas Numismatics for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you are […]
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The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2023 National Money Show in Phoenix, Arizona, welcomed 4,306 people to the three-day event, held March 2-4 at the Phoenix Convention Center. “Attendance exceeded our expectations,” says ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick. “Remarkably, nearly 1,900 nonmembers attended the show, which far surpassed the number of ANA members in Arizona.” “Thanks […]
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“The world is becoming less secure and coin shows are increasingly a target for both sophisticated and novice criminals looking to make a quick score,” cautions Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) Executive Director Robert Brueggeman, who also is the founder of Positive Protection, Inc., a nationwide security company. To reduce the odds of becoming a victim, […]
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NCBA, or the National Coin & Bullion Association (the trade name for the Industry Council for Tangible Assets or “ICTA“), has officially launched our new website — ncbassoc.org. “We believe the new website will be a benefit to NCBA members, providing many new improvements in an updated and smart-looking fashion. The site is user friendly, […]
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Train – Steam Dream Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief), four different finishes. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 1 Dollar 2023. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 13.92 mm. Silk finish. Special technology: smartminting®, Special Shape. Mintage: 15,000 pieces. […]
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The United States Mint introduced one product last week, the U
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Prices for precious metals divided Tuesday with those for silver and palladium advancing, registering fresh settlement highs, and those for gold and platinum falling
“The world is becoming less secure and coin shows are increasingly a target for both sophisticated and novice criminals looking to make a quick score,” cautions Professional Numismatists Guild (www
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is officially redefining a series of early American Colonial coins widely categorized by their state names and copper composition with numismatically correct references to their original denominations. The move recategorizes Confederation-period New Jersey, Vermont, and Connecticut coins as well as other pieces, such as Immune Columbia and Nova Constellatios–colloquially dubbed […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Searching through change and coin-roll hunting can be an interesting and accessible entry into the hobby of coin collecting. With no exaggeration at all, I have probably searched through $5,000 to $10,000 worth of coins over the years as part of my coin-roll hunting hobby. Over time, I’ve learned […]
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By Austin Purvis for CoinWeek ….. Collectors and dealers have classically needed experience, knowledge, and a keen eye to accurately identify and potentially grade coins. While all of these things still hold true today, new tools and technology are constantly being developed and/or improved that may impact the hobby significantly. One of those technologies is […]
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In addition to realizing impressive prices in internet sales during the month of February, CAC-approved coins fared well in live auctions in Las Vegas and Dallas. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1941 Jefferson Nickel in Proof 66 On February 5, GreatCollections […]
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By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) …… Collecting United States coins by die variety has its origins in early copper coinage. Some of the first specialty books for U.S. coins were for Colonial coinage and Large Cents. Generations of collectors have been searching for rare varieties of these early copper coins. Over time, […]
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American Eagle gold and silver bullion sales slowed significantly in February compared to January and to the same month a year ago, figures from the United States Mint show
By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek …. A recent report on Australian TV has put the reputation of one of the world’s major mints–as well as the reputation of the entire international system of precious metals accreditation–in jeopardy. On Monday, March 6, an internal report from the Perth Mint was leaked to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation […]
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Precious metals rallied Monday, which each scoring settlement highs that nearly reached three weeks for palladium and six weeks for both gold and platinum
By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. It was business as usual on a sultry Monday morning at the Philadelphia Mint. Heavy rain was expected in the afternoon and many workers hoped to catch their homeward streetcar before they got soaked. Boiler fires were lit at 5 am and full steam power was available […]
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Heritage Auctions’ second offering from The Buddy Liles Collection of US Gold Coins is open for bidding. This auction features mostly Eagles, starting with the Capped Bust series and ranging near the end of the Liberty Head series, along with a small sampling of gold dollars. Every date in the Capped Bust eagles series is […]
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By Christopher Dahncke – Currency Auction Associate, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to present lot 20355, an ultra-rare 1882 $1,000 Gold Certificate Fr. 1218e graded Very Fine 30 by PMG, in our Official Currency Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Spring Expo. Just five Rosecrans-Nebeker signed 1882 $1,000 Gold […]
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New 2023 Coin Commemorates English Scientist Sir Vivian Ernest Fuchs First £2 Coin featuring HM King Charles III’s Effigy from Pobjoy Mint Issue Limit of 1,950 Available in Bi-Metal and Proof Fine Silver Pobjoy Mint announces a brand new coin issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory to commemorate 65 years since the first […]
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The Royal Mint has unveiled its 2023 Britannia commemorative collection – the first to bear His Majesty King Charles III’s official portrait. This year’s Britannia coin has been designed by Jonathan Olliffe and is inspired by Britannia’s maritime origins. The 2023 Britannia coin will be available to buy in collectible sets as well as […]
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By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ….. The classic commemorative series, while full of some of the best-designed United States coins of the 20th century, essentially was used to make money for various causes. Such was the case with the 1922 Grant commemorative half dollars. In 1921, the Ulysses S. Grant Centenary Association wanted to coordinate […]
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By Victor Bozarth for PCGS …… Some of the most iconic United States commemorative coins have been authorized in conjunction with World Fairs and centennials. To me, the most memorable of all U.S. commemoratives are those that were issued for the Panama-Pacific Exposition, held in San Francisco in 1915. A total of five different coins […]
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This week, CoinWeek has a 1910-S Saint-Gaudens Indian Head $10 eagle gold coin for you to grade. PCGS graded this coin and it has a number of surface impairments that may have impacted its grade. The Saint-Gaudens Indian $10 gold coin (eagle) is one of the most attractive coin designs ever produced by the […]
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By Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… On February 16–18, 2023, the Royal Netherlands Institute of Rome (KNIR) hosted an international workshop titled Money in Mid-Republican Rome, to which the author was fortunate enough to participate. This workshop was organized by Fleur Kemmers (Goethe University, Frankfurt) and by Marleen Termeer (Radhoud University, Nijmegen) […]
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Sunday Auction #1265 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now LIVE and features over 600 total lots – including more than 250 No Reserve lots and over 15 Vault Values. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a finest-known 1872 H10C NGC/CAC Proof 67+ CAM; […]
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The Royal Mint, in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces, has revealed the fourth coin in the 10-coin Royal Tudor Beasts Collection, The Bull of Clarence. This is the first coin in The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection to feature the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by acclaimed sculptor Martin Jennings. Each […]
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The Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Spring Expo, will be held March 20-24 & 27-29 in Costa Mesa, California. Spanning 15 sessions, the sale features significant named collections and numerous rarities across a broad range of categories including Numismatic Americana, U.S. colonial and federal coinage and paper money, and […]
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