Perth Mint Gold “Doping” Scandal Calls Senior Leadership Into Question

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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Explosion in the Chief Coiner’s Vault at the U.S. Mint – Part 1

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 Offers Buddy Liles Collection of U.S. Gold Coins, Part 2

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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Ultra-Rare 1882 $1,000 Gold Certificate in Stack’s Bowers Expo Auction

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 £2 Coin Commemorates Anniversary of 1st Antarctic Crossing

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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Royal Mint Launches 2023 Britannia Collection

  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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Counterfeit Coin Detection – Altered 1922 Grant Commemorative Half Dollar

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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An Overview of Panama-Pacific Exposition Coins – Part One

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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Grade This 1910-S Saint-Gaudens $10 Indian Gold Coin

  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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Money in Mid-Republican Rome

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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Collection of Morgan Dollars Highlights David Lawrence Auction

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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Royal Mint Introduces Bull of Clarence to Tudor Beasts Collection

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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Important Paper Money and Colonial Coinage at Stack’s Bowers Spring 2023 Expo Auction

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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African, Canadian and Caribbean Notes Among Heritage’s March World Paper Money Auction

A rare banknote from an African nation that produces some of the most famous and desirable in the world will be the highest-graded note from the country ever offered at auction when it crosses the block in Heritage Auctions’ World Paper Money Signature® Auction March 23

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Aaron Berk: Ancient Coin Podcast – Episode 25

In the 25th episode of the Aaron Berk Ancient Coin Podcast, expert Aaron Berk and fellow Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. numismatist Mike Nottelmann take a look at a handful of ancient coins recently up for auction. Among the highlights are a drachm from Naxos, a “badge of Phanes“, and a Roman silver sestertius. With the […]

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Kellogg & Humbert Ingot Brings $138,000 in SS Central America Treasure Auction

Holabird Western Americana Collections conducted the final auction of historic items recovered from the 1857 sinking of the legendary “Ship of Gold”, the SS Central America, representing a time capsule of Gold Rush life   A nearly two-pound Kellogg & Humbert assayer’s gold ingot was among the highlights in the second and final auction of […]

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Kentucky House Votes to End Sales Tax on Gold, Silver

By Stefan Gleason – Money Metals Exchange …… Responding to overwhelming grassroots support over the last three years, lawmakers in the Kentucky House of Representatives have voted today, March 9, 2023, to end the state’s controversial practice of imposing sales taxes on all purchases of precious metals. House Bill 360 (PDF Link), a sweeping sales […]

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Perth Mint Issues New 2023 Mini Roo Gold Coin

The cute Mini Roo returns in 2023 with a new coin design. This highly affordable gold coin would make a wonderful gift or treasured keepsake. Struck by The Perth Mint from 0.5g of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. 2023 Mini Roo […]

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Gold 1880 Flowing Hair Stella and 1879 Aluminum Pattern Offered by GreatCollections

While the United States Mint struck both the Flowing Hair and Coiled Hair Stella types between 1879 and 1880, these pattern pieces were never intended for circulation. Instead, they acted as a failed experiment to bring the United States’ gold currency into line with that of the Latin Monetary Union. For example, one Stella (worth […]

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Claude Monet Featured on Second Masters of Art Coin

Masters of Art – Claude Monet Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Proof. 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 Coin   One side shows a self-portrait of the artist Claude Monet of 1886; […]

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The Four Master Hubs of the 1909 Lincoln Wheat Cent Transition

By Shawn Tew ….. A case study undertaken both by myself, Shawn Tew (Michigan), and fellow numismatic researcher Chris Welch (Oregon) has resulted in the conclusion that there were two separate galvanos and that four different master hubs were created for the 1909 transitional year between the end of the Indian Head cent and the […]

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Tune in at 6 PM EST for Our Interview With US Chief Engraver Joe Menna

  Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. * * * In today’s episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan talks to Joe Menna, Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. Joe has devoted practically his whole life to art and […]

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Highest-Graded Zanzibar Note at Heritage World Paper Money Auction

A rare banknote from an African nation that produced some of the most famous and desirable in the world will be the highest-graded note from the country ever offered at auction when it crosses the block in the March 23 World Paper Money Signature Auction from Heritage Auctions. The Zanzibar Government 1 Rupee 1.9.1920 Pick […]

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ANS Invites Applications for 2023 Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to invite applications for the 2023 Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics, to be awarded to the best single- or multi-authored book, catalog, or online digital work related to ancient numismatics (650 BCE to 300 CE). This distinguished prize seeks to reward innovative research in the field and is […]

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Submissions Accepted for ANA Club Publications Competition

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2023 Barbara J. Gregory Outstanding Club Publications competition. Awards will be presented in four categories: local, regional, specialty, and electronic. The contest is open to member clubs that are current with their ANA dues, and do not have an elected or salaried ANA officer […]

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Silver Reverse Frosted Bullion Coin Celebrates Tutankhamun Centenary

Pobjoy Mint has released a new 2023 Reverse Frosted silver bullion coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. The design on the coin features the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun with two cartouches, one on either side, which spell the young pharaoh’s birth name Tutankhamun and his […]

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From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) …… Again, from my year-end review and organization of my archive folders and images comes another installment in this series! And as always, I will start with the certified “Dark Corner” example: a 1909-S VDB, one of the most cherished of Lincoln cents: This example first reared […]

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Royal Australian Mint Honors Legacy Veteran Service With New Coin

By Royal Australian Mint …… A commemorative $1 coin celebrating 100 years of Legacy has been released by the Royal Australian Mint. Eric Easterbrook, Chairman of Legacy Australia said Legacy was honored to have partnered with the Mint to mark this special occasion. “Legacy has a long and rich history in Australia. For 100 years, […]

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Jewish-American Hall of Fame Commemorates Israel’s 75th Anniversary of Independence

No More Than 75 Impressive Medals Will be Made Commemorating Israel’s 75th Anniversary of Independence Featuring a Remarkable Portrait of “The Father of Modern Israel” – David Ben-Gurion   The Jewish-American Hall of Fame has commissioned former engraver of the United States Mint Jim Licaretz to create an impressive 3 ½ inch medal to commemorate […]

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Trapped Coin Series From CIT Ends With Escape

Trapped – Escape Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a ripped cloth, revealing the view into a vault. In the background an empty chair, on the […]

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What Makes the Most Expensive Ancient Coins So Valuable

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. As someone working in the field of “pre-modern numismatics” at NAC USA, I have the extremely rare opportunity to handle some of the best ancient coins in the world. Now, more than ever, I ask myself a deceptively complex question. What drives the value of a coin? Which factors […]

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Akragras Dilitron Among New World, Ancient Coins at Atlas Numismatics

By Atlas Numismatics …… We have been hard at work preparing our latest selection of new coins and medals. There are 460 new pieces 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 […]

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Heritage Spring World Medals and Tokens Auction Ends March 12

Heritage Auctions has decided to turn its world medal and token showcase auctions into a regular quarterly event that targets collectors of world exonumia. The first quarterly offering of world medals and tokens is currently open for bidding at Coins.HA.com, concluding with a live session on Sunday, March 12. With 433 lots, this auction is […]

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Important Belgian Congo Kinshasa 1000 Francs Note in Spring Masstricht Auction

By Christopher Dahncke – Currency Auction Associate, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… In the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Spring Auction at the Maastricht Paper Money Show, we will feature an impressive collection of 50 Belgian Congo notes, with the star of the section being a P-12b 1920 1000 Francs graded Choice About Uncirculated 58 by PMG. The […]

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Lesser Known History of the US Mint in Saudi Gold and Other Tales

Seneca Mill Press LLC proudly announces release of the latest numismatic book by Roger W. Burdette, Saudi Gold and Other Tales from the Mint. America’s national numismatic journey began with tentative issues of Fugio cents in 1787 and half dismes in 1792. Over time, external events generated unexpected changes to accustomed financial and coinage systems. […]

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Bitcoins and Physical Cryptocurrency in Stack’s Bowers Auction

Stack’s Bowers Galleries announces the Physical Cryptocurrency Session of their Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Spring Expo. This is Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ first crypto offering since their historic Cryptocurrency Anniversary sale in November 2022, an event that pushed the firm’s total prices realized in this category above $2 million. The Spring 2023 […]

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Is the Coin Market Sleeping on Fairmont Collection Gold Coins?

By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com …… CoinWeek Content Partner The dispersal of the Fairmont Collection began in 2018. It became better organized in 2022 with the offering of the subsets of half eagles, eagles, and double eagles that were given the names “Hendricks” (sold in April 2022), “JBR” (sold in August 2022), and “CBL” (sold […]

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Royal Mint Launches First Coin in Myths and Legends Collection

The Royal Mint has launched the first commemorative coin in its Myths and Legends Collection, featuring King Arthur. The King Arthur coin is the first in the collection to feature the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The Myths and Legends Collectable Coin Collection follows after the popular bullion coin series. Other coins in […]

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Numismatic Crime – Counterfeit Confederate Notes Sold Over Facebook

By Doug Davis – President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Shop Burglary – Florida The Bay County Sheriff’s Deptartment is investigating the early morning burglary of PCB Coins and Cards in Panama City, Florida on February 16. The suspects gained entry by using a sledgehammer to breach the front glass door. Once inside, […]

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1776 Continental Dollar Offered by David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sunday Auction #1264 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 550 total lots – including more than 30 Vault Values. Included in the variety of fantastic NGC-, PCGS-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a fascinating 1776 Continental Dollar $1 PCGS/CAC XF40 (CURENCY, Pewter); a high-end key 1945 […]

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Grade This 1936-S Cincinnati Commemorative Silver Half Dollar

  This week, CoinWeek has a 1936-S Cincinnati Commemorative half dollar silver coin for you to grade. PCGS graded this coin and it features attractive toning. The Cincinnati silver half dollar was authorized amongst a flood of commemorative half dollar bills that passed through Congress in 1936. It was a notorious issue that was created […]

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First King Charles III Coin From Pobjoy – Celebrating the Accession

Featuring His Majesty’s Royal Cypher Issue Limit of 175 in Proof Sterling Silver Issue Limit of 1,950 in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new 50p coin commemorating the historic event of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and […]

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Dakota 1875 $5 Bank Note in Stack’s Bowers Spring Auction

By Christopher Dahncke – Currency Auction Associate, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to offer our bidders lot 20699, an 1875 $5 issued by the First National Bank of Yankton, Dakota Territory CH#2068. This territorial is offered in a Very Fine 25 Details holder from PCGS Banknote. This note will be one […]

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Asset Marketing Services Appoints New CEO

Asset Marketing Services, LLC  has announced that Jim Hilt has been appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Hilt will be based at AMS Headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota, and assume day-to-day leadership on March 1, 2023, replacing the Company’s Founder Bill Gale, who will remain a […]

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P-Mintmark Firsts on US Coins

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… There’s much numismatic clamor for coins from the “CC” mint that operated in Carson City, Nevada, from 1870 through 1893, and many collectors love “S” mint coins from San Francisco – a mint with lore all its own. But what about the Philadelphia Mint, the one that started it […]

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First 2023 Collector Coins From Italian Mint Honor Art of Vantivelli

By the Italian Mint …… The coinage of the Italian Republic struck in 2023 and issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance are dedicated to art and culture. The first is a gold micro-coin, with a face value of 10 euros, from the Fountain of Diana and Atteone – Royal Palace of Caserta. We […]

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Heritage Offering Special Collection of World Coins, Part II

A Special Collection of World Coins, Part II, offered by Heritage Auctions, continues as the second installment in a larger assemblage of mostly world gold coins that have been collected due to their technical and aesthetic caliber. Bidding on the coins in this auction is open now, continuing through Sunday, March 5. Of note is […]

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Perth Mint Issues 2023 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins

Depicting one of Australia’s most beloved animals, the Australian koala silver coins pay tribute to our rich wildlife. Struck from 99.99% pure silver, the 2023 koala is available in 1-kilo and 1-ounce sizes. Only 300,000 1oz coins will be released. No mintage limit applies to the 1-kilo coin, but production will close at the end […]

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US Mint Releases U.S. Army 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal March 6

The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2.5 ounce Armed Forces Silver Medal honoring the U.S. Army beginning on March 6 at noon EST. Mintage is limited to 10,000 units. Orders are limited to one medal per household. This medal is part of the Mint’s Armed Forces series of medals, which honors each […]

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Big Things Happened at the United States Mint in March

By CoinWeek …..   One might think that as March takes its turn in the calendar’s monthly procession that the business of the United States Mint might be settling into a familiar groove. But the following notable moments tell a different story. Far from being a month offering more of the same, March has historically been […]

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Jeff Garrett: The Box of Twenty Approach to Coin Collecting

By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ……   One of the greatest innovations in the history of the hobby was the introduction of coin boards in the 1930s. Coin collecting was a fad during the Great Depression for those seeking a distraction from the world’s maladies. The process of filling holes in a […]

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Jeff Garrett: The Box of Twenty Approach to Coin Collecting

By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) …… One of the greatest innovations in the history of the hobby was the introduction of coin boards in the 1930s. Coin collecting was a fad during the Great Depression for those seeking a distraction from the world’s maladies. The process of filling holes in a coin […]

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Roger Burdette: First 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollars Struck

By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek …..   The first standard silver dollars designed by George T. Morgan were struck at the San Francisco Mint on April 17, 1878. A box containing 10 pairs of dollar dies was shipped on April 8 and arrived at the Mint on the evening of April 16. The […]

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Roger Burdette: First 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollars Struck

By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. The first standard silver dollars designed by George T. Morgan were struck at the San Francisco Mint on April 17, 1878. A box containing 10 pairs of dollar dies was shipped on April 8 and arrived at the Mint on the evening of April 16. The dies […]

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2023 Congratulations Set With Silver Eagle Proof on Sale March 2

The 2023 United States Mint Congratulations Set will be available for purchase beginning on March 2, 2023, at noon EST. Production is limited to 40,000 sets. Orders are limited to three sets per household. Priced at $82 USD, this unique set is perfect for celebrating any special occasion or milestone. The set features a 2023-dated […]

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2023 Congratulations Set With Silver Eagle Proof on Sale March 2

The 2023 United States Mint Congratulations Set will be available for purchase beginning on March 2, 2023, at noon EST. Production is limited to 40,000 sets. Orders are limited to three sets per household. Priced at $82 USD, this unique set is perfect for celebrating any special occasion or milestone. The set features a 2023-dated […]

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The Coins of Carthage During Hannibal’s War With Rome

By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek …..   BORN IN 247 BCE at Carthage (near modern Tunis in North Africa), Hannibal Barca[1] is remembered as one of the greatest military commanders of ancient history. His father, Hamilcar Barca[2] (lived 275-228 BCE), led Carthaginian forces in Sicily during the 23 year-long First Punic War, defeating a revolt […]

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The Coins of Carthage During Hannibal’s War With Rome

By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek ….. BORN IN 247 BCE at Carthage (near modern Tunis in North Africa), Hannibal Barca[1] is remembered as one of the greatest military commanders of ancient history. His father, Hamilcar Barca[2] (lived 275-228 BCE), led Carthaginian forces in Sicily during the 23 year-long First Punic War, defeating a revolt by […]

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Stack’s Bowers to Offer 1796 LIKERTY Half Dime in MS-63

By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… The die sinker responsible for the obverse die of the LM-1 variety half dime certainly knew how to spell “LIBERTY”, but a casual observer would be forgiven for thinking otherwise. The top of the “B” punch broke for the obverse die used in the LM-1 marriage, resulting […]

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Stack’s Bowers to Offer 1796 LIKERTY Half Dime in MS-63

By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers …… The die sinker responsible for the obverse die of the LM-1 variety half dime certainly knew how to spell “LIBERTY”, but a casual observer would be forgiven for thinking otherwise. The top of the “B” punch broke for the obverse die used in the LM-1 marriage, resulting […]

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CoinWeek Podcast #174: Coin Telemarketer Confidential

  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 Brian Bass, a coin dealer and a former telemarketer who lets us in on the tricks and high-pressure tactics that so-called “boiler […]

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Tune in at 4 PM EST: CoinWeek Podcast #174: Coin Telemarketer Confidential

  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 Brian Bass, a coin dealer and a former telemarketer who lets us in on the tricks and high-pressure tactics that so-called “boiler […]

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2023 American Silver Eagle Proof Coin Available March 2

The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2023 American Silver Eagle Proof Coin (W) beginning on March 2 at noon EST. This one-ounce Proof coin is minted to demand, with orders limited to 25 coins per household for the first 24 hours of sale. Produced at the United States Mint facility at West […]

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2023 American Silver Eagle Proof Coin Available March 2

The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2023 American Silver Eagle Proof Coin (W) beginning on March 2 at noon EST. This one-ounce Proof coin is minted to demand, with orders limited to 25 coins per household for the first 24 hours of sale. Produced at the United States Mint facility at West […]

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Market Matters: Do You Have a Valuable Die Variety in Your Collection or Inventory?

By Mark Ferguson for PCGS ……   Seriously… If you have a substantial collection–or inventory, if you’re a dealer–chances may be high that you own a rare, valuable die variety! In my estimation, thousands of important die varieties have been overlooked and are sitting in collections and dealer inventories, just waiting to be discovered. I […]

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Market Matters: Do You Have a Valuable Die Variety in Your Collection or Inventory?

By Mark Ferguson for PCGS …… Seriously… If you have a substantial collection–or inventory, if you’re a dealer–chances may be high that you own a rare, valuable die variety! In my estimation, thousands of important die varieties have been overlooked and are sitting in collections and dealer inventories, just waiting to be discovered. I see […]

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Salmon Collection of Massachusetts Silver at Heritage Auctions

The Christopher J. Salmon Collection of Massachusetts Silver–included nearly 400 pieces representing NE coins, Willow Tree pieces, Oak Tree coins, and Pine Tree silver–is, by far, the largest privately held collection of Massachusetts silver coinage ever assembled. Part I of the Salmon Collection included 129 lots that were sold last August. Part II included 93 […]

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Salmon Collection of Massachusetts Silver at Heritage Auctions

The Christopher J. Salmon Collection of Massachusetts Silver–included nearly 400 pieces representing NE coins, Willow Tree pieces, Oak Tree coins, and Pine Tree silver–is, by far, the largest privately held collection of Massachusetts silver coinage ever assembled. Part I of the Salmon Collection included 129 lots that were sold last August. Part II included 93 […]

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London Coin Latest in Tiffany Art Metropolis Series

Tiffany Art Metropolis – London Palau. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 3 oz. 55 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 50 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 kg. 120 mm. Proof. Mintage: 99 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); […]

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London Coin Latest in Tiffany Art Metropolis Series

Tiffany Art Metropolis – London Palau. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 3 oz. 55 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 50 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 kg. 120 mm. Proof. Mintage: 99 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); […]

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Rare Chance for Gem 1929 Double Eagle at GreatCollections

GreatCollections is offering collectors a seldom-seen opportunity to purchase a high-grade 1929 Saint. With a surviving population of 350 in all grades thanks to the gold melt of the 1930s, examples in MS-65 are rarely encountered; in fact, there are only 18 examples graded higher. Bidding for this special coin ends on Sunday, March 5, […]

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Rare Chance for Gem 1929 Double Eagle at GreatCollections

GreatCollections is offering collectors a seldom-seen opportunity to purchase a high-grade 1929 Saint. With a surviving population of 350 in all grades thanks to the gold melt of the 1930s, examples in MS-65 are rarely encountered; in fact, there are only 18 examples graded higher. Bidding for this special coin ends on Sunday, March 5, […]

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US Mint Announces Addition of Waitroom to Order Website

The United States Mint is announcing the addition of a new virtual waiting room (Waitroom) to our catalog website. The Waitroom will ensure a better user experience when we release our most popular products. The Mint will deploy the Waitroom whenever we expect site traffic to exceed its capacity so that the site can effectively […]

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US Mint Announces Addition of Waitroom to Order Website

The United States Mint is announcing the addition of a new virtual waiting room (Waitroom) to our catalog website. The Waitroom will ensure a better user experience when we release our most popular products. The Mint will deploy the Waitroom whenever we expect site traffic to exceed its capacity so that the site can effectively […]

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Sotheby’s to Auction Nobel Prize Medal in Literature March 1

By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ….   Sotheby’s of New York is currently offering the Nobel Prize for Literature medal given to Belgian playwright Maurice Maeterlinck in 1911. Bidding on the one-of-a-kind gold medal, lot 107 in Sotheby’s Books and Manuscripts Auction, ends Wednesday, March 1, at 9:46 am EST. The starting bid on this […]

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Sotheby’s to Auction Nobel Prize Medal in Literature March 1

By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ….   Sotheby’s of New York is currently offering the Nobel Prize for Literature medal given to Belgian playwright Maurice Maeterlinck in 1911. Bidding on the one-of-a-kind gold medal, lot 107 in Sotheby’s current Books and Manuscripts Auction, ends Wednesday, March 1, at 9:46 am EST. The starting bid on […]

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Sotheby’s to Auction Nobel Prize Medal in Literature March 1

By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek …. Sotheby’s of New York is currently offering the Nobel Prize for Literature medal given to Belgian playwright Maurice Maeterlinck in 1911. Bidding on the one-of-a-kind gold medal, lot 107 in Sotheby’s current Books and Manuscripts Auction, ends Wednesday, March 1, at 9:46 am EST. The starting bid on this […]

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Even More Highlights From the Feb. 25 Kolbe & Fanning Book Sale

Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers are pleased to announce that we will be holding our next auction sale on Saturday, February 25, 2023. The sale includes a remarkable variety of rare and out-of-print works on coins, medals, and paper money from antiquity to the present, combining selections from an impressive library on world coins with […]

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Even More Highlights From the Feb. 25 Kolbe & Fanning Book Sale

Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers are pleased to announce that we will be holding our next auction sale on Saturday, February 25, 2023. The sale includes a remarkable variety of rare and out-of-print works on coins, medals, and paper money from antiquity to the present, combining selections from an impressive library on world coins with […]

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Even More Highlights From the Feb. 25 Kolbe & Fanning Book Sale

Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers are pleased to announce that we will be holding our next auction sale on Saturday, February 25, 2023. The sale includes a remarkable variety of rare and out-of-print works on coins, medals, and paper money from antiquity to the present, combining selections from an impressive library on world coins with […]

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Standing Liberty Quarter Collection at David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sunday Auction #1263 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 400 total lots – including more than 150 No Reserve lots, over 20 Vault Values, a nice selection of Standing Liberty Quarters from the Skyline Drive Collection with NO RESERVE, and three consecutive serial numbered $1,000 notes! Included in the […]

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Standing Liberty Quarter Collection at David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sunday Auction #1263 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 400 total lots – including more than 150 No Reserve lots, over 20 Vault Values, a nice selection of Standing Liberty Quarters from the Skyline Drive Collection with NO RESERVE, and three consecutive serial numbered $1,000 notes! Included in the […]

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Standing Liberty Quarter Collection at David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sunday Auction #1263 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 400 total lots – including more than 150 No Reserve lots, over 20 Vault Values, a nice selection of Standing Liberty Quarters from the Skyline Drive Collection with NO RESERVE, and three consecutive serial numbered $1,000 notes! Included in the […]

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United States 2021 American Liberty Wins Best Gold Coin Award

The United States Mint is pleased to announce the selection of its 2021 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin as Best Gold Coin in Krause Publication’s Coin of the Year (COTY) competition. The annual award program recognizes coins worldwide for their excellence in coin design and craftsmanship. Launched in 2015, the American Liberty High Relief […]

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United States 2021 American Liberty Wins Best Gold Coin Award

The United States Mint is pleased to announce the selection of its 2021 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin as Best Gold Coin in Krause Publication’s Coin of the Year (COTY) competition. The annual award program recognizes coins worldwide for their excellence in coin design and craftsmanship. Launched in 2015, the American Liberty High Relief […]

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United States 2021 American Liberty Wins Best Gold Coin Award

The United States Mint is pleased to announce the selection of its 2021 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin as Best Gold Coin in Krause Publication’s Coin of the Year (COTY) competition. The annual award program recognizes coins worldwide for their excellence in coin design and craftsmanship. Launched in 2015, the American Liberty High Relief […]

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PNG 2023 YN Scholarship Competition Announced

For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Now that the pandemic has subsided and the ANA is […]

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PNG 2023 YN Scholarship Competition Announced

For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Now that the pandemic has subsided and the ANA is […]

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PNG 2023 YN Scholarship Competition Announced

For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend one of the six-day sessions of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Now that the pandemic has subsided and the ANA is […]

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New Pyramid-Shaped 1oz Silver Proof Coin Commemorates Centenary of Opening of King Tut’s Tomb

Featuring Tutankhamun’s Death Mask in full color Legal tender of Sierra Leone Issue limit of 500 coins worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This stunning new coin has been created […]

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New Pyramid-Shaped 1oz Silver Proof Coin Commemorates Centenary of Opening of King Tut’s Tomb

Featuring Tutankhamun’s Death Mask in full color Legal tender of Sierra Leone Issue limit of 500 coins worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This stunning new coin has been created […]

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New Pyramid-Shaped 1oz Silver Proof Coin Commemorates Centenary of Opening of King Tut’s Tomb

Featuring Tutankhamun’s Death Mask in full color Legal tender of Sierra Leone Issue limit of 500 coins worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This stunning new coin has been created […]

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Stack’s Bowers Announces New Professional Numismatist Program

Throughout their legendary 90-year history in numismatics, Stack’s Bowers Galleries has had an unparalleled team of experts at the core of their business. Their current list of professionals is world renowned in all areas of numismatics and among the best in the field. To continue this legacy, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the […]

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Stack’s Bowers Announces New Professional Numismatist Program

Throughout their legendary 90-year history in numismatics, Stack’s Bowers Galleries has had an unparalleled team of experts at the core of their business. Their current list of professionals is world renowned in all areas of numismatics and among the best in the field. To continue this legacy, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the […]

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Stack’s Bowers Announces New Professional Numismatist Program

Throughout their legendary 90-year history in numismatics, Stack’s Bowers Galleries has had an unparalleled team of experts at the core of their business. Their current list of professionals is world renowned in all areas of numismatics and among the best in the field. To continue this legacy, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the […]

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Ottoman Coins and Currency at the End of Empire

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek …..   The Ottoman Empire was described as the “Sick Man of Europe” by the Russian tsar Nicholas I during a meeting with Austrian Prince Klemens von Metternich shortly after the Treaty of Hünkâr İskelesi[1] in September 1833. It was this defensive alliance that not only provoked the ire of […]

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Ottoman Coins and Currency at the End of Empire

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. The Ottoman Empire was described as the “Sick Man of Europe” by the Russian tsar Nicholas I during a meeting with Austrian Prince Klemens von Metternich shortly after the Treaty of Hünkâr İskelesi[1] in September 1833. It was this defensive alliance that not only provoked the ire of Western […]

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Ottoman Coins and Currency at the End of Empire

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. The Ottoman Empire was described as the “Sick Man of Europe” by the Russian tsar Nicholas I during a meeting with Austrian Prince Klemens von Metternich shortly after the Treaty of Hünkâr İskelesi[1] in September 1833. It was this defensive alliance that not only provoked the ire of Western […]

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CoinWeek Video: Guess the Grade of This 1907 $10 Gold Eagle

  This week, CoinWeek has a 1907 Liberty Head eagle $10 gold coin for you to grade. This coin was certified by NGC and presents a challenge for even the most experienced coin graders. But it’s not just a 1907 eagle; this coin is also an overdate. We show you how to identify this feature […]

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CoinWeek Video: Guess the Grade of This 1907 $10 Gold Eagle

  This week, CoinWeek has a 1907 Liberty Head eagle $10 gold coin for you to grade. This coin was certified by NGC and presents a challenge for even the most experienced coin graders. But it’s not just a 1907 eagle; this coin is also an overdate. We show you how to identify this feature […]

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CoinWeek Video: Guess the Grade of This 1907 $10 Gold Eagle

  This week, CoinWeek has a 1907 Liberty Head eagle $10 gold coin for you to grade. This coin was certified by NGC and presents a challenge for even the most experienced coin graders. But it’s not just a 1907 eagle; this coin is also an overdate. We show you how to identify this feature […]

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Fake Gold, Silver Coins on Hundreds of Websites: ACEF

Investigators discover more than 300 websites selling counterfeit “rare coins” and “precious metal” items, including some advertisers on Walmart.com   A Long Island, New York investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit of at least several hundred dollars on an online purchase of coins from a vendor he found advertising at www.Walmart.com. Instead, […]

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Fake Gold, Silver Coins on Hundreds of Websites: ACEF

Investigators discover more than 300 websites selling counterfeit “rare coins” and “precious metal” items, including some advertisers on Walmart.com   A Long Island, New York investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit of at least several hundred dollars on an online purchase of coins from a vendor he found advertising at www.Walmart.com. Instead, […]

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Fake Gold, Silver Coins on Hundreds of Websites: ACEF

Investigators discover more than 300 websites selling counterfeit “rare coins” and “precious metal” items, including some advertisers on Walmart.com   A Long Island, New York investor mistakenly thought he could make a quick profit of at least several hundred dollars on an online purchase of coins from a vendor he found advertising at www.Walmart.com. Instead, […]

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Australia to Honor Aboriginal Culture, Replace Elizabeth II on $5 Banknote

By Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) ……   The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to update the $5 AUD banknote to feature a new design that honors the culture and history of the First Australians. This new design will replace the portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The other side of […]

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Australia to Honor Aboriginal Culture, Replace Elizabeth II on $5 Banknote

By Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) ……   The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to update the $5 AUD banknote to feature a new design that honors the culture and history of the First Australians. This new design will replace the portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The other side of […]

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Australia to Honor Aboriginal Culture, Replace Elizabeth II on $5 Banknote

By Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) ……   The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to update the $5 AUD banknote to feature a new design that honors the culture and history of the First Australians. This new design will replace the portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The other side of […]

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American Gold Eagle Struck at Launch Offered by GreatCollections

GreatCollections is offering collectors a very interesting opportunity to purchase the 27th American Gold Eagle ever struck. Not only is this high-quality coin graded MS68 by PCGS, but it was also struck by the well-known New York coin dealer and numismatic author Scott Travers. In addition to the coin, this group lot includes a signed […]

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American Gold Eagle Struck at Launch Offered by GreatCollections

GreatCollections is offering collectors a very interesting opportunity to purchase the 27th American Gold Eagle ever struck. Not only is this high-quality coin graded MS68 by PCGS, but it was also struck by the well-known New York coin dealer and numismatic author Scott Travers. In addition to the coin, this group lot includes a signed […]

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American Gold Eagle Struck at Launch Offered by GreatCollections

GreatCollections is offering collectors a very interesting opportunity to purchase the 27th American Gold Eagle ever struck. Not only is this high-quality coin graded MS68 by PCGS, but it was also struck by the well-known New York coin dealer and numismatic author Scott Travers. In addition to the coin, this group lot includes a signed […]

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CCAC to Review Designs for 2024 American Women Quarters, More

The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day teleconference public meeting on February 28 and March 1. 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. […]

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CCAC to Review Designs for 2024 American Women Quarters, More

The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day teleconference public meeting on February 28 and March 1. 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. […]

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CCAC to Review Designs for 2024 American Women Quarters, More

The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day teleconference public meeting on February 28 and March 1. 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. […]

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Cracking Open 1986-S Statue of Liberty Commemorative Proof Sets

  When considering whether to buy certified modern Proof coins instead of Proof coins in original government packaging, one must consider the long-term impact of environmental contamination on the coin’s surface. In this CoinWeek video, we look at five two-coin 1986-S Statue of Liberty Centennial Commemorative Coin Proof Sets–featuring one of former United States Mint […]

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Cracking Open 1986-S Statue of Liberty Commemorative Proof Sets

  When considering whether to buy certified modern Proof coins instead of Proof coins in original government packaging, one must consider the long-term impact of environmental contamination on the coin’s surface. In this CoinWeek video, we look at five two-coin 1986-S Statue of Liberty Centennial Commemorative Coin Proof Sets–featuring one of former United States Mint […]

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Cracking Open 1986-S Statue of Liberty Commemorative Proof Sets

  When considering whether to buy certified modern Proof coins instead of Proof coins in original government packaging, one must consider the long-term impact of environmental contamination on the coin’s surface. In this CoinWeek video, we look at five two-coin 1986-S Statue of Liberty Centennial Commemorative Coin Proof Sets–featuring one of former United States Mint […]

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US Mint Announces Release of 3rd Platinum Proof Coin Celebrating Five Freedoms of First Amendment

The United States Mint is releasing the third coin in the five-year First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at noon EST. Mintage is limited to 12,000 coins. There is no household order limit. Launched in 2021 and continuing through 2025, the First Amendment to the […]

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US Mint Announces Release of 3rd Platinum Proof Coin Celebrating Five Freedoms of First Amendment

The United States Mint is releasing the third coin in the five-year First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at noon EST. Mintage is limited to 12,000 coins. There is no household order limit. Launched in 2021 and continuing through 2025, the First Amendment to the […]

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US Mint Announces Release of 3rd Platinum Proof Coin Celebrating Five Freedoms of First Amendment

The United States Mint is releasing the third coin in the five-year First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at noon EST. Mintage is limited to 12,000 coins. There is no household order limit. Launched in 2021 and continuing through 2025, the First Amendment to the […]

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James Buchanan Presidential Silver Medal Available

The James Buchanan Presidential Silver Medal is now available for purchase directly from the United States Mint. Buchanan was the nation’s 15th President, serving from March 4, 1857, until March 3, 1861. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States with an official bronze medal struck […]

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James Buchanan Presidential Silver Medal Available

The James Buchanan Presidential Silver Medal is now available for purchase directly from the United States Mint. Buchanan was the nation’s 15th President, serving from March 4, 1857, until March 3, 1861. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States with an official bronze medal struck […]

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Royal Mint Celebrates Flying Scotsman Centenary With £2 Coin

The Royal Mint has launched a collectable £2 coin to mark the 100th anniversary of Flying Scotsman. The Royal Mint’s talented design team combined traditional engraving and minting techniques with innovative technology to create the £2 coin featuring the world’s most famous locomotive. The Flying Scotsman £2 coin will feature a design in vivid color […]

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Royal Mint Celebrates Flying Scotsman Centenary With £2 Coin

The Royal Mint has launched a collectable £2 coin to mark the 100th anniversary of Flying Scotsman. The Royal Mint’s talented design team combined traditional engraving and minting techniques with innovative technology to create the £2 coin featuring the world’s most famous locomotive. The Flying Scotsman £2 coin will feature a design in vivid color […]

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Mississippi Legislature Votes to End Sales Tax on Gold and Silver

By Stefan Gleason – Money Metals Exchange ……   State lawmakers of both houses have just voted overwhelmingly to exempt physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion from the Mississippi state sales tax, sending the bill to Governor Tate Reeves (R) for his signature. Senate Bill 2019 (PDF link), sponsored by Senator Chad […]

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Mississippi Legislature Votes to End Sales Tax on Gold and Silver

By Stefan Gleason – Money Metals Exchange ……   State lawmakers of both houses have just voted overwhelmingly to exempt physical gold, silver, platinum, and palladium coins and bullion from the Mississippi state sales tax, sending the bill to Governor Tate Reeves (R) for his signature. Senate Bill 2019 (PDF link), sponsored by Senator Chad […]

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Coins of Ancient Greek Pamphylia

By Steve Benner for CoinWeek …..   Pamphylia was not a country unto itself but a region. It is located on the southern coast of Asia Minor (Modern Turkey) surrounded by Lycia to the west, Cilicia to the east, and Pisidia to the north. In ancient Greek, Pamphylia meant “of mingled tribes or races”, and […]

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Stack’s Bowers Offers 1893-S Morgan Dollar in Rarities Night Sale

By Chris Bulfinch – Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers ……   The title “King of Morgan Dollars” is a contested one. Many reserve the honor for the 1895, of which only Proof examples are thought to survive. But the 1893-S–especially in Mint State–is also a contender for the throne. Whichever you prefer, the two are titans of […]

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The Piastre in French Indochina

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek …..   In 1847, after the Nguyễn dynasty of Vietnam had executed several members of the French Catholic missionary community for continued proselytizing after the criminalization of such actions, French Admiral Charles Rigault de Genouilly sailed into Tourane Bay (modern Đà Nẵng) and opened fire on the defending Vietnamese forces. […]

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Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1954-D Quarter Mint Error

The coin is real, but the second strike error is not   By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) …..   In 1954, the Denver Mint struck over 42 million Washington quarters. Given this high mintage, the coins in lower grades are usually not worth much more than the intrinsic value of the silver they contain. A […]

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Swiss Mint Issues New Rosenlaui Glacier Bimetallic Coin

By Federal Mint Swissmint ……   The Federal Mint Swissmint has issued the new Rosenlaui Glacier bimetallic coin, continuing the three-part Swiss glaciers series launched in 2022. For the first time, Swissmint has offered the coin in Uncirculated quality in a coin box with a folded card with information in English, French, German, and Italian, […]

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CoinWeek Podcast #173: My Time at the United States Mint, With David J. Ryder

  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, Editor Charles Morgan speaks to former United States Mint Director David J. Ryder. Absolutely nothing was off the table. Charles and David discuss Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin’s notorious […]

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How to Collect the American Gold Buffalo Series

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek …..   The American Gold Buffalo program started in an interesting manner when the United States Congress introduced the new gold bullion coin as part of the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005. Not only did the bill lay out the design to be used (a modified version of James […]

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PNG Will Host Free Grading Service Symposium at 2023 FUN

Are you a dealer with questions about coin grading and third-party certification services? What are the new owners of NGC and PCGS doing to advance the numismatic marketplace? Will there be more changes regarding grading scales? What’s being done to combat counterfeits? Answers to these and other crucial topics are coming

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Ka-Ching! A Brief History of the American Cash Register

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. For thousands of years, merchants conducted business without the aid of the once-ubiquitous, and now increasingly defunct, cash register. Over the many years, store owners have used a series of lock boxes, safes, and cash drawers to keep their money organized and secure. There was always the danger of […]

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Royal Mint Celebrates 60 Years of The Rolling Stones

The £5 coin design features the band name in their classic 1973 font. The reverse of The Rolling Stones coin was designed by Hannah Phizacklea and is the fifth coin in The Royal Mint’s Music Legends Collection. The coin is one of the last of the year to be released bearing the effigy of Her […]

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New Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Celebrates King Tut

Limited to 10,000 Silver Bullion Coins Worldwide   The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new 2023 Reverse Frosted silver bullion coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the Centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. King Tutankhamun was an Egyptian ruler who was thought to have been in […]

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Mint Director Ventris Gibson Answers Media’s Questions at U.S. Mint Roundtable

On August 9, 2022, Ventris C. Gibson, the Director of the United States Mint, invited members of the numismatic media to a press roundtable at the World’s Fair of Money. CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan attended alongside Larry Jewett (Coin World), Dr. Ursula Kampmann (MuenzenWoche), and Amanda Miller (ANA). What follows is a transcript of the […]

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Certified Coin Marketplace – CAC-Approved Coins Bring Premiums in October 2022

During the month of October, CAC-approved certified coins fared well in live auctions in Dallas County, Texas, and Monmouth County, New Jersey – in addition to performing in many internet sales. Here are 10 examples, selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1840-O With Drapery Half Dime in Fine […]

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Prized Private Collections at Heritage Hong Kong Auction

Three exceptional collections, encompassing provincial and the Republic of China, stand poised to help Heritage Auctions’ December 7-9 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature Auction continue the growth that has surged throughout the year. The event features the Tony Ma, Glorium, and Monrovia collections – each of which spotlights each collector’s shrewd eye […]

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Swiss Mint Launches New Brand With Mani Matter Silver Coin

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… From November 24, 2022, all of Switzerland’s special coins are on sale under the new “Swiss Special Coins” brand, thereby marking the beginning of a new chapter in Swissmint’s history. The Mani Matter silver coin is thus the first coin to be issued under the new brand. Released 50 years […]

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The “Veld Pond” – A Colossal South African Rarity

By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… Gold has filled the dreams of countless men and women since humanity first began valuing it, and its allure has driven an immeasurable number to seek it out, no matter the risk or consequence. The precious metal had been discovered by local indigenous tribes […]

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Seven of the Most Valuable Wheat Cents

By Bullion Shark LLC …… Though they aren’t worth much on their faces, pennies are some of the most fun coins to chase as a collector. That said, there’s a big difference between common pennies that might not be worth your time and those with historical and collectible value. Wheat cents (or wheat pennies as […]

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Perth Mint to Issue 2023 Australian Kookaburra Bullion Coin in Three Sizes

A common guest of residential Australian gardens, the kookaburra is the largest member of the kingfisher species. The Perth Mint is pleased to present three bullion coins featuring the kookaburra, meticulously struck from 99.99% pure silver in 1 kilo, 10oz, and 1oz sizes. Devoted to other family members, kookaburras gather at dusk and dawn to […]

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CIT Into the Wild Series Continues With Silver Lion Coin

Into the Wild – Lion Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999. Special Technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a lion to the right in a savannah landscape, in the foreground […]

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Ten Notable US Mint Directors and What They Are Known For

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek …..   #1. David Rittenhouse (April 1792 – June 1795) The term “polymath” is usually employed to describe the United States Mint’s first director, David Rittenhouse. He was a mathematician, a philosopher, an astronomer, a surveyor, a master clock maker, and a patriot. At all but the […]

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GreatCollections Auction End Time Extended 48 Hours

GreatCollections.com is extending bidding on all auctions that were supposed to end on Sunday, November 27. Approximately 10 minutes before internet bidding was due to end, a network issue arose that the site could not immediately fix at the time. To ensure that all interested parties have a fair chance to get in their bids, […]

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Proof 69 DCAM Accented Hair 1969 Kennedy Half Offered by GreatCollections

Greatcollections.com is offering collectors a fantastic opportunity to bid on a very rare Kennedy Half dollar variety. Graded as PR 69 DCAM, this 1964 Accented Hair type is an extreme conditional rarity. With only six other examples receiving the same grade, and none higher, pieces in this nice of a condition hardly ever come to […]

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International Mints Establish Advocacy for Cash and Coin Access and Acceptance

The International Mint Industry Association (IMIA) is a content and research-led association active in protecting inclusive, democratic, resilient, and sustainable cash and coin access and acceptance   The International Mint Industry Association, founded in the summer of 2022, is a professional association of public and private mints and industry suppliers. Its goal is to support […]

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PCGS Grades Ultra-Rare 1863 $20 Gold Certificate

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) recently graded one of the rarest and most important banknotes in United States history. The note, a Civil War-era 1863 $20 Gold Certificate, was submitted by Stack’s Bowers Galleries for grading through PCGS Banknote. “We are always excited to see notes of this caliber be submitted for grading,” said PCGS […]

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United States 1883-S Morgan Dollar

With a mintage of 6,250,000 coins, the 1883-S Morgan dollar should be a relatively common coin. However, unlike other contemporary dates, this type is today considered scarce. In fact, when considering examples in Mint State grades, this coin becomes quite rare. This is because the 1883-S was not included in any significant way during the […]

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NGC on Global Growth, Technology, and New Grading Scale: An Interview with Mark Salzberg

On October 17, CoinWeek published a lengthy interview with CAC founder John Albanese in which we discussed the formulation of PCGS, NGC, and CAC; how perspectives on grading have evolved over time; and what John’s goals are for the new CAC grading service. As CoinWeek is an independent news organization, we reached out to PCGS […]

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US Coin Market – Expert Advice – The Re-Branding of Rare Coins

By Dan Duncan – Pinnacle-Rarities.com …… Three Old School Rules to Protect New Rare Coin Buyers I began my career in numismatics during the late eighties. Rare coins were undergoing somewhat of a renaissance. Third party grading and encapsulation had begun in earnest. The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), the American Numismatics Association Certifications Services […]

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Rare and Gem Bust Half Dollars at David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sunday Auction #1250 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 500 total lots – including more than 125 No Reserve lots and over 20 Vault Values. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a key date rarity 1916-D 10c PCGS MS63 […]

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For the Love of Coin Collecting

By Victor Bozarth for PCGS …… Like many of my fellow numismatists, I have always been fascinated by classic U.S. commemorative coins. My first commemorative half dollar was an 1892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar, which paid homage to the Columbian Exposition World’s Fair held in Chicago in 1893. But interestingly, even at 11 or 12 […]

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The Real Diehl: The Inside Story of the Sacagawea Dollar

The Real Diehl is a select column by former United States Mint Director Philip N. Diehl, exclusively for CoinWeek ….. This series of articles will give readers an insider’s view of how Washington, DC, works (and doesn’t work) from my perspective as director of the U.S. Mint The complete story of how the Sacagawea dollar (aka, the Golden dollar) […]

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Coin Grading – AU or BU: Understanding the Difference

By Peter Mosiondz, Jr. for CoinWeek …. Grading practices are based on common sense aided by experience. In many instances the difference between two grades can be a significant amount of your hard-earned money. This is especially true comparing the prices of About Uncirculated and Uncirculated (Mint State) coins. Plainly stated, a coin is no […]

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ANS Announces New Book on Betts Medals

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the publication The Early Betts Medal Companion: Medals of America’s Discovery and Colonization (1492–1737), the fifth volume in the Society’s Studies in Medallic Art series. Authored by Christopher R. McDowell—ANS Fellow, editor of the Journal of Early American Numismatics, and President of the Colonial Coin Collectors […]

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ANS Announces New Book on Betts Medals

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the publication The Early Betts Medal Companion: Medals of America’s Discovery and Colonization (1492–1737), the fifth volume in the Society’s Studies in Medallic Art series. Authored by Christopher R. McDowell—ANS Fellow, editor of the Journal of Early American Numismatics, and President of the Colonial Coin Collectors […]

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United States 1961 Lincoln Cent Proof

When the production of Proof coins resumed after an eight-year hiatus at the Philadelphia Mint ended in 1950, mintages initially remained quite limited. But in 1957, the United States Mint issued over one million Proof Sets for the first time in its history. Continuing this trend, the 1961 issuance crept above three million for the […]

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United States 1961 Lincoln Cent Proof

When the production of Proof coins resumed after an eight-year hiatus at the Philadelphia Mint ended in 1950, mintages initially remained quite limited. But in 1957, the United States Mint issued over one million Proof Sets for the first time in its history. Continuing this trend, the 1961 issuance crept above three million for the […]

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United States 1923 Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin

The Saint-Gaudens $20 gold double eagle is one of the most famous of all American coin types, acclaimed as one of the most beautiful and artistic numismatic designs ever realized in the United States. Its existence came only at the insistence of President Theodore Roosevelt, who sought for years to beautify America’s humdrum coin designs. […]

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Another “Family” – Capped Bust Quarter Counterfeits

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ……   This latest installment is on an earlier series of the quarter denomination based on a B-10 1818 Capped Bust variety, picked by the counterfeiters to spawn a family of fakes. The first image is of a genuine example courtesy of PCGS; the die scratch from […]

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German Occupation of Ukraine 5 Chervonets in January Auction

By Christopher Dahncke – Currency Auction Associate, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… The 2023 January New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) auction from Stack’s Bowers Galleries is shaping up to be an exciting sale. We will be featuring the Richard Rosenman Collection of Venezuelan Banknotes; stay tuned for a future blog on that exciting offering. Among […]

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ANA Seeks New Education Director

Association to Prioritize Online Numismatic Education   The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is prioritizing successful online learning experience in its search for a new education director. The new director will be responsible for implementing a sustainable online education program while continuing and improving upon existing programs. According to ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick, the individual […]

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ANA Seeks New Education Director

Association to Prioritize Online Numismatic Education   The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is prioritizing successful online learning experience in its search for a new education director. The new director will be responsible for implementing a sustainable online education program while continuing and improving upon existing programs. According to ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick, the individual […]

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Ancient Coins – Zeus, the King of the Gods

Ancient Coins and The Colosseo Collection, by Russell A. Augustin, AU Capital Management, LLC ……   Depending on who was in control at the time, the electrum coinage of Phokaia and Mytilene in Ionia was struck as payment to either the Persian Empire or the Delian League. Issued semi-annually, the volume of ancient coins minted […]

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ACEF Gives Counterfeit Training to Midwest Law Enforcement

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) recently conducted an eight-hour class, “Counterfeit Coin and Precious Metals Investigations” to 35 Kansas and Missouri local, state and federal law enforcement investigators. Participants in the ACEF seminar were shown examples of fake numismatic items during the training session held in the Kansas City suburb of Mission, Kansas. “This educational […]

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ACEF Gives Counterfeit Training to Midwest Law Enforcement

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) recently conducted an eight-hour class, “Counterfeit Coin and Precious Metals Investigations” to 35 Kansas and Missouri local, state and federal law enforcement investigators. Participants in the ACEF seminar were shown examples of fake numismatic items during the training session held in the Kansas City suburb of Mission, Kansas. “This educational […]

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Pobjoy Coin Commemorates Charles III’s Accession to the Throne

Low Issue Limit of 2,000 in Cupro-Nickel and only 999 in Fine Silver The Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the release of a brand-new coin from Sierra Leone commemorating the historic event of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms. HM King Charles III acceded to […]

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Pobjoy Coin Commemorates Charles III’s Accession to the Throne

Low Issue Limit of 2,000 in Cupro-Nickel and only 999 in Fine Silver The Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the release of a brand-new coin from Sierra Leone commemorating the historic event of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms. HM King Charles III acceded to […]

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Royal Mint Launches Collectable £2 to Celebrate 25 Years of the Bi-Metallic Coin

The Royal Mint celebrates 25 years of the bimetallic £2 coin with a special collectable version. The 2022 dated collectable coin features the original design that appeared on the first bi-metallic £2 which was first struck in 1997. Struck for the 2022 anniversary, the commemorative edition bears the fifth coinage portrait of Her Late Majesty […]

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Royal Mint Launches Collectable £2 to Celebrate 25 Years of the Bi-Metallic Coin

The Royal Mint celebrates 25 years of the bimetallic £2 coin with a special collectable version. The 2022 dated collectable coin features the original design that appeared on the first bi-metallic £2 which was first struck in 1997. Struck for the 2022 anniversary, the commemorative edition bears the fifth coinage portrait of Her Late Majesty […]

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Another “Family” – Capped Bust Quarter Counterfeits

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) …… This latest installment is on an earlier series of the quarter denomination based on a B-10 1818 Capped Bust variety, picked by the counterfeiters to spawn a family of fakes. The first image is of a genuine example courtesy of PCGS; the die scratch from the […]

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German Occupation of Ukraine 5 Chervonets in January Auction

By Christopher Dahncke – Currency Auction Associate, Stack’s Bowers Galleries ……   The 2023 January New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) auction from Stack’s Bowers Galleries is shaping up to be an exciting sale. We will be featuring the Richard Rosenman Collection of Venezuelan Banknotes; stay tuned for a future blog on that exciting offering. […]

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The Origin of the First U.S. Commemorative Coins

By Victor Bozarth for PCGS ……   While some recognize the 1848 CAL Quarter Eagle struck from California gold as the first United States commemorative coin, it wasn’t until 1892 that the United States Mint began producing coins broadly classified as commemorative coins. The first of these were produced and sold in 1892 in conjunction […]

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The Origin of the First U.S. Commemorative Coins

By Victor Bozarth for PCGS …… While some recognize the 1848 CAL Quarter Eagle struck from California gold as the first United States commemorative coin, it wasn’t until 1892 that the United States Mint began producing coins broadly classified as commemorative coins. The first of these were produced and sold in 1892 in conjunction with […]

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Stack’s Bowers to Sell Coin Collection of T. Boone Pickens

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is honored to have been selected to auction the coin collection of the late T. Boone Pickens, influential businessman and financier. Pickens gained recognition in the 1980s through his impact on the oil industry and eventually earned the nickname “Oracle of Oil”. He went on to apply his expertise in many other […]

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Stack’s Bowers to Sell Coin Collection of T. Boone Pickens

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is honored to have been selected to auction the coin collection of the late T. Boone Pickens, influential businessman and financier. Pickens gained recognition in the 1980s through his impact on the oil industry and eventually earned the nickname “Oracle of Oil”. He went on to apply his expertise in many other […]

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New Jersey Copper Leads Coltrane Collection Over $2.4 Million

A 1788 New Jersey Copper, MS63 Brown sold for $192,000 USD to lead Heritage Auctions’ Estate of Mike Coltrane Collection of U.S. Coins Signature Auction to $2,445,498 on November 2. The event’s top lot is the finest known Maris 50-f and the only Mint State Head Left Copper. “Mike Coltrane was a long-time student of […]

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New Jersey Copper Leads Coltrane Collection Over $2.4 Million

A 1788 New Jersey Copper, MS63 Brown sold for $192,000 to lead Heritage Auctions’ Estate of Mike Coltrane Collection of U.S. Coins Signature Auction to $2,445,498 on November 2. The event’s top lot is the finest known Maris 50-f and the only Mint State Head Left Copper. “Mike Coltrane was a long-time student of numismatics, […]

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United States 1889-CC Morgan Dollar

Run mainly by United States Mint officials from the Republican Party, the Carson City Mint was shuttered by President Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, in September 1885. It wasn’t until after the next presidential election when Benjamin Harrison, a Republican, was elected in 1889 that the branch mint once again received funding. However, due to this […]

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United States 1889-CC Morgan Dollar

Run mainly by United States Mint officials from the Republican Party, the Carson City Mint was shuttered by President Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, in September 1885. It wasn’t until after the next presidential election when Benjamin Harrison, a Republican, was elected in 1889 that the branch mint once again received funding. However, due to this […]

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Latest Coin in Impact Series Features Aba Panu Meteorite

Meteorite Impacts: Aba Panu Meteorite Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,500 pieces. Special technologies: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with embedded meteorite fragment. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side is a realistic depiction of a meteorite impact; in the crater an embedded piece […]

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Latest Coin in Impact Series Features Aba Panu Meteorite

Meteorite Impacts: Aba Panu Meteorite Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,500 pieces. Special technologies: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with embedded piece of a meteorite. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side is a realistic depiction of a meteorite impact; in the crater an […]

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US Gold Coins – What Are Coins With Character?

By Doug Winter – RareGoldcoins.com   CoinWeek Content Partner ……   On the front page of my website (www.raregoldcoins.com) you will see the tagline “Coins with Character”. This has been the official motto of Douglas Winter Numismatics for many years, and I am often asked by collectors “what are coins with character?” There is no […]

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US Gold Coins – What are Coins with Character?

By Doug Winter – RareGoldcoins.com CoinWeek Content Partner …… On the front page of my website (www.raregoldcoins.com) you will see the tagline “Coins with Character”. This has been the official motto of Douglas Winter Numismatics for many years, and I am often asked by collectors “what are coins with character?” There is no simple answer, […]

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Over $23 Million Sold in Stack’s Bowers Winter 2022 Auction

Over $23 million in United States coins and currency was sold in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Winter 2022 Showcase Auction, marking an incredibly successful close to the firm’s 2022 U.S. Showcase Auction season. Presented was an exciting array of Numismatic Americana, U.S. colonial and federal coinage, and physical bitcoins and cryptocurrency, including several significant collections […]

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Phoenix to Host ANA National Money Show in March

It’s not too early to make plans for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) National Money Show, March 2-4, 2023, in sunny (and warm!) Phoenix, Arizona. The convention, at the Phoenix Convention Center, will feature hundreds of dealers eager to buy, sell and appraise coins and currency; a pre-convention seminar on counterfeit detection; lectures and presentations […]

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Swiss Central Bank Moved Gold From Berne to Kandersteg Bunker

By Jan Nieuwenhuijs for Gainesville Coins …… In , it’s a state secret where the central bank stores its gold domestically. From all the information I could gather, I conclude that the Swiss central bank primarily stores its gold—and that of foreign central banks and the Bank for International Settlements—on Bundesplatz 1 in the capital […]

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New 50 Pence Coin Commemorates Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Produced in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low issue limit of only 1,950 and presented in a special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 195 worldwide To commemorate Jacques-Yves Cousteau on the 25th anniversary of his death, the Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce […]

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Impressive Choice World and Ancient Coins at Atlas Numismatics

By Atlas Numismatics …… We have been hard at work preparing our latest selection of new coins and medals – there are 397 new pieces 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 […]

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New Coin in Tiffany Art Metropolis Series Features St. Peter’s Basilica

Tiffany Art Metropolis: San Pietro Palau. 25 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 555 pieces. Palau. 500 Dollars 2022. Gold .9999. 5 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 50 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One […]

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CoinWeek Streaming News: Let’s Talk High-End Eisenhower Dollars (w/ James Sego)

  CoinWeek Streaming News is brought to you by NGC. For information about NGC’s current grading specials and services, as well as to look up certs, pricing information, and current populations, visit www.ngccoin.com. * * * CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan and Eisenhower dollar specialist James Sego team up to talk about the current state of the high-end […]

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PVC Damage on World Coins – What It Is & How to Avoid It

By Lance Tchor – Founder and Co-President, WINGS® Coins LLC …… PVC and coins don’t mix Otherwise known as polyvinylchloride, PVC is found in many different plastic-based products. Despite the fact that the chemical has been identified as a carcinogen and pollutant, it is widely used in an array of industries with relatively benign outcomes. […]

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Recognize Fellow Coin Collectors, Nominate Deserving Hobbyists

Deadline for Award Nominations is January 15 Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) presents awards to deserving individuals in recognition of outstanding dedication to numismatics. The ANA is now accepting individual nominations for 2023 awards and Numismatic Hall of Fame “Modern Era” candidates. All nominations can be submitted in writing and online – 300 […]

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Numismatic Crime – Suspects in Texas Coin Shop Thefts

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Alert: Suspects Traveling in Gold Theft On October 28, 2022, the subjects pictured below were responsible for the theft of seven one-ounce American Gold Eagles from a coin shop in Texarkana, Texas. The subjects entered the shop wanting to buy several one-ounce […]

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Jeff Garrett: The Art of Submitting Rare Coins for Grading

Here’s an in-depth guide on how to submit your coins to NGC in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible   By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ……   Numismatic publications are full of headlines about seemingly low-value coins bringing amazing sums in ultra-condition. I have personally observed lines of people at rare […]

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Jeff Garrett: The Art of Submitting Rare Coins for Grading

Here’s an in-depth guide on how to submit your coins to NGC in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible   By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) …… Numismatic publications are full of headlines about seemingly low-value coins bringing amazing sums in ultra-condition. I have personally observed lines of people at rare coin […]

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Why You Can’t Buy Gold or Silver At Spot Price

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for Gainesville Coins …… Wouldn’t it just be grand to buy gold or silver at spot price? Think about that pile of metals in your vault growing ever higher, all at the price of what the metal is really worth. Eliminate the middleman — no numismatic premiums. And all the while that […]

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Exotic and Intentional U.S. Error Coins in the Marketplace

By Mike Byers for Mint Error News …… One of the most controversial categories of U.S. coins is Mint Errors. Many dealers and collectors, as well as coin auction houses, buy, sell, and trade many rare, exotic, and unique major mint errors. Obviously, some of these defy logic and were intentionally created and taken out […]

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US Coins: 50 Years of Modern Proof Sets

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek.com …..   1968-2018 Proof coinage has been a fixture in American numismatics since the 19th century and a regular hobby staple since 1936, when the United States Mint offered the first modern proof sets after a two-decade hiatus. There was also a three-year intermission between 1965 and 1967, when a […]

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The Coin Analyst: Reflections of a Libertad Specialist

By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek …..   Harry “Hernando” Bodine of Florida inherited from his late father both his coin collection and his love of numismatics, which began when Harry was a teenager. His father instilled in him the importance of completing a coin series and exposed him early on to what would become […]

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CoinWeek Podcast #171: The Spiritual Bank of Seth Paine

  The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get your modern coins grading at significant savings over normal modern submission rates. Visit pcgs.com/ccspecial to learn more. CoinWeek Podcast #171: The Spiritual Bank of Seth Paine This week on the CoinWeek […]

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Heritage Opens Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Chest to Collectors

This December event features almost 500 gold pieces and coins and jewelry from the world’s most famous hidden treasure   This time, at least, the hunt for Forrest Fenn’s treasure won’t be so challenging. What remains from that famed chest hidden in the Rocky Mountains – for a decade, the stuff of dreams and countless […]

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Silver Pyramid Shaped Coin Features Sand From King Tut’s Tomb

Low Issue Limit of 500   The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new unique pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the Centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb, a sequel to the first original sand coins produced in 2009. King Tutankhamun was an Egyptian ruler who […]

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United States 1958 Washington Quarter

In the grand scheme of things, the recession of 1958, which has come to be known as the “Eisenhower Recession“, was relatively minor. Even though it was the most significant economic downturn between 1945 and 1970, the recession lasted only eight months and was mostly negated by strong economic growth starting in May 1958. However, […]

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US Mint Releases 2022 American Innovation $1 Reverse Proof Set

The United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2022 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set on November 14 at noon EST. The set is priced at $28.00 (product code 22GC). The American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series featuring distinctive reverse designs that pay homage to America’s ingenuity and celebrate the […]

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From Valuable to Worthless and Back Again: Pre-1950 Chinese Currency, Part VI

Collecting Rare Pre-1950 Chinese Currency by Dr. Richard S. Appel – UniqueRareCoins.com …… Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI * * * For decades, some Republic of China (1912-49) banknotes displaying unusual inscriptions were seldom seen or reported. From experience, only a few dedicated, […]

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Sydney F. Martin Collection Part II Realizes Nearly $4.2 Million in Stack’s Bowers Winter 2022 Showcase Auction

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to have conducted Part II of the Sydney F. Martin Collection in Baltimore at their Winter 2022 Showcase Auction, the official auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo. Martin was a longtime supporter and enthusiastic member of the Colonial Coin Collectors Club (C4), and it was fitting that his […]

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ANA Summer Seminar Scholarships Available for 2023

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is accepting scholarship applications for its 2023 Summer Seminar, the hobby’s premier educational event. Recipients will have the opportunity to attend one of two weeklong sessions, to be held June 17-22 and June 24-29 on the Colorado College campus adjacent to ANA headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. All members – […]

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Coins of the British Palestinian Mandate

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. A great wellspring of revolution, the First World War upended the Middle East and totally eroded Ottoman control in the region. This led to extensive unrest and paved the way for the Anglo-French Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1916. British authorities used this agreement to create the Palestine Mandate, a political […]

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Six Different Types of U.S. Dollar Coins Since 1971

By Bullion Shark LLC …… In the years since silver was removed from our circulating coinage in 1964, there have been multiple attempts to create a dollar coin for commerce that would save taxpayers money since coins last much longer than paper bills. In fact, coins typically last around 15 years, while paper money lasts […]

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Unique Declaration of Independence Medal Leads Record $4.27 Million Sedwick Auction

A unique American silver medal depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence set a new record during Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s November 3 and 4 Treasure Auction 32. The live online and floor auction was itself a record sale for the firm with over $4.27 million sold across 1,622 lots. The large Proof silver […]

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Vietnam-Era 1969 Military Payment Certificate Series 681

By Philip Thomas for PCGS ……   One way to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces is to examine and admire a particular series of Military Payment Certificates (MPCs), that primarily features military-themed vignettes: the illustrious and illustrative Series 681. Out of the nation’s current count of 16.5 million veterans from all […]

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Colorado Man Gets 27 Months for Africa Gold Scheme

By United States Attorney’s Office, District of Montana ……   On Monday, November 7, 2022, a Colorado man who admitted to defrauding a Montana family of $391,280 USD by purporting to invest the money in gold in Africa was sentenced to 27 months in prison and fined $5,000, to be followed by three years of […]

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CoinWeek Podcast #170: The Wreath Cent that went to Space

  The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get your modern coins grading at significant savings over normal modern submission rates.  Visit pcgs.com/ccspecial to learn more. CoinWeek Podcast #170: The Wreath Cent that went to Space A 1793 Wreath […]

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Mysterious “E”, “L” Counterstamps on Capped Bust Quarters Intrigue Numismatists

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ……   There are many unusual varieties among early United States Federal-era coinage, but perhaps few are as mysterious as some 1815 and 1825 Capped Bust quarters counterstamped with a single “L” or “E”. In all, there are a total of four different combinations of quarters with the counterstamps, including […]

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Ancient Coin Profiles: Roman Gold Aureus of Julius Caesar

Overview: Julius Caesar The Roman general and dictator Julius Caesar is still famous 2,061 years after his death, though most people are probably more familiar with the legend than the man and his actual achievements. Not that the facts disappoint. Caesar was by all accounts an energetic and forceful personality, his life lending itself quite […]

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Choice Franklin Half Dollars at David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sunday Auction #1248 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 500 total lots – including more than 150 No Reserve lots and over 20 Vault Values. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a shocking 1875 20c NGC Proof 65 UCAM; […]

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United States 1865 Two Cent Piece

First struck in 1864 in an attempt to solve the nationwide coin shortage, caused by the onset of the U.S. Civil War, the Two Cent piece never truly caught on and suffered from a consistently shrinking mintage. As only the second issuance, the 1865 type still had a significant mintage of 13,640,000 specimens (for comparison’s […]

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Unique New Jersey $3 Banknote From Fabled S.S. Central America Sunken Treasure

Banknotes found in Purser’s safe and recovered treasure shipment boxes will be offered for the first time in December 3, 2022 auction   A unique $3 denomination note issued by a New Jersey bank is among a small number of banknotes that survived the 1857 sinking of the fabled “Ship of Gold”, the S.S. Central […]

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The Florentine Gold Florin: How Much Is That in Dollars?

By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Something we are asked from time to time is how much a past coin was worth in terms of present-day money. It can be hard enough sometimes to say what the coin was worth at the time it was in circulation. Equating it to present-day money […]

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CSNS Partners With Newman Numismatic Portal, Suspends Exhibits for 2023 Convention

Central States Numismatic Society looks to revamp rules to attract more exhibitors and convention visitors   As part of an ongoing expansion and modernization program for its annual convention, leaders of the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) are partnering with Washington University’s Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) for a three-day symposium at the 2023 CSNS convention. […]

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Rare Proof 1875 $3 Gold Offered by GreatCollections

Biding is now live on Greatcollections.com for one of the rarest obtainable US gold types. Even graded as PR 45 DCAM, this 1875 $3 gold piece is extremely rare and is sure to garner extensive attention on the auction block. Secured in an OGH 1.2 Gen PCGS holder for upwards of 36 years, this coin […]

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John Feigenbaum Selected as PNG Executive Director

Business executive and lifelong numismatist John Feigenbaum has been selected by the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) Board of Directors to become the non-profit organization’s next Executive Director. He will begin a transition period in January with PNG’s long-time Executive Director Robert Brueggeman who will be retiring in 2023 after 28 years. Brueggeman, 78, has been […]

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United States 1948 Franklin Half Dollar

First released in 1948, the Franklin half dollar was the last circulating U.S. denomination to adopt the portrait of a real individual, instead of the allegorical Lady Liberty. As this design was replacing the Walking Liberty half dollar–which, even at the time, was widely considered to be one of the most beautiful coins ever struck […]

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Coins of Ancient Greek Troas (Troad): Part 2

By Steve Benner for CoinWeek ….. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 * * * This article is the second part on the coinage of Troas, a region of northwest Asia Minor adjacent to the Hellespont. Its history goes back to the Bronze Age and the Hittites, and Troy (Ilium), […]

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United States Mint Announces 2023 Native American $1 Coin Reverse Design

On Wednesday, November 9, the United States Mint officially announced the reverse design for the 2023 Native American $1 Coin. The 2023 Native American $1 Coin honors American ballerina Maria Tallchief and American Indians in ballet. Considered to be America’s first prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief broke barriers as a Native American ballerina (Osage Nation) exhibiting […]

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Künker eLive Online Auction 74

By Künker GmbH …… Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts, Künker’s eLive Auction 74 is online. We are offering a total of 3,074 lot numbers with coins from the Ancient World to Modern Times on five evenings. It is the most extensive eLive Auction with a solely numismatic offering that we have been able to present […]

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Third Coin in Southern Constellations Series Features the Peacock

Third coin in the new Southern Constellations five-coin £2 series Bimetallic coin available in special color pack – only 2,000 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 175 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a second £2 coin series to commemorate 200 […]

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Ancient Roman Medallion Brings $312,000 in Heritage Auction

One of just two known examples of a medallion from one of the best and most important collections of ancient coins ever sold through Heritage Auctions sold for $312,000 USD to lead Heritage’s World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature Auction to $5,687,936 November 2-4. The Maxentius (AD 307-312). AV quaternio or medallion of […]

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Mike Byers Mint Error News – Ike Dollar Overstruck by Cent Dies

By Mike Byers for Mint Error News …… 1972 Eisenhower Dollar Overstruck by 1972 Cent Dies PCGS MS 63 UNIQUE * * * This is a spectacular and unique Mint State Eisenhower dollar that was overstruck twice by 1972 Lincoln cent dies. A struck Eisenhower dollar was intentionally placed underneath two adjacent Lincoln cent die […]

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ANA Establishes David Lisot Young Numismatist Scholarship

In memory of David Lisot, who passed away unexpectedly on October 15, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) is establishing the David Lisot Memorial Young Numismatist Scholarship to continue David’s legacy of fascination with numismatics and numismatists themselves. The ANA set a goal of raising $25,000 for the scholarship, of which $5,000 has already been pledged. […]

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Laos Introduces New Banknotes Into Circulation

By the Bank of the Lao PDR …… The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL), the central bank announced that it has printed new editions of the 10,000 and 20,000 kip banknotes, which will be put into circulation this month. With the presence of the Deputy Governor Madame Vathana Dalaloy, the Bank’s Head of Office, […]

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NGC Counterfeit Detection: 1809 Large Cent

This fake has problems with both its weight and its composition   By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) …… The United States Mint issued the Classic Head Cent series from 1808 to 1814. Generally, these coins can sell for hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Lower-quality copper was used to create the blanks, so many were […]

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Rare Ancient, Islamic, and European Coins Offered by Numismatica Genevensis

By Numismatica Genevensis SA …… Anyone interested in truly top-class numismatics will have been following Numismatica Genevensis’ auctions for years. They are a pretty rare occurrence, but they always feature numerous coins preserved in the best possible condition. On November 14 and 15, the time has finally come again. Across three auction catalogues, Numismatica Genevensis […]

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New Coin in CIT Steampunk Series Features Jules Verne’s Nautilus

Steampunk – Nautilus Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 50 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 888. Special Technology: smartminting© (Ultra High Relief), combined with partial gilding. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features an inhabited underwater world in steampunk style: The foreground on the left is dominated by […]

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It’s Back! NUMISMATA Coin Show in Munich

Finally, it’s that time again! On March 4-5, 2023, the classic among coin shows will finally take place again. If you’re a dealer who wants to attend NUMISMATA, register early, especially if you have a voucher. It was a nightmare for everyone involved. The last NUMISMATA had to be canceled just hours before the event […]

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ANA Board Approves $6.5 Million Budget for FY 2022-23

During an October 20 teleconference, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Board of Governors passed a $6.5 million budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23, which begins November 1. According to ANA Executive Director Kim Kiick, more than $2.6 million of the 2023 budget directly supports the ANA’s educational offerings, including the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum, the […]

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CCAC to Review Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Designs

The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a teleconference public meeting November 15, 2022. 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: Review of the […]

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The Two Types of Struck-Through Error Coins

By Jon Sullivan for PCGS …… When a coin is struck, it should be produced from dies that are clean and free of any residues, debris, or other random objects so that when the dies come together to strike the planchet, a perfect strike is the result. If, however, there is something between the dies […]

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Royal Mint Releases 50 Years of UK Pride 50p Into Circulation

Five million 50ps marking the 50th anniversary of Pride UK will enter circulation via 2,000 UK Post Offices The Pride 50p is set to become the last design that will enter general circulation in the UK featuring the portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side of the coin The commemorative […]

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The Coin Analyst: 2022 U.S. Mint Winners

By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. 2022 was definitely a quieter year for U.S. Mint coins, especially compared to last year – a banner year for the Mint in terms of sales and one marked by several historic developments such as the new American Silver and Gold Eagle reverses and the return of Morgan […]

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Choice Uncirculated Proof 1861 $5,000 Interest Bearing Note Sells at GreatCollections

On Sunday, October 30, bidding ended at GreatCollections.com on an exceptional and rare piece of classic Civil War monetary history. This Proof Aug. 19, 1861 $5,000 Interest Bearing Note, graded as 63 – Choice Uncirculated by PMG, is one of only three known extant examples. After 107 bids, the winner of the lot paid $63,250 […]

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United States 1937-D “3 Legged” Buffalo Nickel

The famous 1937-D “3 Legged” Buffalo nickel is one of the most important modern US coins and probably the most well-known type in the Buffalo or Indian Head nickel series. Ironically, however, the “3 Legged” Buffalo variety of 1937-D is not a true variety since the missing leg was actually included on the new die. […]

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Coin Collecting Strategies: Building the Ultimate 20th Century Type Set, Part 2: Nickels and Dimes

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ……….. Welcome back to the Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker guide to building the ultimate 20th century type set. In our last installment [Part One], we spelled out the basic principles of our type set strategy and focused on the most interesting small cent coins of the […]

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Blanchard: The Beauty and Appeal of Toned Coins

By Douglas LePre – Senior Portfolio Manager at Blanchard and Company, Inc ….. In the many years that I’ve been in this market, one of my favorite areas of interest has always been type silver coins, regardless as to whether they are proof or mint state. One of the many factors associated with my love […]

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Ancient Coin Profiles: Byzantine Empire – Manuel I Aspron Trachy

Overview In 1092 CE, the Byzantine emperor Alexius I Comnenus enacted sweeping coinage reforms. He stopped production of previous denominations and introduced five new ones: the gold hyperpyron (which served as the unit of account for the new money), the electrum aspron trachy, the billon (copper and silver) aspron trachy, the copper tetarteron, and the […]

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Top 10 Most Controversial US Coins

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. The 1933 Saint-Gaudens 20$ Double Eagle Sold in 2021 for $18.87 million, this is officially the most expensive coin in the world. But that’s not what makes it so controversial. Shortly after the United States Mint struck 445,500 double eagles in the spring of 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt issued […]

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Jesse Kraft Discusses the Rosenthal Specimen 1804 Dollar (Video)

In one of the finest video presentations you will ever see discussing a numismatic object, Dr. Jesse Kraft, Resolute Americana Chair of American Numismatics, discusses the history of the 1804 dollar. Showcased in this video presentation is the 1804 Class III Rosenthal Specimen, which was donated to the American Numismatic Society in 1980 with the […]

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Save the Date: April 26 is PNG Day at Central States

Visitors will again get an early advantage for buying and selling prior to the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention. The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will conduct its next PNG Day show on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in conjunction with the annual Central States Numismatic Society convention. The 2023 PNG Day will be open to […]

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Save the Date: April 26, 2023 is PNG Day at CSNS Convention

Visitors will again get early advantage for buying, selling prior to the Central States Numismatic Society convention. The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) will conduct its next PNG Day show on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in conjunction with the annual Central States Numismatic Society convention (www.CSNS.org). The 2023 PNG Day will be open to the public […]

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CoinWeek Podcast #169: Collecting Strategies – $1 to $10,000 Per Coin

  The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get your modern coins grading at significant savings over normal modern submission rates.  Visit pcgs.com/ccspecial to learn more. CoinWeek Podcast #169: Collecting Strategies from $1 to $10,000 Per Coin On this […]

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United States 2015 Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Quarter

The America the Beautiful Quarters Program debuted on the heels of the 50 State Quarters Program and its adjunct District of Columbia and Territories program. Authorized by the America the Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–456), called for the “issuance of redesigned quarters dollars emblematic of national parks or other national sites in each state, the […]

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United States 2015 Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Quarter

Description: The America the Beautiful Quarters Program debuted on the heels of the 50 State Quarters Program and its adjunct District of Columbia and Territories program. Authorized by Public Law 110–456, the America the Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008, called for the “issuance of redesigned quarters dollars emblematic of national parks or other national sites in each state, […]

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Jeff Garrett: The Importance of Professional Collecting Advice

By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) …… Several years ago, while attending the Whitman Baltimore Convention, I had the pleasure of spending some time talking to numismatic legend Harvey Stack. When Harvey passed away early this year, we all lost an important link to numismatic history. Thankfully, Harvey had produced a long series […]

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Mike Byers Mint Error News – 1973-S Proof Eisenhower Dollar in Bronze

By Mike Byers for Mint Error News …… 1973-S Proof BRONZE Eisenhower Dollar Broadstruck on Bronze Planchet PCGS PR 62 RED CAMEO UNIQUE This unique and amazing 1973-S Proof Eisenhower Dollar was broadstruck on a 26g bronze planchet. Since it was struck by Proof Ike Dollar dies, the collar was set up to hold the […]

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New Gold Coin Celebrates Swiss Watchmaking Prowess

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 29, 2022, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched the new coin honoring Switzerland’s watchmaking industry, “Timemachine”, available starting from CHF 419 (about $24 USD at the time of publication) at www.swissmintshop.ch. It is the first gold coin from Swissmint with a face value of CHF 25 to enter circulation. […]

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United States 1988-P Roosevelt Dime

Nine years after adopting the P mintmark, the Philadelphia Mint was on a roll. In fact, 1988 was the first year since 1967 that Philadelphia struck over one billion dimes, a 35% jump from 1987. To accommodate these increased production activities, the United States Mint hired 478 new employees, 196 of which were at the […]

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Numismatic Crime – Coin Shop Burglaries and Vehicular Break-ins

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Shop Burglary – Stockton, California The Stockton Police Department is investigating a burglary of Avenue Coins. At approximately 2:15 am on October 13, 2022, three vehicles occupied by seven males wearing hoodies and armed with bolt cutters and a pry-bar breached […]

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Royal Mint Produces 1st Circulating Coins With King Charles III

The Royal Mint has started manufacturing the first circulating coins featuring the portrait of King Charles III, representing the biggest change to UK coinage since decimalization The first coin will be a memorial 50 pence in honor of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and coins will start to appear in change from December 2022 […]

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NGC Counterfeit Detection: 1908 Quarter Eagle

The problems with this low-quality fake start with a glaring error   By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) …… The Indian Head Quarter Eagle series that began in 1908 was born from President Theodore Roosevelt’s displeasure with the designs on US coinage at the turn of the century. The ensuing rebirth of America’s coinage was carried […]

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Final £2 Coin in Exploration Series Features the Antarctic

Bi-metal coin available in special color pack – only 2,022 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 celebrating 100 years since the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. […]

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Gobrecht Silver Dollars – The Most Misunderstood Coin

1836 C. GOBRECHT name below base, stars in obverse field, plain edge. Die alignment: eagles flies level, coin turn and eagle flies level medal turn. Judd-58 Gobrecht Silver Dollars by Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ……   The Gobrecht Silver Dollar is a complicated yet fascinating series. At first glance, many would think […]

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NGC Counterfeit Detection: 1884-CC Morgan Dollar

By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) …… The 1884-CC was once considered one of the greatest rarities of the Morgan Dollar series. However, the GSA sales half a century ago included nearly one million coins, over 80% of the original mintage. Nevertheless, examples in Mint State can still sell today for hundreds or even thousands of […]

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David Lawrence Offers Final Part of Hansen Morgan Dollars

Sunday Auction #1246 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 575 total lots – including more than 250 No Reserve lots and over 20 Vault Values. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a tied finest known 1938 25c PCGS MS68; […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Alexander Graham Bell $1 Coin Circulating

Stories of great achievement often find their way on Royal Canadian Mint coins and on the 175TH anniversary of his birth, Alexander Graham Bell is being recognized for his numerous breakthrough inventions, and the legacy of innovation he fostered over the many years he spent working and living in Canada

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The Key Date 1998 Mexico Silver Onza Libertad

By Sanjay Gandhi for PCGS …… One bullion coin that has always been in extraordinarily high demand by world coin collectors is the Onza Silver bullion coin issued by the Banco de México. This one-ounce coin was first struck in 1949, and was resumed in 1978, 1979, and 1980. In 1982, this newly redesigned Onza […]

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Former PCGS President Brings Expertise to Videogames

Brett Charville educates new collectors on how rare coin and trading card certification now assists video game hobby A recent former president of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), Brett Charville, has launched an informative website, www.StandardGaming.com, to educate collectors about how third-party certification concepts for coins and trading cards are helping the increasing popularity of […]

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NGC Introduces King Charles III Special Label

As a new era commences for the English monarchy, The Royal Mint is releasing memorial coins featuring the late Queen and, for the first time, the new King. Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is celebrating the release with a special label to complement coins featuring King Charles III. The Royal Mint is a storied and innovative […]

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Exceedingly Rare Brass Continental Dollar in Stack’s Bowers Winter 2022 Showcase Auction

By Christopher Maisano – Numismatist, Stack’s Bower Galleries …… Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to be offering an exceptionally rare variant of the classic Continental dollar in lot 5001 of the company’s Winter 2022 Showcase Auction. Graded AU-55 by PCGS and with CAC approval, both sides exhibit a handsome blend of bright brassy-gold and warmer […]

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A CAC Grading Service? CoinWeek Interview With John Albanese

On October 17, CoinWeek conducted a lengthy telephone interview with Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC) President John Albanese to discuss a range of issues related to his announcement that CAC would launch a new grading service in early 2023. * * * Charles Morgan: I want to start, John, by asking you some basic questions about […]

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Ancient Roman Rarity, 1 of 2 Known, Headed to Heritage Auction

A medallion from one of the best and most important collections of ancient coins ever sold through Heritage Auctions could bring $200,000 USD or more when it crosses the block November 2 at Heritage Auctions’ World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature Auction. The Maxentius (AD 307-312). AV quaternio or medallion of 4-aurei (33mm, […]

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Sedwick Auctions Offers Rare Venezuelan Coin Certified by NGC

Other vintage NGC-certified gold coins from Latin America are also highlights of the Sedwick auction on November 3-4, 2022. A large collection of rare Central and South American gold coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) can be found in Sedwick Auctions’ Treasure, World, U.S. Coin & Paper Money Auction 32 on November 3-4, 2022. A […]

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Top 5 Commemorative Presidential Coins

By Bullion Shark LLC …… Former presidents have played a major role in our circulating coinage for over one hundred years, appearing on the obverses of most of those coins. This even includes series like the Presidential dollar, which started out as circulating coinage in 2007 but became collector coins in 2012. Because of this […]

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GreatCollections Sells Mint State 1792 Half Disme for Over $350K

On Sunday, October 23, 2022, bidding ended on Greatcollections.com for a prime example of a classic American numismatic rarity, the 1792 Flowing Hair Half Disme. Graded MS 64 by PCGS–and with at most 10 to 15 examples graded higher–this coin is one of the nicest surviving examples. Quite possibly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire such […]

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GreatCollections Sells Mint State 1792 Half Disme for Over $350K

On Sunday, October 23, 2022, bidding ended on Greatcollections.com for a prime example of a classic American numismatic rarity, the 1792 Flowing Hair Half Disme. Graded MS 64 by PCGS–and with at most 10 to 15 examples graded higher–this coin is one of the nicest surviving examples. Quite possibly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire such […]

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CIT Issues Mesmerizing Raven Witch – Eye of Magic Silver Coin

Raven Witch – Eye of Magic Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 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 a woman’s head with a pointed hat. Her open hair […]

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Jewish-American Hall of Fame 2022 Medal Honors Ruth Gruber

By Jewish-American Hall of Fame …… Mel Wacks, Director of the Jewish-American Hall of Fame, has announced that its 53rd annual inductee ― photojournalist, author, and public servant Ruth Gruber ― whose portrait will appear on high relief medals designed by sculptor Eugene Daub. The medal’s reverse, designed by Mel Wacks, features the issuer’s name. […]

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A Warsaw Numismatic Odyssey

By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   Last month, along with most of the American Numismatic Society’s staff, I attended the XVI International Numismatic Congress in Poland. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and finally meet in person with email-only acquaintances. I quickly fell into a routine of […]

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A Warsaw Numismatic Odyssey

By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Last month, along with most of the American Numismatic Society’s staff, I attended the XVI International Numismatic Congress in Poland. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and finally meet in person with email-only acquaintances. I quickly fell into a routine of attending […]

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The Million-Dollar Liberty Head Eagle

By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com …… CoinWeek Content Partner It’s likely that Heritage’s recent sale of a PCGS AU53 1875 Liberty Head eagle will go largely unnoticed by non-specialists. After all, million-dollar coins are a common occurrence at coin auctions in the 2020s, and to get noticed today, a coin needs to hammer for at […]

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Bitcoin and Crypto Anniversary Session Offered by Stack’s Bowers

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to present the Cryptocurrency Anniversary Session of their Winter 2022 Showcase Auction, the Official Auction of the Whitman 2022 Baltimore Expo. With live bidding taking place on Friday, November 4, this special stand-alone session marks the one-year anniversary of the firm’s first-ever offering of physical cryptocurrency in November 2021. In […]

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Iridescent Centaur Coin Latest From Mythical Creatures Series

Antique Finish with Iridescent Effect to bring The Centaur to life Fourth coin in stunning five-coin set Featuring a stunning HIGH RELIEF image of The Centaur Available in Proof 2oz Fine Silver Only 250 coins worldwide Following the release of the first three coins, this series of five 2oz fine silver coins illustrating famous myths […]

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Heritage Auctions Toned Coin Showcase in Time for Halloween

There is a multitude of reasons that coins can change color over time. Certainly, time spent in circulation will do the trick, which is obvious if you look at the cents in your pocket. But even fully Mint State coins can and do change color, often with spectacular results. Now, Heritage brings you a dedicated […]

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Kazakhstan Issues New 20,000 Tenge Banknote

  On October 1, 2022, the National Bank of Kazakhstan issued into circulation a banknote of 20,000 KZT nominal value. The banknote is designed in the same style as the banknotes already in circulation. Thus, its obverse side contains mostly vertical images, while horizontal ones are represented on its reverse side. A design is made […]

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Ireland Launches Luke Kelly Silver Proof Coin, Already Sold Out

€15 Silver Proof coin is the final coin in the “Modern Musician” series of silver proof coins, which also featured coins dedicated to Rory Gallagher and Phil Lynott. The coin was officially launched by President Michael D. Higgins at St. Laurence O’Toole National School in Dublin 1, the former school of Luke Kelly. The coin […]

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English Banknotes Featuring King Charles III to Enter Circulation in 2024

The Bank of England will reveal images of updated banknotes featuring a portrait of HM King Charles III by the end of 2022   By Bank of England …… The Bank of England will reveal images of updated banknotes featuring a portrait of HM King Charles III by the end of this year. The notes […]

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NGC Counterfeit Coin Detection: Walking Liberty Half Dollars

A fistful of what appeared to be vintage silver coins turned out to be fakes   A couple of years ago, NGC received a submission of 14 seemingly Gem Uncirculated Walking Liberty half dollars. While they have odd luster and surfaces, the coins are quite flashy. From a distance, they may even appear quite attractive. […]

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Certified Coin Marketplace – CAC-Approved Coins Bring Premiums in September 2022

During the month of September, coins graded by CAC (Certified Acceptance Corporation) fared well in live auctions in San Diego and Long Beach, California, in addition to performing in many internet sales. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1904-O Morgan Dollar in […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Issues $1 Circulating Coin Commemorating Alexander Graham Bell

Stories of great achievement often find their way on Royal Canadian Mint coins and on the 175th anniversary of his birth, Alexander Graham Bell is being recognized for his numerous breakthrough inventions, and the legacy of innovation he fostered over the many years he spent working and living in Canada. The famous inventor of the […]

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United States 2000-D Sacagawea Golden Dollar

By 2000, the United States Mint was facing a dramatic upswing in the demand for circulating coinage. Consequently, the Denver Mint installed a series of new modern bulk coin bagging machines to help accommodate the overall increase of over 8.5 billion coins. Officially released into circulation on January 27, 2000, with great fanfare after a […]

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Mike Byers Mint Error News – Washington Quarter Struck on Half Eagle Gold Coin

By Mike Byers for Mint Error News …… UNIQUE GOLD QUARTER 1970-S Proof Washington 25¢ Overstruck on 1898 Liberty $5 Gold Coin 8.3 Grams NGC PF 66   This gold Washington quarter is far and beyond the most incredible modern United States Mint error ever to be discovered. The closest six-figure modern U.S. Mint error […]

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Perth Mint September Silver Bullion Sales Soar to Second Best

Australian bullion sales in September strengthened for a third straight month for minted gold coins and bars and rallied to the second highest monthly level on record for minted silver coins and bars, according to the latest figures from The Perth Mint of Australia

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Coins of Ancient Greek Troas (Troad): Part 1

By Steve Benner for CoinWeek ….. Troas, unlike the subject of my previous article, was not a country unto itself. It was only the name of a district in northwest Asia Minor (Anatolia) adjacent to the Hellespont (Dardanelles). The area is bordered by the Aegean Sea to the west, the mountain massif that forms Mount […]

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United States 1987 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin

PCGS MS-69 $48 – $52 Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 0% PCGS POP MS-69: 24,209 Population Growth Since 2014: 103.37%▲ (MS-69 Population in 2014: 11,904) NGC MS-69 $44 – $48▲ Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 0.6% NGC POP MS-69: 163,115 Population Growth Since 2014: 50.32%▲ (MS-69 Population in 2014: 108,513) PCGS MS-70 $1,000 – $1,100▼ […]

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Superb Cameo Proof 1903 Morgan Dollar in Stack’s Bowers Winter 2022 Showcase Auction

By Christopher Maisano – Numismatist, Stack’s Bower Galleries …… Proof Morgan dollars as a whole are highly desirable but rarely does one stand out from the rest like this beauty. The untoned surfaces allow full appreciation of the predominantly brilliant finish for which this late-date Proof Morgan dollar issue is known. There is, however, some […]

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Noteworthy Notes: 1869 $1 Legal Tender Rainbow Note Error

By Philip Thomas for PCGS …… Unlike coins, the large majority of banknotes do not enjoy the anonymity that comes with not having a distinctive number indelibly marked on its surface – in most cases twice or more. These identity-defining serial numbers leave little room for confusion or misunderstanding. The hard-and-fast rule is one number […]

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Hansen Collection Morgan Dollars at David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sunday Auction #1245 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 425 total lots – including more than 75 No Reserve lots and over 25 Vault Values. Included in the variety of PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items are an expertly preserved 1788 Massachusetts Cent NGC MS65 BN ex: Newman; a popular […]

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English Gold Coins From Ellerby Hoard Realize $800,000+ in Spink Sale

A group of 264 vintage English gold coins almost entirely certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) realized £754,000 (about $837,000) in a Spink & Son auction. The sale of the Ellerby Area Hoard, found during the remodeling of a historic English home, was held on October 7, 2022. The top lot in the sale was […]

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Anna May Wong American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags on Sale Oct. 25

The United States Mint 2022 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags – Anna May Wong will be available for purchase on October 25 at noon EDT. The Anna May Wong quarter is the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters Program, a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Introduces Single Mine Gold Bullion Coin

In response to increasing market demand for greater transparency in the provenance of precious metals, and to showcase its continually evolving refining capabilities, the Mint is introducing its first gold bullion coin completely sourced from a single mine

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Heritage to Offer Ancient Coin Historical Scholar Collection, Part 2

The first installment of the Historical Scholar Collection was featured in its own catalog in our recent Chicago World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session, and the first of our four Showcase auctions was offered last month. Now, Heritage is offering selections from Part II of the Historical Scholar Collection showcase auctions. This auction is open […]

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2022 US Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set Available October 26

The 2022 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set will be available for purchase beginning on October 26 at noon EDT. Production is limited to 50,000 sets, with orders limited to one set per household for the first 24 hours of sales. Produced at the San Francisco Mint, this set includes the following Proof […]

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Taraszka Collection Polish Rarities Featured in Stack’s Bowers 2023 NYINC Auction

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the offering of Polish rare coins from The Anthony J. Taraszka Collection in their January 2023 New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) auction. Prized among European issues are the coins of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and of Poland more broadly. Many of the most notable collections in history have […]

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New Coin in Hunters by Night Series Features the Python

Hunters by Night – Python Palau. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Obsidian Black. Mintage: 888. Special Technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the head of a python from the front, behind it is its scaly […]

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Archives International Auction 80 of Stocks, Bonds, and World Banknotes

Auction 80: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 To be sold at public auction beginning at 11:00 am ET   Your participation in the auction is appreciated and can be conducted safely in the comfort of your own home. We hope you enjoy our current offering from our 80th auction. Stay safe, stay well, and Good Luck […]

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Heroes and Villains on Circulating Coins and Banknotes

By Nathan Elkins for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ……   The recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II (r. 1952–2022) and the elevation of King Charles III has prompted questions about how the face of money will change in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. This may seem like an odd line of inquiry to numismatists […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Issues Its First Single Mine Gold Bullion Coin

In response to increasing market demand for greater transparency in the provenance of precious metals, and to showcase its continually evolving refining capabilities, the Royal Canadian Mint is introducing its first gold bullion coin completely sourced from a single mine. The 2022 $50 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Gold Maple Leaf Single-Sourced Mine bullion coin is […]

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United States Mint Holiday Ornaments on Sale October 21

The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2022 editions of the Mighty Minters™ Ornament and the United States Mint Holiday Ornament on October 21 at noon EDT. There are no household order limits for either ornament. Crafted in solid brass and imitation rhodium, both ornaments feature an uncirculated 2022 American Innovation $1 […]

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GreatCollections Acquires Walton 1913 Liberty Head Nickel

The famed Walton 1913 Liberty Head Nickel has been acquired by GreatCollections for $4.2 million USD. It is the second of only five known examples of the ultra-rare 1913 Liberty Head Nickel purchased by GreatCollections within 12 months. The Walton 1913 Nickel has one of the greatest stories to ever be told in U.S. numismatics. […]

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United States 1978-P Lincoln Cent

The Philadelphia Mint struck over 5.5 billion Lincoln cents in 1978, consuming 765,914.1 pounds or 157,583.8 metric tonnes of copper. It should be noted, however, that the West Point facility did strike roughly 1.5 billion of these coins and there is no way to distinguish between the two mintages. Combined, this represented only 56.5 of […]

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Coin Collecting Strategies: Building the Ultimate 20th Century Type Set, Part 1: Small Cents

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek.com ………. Today, we’d like to discuss building a truly remarkable 20th century US Type set. Type sets enable you to assemble a representative sampling of coins over a particular period of time, or of a particular type of coin. When we think of type sets, we usually […]

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Pobjoy Mint’s Pegasus Coin Available in 2oz Pearl Black Finish

Limited to only 250 Coins Worldwide   The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce that our flagship Pegasus coin is now available with a pearl black finish and in 2oz Proof Fine Silver. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government, featuring the famous Greek mythological horse, Pegasus. The design […]

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United States Mint to Ship 5th American Women Quarters Oct. 24

The United States Mint will begin shipping the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters Program on October 24. The Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver manufacture these circulating quarters honoring Anna May Wong. Coins featuring additional honorees will begin shipping in 2023 through 2025. With a career that spanned motion pictures, television, and theatre, […]

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CoinWeek Podcast #168: Remembering David Lisot, CoinWeek Co-Founder

  The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get your modern coins grading at significant savings over normal modern submission rates.  Visit pcgs.com/ccspecial to learn more. CoinWeek Podcast #168: Remembering David Lisot, CoinWeek Co-Founder On this episode, Charles Morgan […]

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CoinWeek Podcast #168: Remembering David Lisot, CoinWeek Co-Founder

  The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get your modern coins grading at significant savings over normal modern submission rates.  Visit pcgs.com/ccspecial to learn more. CoinWeek Podcast #167: American Silver Eagle Musings On this episode, Charles Morgan remembers […]

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More Than €4 Million in Fake 500 Euro Bills Seized in Spain

One of the most sophisticated euro counterfeits ever detected in the EU   By Europol ……   On September 21, 2022, Europol supported the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) and the Spanish Regional Catalan Police (Mossos d’Esquadra) to dismantle an organized crime group involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit euro banknotes. The police […]

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More Than €4 Million in Fake 500 Euro Bills Seized in Spain

One of the most sophisticated euro counterfeits ever detected in the EU   By Europol …… On September 21, 2022, Europol supported the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) and the Spanish Regional Catalan Police (Mossos d’Esquadra) to dismantle an organized crime group involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit euro banknotes. The police intervention […]

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NGC Counterfeit Coin Detection: 2000-P American Silver Eagle

This spurious issue includes fuzzy details and missing elements   The American Silver Eagle is one of the most popular coin series in the world. In fact, more than half a billion have been struck in a number of different finishes since it was introduced in 1986. The majority of Silver Eagles are bullion issues […]

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Famous 1943 Bronze Cent Error Coin Offered by GreatCollections

Biding is now live on Greatcollections.com for a handsome example of the famous 1943 Copper Penny error, graded as AU 50 BN by PCGS and earning a blue CAC sticker. Interested collectors should note this is a rare opportunity to acquire such a numismatically important coin. Bidding ends Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 4:12:20 PM […]

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PCGS Around The World: The China 1929 Globe Pattern Dollar

By Jay Turner for PCGS …… The Chinese 1929 pattern dollar of Sun Yat-sen featuring the globe reverse design is a desirable rarity out of the reach of most numismatists and collectors, and it might be one of the most legendary republic coins for China. While it is unknown how many exist, the total mintage […]

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Royal Australian Mint Issues Coins Celebrating AC/DC’s Let There Be Rock

By Royal Australian Mint …… This year officially marks the 45th anniversary of AC/DC’s five times Platinum-selling studio album, Let There Be Rock. To celebrate this momentous milestone in music history, the Royal Australian Mint is releasing the second coin set in their AC/DC collection trilogy. Hailing from Sydney, AC/DC or ‘Acca Dacca’ as dubbed […]

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Mike Byers Mint Error News – 2018-P Roosevelt Dime Struck on a Steel Planchet

By Mike Byers for Mint Error News …… 2018-P Roosevelt Dime Struck on a Steel Planchet 98% Iron / 1.5 Grams PCGS MS 60 New Discovery   This is a fascinating new discovery. United States Roosevelt Dime off-metals are very rare. There are only a few known on copper or foreign aluminum planchets. This 2018 […]

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Precious Metals Dealer Bob Higgins of Argent Group Charged With Ongoing Fraud

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ……   On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against a precious metals dealer, Argent Asset Group LLC, and a precious metals depository, First State Depository Company, LLC, […]

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The Circulation Coins of East Germany

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. When the Allies withdrew the Reichsmark from circulation in their respective occupation zones on June 20, 1948 in response to Soviet counterfeiting efforts, it was replaced by the Deutsche Mark issued by the Bank deutscher Länder, the post-war central bank of Germany founded on March 1, 1948. However, since […]

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Aaron Berk: Ancient Coin Podcast – Episode 2

In the upcoming season of the CoinWeek Podcast, ancient coin expert Aaron Berk (Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.) will appear as a recurring guest alongside CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan to help demystify the field for those interested in collecting ancient coins but who might feel intimidated by the depth of the topic. With over 30 years […]

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Jeff Garrett: Collecting American Gold Eagles

By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… The recently completed Stack’s Bowers sales featuring the first and last American Silver and Gold Eagles saw record prices for pedigreed modern coins sold at auction, stunning most observers. Touted as the Dusk to Dawn Anniversary issues, the coins were the last 500 Type 1 and […]

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Numismatic Crime – $50,000 Reward Offered for Recovery of Stolen Coins

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen in Transit: FedEx – Arizona to Florida A package being sent via FedEx has been reported stolen/lost. The package was last scanned at the FedEx hub in Memphis, Tennessee. FedEx has been unable to locate the package. Lost/Stolen Coins: 315 Bolivia […]

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Morgan Dollars and Ancient Coins Offered by David Lawrence

Sunday Auction #1244 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 575 total lots – including more than 250 No Reserve lots and over 20 Vault Values. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a rainbow toned 1873 H10c PCGS Proof 67+ […]

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PAN Civil War Showcase Features Financial Legacies of the War

Three days, eight programs, and multiple exhibits featuring storytellers/authors and Living History Characters “President Abe Lincoln” and “General William T. Sherman”. Hosted jointly by two non-profit organizations, the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) Foundation (501c3) and No Small Change Programs are offering eight Civil War Money Stories along with displays and exhibits. See the complete […]

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Heritage October Long Beach Currency Auction Tops $10.6 Million

One of just two known examples of an extraordinary hand-signed, triple signature 1882 $100 gold certificate lived up to its billing — and then some — when it sold for $750,000 to lead Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach Expo US Currency Signature® Auction — Long Beach to $10,682,198 Oct

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CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series: Money Before Coinage

By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek ….. The Incas had rivers full of gold and mountains full of silver, and they used gold and silver for art and for worship, but they never invented money because it was a fiction they had no use for. (Goldstein, 4) THE CLASSIC DEFINITION of money found in most Economics […]

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United States 1884-S Morgan Dollar

By 1884, the San Francisco Mint was clearly run low on space to store millions of unneeded silver cartwheels. As a result, the 1884-S Morgan dollar is its smallest issuance until that date. The San Francisco Mint struck 3.2 million Morgan dollars in 1884 – a 51% decrease from the prior year. Nevertheless, in regard […]

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1882 $100 Gold Certificate Brings $750,000 at Heritage Long Beach Currency Auction

One of just two known examples of an extraordinary hand-signed, triple signature 1882 $100 gold certificate lived up to its billing – and then some – when it sold for $750,000 USD to lead Heritage Auctions’ October 5-7 Long Beach Expo US Currency Signature Auction to $10,682,198. The only privately-owned example of this exceptional banknote […]

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PCGS Grades New 1800 Draped Bust Half Dime Variety

By Dylan Dominguez and Edward Van Orden for PCGS …… In the world of numismatics, one often hears the enthusiastically exclaimed, “You never know what’s going to come through the door!” We at PCGS are excited at the prospect of this old adage every day, and what better than a newly discovered variety from a […]

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GreatCollections to Auction Frosted Freedom $100 Platinum Eagle Trial

Just 12 examples minted as production proofs   A rare production proof accidentally released by the United States Mint 15 years ago was recently discovered by GreatCollections and will be auctioned on Sunday, November 13. The 2007 $100 one-ounce Platinum Eagle Frosted “FREEDOM” is one of just 12 coins minted by the U.S. Mint before […]

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Gadoury Monaco Auction Features European Gold Rarities Certified by NGC

By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ……   The October 2022 sale features several NGC-graded coins likely to realize six figures. An upcoming Éditions V. Gadoury auction features two rare gold coins that are certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC): one from the Italian king with the longest reign and the other from a purported French king who […]

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Gadoury Monaco Auction Features European Gold Rarities Certified by NGC

By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) …… The October 2022 sale features several NGC-graded coins likely to realize six figures. An upcoming Éditions V. Gadoury auction features two rare gold coins that are certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®): one from the Italian king with the longest reign and the other from a purported French king who never […]

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Ancient Showpieces From Köhlmoos, Salton Collections at Künker

Künker Auctions 376-378 by Künker GmbH …… Three of the seven catalogs–with as many as 4,715 lots and a total estimate of 9 million euros–that were published by Künker for its Fall Auction Sales are dedicated to ancient coins, on sale from 18 to 21 October 2022. This time, the variety of material is particularly […]

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Colonial, Gold Rarities Highlight the Stack’s Bowers Winter 2022 Auction

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to announce their Winter 2022 Showcase Auction, the Official Auction of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Winter Expo. The sale will be offered across 15 sessions, beginning on Thursday, October 27 with live bidding for Part II of the Sydney F. Martin Collection and ending with the final Internet Only […]

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Circles of Life Coin From CIT Evokes the Interconnectedness of Nature

Circles of Life Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 45 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,022 pieces. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a circle composed of the growth rings of a tree and the human fingerprint. On the motif, the inscription “Circles of Life” is […]

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Mike Byers Mint Error News – Unique 1973-S Proof Ike Dollar Mated Pair

By Mike Byers for Mint Error News …… 1973-S Proof Ike Dollar Mated Pair Ike Dollar Struck on a 1¢ Planchet mated with an Ike Dollar Indented by a 1¢ Planchet PCGS PR67 & PR67RB   This unique discovery is the only known mated off-metal and indented pair on any United States Proof coin. This […]

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Lecture Highlights From the XVI International Numismatic Congress

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… It has been roughly two weeks since the close of the INC 2022 – XVI International Numismatic Congress in Warsaw, Poland. In that time, I’ve been able to reflect upon my experience there, re-watch some of the presentations I saw in person, and view for the […]

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Sedwick Treasure, World, U.S. Coin & Paper Money Auction 32 From Now Online

By Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC …… Auction 32 is Now Online! – Click Here   Our Auction 32 is now online and bidding is open to everybody, so please register now! For this Floor Auction, we have secured the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Winter Park Hotel in Winter Park, Florida for November 3-4, 2022 (with […]

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High Grade 1795 Three Leaves Dollar Offered by GreatCollections

Biding is now live on Greatcollections.com for a high-grade 1795 Three Leaves silver dollar with exceptional provenance. This coin is graded as MS 64 by PCGS and earned a blue CAC sticker. Interested collectors should note that not only is this coin rated an R.1 rarity, but there are also only nine examples graded higher […]

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Royal Mint Unveils Last Collector Coin Featuring Queen Elizabeth II

A collectible 50p coin celebrating “100 Years of Our BBC” has been unveiled by The Royal Mint   The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a collectible 50p in celebration of 100 Years of Our BBC, in partnership with the world-renowned British broadcaster during its centenary year. The coin is the first to be […]

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Six Gold Coins From the Bass Collection I Liked: An Analysis

By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com …… CoinWeek Content Partner On September 29, 2022, the first part of four sales featuring the Harry Bass Core Collection was sold at a live (!) auction held in Long Beach, California by Heritage Auctions. The sale was small with 106 total coins sold; of these, just 71 were regular-issue […]

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United States 1953-D Jefferson Nickel

The Denver Mint reconfigured its entire production floor in 1953 so that all manufacturing steps occurred in sequence and on the same floor of the facility. The metal was to be brought in as raw ingots on one end and taken out as finished coins on the other. However, due to a slashing of Mint […]

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NGC Counterfeit Coin Detection: 1867 Indian Head Cent

The numbers just don’t add up on this fake coin   By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) …… The Indian Head Cent series of 1859-1909 remains one of the most popular with collectors of US coins. It covers a period from just before the Civil War to just before World War I. There are no stoppers […]

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Collecting French FDC Coin Sets

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Starting in 1964, the Paris Mint began producing a new series of special mint sets with very limited mintages. Marketed as Fleur De Coin (FDC), these sets contained between seven and 10 proof-like coins. Described on the internal information card included in all sets as “numismatic specimens” of the […]

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Famed Kweichow Auto Dollar Offered by GreatCollections

GreatCollections is currently offering collectors the opportunity to bid on one of the most popular commemorative silver dollar coins struck by Republican China. Despite having lived a full life in circulation, this handsome Kweichow (modern-day Guizhou) Auto Dollar has received a well-deserved XF 40 grade from NGC. Interested bidders should note that the hammer comes […]

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United States 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar

  When the United States formally took possession of the Louisiana Territory on December 20, 1803, effectively doubling the size of the country, Napoleon was busy in Europe trying to outwit the English and other Continental powers. Previously, “the Little Corporal” had envisioned a worldwide empire with French flags encircling the globe, but he had […]

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Heritage Features Bust Coinage, Error Coins in Upcoming Auctions

  Heritage’s selection of month-long Showcase auctions continues with our October 17 Bust Coinage Showcase Auction, consisting entirely of Bust coinage, silver coins minted between 1794 and roughly 1839. This auction focuses almost exclusively on the 1807-1836 Capped Bust half dollar series, a series with most dates minted in relatively large quantities, with many survivors […]

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Stack’s Bowers Global Showcase Auction Realizes Over $60 Million

Continuing the resounding triumphs achieved in January’s NYINC sale and May’s Hong Kong auction, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the results of their 2022 Summer Global Showcase Auction held as an official auctioneer partner of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World’s Fair of Money. The World and Ancient coins comprised 3,178 lots, with […]

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The New Orleans Mint: Part 3

By Victor Bozarth for PCGS …… Part 1 | Part 2   The New Orleans Mint was the only Southern mint reopened after the Civil War. Some of the considerations were practical. The gold deposits in the Southeast were starting to dissipate. Regional mints in Dahlonega, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, that had produced only […]

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ANA Awards Membership Boosters, Numismatic Author, Club Publications & Medallic Artist

At this year’s World’s Fair of Money, August 16-20, several hobby supporters were honored for encouraging coin enthusiasts to join the American Numismatic Association (ANA). The recruitment period was November 1, 2020, to October 31, 2021. The John and Nancy Wilson Booster Award (named after the duo who have recruited more than 2,000 new members) […]

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Eclectic Nature Coin Series Continues With Colorful European Roller

Eclectic Nature – Roller Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a left-facing European roller, below the inscription ECLECTIC NATURE; the field is divided into two […]

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Money of Necessity: U.S. Military Payment Certificates

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. During World War 2, the United States Military marched straight into a monetary exchange issue: What do you use to pay your soldiers and still maintain limited control over the local economy? A large influx of a high-performing hard currency (like the U.S. Dollar) into a recently liberated yet […]

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Mike Byers Mint Error News – 1976-D Ike Dollar on 40% Silver Planchet

By Mike Byers for Mint Error News …… 1976-D Bicentennial Ike Dollar Struck on a 40% Silver Planchet from the San Francisco Mint (Should be on a Clad Planchet) PCGS MS 64 One of Only Two Known   This is an amazing and extremely rare Eisenhower Dollar off-metal. Mint State Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollars were struck […]

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Whitman Debuts 7th Edition of Q. David Bowers’ Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars

Whitman Publishing will release the newly expanded and updated seventh edition of A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, by Q. David Bowers, for the 2022 holiday season. The 336-page book will be available in December from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide. In the meantime, it can be preordered (including online at Whitman.com). The seventh […]

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United States 1993-P Roosevelt Dime

1993 marked one of the last years in the 20th century that the Philadelphia Mint would strike less than one trillion dimes. Included in the official mintage of 766,180,000 coins, the United States Mint sold a total of 1,297,431 Uncirculated Mint Sets in 1993. Despite the mintage figures, the modern Mint’s level of quality control […]

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United States 1993-P Proof Roosevelt Dime

1993 marked one of the last years in the 20th century that the Philadelphia Mint would strike less than one trillion dimes. Included in the official mintage of 766,180,000 coins, the United States Mint sold a total of 1,297,431 Uncirculated Mint Sets in 1993. Despite the mintage figures, the modern Mint’s level of quality control […]

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CoinWeek Podcast: Episode 167: American Silver Eagle Musings

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get your modern coins grading at significant savings over normal modern submission rates.  Visit pcgs.com/ccspecial to learn more. CoinWeek Podcast #167: American Silver Eagle Musings This week on the CoinWeek Podcast, CoinWeek’s […]

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New Bullion Coins From British Virgin Islands Feature Santa Maria

Brand New 2022 Bullion Coin Limited to 10,000 Fine 999. Silver Bullion 1oz coins worldwide 100 pieces of the Fine 999. Gold Bullion already sold out Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a brand new reverse frosted silver bullion coin issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government. The coin features Santa Maria, the […]

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CAC-Approved 1900 Proof Set Featured in Stack’s Bowers Winter 2022 Auction

Stack’s Bowers Galleries will offer two remarkable early Proof sets, one from 1855 and one from 1900, in their November 2022 Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo. The 1900 Proof set is nearly complete (missing only the Barber dime) including the gold denominations and all coins feature CAC approval. The 1855 […]

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Elizabeth II Die Trial Among Ancient, World Coins at Atlas Numismatics

By Atlas Numismatics …… We have been hard at work preparing our latest selection of new coins and medals – there are 513 new pieces 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 […]

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Top Collections Spotlight Heritage Oct. 6-9 Long Beach US Coins Auction

When an auction has as many elite offerings as Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature® Auction does — and make no mistake: this spectacular event offers a bounty of more than 1,500 elite coins and patterns — the choices might be sorted more easily when broken down into individual collections

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A Rare Australian Coin With a Common Appearance

By Jay Turner for PCGS …… Recently, a circulated Australian 50 Cents coin crossed my desk. What would have the appearance of an ordinary, common coin was anything but that – it was a rarity for circulating Australian coinage. At first, what looks like a normal Australia 1977 50 Cents is a mint error with […]

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First Bass Collection Auction Hits $20.5 Million at Heritage Auctions

Proceeds from the series of auctions scheduled through 2023 to benefit Dallas-based nonprofits   A magnificent 1821 half eagle rode a burst of furiously competitive bidding all the way to $4.62 million USD, leading one of the finest collections of U.S. gold coins and related patterns ever assembled to $20,459,645 in Heritage Auctions’ Harry W. […]

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Heritage October Long Beach Currency Auction Features Magnificent Notes

A magnificent hand-signed, triple signature 1882 $100 gold certificate, one of just two known examples, will become a centerpiece of a new collection when it is sold in Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach Expo US Currency Signature® Auction – Long Beach Oct

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Brother Jonathan Shipwreck Gold Among Highlights at David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sunday Auction #1242 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 600 total lots – including more than 50 No Reserve lots and over 20 Vault Values. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a famous key date 1913-S 25c PCGS/CAC VF20; […]

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George Washington to Appear at PAN Fall Coin Show

The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists (PAN) Fall Coin Show and Convention to be held on October 20-22 at the Monroeville Convention Center is pleased to announce the addition of George Washington as part of the PAN Living American History Program. Abraham Lincoln (Dennis Boggs), Benjamin Franklin (Patrick McBride), George Washington (Curt Radabaugh), and General William […]

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2022-W American Palladium Eagle Launched

By Bullion Shark LLC …… In 2017 the United States Mint introduced an entirely new type of coin to its numismatic and bullion repertoire: the American Palladium Eagle, a coin made of one the rarest precious metals on earth and one whose spot price has risen to as much as $3,000 per ounce in recent […]

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Presidential Silver Medal Honoring Franklin Pierce Available Oct. 3

The Franklin Pierce Presidential Silver Medal became available for purchase directly from the United States Mint starting on October 3 at noon ET. Pierce was the nation’s 14th President, serving from March 4, 1853, to March 3, 1857. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States […]

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United States 1892 Barber Quarter

Generations of Americans living through the second half of the 20th century had known only the Seated Liberty coinage. The motif was ubiquitous, entering circulation in 1837 and adorning the half dime, dime, twenty-cent piece, quarter dollar, half dollar, and silver dollar denominations. The half dime and twenty-cent piece came and went, but Seated Liberty […]

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Five Things I Learned About the “New” Dahlonega Gold Market From the 2022 Sykes Collection Sale

By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com …… CoinWeek Content Partner On August 25, 2022, Stack’s Bowers sold a comprehensive specialized set of Dahlonega gold. It was a sale that had very broad appeal as it encompassed every issue from this Southern branch mint and included coins that ranged in value from around $2,500 USD all the […]

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NGC Counterfeit Coin Detection: Altered 1893 Morgan Dollar

A mintmark was added to this silver coin to make it look like a valuable Carson City example   By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) …… As Morgan Dollar collectors know, 1893 was a very interesting year for the beloved silver series. The United States Mint struck Morgans at four facilities that year: Carson City (‘CC’ […]

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Jeff Garrett: What To Do When There Are No Price Guides

By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… Establishing the value of a rare coin is one of the basic requirements for being a professional coin dealer. Most use the usual price guides, such as the Greysheet or the Red Book, auction records, grading service price guides, population reports, and many other pricing tools. […]

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ANS 2023 Annual Gala to Honor Heritage Auctions

  The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce Heritage Auctions as the recipient of the 2023 Trustees’ Award. Heritage Auctions, the largest auction house founded in the U.S and the third-largest auction house in the world, handles a large variety of collectibles including comics, fine arts, books, luxury items, film and sports memorabilia, […]

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Pyramid Shaped Coin Celebrates Discovery of King Tut’s Tomb

Brand New 2022 Pyramid Shaped Coin Centenary of the Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb – The ‘Death Mask’ Low Issue Limit of 2,022 Available as a unique Bronze Goldclad® and colored Pyramid-shaped Coin Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new unique pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the […]

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Royal Mint Unveils Official Coin Effigy of King Charles III

The Royal Mint has unveiled the official coin effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The first coins to bear The King’s portrait are a special £5 Crown and 50 pence commemorating the life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The King’s effigy has been created by renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Issues $2 Coin Celebrating Canada’s 1972 Hockey Triumph

Fifty years since the last game was played in an epic clash between hockey superpowers, the Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a $2 circulation coin celebrating the triumph of Team Canada over the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics team (Team USSR) in the 1972 Summit Series. That hard-fought tournament, where the pride of a nation […]

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1795 Dollar Pedigreed to the Historic Eliasberg Collection Offered by GreatCollections

Bidding is now live on Greatcollections.com for a high-grade 1795 Three Leaves Flowing Hair silver dollar with exceptional provenance. This coin is graded as MS 64 by PCGS and earned a blue CAC sticker. Interested collectors should note that not only is this coin rated as an R.1 rarity, but there are also only nine […]

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United States 1986 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin

PCGS MS-69 $70 – $75▲ Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 3.8% PCGS POP MS-69: 21,697 Population Growth Since 2014: 111.4%▲ (MS69 Population in 2014: 9,788) NGC MS-69 $70 – $75▲ Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 4.7% NGC POP MS-69: 184,600 Population Growth Since 2014: 63.8%▲ (MS69 Population in 2014: 112,670) PCGS MS-70 $650 – $700▼ […]

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The New Orleans Mint: Part 2

By Victor Bozarth for PCGS …… Link to Part 1 By 1850, the New Orleans Mint was producing a nearly full product line. The new gold dollars introduced in 1849, as well as the new $20 gold double eagle introduced in 1850, had been added to the mint production roster. The products produced at the […]

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The ANS at the XVI International Numismatic Congress in Warsaw

By Nathan Elkins for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Two weeks ago, the American Numismatic Society’s offices closed as 12 members of the curatorial and research staff descended on Warsaw, Poland—a city and country known for both its vibrant history and as an international center for numismatic research—for the XVI International Numismatic Congress. The International […]

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A Brief History of Decimalization Day in the UK

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Seemingly, a 20-second conversation was all it took to undo over 1,000 years of British numismatic tradition. In 1966, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jim Callaghan walked to Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s office for a short conversation, and when asked his opinion on decimalization the PM replied, “well why not” […]

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1882 $100 Gold Certificate Worth $700,000+ in Heritage Auction

Triple-signed note, leading Oct. 5-7 event, is one of just two known examples   A magnificent hand-signed, triple signature 1882 $100 gold certificate, one of just two known examples, will become a centerpiece of a new collection when it is sold in Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach Expo US Currency Signature Auction – Long Beach, California […]

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Stack’s Bowers Offers Harvey B. Jacobson, Jr. Collection of 1795-1804 $10 Gold Eagles

Only the Third Complete Set by Die Marriage Ever Formed   Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the sale of the Harvey B. Jacobson, Jr. Collection of 1795 to 1804 $10 Gold Eagles. Mr. Jacobson is only the third collector known to have completed this set by die marriage, joining the august company of Anthony J. […]

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United States 1925 Lincoln Cent

1925 represented a 31% drop in output from the previous year’s total production at the Philadelphia Mint. Despite producing a fraction of the previous year’s coinage, demand for the cent remained quite high. While continuing to strike coins, the Philadelphia Mint installed two new automatic weighing machines in 1925 to help increase production speed. As […]

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Second Coin in Southern Constellations Series Features the Crane

Second coin in the new Southern Constellations five-coin £2 series Bimetallic coin available in special color pack – only 2,000 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 175 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a second £2 coin series to commemorate 200 […]

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Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1922 No D Lincoln Cent

Counterfeit 1922 No D Lincoln cent   By Max Spiegel –  Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ……   The 1922 No D Lincoln cent has long been popular with counterfeiters but rarely do they go to the trouble of making dies. As a well-known rarity, the 1922 No D Lincoln cent has been the target of counterfeiters […]

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Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1922 No D Lincoln Cent

Counterfeit 1922 No D Lincoln cent By Max Spiegel –  Numismatic Guaranty Corporation …… The 1922 No D Lincoln cent has long been popular with counterfeiters but rarely do they go to the trouble of making dies. As a well-known rarity, the 1922 No D Lincoln cent has been the target of counterfeiters for decades. […]

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Stack’s Bowers Announces Part II of Sydney F. Martin Collection Sale

Stack’s Bowers Galleries will present the second installment in the sale of the vast Sydney F. Martin Collection of early American coins, tokens, medals, and paper money in its October/November 2022 Showcase Auction, the official auction of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Expo and the C4 (Colonial Coin Collectors Club) Annual Convention. In the spirit […]

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United States 1926 American Independence Sesquicentennial Commemorative Quarter Eagle

Americans of the 1920s seemed so preoccupied with enjoying the present that celebrating the past was destined to take a back seat. Even so, there were those who still recognized the nation’s heritage. Among the ways in which Americans of the Roaring ‘20s marked these occasions was through the issuance of commemorative coins that recognized […]

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Royal Mint Confirms King Charles III Coins Will Enter Circulation

The Royal Mint, the official maker of coins for the United Kingdom, has confirmed that coins featuring the portrait of His Majesty King Charles III will enter circulation. All UK coins bearing the effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will also remain legal tender and in active circulation. Historically it has been commonplace […]

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Counterfeit Coin Detection: 1880-CC Morgan Dollar

This fake is mostly copper, but even if you didn’t know that, there are other red flags   By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) …… The 1880-CC Morgan Dollar had a mintage of slightly under half a million. The NGC Price Guide indicates that even heavily circulated examples are worth at least $100 USD, with expected […]

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Over $43 Million in US Coins Sold in Stack’s Bowers 2022 Summer Showcase Auction

Entire Auction Brings More Than $60 Million Across All Categories   Over $60 million in numismatic items were sold in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries 2022 Summer Global Showcase Auction including over $43 million in United States coins. The incredible result set a new record as the highest-grossing auction in the firm’s 89-year history and represents […]

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Gem Proof Barber Quarters, Ike Dollars Offered by David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sunday Auction #1241 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 450 total lots – including more than 75 No Reserve lots and over 20 Vault Values. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-approved items in this week’s sale is a popular key date 1916-D 10c PCGS/CAC VF35; […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Honors Victims and Survivors of Residential, Day and Boarding Schools

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the Royal Canadian Mint have together unveiled a deeply symbolic keepsake that acknowledges the truths behind the residential school experience on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children and their families, and supports our commitment to fostering reconciliation. Honoring the Survivors and children who never returned, the Truth […]

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Rare Proof 1864 Double Eagle Sells for $613,125 at GreatColletions

On September 25, 2022, GreatCollections is offered collectors a rare opportunity to bid on a spectacular early US Civil War Ultra Cameo Proof 1864 gold double eagle. Graded and certified by NGC as PF 65 UCAM, this highly desirable coin garnered considerable attention, registering 71 bids on its way to a final price of $613,125 […]

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Italian Mint Commemorates Poet Dante With New Coin Featuring Purgatory

By the Italian Mint …… As part of the celebrations for the 700th anniversary of the death of the Supreme Poet, the Italian State Printing Office and Mint (the Italian Mint) is issuing the second dedicated coin to the work and figure of Dante Alighieri. Issued on September 14, 2022, by the Ministry of Economy […]

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US Mint 2022 American Eagle Palladium Reverse Proof Coin Avail. Sept. 29

The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2022 American Eagle One Ounce Palladium Reverse Proof Coin on September 29 at noon EDT. Production of this coin is limited to 7,500 coins, with orders limited to 10 per household for the first 24 hours of sales. Struck in one ounce of 99.95 percent […]

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Sunken Treasure: The Story of Black Sam Bellamy and the Whydah

Courtesy of  Shaquille Brissett and  GainesvilleCoins.com ………. Beneath the waters of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the sea floor is laden with gold, like the streets of heaven, only a bit more macabre. An estimated 400,000 silver and gold coins are submerged within its black waters. Meanwhile, tools, jewelry, weapons and a young boy’s leg are strewn about the remnants of […]

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Unusual Items: A Bizarre Territorial Gold Coin Overstrike

In Heritage’s  2010 April-May Milwaukee, WI CSNS US Coin Auction #1139  they featured a bizarre example of territorial coin production, a Clark Gruber Twenty Dollar Overstruck on a U.S. 1850 Ten Dollar, graded MS63 PCGS. Lot 2388 Although numerous die trials or fantasy pieces are known for the 1861 Clark, Gruber coinage, this was the […]

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The Three Levels of Coin Rarity: The Appearance, Eye Appeal, and Registry

By Doug Winter – RareGoldcoins.com CoinWeek Content Partner…. If you’ve been around the coin market for a while, you know that there are many different types of rarity. In this blog, I’m going to discuss the types of rarity you might already be familiar with, and one which you might not: the eye appeal or […]

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CFTC Orders Goldline, A-Mark to Pay Over $1 Million for Fraud

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ……   On Thursday, September 22, 2022, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an order filing and simultaneously settling charges against Goldline, Inc. and A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc., both California companies, for fraud in connection with off-exchange retail commodity transactions; failing to register as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM); […]

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Eight NGC Team Members Named Among Most Influential in Numismatics

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announces that eight of its experts are included in the latest list of Coin World’s Most Influential People in Numismatics. Established in 1987, NGC is celebrating a number of milestones this year, including its 35th anniversary and 55 million coins certified. Mark Salzberg – NGC Chairman Mark Salzberg, NGC Chairman, is […]

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Numismatic Crime – Suspect Attempts to Sell Coins Stolen From Mail

By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen in Transit: USPS – New York to Oregon A package being sent from New York to Oregon was received by the recipient with the contents removed. One end of the package had been opened and re-taped. The package contained the following […]

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2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Cent Designs and Values

By Steven Cochran for Gainesville Coins …… In 2009, the United States Mint marked the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth with a four-coin series of circulating commemorative cents. Known as the “Lincoln Bicentennial” series, the program consisted of four different reverse designs marking major milestones in Lincoln’s life. The 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Designs The […]

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Éditions Victor Gadoury Autumn Sale October 15 – Rarities From All Around the World

The Sale On 15 October, Éditions Victor Gadoury will hold their traditional autumn coin auction sale. There is a wealth of high-quality coin rarities on offer – from ancient to modern times. A special focus is on France and Italy, as well as on world gold coins from every time period. On 15 October 2022, […]

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Éditions Victor Gadoury Autumn Sale October 15 – Rarities From All Around the World

The Sale On 15 October, Éditions Victor Gadoury will hold their traditional autumn coin auction sale. There is a wealth of high-quality coin rarities on offer – from ancient to modern times. A special focus is on France and Italy, as well as on world gold coins from every time period. On 15 October 2022, […]

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Éditions Victor Gadoury Autumn Sale October 15 – Rarities From All Around the World

The Sale On 15 October, Éditions Victor Gadoury will hold their traditional autumn auction sale. There is a wealth of high-quality rarities on offer – from ancient to modern times. A special focus is on France and Italy, as well as on world gold coins from every time period. On 15 October 2022, it’s time […]

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The Numismatic Callbacks of the Game of Thrones Coinage

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. With the successful recent premiere of HBO’s House of the Dragon, a prequel to George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) series of fantasy novels and the hit HBO series based on it, Game of Thrones, the franchise has seen a revival in popularity. Fans have […]

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Five Ancient Gold Coins And The Stories They Tell

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. As a divine metal, gold not only served as a store of wealth for the rulers of ancient societies but it was also an earthly representation of unending and incorruptible divinity. Coins struck in gold, while definitely earthlier and more materialistic than religious or decorative items, also retained a […]

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Whitman Publishes New Reference by Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez: A Guide Book of American Silver Eagles

Whitman Publishing announces the upcoming release of A Guide Book of American Silver Eagles, a new reference and history by Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez. The 384-page book is volume 27 in Whitman’s “Bowers Series” of numismatic references. It will debut in November 2022, available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide for $29.95 USD. In the meantime, it […]

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Artifacts of Apostasy: Ancient Coins of Julian

By Austin Andrews for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Historians and poets alike have all had their say about the quirks of the personality, reign, and life of the Roman emperor Julian (331–363 CE). To the late 18-century historian Edward Gibbon, in his much-cited Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Julian was a doomed […]

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United States 1932 $10 Indian Head Gold Coins

By Bullion Shark LLC …… After President Theodore Roosevelt commissioned famed American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1905 to put his artistic skills at work redesigning American coinage, Saint-Gaudens’ health continued to deteriorate. He had planned to redesign everything from the cent to the $20 gold double eagle, but he was only able to complete work […]

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The New Orleans Mint: Part 1

By Victor Bozarth for PCGS …… In this three-part series on the New Orleans Mint, I’ll first discuss the establishment of the mint and operation up until 1849. In part two, I will discuss the mint prior to and leading up to the Civil War. In part three, I will discuss the rich reincarnation of […]

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Heritage Hong Kong Auction Accepting Bids Through October 2

On the heels of Heritage Auctions’ most successful Hong Kong showing to date comes their annual fall Hong Kong Autumn World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction. Bidding for this auction is open now, with a live session scheduled for October 2 at 8 PM CT, exclusively at Coins.HA.com. This auction features a narrow selection of […]

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U.S. Coast Guard 1oz Silver Medal Available September 26

The United States Mint will open sales for the 2022 U.S. Coast Guard Silver Medal One Ounce on September 26 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 […]

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CIT Introduces Series of Coins Inspired by Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece Series Cook Islands, 5 Dollars 2022. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Silk finish. Mintage: 15,000 pieces each. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin The obverse of all issues features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley (initials: IRB); around it the name of the ruler, […]

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Suriname, Netherlands New Guinea & Curaçao Banknotes at Stack’s Bowers Maastricht Auction

By Christopher Dahncke – Currency Auction Associate, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… The Fall 2022 Maastricht Auction from Stack’s Bowers Galleries is now available for viewing and bidding. Catalogs are shipping, so be sure to peruse the lots carefully as we are offering banknotes from a multitude of countries in this auction – including Suriname, Netherlands […]

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Harlan J. Berk’s 221st Buy or Bid Sale is Now Live

By Harlan J. Berk, Ltd ……   Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. has just launched sale 221 on their website with paper catalogs following in a few weeks. This catalog has a large number of affordable lots along with a few fantastic highlights worth noting. The entire sale consists of 580 ancient coins, 53 world coins […]

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Harlan J. Berk’s 221st Buy or Bid Sale is Now Live

by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd… Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. has just launch sale 221 on their web site with paper catalogs following in a few weeks. This catalog has a large amount of affordable lots along with a few fantastic highlights worth noting. The entire sale consists of 580 ancient coins, 53 world coins & […]

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The Expanded Family of Counterfeit Large Cents Based on the 1833 N-5 Variety

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) for CoinWeek ….. In my previous CoinWeek article on these 1833 “N-5” counterfeits, I cited the genuine source coin used to create the dies for the fakes. That example has a couple of key “attribution” defects that should be unique only to it but were transferred into […]

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Perth Mint Issues Latest Gold & Silver Coins in Lunar Series III

The fourth year of The Perth Mint’s highly anticipated Australian Lunar Series III coin program includes an array of superb silver coins celebrating the next animal in the zodiac, the rabbit. The new year is marked by the release of stunning 1oz, 1/4oz, and 1/10oz gold Proof coins and 1oz and 1/2oz silver Proof coins, […]

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United States 1925 Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin

By 1925, gold coins had mostly fallen from circulation within the United States. Instead, the Government intended these coins to fulfill two main roles: to be exported as payment for trade deals and to back US gold certificates. Specifically, the coins’ role of backing gold certificates was of high importance because by law the certificates […]

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Be Wary of King Charles III “Pretender” Coins Cautions Professional Numismatists Guild

New coins depicting King Charles III are expected to be popular with the public and collectors when The Royal Mint strikes and distributes them, according to the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). However, the nonprofit coin dealer’s organization cautions that consumers and investors should know the difference between official legal tender and coins issued by countries […]

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World Coin Rarities in Künker Fall Auctions

Künker Auctions 372-375 by Künker GmbH …… Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts, This fall, Künker publishes seven catalogs with as many as 4,715 lots and a total estimate of 9 million euros. Since it would be impossible to cover all the material in one week, the seven auctions will take place over the span of […]

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1793 Wreath Cent Offered by David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sunday Auction #1240 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 450 total lots – including more than 30 Vault Values. Included in the variety of fantastic PCGS-, NGC-, and CAC-certified items in this week’s sale is a well-preserved 1793 Wreath 1c PCGS VF30 (Vine and Bars Edge); a historically important […]

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Jeff Garrett: Tips for Collecting Twenty Cent Pieces

An important question for most collectors when tackling this series from the 1870s is: Which coins are beyond my reach?   By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) …… Among the most short-lived series of United States coins are the Twenty Cent pieces struck from 1875 to 1878. Although the coins were made for […]

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Mt. Vinson Features on Final Coin of 7 Summits Series

The 7 Summits – Mount Vinson Cook Islands. 25 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. BU. Mintage: 777 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows a bird’s eye view of Mount Vinson, whose peaks are minted in […]

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Mike Byers Mint Error News – Ike Dollar on Lincoln Cent Planchet

By Mike Byers for Mint Error News …… Ike Dollar Struck on 1¢ Planchet (3.14g) NGC PF 66 RED   This is an amazing Proof Ike Dollar struck on a cent planchet that is perfectly centered. The eye appeal is amazing since it shows the full portrait on the obverse, the eagle on the reverse, […]

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A Return to Paris: The American Legion Convention of 1927 and Its Medal

By Jay Turner for PCGS …… At 1:30 p.m. on September 19, 1927, some 20,000 Americans marched down the streets in Paris, as some million spectators watched the parade. With American flags waving, marching bands and those who had once served in the war, the American Legion had returned to Paris, where it had been […]

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Rare Unusual Chinese Banknotes Offered in Stack’s Bowers Hong Kong Auction

By Christopher Dahncke – Currency Auction Associate, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… Cloth 1933 1 Yuan – Szechuan-Shensi Provincial Soviet Workers and Farmers Bank The Stack’s Bowers Galleries Fall Hong Kong Auction should be an impressive sale. One standout note is lot 40579, a P-S3243b 1933 1 Yuan from the Szechuan-Shensi Provincial Workers & Farmers Bank […]

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United States 1976-D Bicentennial Kennedy Half Dollar

By CoinWeek IQ ….. First released on July 7, 1975, the Kennedy half dollar became the first United States Bicentennial design to reach public hands. So popular were these coins that demand, both global and domestic, quickly outstripped previous years. To accommodate, the Denver Mint struck a massive mintage of 287,565,248 pieces across two years […]

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GreatCollections Offers Rare Chance for High Gem Prooflike 1882-S Morgan Dollar

Biding is live on Greatcollections.com for a stunning proof-like 1882-S Morgan dollar. Graded as MS 67+ by PCGS and having earned a Green CAC sticker, this coin would make a fine addition to any group of Morgan dollars. Collectors should be aware of the opportunity to bid on this top pop coin, especially since it […]

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Certified Coin Marketplace – CAC-Approved Coins Bring Premiums in August 2022

During the month of August, CAC-approved coins fared well in live auctions in Dallas, Texas and Costa Mesa, California, in addition to performing in many internet sales. Here are 10 examples, selected from a larger number of results that could have been listed. 1. 1907 No Motto Indian Head $10 Eagle in MS-64 On August […]

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Foreign Coins Struck by the United States Mint: The Mint in World War II

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. As with during World War I, the United States Mint played a vital role in supporting the Allied powers throughout World War II. Through the 1874 Act of Congress authorizing the production of foreign coins, the Mint was able to supply 26 countries across the globe: Australia, the Belgian […]

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Hungarian Mudi Newest Member of Dog Breed Coin Series

By Coin & Currency Institute …… The Hungarian Mint will release on October 4 the fourth issue in its popular “Hungarian sheep and hunting dog breeds” coin series. This year it is dedicated to the Mudi, and, as in the past, a sell-out is expected. The Mudi is a medium-sized herding breed from Hungary with […]

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United States 1943-S Jefferson Nickel

As with all war nickels, the 1943-S Jefferson nickel contained the updated wartime alloy of 35% silver, 9% manganese, and 56% copper authorized in late March 1942. Instituted to reduce unnecessary demand for strategically important copper and nickel, these new coins not only created an interesting series for future numismatists but they also had a […]

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ANS Launches Bactrian Indo-Greek Rulers Online Coin Resource

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) and the Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents at Oxford University are pleased to announce the launch of Bactrian Indo-Greek Rulers (BIGR), a new online typology and research tool for ancient Graeco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek coinage. BIGR is a component of Hellenistic Royal Coinages and has been funded by the […]

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Celebrated Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection Makes Debut at Heritage Auctions

The first of several sales benefitting Dallas nonprofits kicks off with ‘one of the most spectacular gold rarities in the entire American series’   After more than half a century away from the public eye, one of the finest collections of U.S. gold coins and related patterns finally will be made available during Heritage Auctions’ […]

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Understanding the Silver Planchet Shortage at the U.S. Mint

By Bullion Shark LLC …… If you’ve been wondering why the current premium over spot silver for American Silver Eagles is so much higher than it is for other world bullion coins like Canadian Silver Maple Leafs and British Britannias, the reason has to do with a shortage at the United States Mint – not […]

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Numismatic Leaders Recognized With Awards at ANA Convention

Leaders in numismatics are essential for helping others to grow within the hobby. Whether that leadership is provided through teaching, mentoring, research, writing or leading conventions and shows, these activities help foster learning for all collectors. The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) biggest influencers were recognized during the Chicago World’s Fair of Money, August 16-20. The […]

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Mike Byers Mint Error News – Unique Broadstruck 1906-D $20 Liberty

By Mike Byers for Mint Error News …… 1906-D $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle Broadstruck (Out of the Collar) NGC AU 58 UNIQUE   This is the only known United States $20 Gold Piece that was broadstruck out of the collar. It expanded in size and has a plain edge. There are five to seven […]

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James Caird on New Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration £2 Coin

Bi-metal coin available in special color pack – only 2,022 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 celebrating 100 years since the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. […]

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35th Anniversary American Eagle Coins Sell for Over $4.6 Million

The special 2021 35th Anniversary American Eagle 1 Ounce Gold and Silver Coins realized over $4.6 million USD in total sales at the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction conducted at Griffin Studios. Presented across 700 lots in a standalone session on September 1, these 35th Anniversary coins saw fierce competition from collectors. […]

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