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Feb 7, 2023, 2 PMSuper Bowl game to start with symbolic ‘coin’ toss
For nearly 30 years, the Florida-based Highland Mint has been tasked by the National Football League to produce the "coin" used to determine the opening sequence of important football games. -
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Feb 7, 2023, 8 AMMarket Analysis: 1955 DDO in MS-65+ red CAC
Stewart Blay's Lincoln cent collection sold by GreatCollections in January included one of the highest quality 1955 Lincoln, Doubled Die Obverse examples, which sold for more than $285,000. -
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Feb 6, 2023, 11 AMEarly 20th century key dates at Legend Regency 57
Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency 57 sale in Las Vegas Feb. 23 offers an opportunity for collectors to land several high quality key date coins from the early 20th century. -
World Coins
Feb 6, 2023, 8 AMMercenary money of Livonia sells in Stack’s Bowers auction
One of the few remaining examples of coins authorized for military payment in a 16th century Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth conflict sold in a recent Stack's Bowers Galleries auction for $57,600. -
US Coins
Feb 6, 2023, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Feb. 6, 2023: Million dollar Lincoln cent
History was made on Jan. 22 when a Lincoln cent sold at auction for more than $1 million, the first time that an example of the most produced U.S. coin reached seven figures. -
World Coins
Feb 5, 2023, 11 AMAdelaide Assay Office gold ingot sells for $540,000
A gold ingot dating from the 1850s period of Australian gold exploration found its way to a Heritage auction in conjunction with the New York International Numismatic Convention and drew $540,000. -
US Coins
Feb 4, 2023, 1 PMJohn Wexler steps down from writing varieties column
John Wexler, a longtime source of information on varieties for "Coin World" readers, has decided to step away from producing his monthly column and is selling his vast collection. -
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Feb 4, 2023, 11 AMANA offers students $1,000 renewable scholarships
Graduating high school seniors who are members in good standing of the American Numismatic Association will have an opportunity get assistance in furthering their education. -
US Coins
Feb 3, 2023, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Platinum American Eagles
Collectors are eagerly awaiting the impending release of the Proof 2023-W American Eagle platinum coin while interest runs high in a high-profile sale of quality Lincoln cents. -
Precious Metals
Feb 3, 2023, 8 AMEdge notches on American Eagles moved in 2022, 2023
The security device implemented on the edge of all genuine American Eagle gold and silver coins since 2021 shifted in location for 2022 coins and again for 2023 pieces, with little fanfare for the change. -
US Coins
Feb 3, 2023, 8 AMProof 2023-W American Eagle goes on sale March 2
The Proof 2023-W American Eagle silver dollar is going to be offered as a standalone product as well as in the Congratulations set packaging when the Mint offers the coin in March. -
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Feb 2, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: First-year strikes of two denominations
Two coins from the 1790s that had the distinction of being first-year issues for their denominations were offered in Heritage Auctions' FUN sale of the Schwenk Family 100 Greatest Coins Collection. -
World Coins
Feb 2, 2023, 8 AMVaccine developer honored on new £2 from Royal Mint
Four £2 coins of various metal composition from the Royal Mint are tribute to the contributions to science of Edward Jenner, particularly immunology, on the 200th anniversary of his death. -
US Coins
Feb 2, 2023, 8 AMMarket Analysis: 1958 DDO cent bests $1M
A 1958 Lincoln, Doubled Die Obverse cent sold in a GreatCollections auction has become the first Lincoln cent to sell for more than a million dollars. -
World Coins
Feb 1, 2023, 10 AMGermany to issue €11 coin in 2024 honoring sports event
Germany's commemorative coin plan for 2024 will, among many other subjects, celebrate hosting the UEFA European Football Championship 2024 with an unusual denomination tied to the sport. -
US Coins
Feb 1, 2023, 8 AMU.S. Mint official on hand at January FUN show
U.S. Mint Deputy Director Kristie McNally attended the January 2023 FUN convention in Orlando with a busy schedule that included sessions at the bourse display booth and meeting young collectors. -
World Coins
Jan 31, 2023, 10 AMTokelau issues coins for Queen Elizabeth II coronation anniversary
In honor of the 70th anniversary of the coronation of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Tokelau is issuing a trio of Proof coins in gold and silver encapsulated in a luxury presentation case. -
US Coins
Jan 31, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: 44 of the ‘Top 100 U.S. Coins’
A collection sold by Heritage Auctions in january included 44 of the coins listed in the Whitman "100 Greatest U.S. Coins," with a 1943 Lincoln cent struck on a bronze planchet topping the offering. -
US Coins
Jan 31, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: Rare gold dollar from Dahlonega
The 1861-D Indian Head gold dollar is a rare find, and an example made its way to the block during the Heritage Florida United Numismatists sale in January, realizing $60,000. -
World Coins
Jan 30, 2023, 10 AMAfrican animal mask series starts with elephant coin
The first subject for a 2023 coin in the Pobjoy Mint series of African Animal Masks virenium$1 coins for Sierra Leone is an elephant, with subsequent coins to continue the tribute to wild beasts.