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Jan 25, 2021, 18:03 PM
Taking Steps in the Numismatic Journey
Jeff and Larry spend some time with Joe Conte “dealer in training” while attempting to right some wrongs, conceding that errors happen and some have made that a big part of their hobby. -
Jan 25, 2021, 11:00 AM
Market Analysis: Low mintage 1883-O gold $10 eagle
Only 800 examples were minted of the 1883-O Coronet gold $10 eagle, and any example from the 40 to 50-some that survive is a prize, including this NGC AU-50 Details, Cleaned example. -
Jan 25, 2021, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Jan. 25, 2021: Sticker shock for some
Collectors who missed our earlier news coverage of price increases for the United States Mint bronze medals program are now experiencing sticker shock, with some medals four times more expensive. -
Jan 24, 2021, 10:30 AM
NGC certifies fourth known example of early silver dollar variety
A fourth known example of die marriage BB-16, B-20 for the 1795 Flowing Hair, Two Leaves dollar was submitted by an Ohio firm on behalf of a collector and certified by NGC. -
Jan 23, 2021, 10:00 AM
Market Analysis: Coronet gold can be challenging
The long-running, multi-denomination Coronet series of gold coins presents a dilemma to collectors: with several different ways to form a collection, focus is required. -
Jan 22, 2021, 11:17 AM
1804 gold eagle from Bob Simpson Collection sets record at Heritage
The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part III auction yielded more than $21 million, led by an 1804 Capped Bust gold $10 eagle graded Proof 65+ Deep Cameo with a green CAC sticker that sold for $5.28 million. -
Jan 22, 2021, 10:44 AM
Legislation calls for medal for Capitol police officer
A Capitol police officer could be receiving a congressional gold medal for his work on January 6, 2021, protecting the Capitol and its occupants from marauding rioters. -
Jan 22, 2021, 10:30 AM
Mint officials were aware of the 2014-D mule dollar
The news of a recently discovered pairing of a Sacagawea dollar obverse and Presidential dollar reverse from the Denver Mint was not news to the U.S. Mint, who knew of the coin's existence. -
Jan 22, 2021, 10:20 AM
Mint provides new details about 2021 silver dollar centennial coins
The silver dollars marking the centennial of the transition from the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar will include at least six different coins, with two designs and three mints involved. -
Jan 22, 2021, 10:10 AM
South Carolina 2021 American Innovation dollars are available
Bags and rolls of South Carolina's 2021 American Innovation dollars produced at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints are now being sold at the U.S. Mint's website. -
Jan 22, 2021, 10:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Future coin compositions draw reader attention
Stories of top interest among the Coin World readers continue to center on U.S. coins, including coin compositions, creation of Morgan and Peace centennial silver dollars and quarter dollar plans. -
Jan 22, 2021, 06:16 AM
Brasher doubloon sets record at auction: $9.36 million
A 1787 Brasher doubloon set a record for any U.S. gold coin when it realized $9.36 million in Heritage Auctions Jan. 21 auction. The coin is of the EB on Wing variant. This is a breaking news story. Coin World will have more on this story later. -
Jan 21, 2021, 08:00 AM
Fake 1844 Seated dime in the marketplace identified by NGC
The 1844 dime is a popular key date in the Seated Liberty dime series, valued even when well-worn, so an artificially aged fake submitted to NGC is no surprise, but its diagnostics are instructive. -
Jan 20, 2021, 13:00 PM
PNG Day returns to CSNS convention on April 21
After an absence since 2013, the PNG Day will be held in conjunction with the Central States Numismatic Society convention in April at the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg. -
Jan 20, 2021, 13:00 PM
New bill revives LBJ congressional gold medal effort
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas introduces legislation in the 117th Congress calling for a congressional gold medal for the 36th president, Texan Lyndon Baines Johnson, a third attempt for the recognition. -
Jan 19, 2021, 11:00 AM
NNP Symposium returns in virtual form in March 2021
After a successful online event in August of 2020, organizers are collecting presenters for another virtual installment of the three-day Newman Numismatic Portal Symposium, set for March 20 through 21. -
Jan 19, 2021, 09:00 AM
Market Analysis: Erroneously struck on cent planchets
Size and color can be the tipoff that a coin was struck erroneously on an incorrect planchet, and these pieces are often highly desirable because the error is easily understood. -
Jan 19, 2021, 08:02 AM
New discoveries offered at next Ira & Larry Goldberg auction
A late January Ira and Larry Goldberg auction offers a newly discovered 1857-O gold $20 double eagle that emerged from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is now graded PCGS MS-61 prooflike, certified by CAC. -
Jan 18, 2021, 17:35 PM
Hittin’ the Streets: We go coin shopping
Jeff and Larry recount the weekend experiences of getting back to buying coins in person and attending events. There’s a dive back to 1973, the Carson City GSA sale, a tribute to Alex Trebek and outrage expressed in the letters. -
Jan 18, 2021, 11:00 AM
Legislation seeks federal funding of Merchant Mariners bronze medals
Legislation seeks to supplement the law that created a congressional gold medal for Merchant Mariners of WWII, to fund purchase and distribution of bronze duplicates for eligible WWII service personnel.
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Paper Money Jan 25, 2021, 8 AM
Swiss bank’s high-value notes now in popular demand
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US Coins Jan 25, 2021, 7 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Jan. 25, 2021: Sticker shock for some
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US Coins Jan 24, 2021, 10 AM
NGC certifies fourth known example of early silver dollar variety
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Paper Money Jan 24, 2021, 8 AM
The 2021 ‘NYINC’ paper money auctions were truly international