The finding of an 1808 half dollar gave an archaeological team in Maryland a key clue that led to the eventual discovery of the homestead of Ben Ross, father of abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

There will be a new look for the obverse of the quarter dollar beginning in 2022 as both review panels approved Laura Gardin Fraser's 1931 portrait for the coin along with two reverse designs for 2022.

News of the coins for the centennial of the design change for the last circulating silver dollars heightens anticipation of their release, while discovery of a historic badge makes world news headlines.

Members of the Professional Numismatists Guild are invited to submit nominees for 2021 awards within the organization with a deadline for submission set for May 28.

Jeff had the opportunity to address the Northside Coin Club and Denver Coin Club and we eavesdrop on what he shared with those members (with their permission).

In the Signature Session of Heritage's March auction of the Donald G. Partrick Collection, the unique small-sized St. Patrick gold "guinea," graded AU Details by NGC, sold for $96,000.

A unique New Jersey copper coin stood out among the the Donald G. Partrick Collection's U.S. Colonial coins in Heritage's March auction, a variety first described in 1994, that realized $264,000.

An early American issue of mysterious origin listed in the Red Book, the 1784-dated Washington “Ugly Head” or “Washington the Great” token from Partrick’s collection sold for $72,000.

Collectors of limited means can still build coin collections that make them happy and give them pride of ownership. All you needs is a good collecting strategy, some patience, and a little restraint.

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee meets April 20 to examine proposed designs for the reverses of 2022 quarter dollars, the first in the American Women Quarters Program (2022–2025).

Stack’s Bowers Galleries' March 25 auction offered a Proof 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, McKinley commemorative gold dollar in its original Philadelphia Mint holder, with wax Mint seal.

Professional Coin Grading Service has evaluated the Stuart Weitzman-owned 1933 Saint-Gaudens $20 double eagle prior to the June 8 Sotheby's sale, giving the coin an MS-65 rating.

A metal detectorist exploring a South Carolina construction site in February uncovered the tenth known example of a copper Charleston Free Slave badge, one of only five in private hands.

Coin designs depicting Sally Ride and Maya Angelou, the first two of an eventual possible 20 American women to be honored through 2025, are under review for 2022 quarter dollars.

The newest quarter dollar to be released for circulation is generating buzz while the latest designs in the dollar coin program being revealed has drawn plenty of attention this week.

Several 18th century Benjamin Franklin portrait medallions, highly sought in Europe in his day, are among offerings in Freeman’s American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts auction April 27.

An exceptional Mint State 66+ example of a gold 1926 Sesquicentennial $2.50 quarter eagle caught the eye of bidders at the Stack's Bowers Galleries March 25 auction, realizing $10,800.

The Mint is working to train personnel so that customers can again place product orders by phone, a service that halted with the arrival of the pandemic a little more than a year ago.

A congressional gold medal presented to William Henry Harrison in the 19th century for his military achievements is coming back up for sale after selling by private treaty in 2015.

The Mint's posting of sale dates for the planned Morgan and Peace centennial dollars reveals pricing, product availability, mintages, household order limits and surface finishes.