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Apr 23, 2021, 10:15 AM
Coin from 1808 plays key role in Maryland search
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. -
Apr 23, 2021, 10:00 AM
Fraser portrait to finally debut on quarter in 2022
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. -
Apr 23, 2021, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Details on new silver dollars
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. -
Apr 22, 2021, 14:14 PM
Nominations sought for 2021 PNG membership awards
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. -
Apr 21, 2021, 11:31 AM
Virtual Visit to a Coin Club Meeting
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). -
Apr 21, 2021, 09:00 AM
Market Analysis: A unique gold St. Patrick issue
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. -
Apr 20, 2021, 09:00 AM
Market Analysis: Coveted Colonial issues
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. -
Apr 19, 2021, 09:00 AM
Market Analysis: ‘Ugly Head’ or ‘Washington the Great’
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. -
Apr 19, 2021, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for April 19, 2021: What's your strategy?
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. -
Apr 17, 2021, 10:00 AM
2022 American Women quarter dollar design review is set
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). -
Apr 17, 2021, 07:00 AM
Market Analysis: Proof 1903 dollar in its original holder
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. -
Apr 16, 2021, 18:29 PM
PCGS grades sole legal 1933 $20 as MS-65
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. -
Apr 16, 2021, 09:50 AM
Metal detectorist finds 10th known 1800s 'Free Slave' badge
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. -
Apr 16, 2021, 09:30 AM
First honorees include poet and physicist-astronaut for 2022 quarters
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. -
Apr 16, 2021, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Latest quarter released
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. -
Apr 16, 2021, 08:30 AM
Benjamin Franklin medallions in April Philadelphia sale
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. -
Apr 16, 2021, 07:00 AM
Market Analysis: Sesquicentennial 1926 gold quarter eagle
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. -
Apr 16, 2021, 06:30 AM
Mint seeks to reopen telephone ordering, in the process of training
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. -
Apr 15, 2021, 16:30 PM
Harrison congressional gold medal re-enters the market
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. -
Apr 15, 2021, 16:22 PM
2021 Morgan and Peace dollar sale dates, price and specifications posted
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.
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US Coins Apr 22, 2021, 2 PM
Nominations sought for 2021 PNG membership awards
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US Coins Apr 21, 2021, 11 AM
Virtual Visit to a Coin Club Meeting
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Paper Money Apr 21, 2021, 10 AM
Rare Bank of Spain notes appear with world paper money in Heritage sale
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US Coins Apr 21, 2021, 9 AM
Market Analysis: A unique gold St. Patrick issue