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Apr 30, 2014, 15:20 PM
Gold (in its native form) appears in Heritage auction
On May 4, Heritage Auctions will offer in its mineral auction “The Lightning Bolt” – a nearly 10-inch-high formation of gold weighing 22.66 troy ounces. -
Apr 30, 2014, 11:41 AM
U.S. Mint's Calvin Coolidge $1 coin covers on sale beginning May 1
The 30th U.S. president, Calvin Coolidge, honored by the U.S. Mint on new Presidential dollar coin cover, was in office during the Roaring Twenties. -
Apr 29, 2014, 12:00 PM
Outgoing CSNS president says society 'moved forward' last 2 years
James Moores presided over his last Central States Numismatic Society session during the group's meeting in Schaumburg, Ill., in April 2014. -
Apr 28, 2014, 15:59 PM
U.S. Mint 2014 Spring Catalog offers multiple coin products
April 28, the United States Mint announced numismatic products in its 2014 Spring Catalog, as well as release dates for upcoming products. -
Apr 28, 2014, 14:29 PM
MoneyMuseum offers free hobby-related podcasts through iTunes
Want to learn about all aspects of the numismatic hobby? A new effort by a Swiss-based museum offers free podcasts through iTunes U. -
Apr 28, 2014, 10:01 AM
20th century commemorative coins lead Heritage CICF auction
The practice of issuing commemorative coins picked up in the early to mid-20th century. Three examples sold in Heritage Auctions' sale offered varied results. -
Apr 25, 2014, 14:19 PM
Prefers strong eagle on dollar
Reader responds to April 14 Monday Morning Brief: if silver American Eagle reverse changes, give eagle a strong, bold, stationary posture, not in flight. -
Apr 25, 2014, 14:04 PM
Learning from Maltby column (but never wipe Proof coins)
ICG grader notes wiping coins with a soft cloth is not a safe way to remove tarnish from rare, expensive, Proof or high-grade coins. Maybe metal-detector finds. -
Apr 25, 2014, 13:53 PM
Doyle New York 040814 results
More than 130 U.S. silver commemorative coins dating from 1892 to 1954 sold for $18,000, more than twice the estimate, during a Doyle New York auction. -
Apr 25, 2014, 13:49 PM
California publisher of influence: James Mason Hutchings
Details about James Mason Hutchings, likely author of San Francisco Mint tour description referenced in Joel Orosz column in March 24 Coin World. -
Apr 25, 2014, 13:38 PM
Swann Auction Galleries sale results for 1792 Coinage Act
The Coinage Act of April 2, 1792, established a Mint and the dollar as legal tender. A first printing, signed by Thomas Jefferson, sold for $118,750 on April 8. -
Apr 25, 2014, 08:31 AM
NGC authenticates brass hub reduction for Gobrecht design
A previously unreported 19th century brass hub reduction bearing an eagle design by U.S. Mint Engraver Christian Gobrecht has been authenticated by NGC. -
Apr 25, 2014, 07:46 AM
Due diligence essential in determining ownership of coins
Auction bidders and consignors should do their due diligence and closely read the terms of sale at an auction. -
Apr 24, 2014, 16:40 PM
Saddle Ridge Hoard: efforts are being taken to analyze coins
Donald H. Kagin replies to Ute Wartenberg April 14 Coin World Guest Commentary, describes efforts to present, chronicle, preserve gold coin hoard in California. -
Apr 24, 2014, 15:29 PM
Mint, NGC dash reports of Baseball gold coin error
U.S. Mint officials knew before a Proof 2014-W Baseball gold coin was received by NGC for certification that the piece could not be a missing Mint mark error. -
Apr 24, 2014, 13:31 PM
Canceled dies and cancellation dies are entirely different
Canceled dies and cancellation dies are entirely different: Here's how these error coins differ from each other. -
Apr 23, 2014, 16:45 PM
Keep roll-searching fun: Search for errors, varieties and tokens
To keep roll-searching fun, don't just look for Lincoln, Wheat Ears cents. Be open to finding error coins, die varieties and even tokens. -
Apr 23, 2014, 16:30 PM
Commemorative coin sales results differ
Sales of 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame silver dollars were sold out within the first two weeks of issue. Sellouts different from program to program. -
Apr 23, 2014, 16:25 PM
Foreign counterfeit coin: 1919 gold sovereign a target for forgers
Some counterfeit gold coins are much easier to spot than others, for a variety of reasons. A purported 1919 gold sovereign is a good example. -
Apr 23, 2014, 09:05 AM
ANA introduces ‘Spousetivities’ for 2014 Summer Seminar
The American Numismatic Association is offering “Spousetivities” that will take 2014 Summer Seminar attendees’ companions on day trips in the Denver area. -
Apr 22, 2014, 10:54 AM
Hank Greenberg and Moe Berg JAHF medal
Jewish-American Hall of Fame medals have long been collector favorites and two celebrate Jewish-American baseball players — Hank Greenberg and Moe Berg. -
Apr 22, 2014, 09:38 AM
Baseball Hall of Fame officials laud Mint for Baseball coins
National Baseball Hall of Fame offiicials lauded the U.S. Mint in executing the Baseball commemorative coin designs and in their development. -
Apr 21, 2014, 16:40 PM
Mint marks National Coin Week with Kennedy half retrospective
To highlight the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy half dollar, the United States Mint has launched a multipart online retrospective. -
Apr 21, 2014, 16:25 PM
Proof 2014-W Baseball gold coin not missing W Mint mark after all
A Proof 2014-W National Baseball Hall of Fame gold $5 half eagle believed by its owner to be missing the W Mint mark is not missing the Mint mark after all. -
Apr 21, 2014, 16:13 PM
PNG scholarship recipient to attend ANA Summer Seminar
A 20-year-old college student from Georgia is the recipient of the Professional Numismatists Guild 2014 Young Numismatist Scholarship.
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