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Jul 31, 2014, 14:31 PM
Neil Shafer recipient of 2014 Farran Zerbe Memorial Award
The 2014 Farran Zerbe Memorial Award will be presented to Neil Shafer Aug. 8 during the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money banquet. -
Jul 31, 2014, 10:16 AM
Wall Street Coin, Currency and Collectibles Show set for October
The Museum of American Finance will once again host the 4th Coin, Currency and Collectibles Show scheduled for Oct. 23 to 25 in New York City. -
Jul 31, 2014, 09:53 AM
Mint changes limit for gold Kennedy half dollar sales
The U.S. Mint on July 30 lowered the number of gold Kennedy half dollars at the ANA convention and Mint retail units from two coins per customer to one. -
Jul 30, 2014, 10:21 AM
Mint announces pricing for gold Proof 2014 Kennedy half dollar
The United States Mint has established an initial price of $1,240.00 for the gold Proof 2014 Kennedy half dollar. -
Jul 30, 2014, 09:59 AM
ANA recognizes group of notable numismatists with slew of awards
Honorees will be formally recognized at the Aug. 5 to Aug. 9 American Numismatic Association World's Fair of Money in Rosemont, Ill. -
Jul 29, 2014, 17:30 PM
Reverse designs of 2015 America the Beautiful quarters released
Homestead National Monument of America, Kisatchie National Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway among those locations featured. -
Jul 29, 2014, 16:29 PM
50 years later: What would a Kennedy half dollar get you in 1964?
The Kennedy half dollar was released at a time when 50 cents had real purchasing power. -
Jul 29, 2014, 15:19 PM
Big changes in coin hobby in 1857 and 1858
Coin collecting got under way on a grand scale in 1857 with the discontinuation of the half cent and large cent, and the introduction of the small cent. -
Jul 29, 2014, 14:41 PM
Finding a "saint" among a roll of quarter dollars a rarity
Between coins in a roll of quarter dollars I found a small medal depicting St. Francis of Assisi with his hand upon what appears to be a greyhound dog. -
Jul 29, 2014, 14:05 PM
With 'frosty walnut-brown color,' 1793 Wreath cent sells for $2K
Scotsman’s Midwest Summer Sale, held July 18, 2014, in St. Louis, brought $1,124,107. Among the lots offered were several 1793 Flowing Hair, Wreath cents. -
Jul 29, 2014, 12:59 PM
$5,785 price for 1793 Wreath cent graded VF 25 by PCGS
Scotsman’s Midwest Summer Sale, held July 18, 2014, in St. Louis, brought $1,124,107. Among the lots offered were several 1793 Flowing Hair, Wreath cents. -
Jul 29, 2014, 12:33 PM
1793 Wreath cent valued between $9K and $13K goes unsold at sale
Scotsman’s Midwest Summer Sale, held July 18, 2014, in St. Louis, brought $1,124,107. Among the lots offered were several 1793 Flowing Hair, Wreath cents. -
Jul 29, 2014, 09:40 AM
ANA's award honoring women in the hobby goes to Diane Piret
ANA's Elvira Clain-Stefanelli Memorial Award for Achievement in Numismatics is given to women who have made significant contributions to numismatics. -
Jul 29, 2014, 09:26 AM
Santa Rosa coin show set for Sept. 26 and 27
Sept. 26 and 27 are the dates for the next North Bay/Santa Rosa Coin Show at the Flamingo Hotel and Resort located at 2777 Fourth St. in Santa Rosa, Calif. -
Jul 28, 2014, 16:53 PM
Kennedy half dollar's 1964 release fueled hot hobby of numismatics
Coin collecting was a hot hobby in 1964, fueled by new designs on circulating coins, rising silver prices and the prospect of finding valuable coins in change. -
Jul 28, 2014, 15:43 PM
Ronald Guth named ANA's 2014 Numismatist of the Year
The collector will be presented with the Numismatist of the Year award during an awards banquet on Aug. 8 at the ANA World's Fair of Money in Rosemont, Ill. -
Jul 28, 2014, 15:32 PM
New York International Numismatic Convention organizers plan show
Organizers for the 43rd annual New York International Numismatic Convention have announced the schedule for the 2015 event. -
Jul 25, 2014, 15:42 PM
Building a set of Kennedy half dollars very accessible pursuit
Kennedy half dollars are very accessible. A collector at almost any budget level can build a complete set of Kennedy half dollars in Mint State condition. -
Jul 25, 2014, 15:32 PM
ANA details 50th anniversary gold Proof Kennedy purchasing process
U.S. Mint previously announced that 500 Kennedy coins per day will be sold at the show, and a buyer must receive a ticket from the Mint to be eligible to buy. -
Jul 25, 2014, 15:31 PM
Method of deceptive alteration of coins making a come-back
An alteration method used with coins several years ago appears to be showing up again. -
Jul 25, 2014, 15:24 PM
Early-copper cents are intriguing to study and collect
The classic reference for U.S. early copper cents can be confusing to use but there are many new sources of information available today. -
Jul 25, 2014, 13:22 PM
Where were you when the Kennedy half dollar was released?
That’s a question many senior collectors can readily answer — even though they were but children then. Coin collecting was a popular hobby in 1964. -
Jul 25, 2014, 12:55 PM
Remembering the coin market in Cincinnati from 1963 to 1973
Longtime collector and dealer fondly remembers growing up in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area and attending coin clubs and shows in Ohio and Kentucky. -
Jul 25, 2014, 12:09 PM
Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ gold $20 double eagle on new silver coin
Augustus Saint-Gaudens' most famous coin design, for the gold $20 double eagle, appears on a new Proof silver $1 from Tuvalu. -
Jul 25, 2014, 11:42 AM
Nearly 70K Uncirculated Kennedy half dollar sets sell on 1st day
Two-coin 2014 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollar Uncirculated Coin set priced at $9.95 from the U.S. Mint and was released July 24. -
Jul 25, 2014, 10:35 AM
WWII-themed Canadian coin planned, silver American Eagles hot
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Jul 24, 2014, 12:36 PM
Artist’s ‘signature,’ or Commie symbol on Kennedy half dollar?
Roberts’ GR was seized upon by those who saw Reds under their beds as proof that the Commies had taken over. -
Jul 24, 2014, 09:59 AM
House committee supports OSS gold medal legislation
Support grows in Congress for a bill seeking gold medal to honor the Office of Strategic Services, the predecessor to the CIA, during World War II. -
Jul 24, 2014, 09:31 AM
Proof silver American Eagles still hot ticket from US Mint
The Proof 2014-W American Eagle 1-ounce silver dollar coin is still a hot ticket for the U.S. Mint. -
Jul 23, 2014, 17:04 PM
Second issue of Classical Numismatic Review published
The second issue of Classical Numismatic Review has been published, offering research about ancient coins and a fixed-price list of ancient and world coins. -
Jul 23, 2014, 11:45 AM
Kennedy half dollar collection contains nearly 190 coins
Series includes 125 date-and-Mint-mark combinations, 3 metals, more than a half dozen finishes, 2 reverse design types, 2 subtypes, and 1 outstanding rarity. -
Jul 23, 2014, 10:20 AM
Attorney General unveils U.S. Marshals Service coin designs
2015 United States Marshals Service 225th Anniversary commemorative coin designs unveiled July 23. -
Jul 23, 2014, 07:50 AM
CCAC ponders issuance of 2015 Ultra High Relief gold medal
CCAC ponders issuance of 2015 Ultra High Relief gold medal during July 22 teleconference. -
Jul 22, 2014, 17:06 PM
Great Sand Dunes National Park to host quarter launch ceremony
The official launch ceremony for the 2014 Great Sand Dunes National Park quarter dollar will be held in the Dunes parking lot in Mosca, Colo. -
Jul 22, 2014, 12:31 PM
Attorney General Holder to unveil Marshals Service coin designs
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to unveil obverse and reverse designs for the 2015 U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary coins July 23. -
Jul 22, 2014, 11:19 AM
Kennedy half dollar: Senator 'shed a few tears' for Ben Franklin
Sonorous Sen. Everett Dirksen, R-Ill, took the Senate floor briefly Dec. 18, 1963, to “shed a few tears” for Franklin. -
Jul 22, 2014, 10:29 AM
Grading standards change, but quality remains
Learning to grade by books and photographs is a key start to understanding coin grading, but images of a single coin can only provide so much information. -
Jul 21, 2014, 14:34 PM
National Baseball Half of Fame Young Collectors Set out July 28
The 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Young Collectors Set goes on sale by the United States Mint at noon Eastern Time July 28 for $24.95 per set. -
Jul 21, 2014, 11:49 AM
Jewish-American Hall of Fame medal for 2014 honors Four Chaplains
The Jewish-American Hall of Fame's 2014 medal honors the contributions of the Four Chaplains, who died during World War II, and the first Jewish U.S. chaplain. -
Jul 21, 2014, 11:42 AM
Jackie O asks for 'mussed up' hair on Kennedy half dollar
On Dec. 10, 1963, President Lyndon Johnson asked Congress to authorize the new Kennedy coin. Test strikes started before official approval on Dec. 30. -
Jul 21, 2014, 11:20 AM
Bison coins show bison locked in battle, in other natural settings
Bison have been a popular topic on new world coins issued in recent years, including coins from Canada and Poland. -
Jul 21, 2014, 10:12 AM
Collectors need proof of age to buy gold Proof Kennedy half dollar
Collectors seeking to buy the Proof gold Kennedy 50th Anniversary half dollar in-person Aug. 5 will have to show proof they are 18 years of age or older. -
Jul 21, 2014, 09:17 AM
D.B. Cooper skyjacking: Boy, 8, unearths ransom notes
In 1980, 8-year-old Brian Ingram was vacationing with his family when he discovered what turned out to be part of a very famous cash ransom. -
Jul 20, 2014, 15:32 PM
More Kennedy limits announced, Stone Mountain half dollar sells
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Jul 20, 2014, 12:08 PM
50th Anniversary Kennedy half dollars return to 1964
The Kennedy half dollar underwent a number of revisions after its early-1964 debut. -
Jul 18, 2014, 13:12 PM
ANA's 2014 World's Fair of Money will be biggest coin show of year
A highlight will be the launch of special Kennedy half dollars from the U.S. Mint, including the gold half dollars carrying the dual date of 1964–2014. -
Jul 18, 2014, 10:28 AM
John F. Kennedy half dollar a coin born from tragedy
Barely a year after the Cuban Missile Crisis, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated by a sniper with ties to the Soviet Union. -
Jul 17, 2014, 16:29 PM
Florida auction house announces promotion, new hire
Winter Park-based Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC has promoted Agustin "Augi" Garcia-Barneche to vice president of international numismatics. -
Jul 17, 2014, 14:28 PM
Smithsonian names Jeff Garrett to national advisory board
Jeff Garrett, founder of Mid-Atlantic Rare Coin Galleries, was named to the national advisory board for the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. -
Jul 17, 2014, 14:09 PM
CCAC to discuss 2015 Ultra High Relief gold coin and silver medal
Details for a .9999 fine gold, Ultra High Relief 2015 coin and accompanying silver medal are to be discussed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. -
Jul 17, 2014, 14:07 PM
World War II Civil Air Patrol members to be recognized with medal
The CCAC discussed during a July 8 teleconference design themes for a congressional gold medal honoring World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol. -
Jul 17, 2014, 11:13 AM
Assistance needed on sutler tokens research
Researcher needs assistance with information about sutler tokens commonly issued to military troops. -
Jul 17, 2014, 10:48 AM
Battle of wits waged in Congress over 1984 Olympic coin program
Battle of wits waged in Congress over the number of coins for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic program. -
Jul 17, 2014, 08:19 AM
Orders and Medals Society convention August 14 to 17
The Orders & Medals Society of America has scheduled its annual convention for Aug. 14 to 17 in Irvine, Calif. -
Jul 16, 2014, 16:48 PM
Bitcoins.com domain name expected to bring $750K
In February 2014, 850,000 bitcoins mysteriously disappeared from the Mt. Gox bitcoin exchange. The exchange later recovered 200,000 of the missing coins. -
Jul 16, 2014, 14:41 PM
Heritage Auctions Summer FUN sale realizes $9.7 million
Heritage Auctions’ July 10 to 13 sale brought total prices realized of $9,719,287. -
Jul 16, 2014, 14:37 PM
International Primitive Money Society plans meeting Aug. 8
A national collector organization for collectors of traditional or "primitive" money plans to meet Aug. 8 during a Chicago-area coin show. -
Jul 16, 2014, 11:47 AM
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders medal proposed theme b-25 bomber
With the four surviving members of Doolittle’s Tokyo Raiders in their 90s, time is of the essence to have designs executed for their congressional gold medal. -
Jul 16, 2014, 11:25 AM
United States Mint limits gold Proof Kennedy half sales at ANA
Sales of the gold Proof 1964-2014-W Kennedy 50th Anniversary half dollar will be limited to two per person Aug. 5 at the ANA World's Fair of Money. -
Jul 15, 2014, 16:47 PM
Baseball coin shipping delays tied to packaging deliveries
Delays in shipping 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame gold $5 half eagles, silver dollars and copper-nickel clad half dollars tied to packaging. -
Jul 15, 2014, 16:30 PM
Counterstamped '25 Stone Mountain half sells for $1,710 at auction
Among the more plentiful of the classic-era commemoratives is the 1925 Stone Mountain half dollar. -
Jul 15, 2014, 15:57 PM
1922 Grant Memorial half dollar with minor Mint error goes unsold
Minor Mint errors on commemorative half dollars pose an interesting valuation problem. -
Jul 15, 2014, 15:37 PM
1950-S Booker T. Washington half dollar with coloring sold
The Booker T. Washington coin series was a mammoth 15-coin series struck between 1946 and 1951 at the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco Mints. -
Jul 15, 2014, 14:41 PM
Money used in North Carolina over three centuries on display
Free exhibit of money used in North Carolina over three centuries is now on display in Chapel Hill, NC, until Sept. 30, 2014. -
Jul 15, 2014, 12:05 PM
Congress awards Raoul Wallenberg medal posthumously July 9
The congressional gold medal honoring Swedish-born Raoul Wallenberg was presented posthumously July 9. -
Jul 15, 2014, 10:59 AM
Teaching everything related to Colonial money
Teaching at the ANA Summer Seminar about Colonial coins, paper money, medals and more is always fun. -
Jul 15, 2014, 10:41 AM
Columnist's "dance card" filling up for upcoming ANA convention
Columnist has plenty of activities scheduled during ANA convention in August. Collectors are urged to attend and say hello. -
Jul 14, 2014, 16:59 PM
$5 million pair of rare coins to visit MSNS show in November
The American Numismatic Association Road Show will be on hand at the show with an 1804 Draped Bust dollar and a 1913 Liberty nickel. -
Jul 14, 2014, 15:04 PM
Everglades National Park quarter ceremony slated for December 5
Official launch ceremonies for the 2014 Everglades National Park quarter dollar are being scheduled for Dec. 5. -
Jul 14, 2014, 14:31 PM
Nevada unveils third design in statehood sesquicentennial program
Nevada's famous signage appears on the third medal in a program marking the 150th anniversary of statehood. -
Jul 14, 2014, 13:00 PM
ANS opens biographies section on society's website
The American Numismatic Society has launched a new biographies site, which contains records for prominent people and organizations related to the society. -
Jul 14, 2014, 11:09 AM
Mint seeks public input on low denomination United States coins
Public input is being gathered through Aug. 8 by the United States Mint from the public on the usage of low-denomination United States coins. -
Jul 12, 2014, 17:48 PM
'Dramatic' bonded cluster auctioned off, Kennedy limits imposed
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Jul 11, 2014, 16:45 PM
PCGS certifies special Peace $1s from former Mint director estate
Professional Coin Grading Service has certified and graded from the estate of former U.S. Mint Director Raymond T. Baker five rare 1921 and 1922 Peace dollars. -
Jul 11, 2014, 14:55 PM
Chopmarked coins book offered at discounted price through July 20
The book, regularly $50 U.S., is available for $30. Early payment for books that are picked up during the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money -
Jul 11, 2014, 12:31 PM
More of National Numismatic Collection coming to public
Ellen Feingold has only been curator of the National Numismatic Collection in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History since June 30. -
Jul 11, 2014, 11:16 AM
Coin World digital editions available Saturdays beginning July 26
The email notifications that used to go out mid-morning on Mondays will now go out on Saturday starting July 26. -
Jul 11, 2014, 11:04 AM
Critical element to coin grading is to determine authenticity
Common VAM-5 marriage or related varieties is important to document for authentication purposes. -
Jul 11, 2014, 11:03 AM
CCAC discusses design themes for American Aces gold medal
Designing the congressional gold medal honoring American Fighter Aces presents a challenge. -
Jul 11, 2014, 10:24 AM
Mystery of missing gold in 1856 now solved
Inspired numismatic 'detective' work of researchers finally solves the mystery behind the missing gold of 1856. -
Jul 11, 2014, 07:25 AM
Florence Harding First Spouse gold coin on sale by U.S. Mint
The Uncirculated and Proof 2014-W Florence Harding gold $10 coins in the First Spouse series went on sale July 10. -
Jul 10, 2014, 15:16 PM
Collector discovers 1861-O half dollar in roll
A New Orleans collector never anticipated discovering an 1861-O Seated Liberty half dollar while searching rolls. -
Jul 10, 2014, 14:26 PM
Donald W. Charters dies July 5
Longtime collector and hobby volunteer Don W. Charters died July 5 at the age of 84. -
Jul 10, 2014, 13:11 PM
Mint gears up for sales of JFK gold half dollar
The U.S. Mint has released its first photos of a production example of the Proof 2014-W Kennedy gold half dollar -
Jul 10, 2014, 12:57 PM
Grace Coolidge First Spouse gold coin to be released July 17
The newest First Spouse gold coin, which will come one week after the July 10 release of the Florence Harding edition, will go on sale at 12 p.m. ET. -
Jul 10, 2014, 11:38 AM
'Worst of the worst' Morgan dollars coming to ANA convention
End of the Trail VIII Collection of Morgan dollars with the lowest grade point average in the "Low Ball" registry will be exhibited at the PCGS booth. -
Jul 10, 2014, 10:54 AM
Paul Nugget ventures solo after 40 years in numismatics
After more than four decades in leadership roles at major numismatic companies, gold coin specialist Paul Nugget has gone into business for himself. -
Jul 10, 2014, 09:37 AM
1793 Flowing Hair Wreath Lettered Edge highlights Scotsman sale
A 1793 Flowing Hair, Wreath, Lettered Edge cent graded PCGS AU-50 highlights Scotsman Auction Company’s July 18 sale in St. Charles, Mo. -
Jul 9, 2014, 11:32 AM
Numismatic Hall of Fame has 2 new members after ANA Summer Seminar
The inductions into the Numismatic Hall of Fame took place during the first week of the American Numismatic Association's Summer Seminar in June. -
Jul 8, 2014, 16:11 PM
Have any connections to a pro sports team? ANA needs your help
American Numismatic Association is putting on first World’s Fair of Money silent auction at 2014 Chicago show in August, and is in need of bid-worthy items. -
Jul 8, 2014, 14:23 PM
Solder may explain dark gray lamination bands on '22 Peace dollar
The surface of planchets and coins can sometimes peel and crack. These defects are known in the hobby as “lamination errors." -
Jul 8, 2014, 12:53 PM
Lincoln cent struck on Roosevelt dime among growing type of error
Stack’s Bowers auctions at Baltimore Expo carried many of the rarities normally associated with a major auction. It also had a few spectacular error coins. -
Jul 8, 2014, 12:42 PM
Cluster of 1999 Lincoln cents brings $2,700 at Baltimore Expo
Stack’s Bowers auctions at Baltimore Expo carried many of the rarities normally associated with a major auction. It also had a few spectacular error coins. -
Jul 8, 2014, 12:18 PM
When a 1943 5-cent is struck on a steel cent planchet
1943 Lincoln cents struck on copper planchets are legendary, while branching out to other off-metal errors of the WWII era provides affordable alternatives. -
Jul 8, 2014, 11:29 AM
Seated Liberty quarter dollar serves as Civil War dog tag
A counterstamped Seated Liberty, No Motto quarter dollar featured in the most recent issue of The E-Gobrecht is a Civil War dog tag. -
Jul 7, 2014, 12:51 PM
Lissner Collection includes 50-centimes coin for Haiti
Haiti issued 20- and 50-centime coins in 1907 that were struck in Connecticut. -
Jul 7, 2014, 12:36 PM
$127K combined price for two rare casino chips sold
Two extremely rare casino chips, one of which is unique, were sold at the Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club Convention in Las Vegas last month. -
Jul 5, 2014, 16:01 PM
Fake, real Ceylon rixdollar patterns highlight Lissner auction
Real, fake examples of Ceylon's 1812 rixdollar series are offered in the Richard Lissner Collection auction in Chicago Aug. 1 and 2. -
Jul 5, 2014, 12:17 PM
'Independent' online review sites can mislead collectors
Collectors need to beware of 'independent' coin dealer review websites. Sometimes online testimonials and customer 'feedback' can be manipulated. -
Jul 5, 2014, 11:59 AM
Newcomers are key to the future of coin collecting
Newcomers are the key to the future success of the coin collecting hobby. Collectors need to share the enjoyment and exciting challenges that await them. -
Jul 4, 2014, 12:00 PM
1793 cent find in junk box in england becomes auction bonanza
A 1793 Flowing Hair, Chain, Vine and Bars cent discovered in a box of coins purchased for £10 in England was sold at auction separately for £24,200 . -
Jul 3, 2014, 14:46 PM
United States Mint offers Florence Harding coin coins July 10
The Uncirculated and Proof 2014-W Florence Harding First Spouse gold $10 coins are scheduled to go on sale by the U.S. Mint at noon Eastern Time July 10. -
Jul 3, 2014, 11:11 AM
Kennedy half dollar does not resonate like it did in the past
Regarding the Mint issuing 50th Anniversary Kennedy half dollars in 2014, writer advises: Let’s celebrate, but a celebration can also be a retirement party. -
Jul 3, 2014, 10:53 AM
1861-s paquet reverse double eagle tops stacks bowers sale
Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ June 27 sale in Baltimore of nearly 1,300 lots of U.S. coins brought total prices realized of $4,334,996. -
Jul 2, 2014, 16:33 PM
Maya Angelou gold medal legislation under consideration
The U.S. Congress is considering legislation to award the late Maya Angelou with a congressional gold medal to honor her many achievements and contributions. -
Jul 2, 2014, 15:04 PM
Proof 1975-S No S dime retains its ‘top’ U.S. modern ranking
The Proof 1975-S Roosevelt, No S dime remains at the top of the list of coins listed in the third edition of 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins. -
Jul 2, 2014, 15:00 PM
Week at ‘coin camp’ brings friends in the hobby together
ANA Summer Seminar is a treasure. Collectors make lifelong friends and learn to maximize their involvement with our hobby and build their collecting skill set. -
Jul 2, 2014, 12:39 PM
1877 Dominican Republic 5-centavo coin part of Lissner Collection
A Connecticut firm produced coins for the Dominican Republic in the 19th century, and one choice example is part of the Richard Lissner Collection. -
Jul 2, 2014, 12:08 PM
New State quarter obverse doubled die discovered
Thanks to the folks at ANACS, the strongest known obverse doubled die has been identified for the Mint’s State quarter dollar program. -
Jul 2, 2014, 11:41 AM
2014 ANA medal celebrates 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition
ANA’s 123rd Anniversary Convention medal pays tribute to 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, host city for World’s Fair of Money Aug. 5 to Aug. 9. -
Jul 2, 2014, 11:29 AM
ebay changes for counterfeit coin reporting rankles collectors
Changes at eBay involving problem auctions and violations of policies rile former community group. -
Jul 2, 2014, 10:39 AM
How many U.S. denominations can you list?
The tiebreaker question on a coin club quiz: list as many denominations of circulating U.S. coins as you can. The answer was not as simple as the question. -
Jul 2, 2014, 10:21 AM
Matte Proof Lincoln Cent PCGS Set Registry Collection being sold
The top coin in the McCullagh Collection of Matte Proof Lincoln Cents is the PCGS Secure Proof 67+, red and brown, 1909 V.D.B., Lincoln cent, CAC, Gold Label. -
Jul 2, 2014, 09:37 AM
4th of July: Coin World Facebook fans tell about patriotic coins
With Independence Day week well underway, Coin World asked its Facebook fans which U.S. coins are the most patriotic and best embody the spirit of America. -
Jul 2, 2014, 09:07 AM
Great Sand Dunes National Park quarter ceremony September 4
The official launch ceremony for the 2014 Great Sand Dunes National Park quarter dollar is scheduled for Sept. 4. -
Jul 2, 2014, 08:26 AM
CCAC to review design themes for three congressional gold medals
Designs for gold medals for Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, American Fighter Aces and World War II Civil Air Patrol are to be reviewed July 8. Public invited, in D.C. -
Jul 2, 2014, 08:14 AM
Sales open July 8 for America the Beautiful quarter set
Sales by the United States Mint for the 10-coin 2014 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin set will begin at noon Eastern Time July 8. -
Jul 1, 2014, 17:05 PM
Kennedy half dollar anniversary coins household order limits
All purchases for the three 2014 Kennedy half dollar 50th Anniversary coin products will be restricted to household limits. -
Jul 1, 2014, 16:39 PM
Tennis champion Althea Gibson could be honored with gold medal
A congressional gold medal to honor renowned tennis great, the late Althea Gibson, was introduced in the House of Representatives June 25. -
Jul 1, 2014, 16:03 PM
Gardner auction features sale of 1913 Barber with toning for $7K
Heritage’s Gardner Collection auction on June 23 and 24 brought nearly $20 million and was highlighted by hundreds of popular collector coins in high grades. -
Jul 1, 2014, 15:55 PM
$258,500 price for 1901-S Barber quarter during Gardner auction
Heritage’s Gardner Collection auction on June 23 and 24 brought nearly $20 million and was highlighted by hundreds of popular collector coins in high grades. -
Jul 1, 2014, 15:42 PM
1895-O Barber quarter graded MS-68 a rarity, sells for nearly $50K
Heritage’s auction of the Gardner Collection June 23-24 brought nearly $20 million and was highlighted by hundreds of popular collector coins in high grades. -
Jul 1, 2014, 10:50 AM
16-year-old named ANA's Outstanding Young Numismatist of the Year
Florida teen Peyton Souder named Outstanding YN of the Year during ANA Summer Seminar Graduation Banquet for Session 1, June 25 in Colorado Springs. -
Jul 1, 2014, 08:27 AM
Top coin collectors seek quality and eye appeal
A well-struck coin has more eye appeal and desirability than many pieces that grade a few points higher. -
Jul 1, 2014, 07:54 AM
Ellen Feingold new curator of National Numismatic Collection
Ellen Feingold was appointed effective June 30 as curator of the National Numismatic Collection.