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Jun 30, 2015, 23:59 PM
Which U.S. Mint products are being released in July?
With June winding down, it's time to see what the U.S. Mint has slated to release in the month of July. -
Jun 30, 2015, 16:00 PM
Atlas Numismatics publishes newest fixed-price list
Atlas Numismatics has published its newest online fixed-price list, offering ancient and world coins, tokens and medals. -
Jun 30, 2015, 15:43 PM
Asheville Savings Banks swaps $40,000 in Blue Ridge quarters
A total of $40,000 face value in 2015-P Blue Ridge Parkway quarter dollars were exchanged for cash by Asheville Savings Bank in North Carolina. -
Jun 30, 2015, 15:07 PM
Set featuring Reverse Proof Presidential dollar 'unavailable'
The 2015 Harry Truman Coin and Chronicles Set set that includes a Reverse Proof 2015-P Truman Presidential dollar is "unavailable" per the U.S. Mint website. -
Jun 30, 2015, 12:00 PM
2015 American Liberty, High Relief $100 coin on sale July 30
Sales by the United States Mint of the 2015-W American Liberty, High Relief 1-ounce, .9999 fine gold coin are scheduled to begin July 30. -
Jun 30, 2015, 08:15 AM
Half dollar significant with hairlines, color: Market Analysis
This piece comes from a relatively low mintage of 57,500 pieces. -
Jun 30, 2015, 07:45 AM
U.S. coins capturing history: Brothers' invention takes flight
The Wright Brothers of Dayton, Ohio, changed American and world history by developing powered, heavier-than-air flight, an achievement honored on coins. -
Jun 29, 2015, 10:58 AM
Franklin half dollar is a bold cameo: Market Analysis
This series of Market Analysis takes you through a trio of note-worthy cameo half dollars -
Jun 29, 2015, 10:10 AM
It certainly happens: Coins that break during minting process
This five-cent coin is one of many that have been damaged while being minted. -
Jun 29, 2015, 10:02 AM
United States Mint bringing coins to Essence Festival
Numismatic product options featuring the 2015 Kisatchie National Forest quarter dollar will be offered July 2 to 5 at the Essence Festival in New Orleans. -
Jun 29, 2015, 08:33 AM
Blue Ridge Parkway three-coin quarter set debuts July 2
Sales by the United States Mint for the 2015 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set — Blue Ridge Parkway will open at noon Eastern Daylight Time July 2. -
Jun 29, 2015, 08:30 AM
U.S. coins capturing history: D-Day forces enter 'jaws of death'
On D-Day. Allied forces faced nearly insurmountable odds, but their victory on the beaches of Normandy opened up Europe to victory. -
Jun 28, 2015, 13:10 PM
U.S. coins capturing history: Civil War reaches Gettysburg
The South never recovered from a decisive Northern victory in a field near Gettysburg, Pa., in the summer of 1863. -
Jun 27, 2015, 16:01 PM
U.S. coins capturing history: Battle of Baltimore births anthem
The Battle of Baltimore and the attack on Fort McHenry led famously to the creation of the song that would become the American national anthem. -
Jun 26, 2015, 18:08 PM
Check out photos from Thursday's Blue Ridge Parkway quarter launch
Coin World gives you a quick at what's happening today in the world of numismatics. -
Jun 26, 2015, 16:49 PM
Library of late Coin World Editor Margo Russell to be sold
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers will auction off Margo Russell's library in August. -
Jun 26, 2015, 16:00 PM
Whitman Baltimore Expo offers collectors numismatic activities
When the coin-collecting world convenes here July 16-19, it will be treated to one of the most interesting auctions ever at a Whitman Baltimore Summer Expo. -
Jun 26, 2015, 11:51 AM
More than third of Jackie Kennedy First Spouse gold sold first day
For first-day sales June 25 of the 2015 Jacqueline Kennedy First Spouse gold $10 coins, the U.S. Mint reports 36.3 percent of the maximum authorization sold. -
Jun 26, 2015, 11:45 AM
U.S. Mint production method made cameos rare
A common criticism of modern coins is that they all look the same. -
Jun 26, 2015, 11:02 AM
Bill seeks commemorative coins for Apollo 11 flight 50th anniversary
Bill seeks commemorative coins for Apollo 11 flight 50th anniversary -
Jun 26, 2015, 10:30 AM
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge quarter ceremony September 18
The official launch ceremony for the 2015 Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge quarter dollar is set for 10 a.m. Eastern Time Sept. 18 in Smyrna, Del. -
Jun 26, 2015, 10:20 AM
New Book Showcases the 100 Greatest Women on Coins
This book will add to the buzz of featuring women on coins and notes in the future -
Jun 26, 2015, 09:55 AM
U.S. coins capturing history: Jefferson makes a 'Purchase'
Early during the life of the young nation, President Jefferson altered its course of history by making a big purchase, of the Louisiana Territory. -
Jun 26, 2015, 09:18 AM
Woman to appear on $10 bill, High Relief coin gets a denomination
Also this week, Coin World breaks down the gold 1916 centennial coins and we look at the parent of today's popular 5-ounce silver coins. -
Jun 25, 2015, 14:35 PM
Blue Ridge Parkway quarter officially launched: Coin World Buzz
The U.S. Mint offiically launched into circulation the Blue Ridge Parkway quarter Thursday during a ceremony at Pack Square Park in Asheville, NC. -
Jun 25, 2015, 12:46 PM
Get more young people into the coin business: Guest Commentary
Young collector and dealer offers tips on several ways that dealers can start encouraging the next generation to step up, and eventually step in. -
Jun 25, 2015, 10:06 AM
eBay exempts some numismatic items from Confederate flag ban
Some numismatic collectibles that bear Confederate flag motifs as part of their design could be banned for sale on eBay. -
Jun 25, 2015, 09:51 AM
Here is the ANA's Young Numismatist of the Year: Something Social
You'll recognize the name of the American Numismatic Association's Young Numismatist of the Year, but the face is a new one. -
Jun 25, 2015, 07:50 AM
U.S. coins capture history: after Purchase, Lewis & Clark explore
After the Louisiana Purchase, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were enlisted to explore and record the vast new American wilderness and its contents. -
Jun 24, 2015, 14:41 PM
1970-S Lincoln Small Date cent a keeper
I sometimes wish that the image appearing with one of my columns could be on a different page so that I didn’t have to give up the coin's identity so quickly. -
Jun 24, 2015, 09:29 AM
Watch a preview of Legend's June 25 Regency XII rare coin auction
PCGS President Don Willis previewed the sale in a short video posted to Facebook on June 12. -
Jun 24, 2015, 08:03 AM
U.S. coins capturing history: Battle of Saratoga turns war
The Battle of Saratoga turned the tide toward America during the Revolutionary War. A 25-cent coin celebrates the surrender of British Gen. John Burgoyne. -
Jun 24, 2015, 08:00 AM
Collar for American Eagle Narrow Reeds edge first used in 2008
U.S. Mint confirms Narrow Reeds edge collar for 2014 and 2015 American Eagle tenth-ounce gold $5 coins was used to strike 2008 American Buffalo coins. -
Jun 23, 2015, 18:57 PM
Numismatic literature from BCD collection enters market
Duplicate numismatic literature from the BCD collection continues to enter the marketplace with a July 5 auction. -
Jun 23, 2015, 14:30 PM
2015 High Relief gold coin becomes 100 dollars face value
The 2015-W American Liberty, High Relief gold coin to be issued by the U.S. Mint will be 1-ounce of .9999 fine gold and carry a face value of $100. -
Jun 23, 2015, 14:00 PM
Raab Collection selling Harrison congressional gold medal
The congressional gold medal presented to William Henry Harrison for heroics during the War of 1812 is being offered for sale by the Raab Collection. -
Jun 23, 2015, 12:48 PM
Numismatic crime course being offered at ANA World's Fair of Money
The ANA World's Fair of Money seminar will take place Aug. 12 and is free for all law enforcement personnel. -
Jun 23, 2015, 12:35 PM
Raleigh Coin Club holding 42nd Raleigh Money Expo June 26-28
The bourse will feature over 160 dealer tables offering U.S. and world coins and currency, and other items. -
Jun 23, 2015, 12:23 PM
More PNG Interns hired, mentoring available for young numismatists
Two more interns from the PNG's mentoring and internship program have found positions in the industry. -
Jun 23, 2015, 09:02 AM
Check out photos from the ANA's Summer Seminar 2015
Summer Seminar is held annually by the American Numismatic Association at Colorado College. -
Jun 23, 2015, 08:42 AM
Mint temporarily suspends Blue Ridge Parkway bullion sales
Sales by the U.S. Mint of 2015 Blue Ridge Parkway 5-ounce silver bullion quarter dollars to its authorized purchasers were suspended June 22. -
Jun 23, 2015, 07:45 AM
U.S. coins capturing history: 1920 coin marks Pilgrim's 'landing'
A 1920 silver half dollar marks the 300th anniversary of the "landing" at Plymouth Rock, a major milestone in the settlement of North America. -
Jun 23, 2015, 07:30 AM
Bringing United States gold coins public
The first federal gold coins struck were $5 half eagles, made in July 1795, the subject of last week’s column. The $10 eagle coinage followed soon thereafter. -
Jun 23, 2015, 07:28 AM
CCAC agrees to Reagan coin obverse choice
Nancy Reagan won endorsement June 17 from the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee for her requested portrait on the 2016 First Spouse gold $10 coin. -
Jun 22, 2015, 16:57 PM
You bought it: Proof 67 1961 Franklin half, 1916-P 'Mercury' dime
As part of our continued conversation with our readers, we like to ask Coin World Facebook fans and Twitter followers to share about numismatic acquisitions. -
Jun 22, 2015, 15:47 PM
Bidding is open for Heritage's summer FUN auction: Coin World Buzz
Heritage Auctions announced over the weekend that bidding is open for the official auction of the summer Florida United Numismatists show. -
Jun 22, 2015, 15:30 PM
June 29 opens numismatic sales of Blue Ridge Parkway quarters
The U.S. Mint will accept orders for product options with circulation quality quarter dollars honoring Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina starting June 29. -
Jun 22, 2015, 14:42 PM
Mint lacks Treasury secretary's permission for 2016 gold coins
Permission still hasn't been granted by Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, in whose hands the decision rests for gold 2016 dimes, quarters and half dollars. -
Jun 22, 2015, 11:52 AM
ANS offers new reference on museum's issues of medallic art
The American Numismatic Society is offering for sale the work 'Medallic Art of the American Numismatic Society, 1865-2014, Studies in Medallic Art 2.' -
Jun 22, 2015, 11:33 AM
Part 3 of Finkelstein's 'Workflow of the first United States Mint'
Author finds determining the steps of the Coining & Recycling of Clippings workflow phase relatively complicated. -
Jun 22, 2015, 09:30 AM
PCGS offering Periodic Table of U.S. Coins posters at shows
The "science" of numismatics now has a new element of meaning. -
Jun 22, 2015, 09:00 AM
Kushan coinage reference now available from ANS
A long-awaited publication from The American Numismatic Society (ANS), "Kushan, Kushano-Sasanian, and Kidarite Coins," is now available for sale. -
Jun 22, 2015, 08:00 AM
CCAC reviews super 2016 centennial coin replicas
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee members June 17 eagerly greeted the U.S. Mint’s plans to sell gold replicas of three famous coins first issued in 1916. -
Jun 19, 2015, 14:00 PM
Ohio House passes sales tax exemption on investment coins
Ohio’s House of Representatives has passed a bill exempting coins from sales tax. Senate and governor have yet to approve, however. -
Jun 19, 2015, 11:55 AM
Common 1988-D Lincoln cent valuable at MS-68 red: Market Analysis
The modern segment of the U.S. coin market continues to grow, and a large part of the demand is being driven by third-party grading services like PCGS and NGC. -
Jun 19, 2015, 11:05 AM
U.S. coins capturing history: Christopher Columbus's arrival
At their best, coins can serve as a public centerpiece of a museum exhibit about American history, Jeff Starck explains in Coin World's latest cover story. -
Jun 19, 2015, 11:00 AM
Dinosaur design possible on National Park Service coin
The U.S. may get its first dinosaur coin if Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew follows the June 16 advice of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. -
Jun 19, 2015, 11:00 AM
Coin World’s first issue a reader find: Readers Ask
A reader found early issues of Coin World, including the sample edition created to sell advertisers on the concept. -
Jun 19, 2015, 09:12 AM
Mock-ups of gold 1916 classics released: Week's Most Read
Also this week, Heritage Auctions announced the next three Donald G. Partrick Collection auctions have been postponed at the consignor's request. -
Jun 18, 2015, 15:32 PM
Jacqueline Kennedy First Spouse gold coins available June 25
The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2015 First Spouse Series half-ounce gold coins featuring Jacqueline Kennedy starting June 25 at noon EDT. -
Jun 18, 2015, 11:09 AM
Boston time capsule from era of Paul Revere, Sam Adams put back
The Boston time capsule that caught the eye of many a historically inclined American over the winter is going back from whence it came. -
Jun 17, 2015, 17:52 PM
What do you think of the gold 1916 centennial coins?
The topic of the day on CoinWorld.com has without a doubt been the U.S. Mint images of the gold versions of the 1916 dime, quarter and half dollar. -
Jun 17, 2015, 10:27 AM
Nancy Reagan First Spouse coin designs reviewed by CCAC
Nancy Reagan would be the first living person put on a U.S. coin since 1995, when Eunice Shriver was put on the 1995 Special Olympics World Games silver dollar. -
Jun 17, 2015, 09:30 AM
Mint releases mock-up designs for gold 2016 centennial issues
The U.S. Mint has released image mock-ups for the pure gold 2016 Winged Liberty Head dime, Standing Liberty quarter dollar and Walking Liberty half dollar. -
Jun 17, 2015, 06:41 AM
You bought it: 1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial Proof half dollar
We like to ask Coin World Facebook fans and Twitter followers to share about the numismatic acquisitions they've made recently. -
Jun 16, 2015, 19:45 PM
1965 Selma Foot Soldiers congressional gold medal designs reviewed
Recommending designs for a congressional gold medal honoring the Foot Soldiers of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March is the task of the CCAC. -
Jun 16, 2015, 19:45 PM
What are all these CCAC designs for?: Coin World Buzz
The CCAC is meeting Tuesday and Wednesday to review and recommend designs for a number of U.S. Mint products. -
Jun 16, 2015, 19:45 PM
National Park Service commemorative coin designs: Clad half dollar
The 2016 program will include a gold $5 coin, a silver dollar, and a copper-nickel clad half dollar, with surcharges benefiting the National Park Foundation. -
Jun 16, 2015, 11:24 AM
National Park Service commemorative coin designs: Silver dollar
The 2016 program will include a gold $5 coin, a silver dollar, and a copper-nickel clad half dollar, with surcharges benefiting the National Park Foundation. -
Jun 16, 2015, 11:10 AM
Commission of Fine Arts to review coin and medal designs June 18
U.S. Mint releases agenda for the Commission of Fine Arts' June 18 meeting at Suite 312, 401 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001-2728. -
Jun 16, 2015, 10:31 AM
National Park Service commemorative coin designs: $5 gold coin
The 2016 program will feature a gold $5 coin, a silver dollar, and a copper-nickel clad half dollar, with surcharges benefiting the National Park Foundation. -
Jun 16, 2015, 10:09 AM
CCAC reviews designs for Borinqueneers' congressional gold medal
Recommending designs for a congressional gold medal being awarded to the Borinqueneers in 2015 was among the items on the June 16 agenda of the CCAC. -
Jun 16, 2015, 10:00 AM
1982 Washington quarter a great modern find: Market Analysis
This Washington quarter is in an exceptional Mint State grade. -
Jun 16, 2015, 09:59 AM
United States Mint rises to challenge of gold coin production
In Colonial and early Federal times gold coins were important in commerce. -
Jun 16, 2015, 09:23 AM
John Burns Memorial Library traveling debut at ANA
The John Burns Memorial Reference Library will have its traveling debut at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money Aug. 11 to 15. -
Jun 15, 2015, 09:53 AM
Heritage Summer FUN auction includes Colorado gold coins
The Twin Peaks Collection to be offered in July by Heritage Auctions includes gold coins struck by the private Colorado minting firm of Clark, Gruber & Co. -
Jun 13, 2015, 15:00 PM
Numismatic items made from wood require special storage
This month I would like to discuss the care and preservation of wooden nickels. -
Jun 12, 2015, 15:30 PM
Youngster saves to buy better cents than Dad’s: Guest Commentary
Young collector is saving for the last coin he needs to complete his cent collection, the 1909-S V.D.B. cent. -
Jun 12, 2015, 14:52 PM
1880 Coiled Hair Stella Stellar in Heritage auction
Heritage’s June 4 to 7 auctions exceeded expectations and brought more than $17 million. -
Jun 12, 2015, 12:50 PM
Auctions of Donald Partrick Collection by Heritage postponed
The coin collecting community will have to wait a little longer for collector Donald G. Partrick’s 1787 Brasher doubloon to cross the auction block. -
Jun 12, 2015, 11:57 AM
United States Mint ships 66 percent of 2015 Special Silver sets
The U.S. Mint reported June 11 that it has shipped 49,360 of the 74,966 three-coin 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver sets ordered by customers. -
Jun 12, 2015, 11:10 AM
How to identify a genuine ‘clip’ coin: Collectors' Clearinghouse
Newcomers often ask if their clips, or incomplete planchet coins, are genuine. Determining authenticity is a snap once you know the four key diagnostics. -
Jun 12, 2015, 10:45 AM
Odd effects of blister steel on coinage dies
In August of 2010 I wrote a column talking about the bulges collectors find on Bust coins, especially dimes from the years of 1814 and 1820. -
Jun 12, 2015, 09:28 AM
1896 Indian Head variety found, Special Silver Set unavailable
Also this week, Senior Editor Paul Gilkes wrote about the excitement of finding a Kennedy half dollar in circulation. -
Jun 11, 2015, 17:00 PM
Mike Fuljenz details his introduction to coin collecting
How do people get started collecting coins? -
Jun 11, 2015, 12:45 PM
'Richly lustrous' 1807 Draped Bust quarter sells for $141K
Early quarters sold at the recent Pogue Collection auction are the focus of this week's Market Analysis. -
Jun 11, 2015, 11:37 AM
Mint announces sellout of four 2014 coin and medal sets
The U.S. Mint announced June 11 sellouts of the four 2014 Presidential $1 Coin & Medal Set options. -
Jun 10, 2015, 14:14 PM
Partrick Collection auctions postponed at consignor request
Heritage Auctions has placed on hold the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Donald G. Partrick Collection Auctions at the request of Mr. Partrick’s family. -
Jun 10, 2015, 11:25 AM
Heritage auctions includes Civil War dog tags
A German silver Civil War identification pin engraved for future Medal of Honor recipient Charles H. Knight is in Heritage Auctions' June 12 and 13 sale. -
Jun 10, 2015, 09:31 AM
Uncirculated Blue Ridge Parkway 5-ounce silver quarter in July
The U.S. Mint tentatively schedules release of the Uncirculated 2015-P Blue Ridge Parkway 5-ounce silver quarter dollar for July, for direct sale to collectors. -
Jun 10, 2015, 08:40 AM
Special Silver Set currently unavailable from U.S. Mint
The three-coin 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver Set is reported on the U.S. Mint's website to be "Currently Unavailable." -
Jun 10, 2015, 08:00 AM
Pogue's 1820 Capped Bust quarter among the early Proof coins
All Proofs of this era are rare and this example sold for $188,000, within the pre-sale estimate of $150,000 to $250,000 -
Jun 10, 2015, 07:50 AM
Hobby advocates call for action
Secondhand goods legislation passed in municipalities across the country are causing problems for some businesses, hobby advocates report. -
Jun 9, 2015, 14:24 PM
CCAC schedules June 16 and 17 sessions for coin and medal review
The CCAC will hold a two-day public meeting June 16 and 17, 2015, and the Mint provides telephone access, for anyone interested to listen in. -
Jun 9, 2015, 14:05 PM
2015 Uncirculated Dollar Coin Sets goes on sale June 16
Sales open for product code XA7 at noon EDT June 16, with four Presidential dollars, a Native American dollar and an American Eagle silver dollar, all in Unc. -
Jun 9, 2015, 11:08 AM
Finest known Proof 1834 Capped Bust quarter a Pogue highlight
To some, the most beautiful quarter dollar in the Pogue Collection was this 1834 Capped Bust quarter graded Proof 67 Cameo by Professional Coin Grading Service -
Jun 9, 2015, 09:20 AM
Three coin exchange events slated for Blue Ridge quarter
The North Carolina bank sponsoring the coin exchange for the 2015 Blue Ridge Parkway quarter dollar June 25 plans to conduct coin exchanges two additional days. -
Jun 9, 2015, 08:40 AM
Olympic coin sparks some controversy: Beth Deisher
A statue outside the Los Angeles Coliseum, and a coin showing the statue, created some controversy in 1984 before the Olympic Games. -
Jun 9, 2015, 08:39 AM
Gold coins varied in early America
By the time that the American Colonies had their beginning with the settlement of Jamestown in 1607, gold coins had been used in world commerce 2,000 years. -
Jun 8, 2015, 14:53 PM
You bought it: 1940 Proof 'Mercury' dime, pre-Castro Cuban coins
A Coin World Facebook fan also reported finding a 1907 Indian Head in a penny roll he obtained from a bank a few weeks ago. -
Jun 8, 2015, 10:23 AM
JRCS Newsletter chronicles work flow of early Mint
The second installment of David Finkelstein's examination of the work flow of the first United States Mint is in the June 7 edition of the JR Newsletter. -
Jun 8, 2015, 09:22 AM
1880 Stella realizes $1.1m at the Long Beach Expo: Coin Buzz
An 1880 $4 Coiled Hair Stella brought the highest price at last week's Heritage Auctions Long Beach Expo Signature U.S. Coins Auction. -
Jun 8, 2015, 08:15 AM
Semi-key Morgan dollar exhibits strong die break
The Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of Morgan & Peace Dollars illustrates the 1895-S Morgan dollars have two dramatic repunched Mint mark varieties. -
Jun 6, 2015, 10:15 AM
George Washington replica not meant to deceive
In the 1970s, I was a political campaign pin collector. -
Jun 5, 2015, 15:30 PM
1912-S Barber quarter from Gardner auction offers vibrant contrast
This example of a 1912-S Barber quarter dollar is characterized by beautiful toning in even, concentric circles. -
Jun 5, 2015, 14:37 PM
Stacks Bowers reveals details of Pogue II coins
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has released details of the early U.S. coins to be offered Sept. 30 comprising the Part II sale of the D. Brent Pogue Collection. -
Jun 5, 2015, 12:17 PM
Uncertainty clouds identification: Collectors' Clearinghouse
A 2000-D Lincoln cent and a 1983 Jefferson 5-cent coin are included in this week's Coin World Collectors' Clearinghouse column. -
Jun 5, 2015, 09:33 AM
Doubled dies discovered on ATB quarters: Week's Most Read
Also this week, the U.S. Mint explained the depletion of inventory of 2014-W Eleanor Roosevelt First Spouse gold coins. -
Jun 5, 2015, 09:15 AM
Proof 1915 Barber quarter with eye appeal brings $15,275
Many of Gardner’s coins were purchased at auction in recent years, including this 1915 Barber quarter dollar graded Proof 68 ? by Numismatic Guaranty Corp. -
Jun 5, 2015, 08:53 AM
Mint illustrates contents of Truman Coin and Chronicles set
U.S. Mint images show the Reverse Proof 2015-P Harry S. Truman Presidential dollar and the silver Truman presidential medal in June 30 set. -
Jun 5, 2015, 08:39 AM
Security increased for July Whitman Baltimore Expo
The following news release was issued by the Whitman Baltimore Expo concerning security measures being taken for the July 16 to 19 show. -
Jun 4, 2015, 15:18 PM
Jacqueline Kennedy First Spouse gold coins on sale June 25
The 2015-W Jacqueline Kennedy First Spouse $10 gold coins will be offered for sale from the U.S. Mint beginning June 25. -
Jun 4, 2015, 13:00 PM
New 'Flying 9' variety of 1896 Indian Head cent discovered
Collector Douglas Hill discovered a new example of 1896 Indian Head cent dubbed the "Flying 9" variety. -
Jun 4, 2015, 12:36 PM
How much U.S. Mint bullion has been sold in 2015? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Gold and silver are both down through the first five months of 2015 compared to 2014, according to U.S. Mint bullion sales figures. -
Jun 4, 2015, 11:21 AM
1903-O Barber quarter in Gardner sale once belonged to Eliasberg
Several of Gardner’s quarters were once in the collection of Louis E. Eliasberg Sr. and were previously offered in Bowers and Merena’s April 1997 auction. -
Jun 4, 2015, 09:18 AM
Vending machine service a prime coin opportunity: Morning Report
Vending machines offer some interesting historical options for those willing to do some digging. -
Jun 3, 2015, 09:14 AM
Blackhawks, Lightning honored with Stanley Cup medal
Each year The Highland Mint produces medals for the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL championships. -
Jun 3, 2015, 09:01 AM
American Eagle silver bullion coin sales dip 29 percent
U.S. Mint sales of silver American Eagle bullion coins to authorized purchasers slid 29 percent in May compared to April. Gold slipped by 27 percent. -
Jun 3, 2015, 08:39 AM
Inventory of Eleanor Roosevelt First Spouse gold coins depleted
Just because the U.S. Mint set a maximum mintage of 10,000 for each of the four 2014 First Spouse $10 gold coins did not guarantee the limit would be reached. -
Jun 3, 2015, 08:28 AM
Becoming a numismatic ‘locavore’
The rise of farmers markets has led to an increase in money substitutes. The new farmers market season means there's a new crop of collectibles. -
Jun 3, 2015, 08:25 AM
Eliminate the mystery: pass along description of coin club meeting
Attract youth to hobby with gift membership or invitation to local coin club meeting or show. Pass along this article describing what goes on at a coin club. -
Jun 2, 2015, 14:15 PM
Harlan J. Berk Ltd. releases mobile app
The Chicago-based firm Harlan J. Berk, Ltd., has recently concluded its first auction operated through a mobile app. -
Jun 2, 2015, 09:33 AM
Heritage's Long Beach Signature U.S. Coins Auction days away
The Heritage Long Beach auction, which begins on June 4, will feature over 700 high value lots. -
Jun 2, 2015, 08:00 AM
Collectors discover quarter dollar doubled dies
Daniel Ksycki gets things started with a 1971 Washington quarter dollar that has a major doubled die reverse. -
Jun 1, 2015, 15:17 PM
New San Francisco Mint plant manager, Mint headquarters changes
David Jacobs is elevated to the position of plant manager at the San Francisco Mint following the May 29 retirement of Larry Eckerman. -
Jun 1, 2015, 14:59 PM
You bought it: 1964 Proof Kennedy half dollar, 1879-S Morgan $1
A bag of 1995 Lincoln cents and a 1974 Proof Set were also among the recent purchases reported by Coin World Facebook fans. -
Jun 1, 2015, 13:45 PM
LSCC updates educational programs online says E-Gobrecht
June cover feature of Liberty Seated Collectors Club electronic newsletter details available presentations. -
Jun 1, 2015, 11:51 AM
West Virginia collectors form Mountain State Numismatic Society
The Mountain State Numismatic Society has been founded to serve collectors in the state of West Virginia. -
Jun 1, 2015, 11:14 AM
Carson City Coin Collectors of America journal marks 10th year
Journal debuted in summer 2005 for C4OA members to share knowledge and experiences. -
Jun 1, 2015, 09:22 AM
U.S. Mint gold and silver sales drop from April to May
May was not kind to the U.S. Mint bullion program, which saw 21,500 ounces of gold sold, down from 29,500 in April.