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Sep 30, 2015, 10:00 AM
Hand hammered medal made by Mardi Gras doubloon founder
New Orleans artist H. Alvin Sharpe, father of the Mardi Gras doubloon throws, produced a number of privately issued tokens. -
Sep 30, 2015, 09:10 AM
Mickey Mouse medal finds way into roll of Eisenhower dollars
There's everything Mickey Mouse about this medallion found in a roll of United States coins. -
Sep 30, 2015, 09:00 AM
1915 Indian Head Gold Eagle sees 5-figure price: Market Analysis
California’s Long Beach Expo and Whitman’s Baltimore Expo are both thrice-yearly shows held on opposite coasts that attract many of the same dealers. -
Sep 29, 2015, 14:15 PM
Undated Liberty gold dollar realizes $12,000+: Market Analysis
California’s Long Beach Expo and Whitman’s Baltimore Expo are both thrice-yearly shows held on opposite coasts that attract many of the same dealers -
Sep 29, 2015, 12:03 PM
United States Mint reports sellouts of several 2014 products
The United States Mint is reporting sellouts for five of its 2014-dated numismatic products containing precious metals. -
Sep 29, 2015, 11:30 AM
Artistic Infusion Program artist highlights Wall Street Bourse
One of the highlights of the 5th Wall Street Collectors Bourse will be Joel Iskowitz on “Designing Congressional Gold Medals: An Artist’s Perspective.” -
Sep 29, 2015, 09:00 AM
Affording Indian Head gold eagle coins
It was a breath of fresh air when in 1907 the talents of America’s most famous sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, created the $10 eagle. -
Sep 29, 2015, 08:30 AM
Four-medal 2015 First Spouse Bronze medal set popular
Four-medal 2015 First Spouse Bronze medal set popular -
Sep 28, 2015, 06:52 AM
Loving your coin’s imperfections: Guest Commentary
Collectors often place a premium on coins that are as perfect as can be, but an imperfection on author's 1799 silver dollar is what makes it, well, perfect. -
Sep 27, 2015, 09:00 AM
Tips and methods for value-based collecting
This the latest installment in a series by Steve Roach about the Peace dollar from the October 2015 issue of Coin World Monthly -
Sep 26, 2015, 09:00 AM
Origins of the Peace dollar design
This the latest installment in a series by Steve Roach about the Peace dollar from the October 2015 issue of Coin World Monthly -
Sep 25, 2015, 13:32 PM
2015-W American Liberty, High Relief gold coins bring $13,000 plus
Both Professional Coin Grading Service and Numismatic Guaranty Corp. have created demand for modern coins in slabs with special labels. -
Sep 25, 2015, 11:45 AM
Patterns among highlights of Heritage Long Beach Sale
Two rare pattern coins held steady in price while they led Heritage’s Sept. 17 to 20 U.S. coin auctions held during and immediately after the Long Beach Expo. -
Sep 25, 2015, 08:48 AM
Peace dollar profiled, Kennedy half error found: Week's Most Read
It’s time to catch up on the week that was in numismatic insights and news. Coin World is looking back at its five most-read stories of the week. -
Sep 25, 2015, 08:36 AM
Research can change a coin’s value
Research might have confirmed that a Seated Liberty half dollar was a Civil War "dog tag," but no Hollywood story was in the offing. -
Sep 25, 2015, 07:16 AM
Holiday season of 1921 yields over a million Peace dollars
This the latest installment in a series by Steve Roach about the Peace dollar from the October 2015 issue of Coin World Monthly -
Sep 24, 2015, 14:03 PM
Scott Schechter Making Moderns 1997 Botanic Gardens set
To help promote and boost sales of the 1997 Botanic Gardens commemorative dollar, the Mint offered the Botanic Gardens Coinage & Currency set. -
Sep 24, 2015, 10:00 AM
Here's what the Reverse Proof JFK Presidential dollar looks like
L&C Coins posted a picture of the Reverse Proof John F. Kennedy Presidential dollar it received as part of the U.S. Mint's new JFK Coin and Chronicles set. -
Sep 23, 2015, 13:00 PM
New auction record for Proof 1882 Trade dollar
A new auction record, $50,400 including the 20 percent buyer's fee, has been set for a Proof 1882 Trade silver dollar. -
Sep 22, 2015, 15:50 PM
Mint updates damaged Coin and Currency set packaging
The United States Mint experienced a relatively normal return rate for the 2015 American $1 Coin and Currency sets -
Sep 22, 2015, 12:00 PM
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee has busy two day agenda
The CCAC meets Oct. 7, 8 to review and recommend designs or ideas for several 2017 and 2018 coin programs including coins for 2017 commemorating Boys Town. -
Sep 22, 2015, 08:07 AM
Indian Head gold eagle draws attention upon 1907 release
Augustus Saint-Gaudens' Indian Head gold eagle $10 designs attracted many reviews — good, bad and indifferent. -
Sep 22, 2015, 07:55 AM
Youth, artistry, and history set the tone for first Peace dollar design
Youth, artistry, and history set the tone for first Peace dollar design -
Sep 21, 2015, 15:30 PM
JFK Coin and Chronicles set nearing sellout, on back order
The United States Mint has nearly sold out of the maximum authorization of 50,000 2015 John F. Kennedy Coin and Chronicles sets. -
Sep 21, 2015, 15:14 PM
Pope Francis medals are here as D.C. trip nears: Coin World Buzz
Pope Francis's Sept. 23 visit to Washington, D.C., is the focus of medals commissioned by Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists' president, Thomas Uram -
Sep 21, 2015, 14:00 PM
American Numismatic Society introduces digital library
The American Numismatic Society in new York City has announced a Digital Library for numismatic theses/dissertations, auction catalogs and eBooks. -
Sep 21, 2015, 13:45 PM
South Carolina Numismatic Association hosting United States Mint
The South Carolina Numismatic Association will be hosting the United States Mint for the first time at its upcoming show Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. -
Sep 19, 2015, 15:22 PM
United States coin rarities highlight Pogue II auction
The Sept. 30 auction of Part II of the D. Brent Pogue Collection offers U.S. gold and silver coin rarities, with this 1822 Capped Bust half dollar in Proof. -
Sep 19, 2015, 15:20 PM
1971 Denver Mint Kennedy half struck in 40 percent silver
ANACS has graded a 1971-D Kennedy half dollar that was struck on a silver-copper clad planchet instead of the intended copper-nickel clad planchet. -
Sep 18, 2015, 13:17 PM
Editor's Q&A: Coins and Beards with the ANA's Sam Gelberd
If you’ve been to an ANA show in the past couple of years, you’ve likely noticed Sam, with his spectacular beard. -
Sep 18, 2015, 12:37 PM
Market volatility: Managing the ups and downs
How can a collector manage volatility to help build a rare coin collection and manage rare coin investments? -
Sep 18, 2015, 12:19 PM
JFK Chronicles set nearly sells out first day
The 2015 John F. Kennedy Coin and Chronicles set went on sale from the U.S. Mint at noon Eastern Time Sept. 16. -
Sep 18, 2015, 10:21 AM
The intriguing history of the Peace Dollar
Unlike with Morgan dollars, the Peace dollar series doesn’t have any tough rarities in circulated grades, and the limited production of just 10 years -
Sep 16, 2015, 12:31 PM
Holabird auction features unusual Americana collectibles
A rare trade token issued during the heyday of Rhyolite, Nev. (now a ghost town), highlights Holabird's Oct. 2, 3 and 4 Million Dollar Auction. -
Sep 16, 2015, 10:57 AM
Decades old collection includes 1799 Shattered Die Reverse dollar
The reverse of this 1799 Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle dollar was struck with a shattered die, evidenced by the myriad of raised die cracks. -
Sep 16, 2015, 10:54 AM
Collectors-clamor-for-Kennedy-Coin-and-Chronicles-Sets
The 2015 John F. Kennedy Coin and Chronicles set went on sale from the U.S. Mint at noon Eastern Time Sept. 16. -
Sep 16, 2015, 09:16 AM
JFK Coin and Chronicles set goes on sale soon: Coin World Buzz
President John F. Kennedy is the subject of Wednesday's release. The set follows Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower sets released earlier this summer. -
Sep 15, 2015, 12:09 PM
Meet the designer of 'modern' Liberty design: Something Social
The "modern" Liberty design that appears on the U.S. Mint's gold 2015-W American Liberty, High Relief $50 coin has been a hot topic this year. -
Sep 15, 2015, 10:34 AM
Pensive Kennedy on dollar obverse choice of engraver
The 2015 John F. Kennedy dollar features a portrait of the president looking downward, in a contemplative posture instead of forward-facing. -
Sep 15, 2015, 07:20 AM
MS-67+ 1936 commemorative half dollar sells for less than $500
This 1936-D Texas Independence Centennial half dollar is one of the finest known and is graded Mint State 67+ by Professional Coin Grading Service. -
Sep 15, 2015, 07:18 AM
Common date toned Morgan dollar yields thousands at auction
Because of the coin’s toning, a collector paid nearly $14,000 to acquire a common-date Professional Coin Grading Service Mint State 65 1879-S Morgan dollar. -
Sep 15, 2015, 07:15 AM
New reference captures Colonial coin legacy of Abel Buell
Dies were engraved by Abel Buell to strike Connecticut coppers, like the 1787-dated example, shown, as well as Fugio cents. -
Sep 14, 2015, 17:00 PM
Here's a preview of the Oct. 1 Stack's Bowers night sale
The auction should yield some significant price tags when you consider Pogue's reputation. -
Sep 14, 2015, 17:00 PM
Lubrication advances extend life of dies for United States coins
The production life of dies used for the striking of circulating United States coins at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints has been tripled. -
Sep 14, 2015, 16:23 PM
1860-S Seated Liberty half dollar with luster brings solid value
An 1860-S Seated Liberty half dollar graded About Uncirculated 55 by ANACS sold for $440.63 as part of Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ online ANA sessions. -
Sep 14, 2015, 15:15 PM
Does Indian head gold eagle depict Irish immigrant girl
Is the portrait on the obverse of the 1907 Indian Head gold $10 eagle by sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens that of an Irish immigrant girl? -
Sep 14, 2015, 15:06 PM
Carson City Coin Collectors of American meet in Nevada
Production at the Carson City Mint during its inaugural production year in 1870 included Coronet gold $20 double eagles bearing the facility's CC Mint mark. -
Sep 14, 2015, 14:49 PM
2015 First Spouse Four Medal set on sale September 21
The U.S. Mint will launch sales at noon Eastern Time Sept. 21 for the four-piece 2015 First Spouse Bronze Medal set, limited to a product release of 20,000. -
Sep 14, 2015, 14:45 PM
MS-65 1881 Morgan dollar proves an affordable ANA auction item
1881 Morgan dollars from the Philadelphia Mint are most commonly found certified in Mint State grades of MS-62 to MS-64. -
Sep 14, 2015, 13:21 PM
You bought it: 2005-D 'Speared Bison' die gouge
As part of our continued conversation with our readers, we like to ask Coin World Facebook fans and Twitter followers to share new purchases with us. -
Sep 14, 2015, 09:51 AM
PAN commissions medals for Pope Francis visit to Washington
Pope Francis's Sept. 23 visit to Washington, D.C., is the focus of medals commissioned by Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists' president, Thomas Uram. -
Sep 13, 2015, 07:00 AM
Dollar coin failure not a result of the persons or theme depicted
Ninety percent of the population doesn’t even know who is on the coinage in the first place, and dollar coins are successful when there is no paper counterpart. -
Sep 11, 2015, 14:58 PM
New leadership for Coin Dealer Newsletter publications
The Coin Dealer Newsletter family of numismatic pricing publications is under new ownership, an investment group comprising five top notables in the hobby. -
Sep 11, 2015, 14:55 PM
Silver medal depicts Presidential Art Medals principal Darner
A Coin World reader came across this .999 fine silver medal with “Memorial Medal” and “Lovely Lady” on the lid of the presentation box. -
Sep 11, 2015, 14:48 PM
Marketing the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
This Olympic commemorative is indeed easy on the eyes. -
Sep 11, 2015, 13:15 PM
Edge approaches differ on Enhanced Uncirculated dollars
For the Enhanced Uncirculated 2015-W Native American dollars, the incuse edge inscriptions are imparted by a three-part segmented collar die during striking. -
Sep 11, 2015, 12:53 PM
Meeting demand for special United States Mint collector sets
ModernCoinMart has issued an offer to its customers seeking to buy 2015 John F. Kennedy Coin and Chronicles sets that go on sale Sept. 16. -
Sep 11, 2015, 12:29 PM
Cracked planchets may resemble other forms of brittle failure
When partial breakage instead takes place in the vertical plane or along a steeply oblique plane, the defect is designated a “cracked planchet.” -
Sep 11, 2015, 09:28 AM
Incredibly rare 1878 8 Tail Feathers Morgan dollar variety
Fewer than 10 examples of the VAM-14.17 1878 Morgan, 8 Tail Feathers dollar have been credibly verified. -
Sep 11, 2015, 09:23 AM
1933 double eagle sighting detailed, Roman coin hoard revealed
Also this week, the household limit on 2015 JFK Coin and Chronicles sets was announced, and Q. David Bowers discussed Indian Head gold $10 eagles. -
Sep 7, 2015, 09:05 AM
25 percent of Lady Bird Johnson gold coins sell first week
Slightly more than 25 percent of the maximum 2015-W Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson, First Spouse gold $10 coins have been recorded sold -
Sep 6, 2015, 16:00 PM
Packaging issues hurt notes in American $1 Coin and Currency set
The plastic enclosure encasing the Series 2013 Federal Reserve note in some packaging for the 2015 American $1 Coin and Currency set is apparently coming apart. -
Sep 5, 2015, 12:03 PM
Evelyn Newman dies September 1 at age 95
Evelyn Newman, 95, wife of renowned numismatist Eric P. Newman, passed away Sept. 1 after a short illness. -
Sep 4, 2015, 16:00 PM
Margo Russell’s inscribed 1981 leather-bound book: Market Analysis
This was written by former Coin World editor, Margo Russell. A staple in modern numismatics -
Sep 4, 2015, 10:06 AM
United States Mint set to launch Bombay Hook quarter dollar
Officials from the United States Mint and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will launch the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge quarter Friday, Sept. 18. -
Sep 3, 2015, 17:31 PM
Flap, Flutter and Float Exhibit wins at 2015 ANA
Michigan collector Lawrence Sekulich won the 2015 American Numismatic Association’s Howland Wood Memorial Best-in-Show exhibit award. -
Sep 3, 2015, 16:24 PM
Mint's new set hot, rare error turns up at bingo hall: Most Read
Also this week, silver American Eagle bullion coins remain on allocation, and L&C Coins provided a look at the new Enhanced Uncirculated Native American dollar. -
Sep 3, 2015, 10:53 AM
Early U.S. coins lead Heritage auction at Long Beach Expo
Eighteenth century rarities from the early Philadelphia Mint will highlight Heritage’s auctions at the Long Beach Expo, Sept. 17 to 20. -
Sep 3, 2015, 09:46 AM
Silver Roosevelt dime strikes elicit discussion
Two different dated silver Roosevelt dimes with very similar doubled die obverses were submitted by Calvin Goddard. -
Sep 3, 2015, 09:41 AM
Highlights from the Wyo-Braska Coin & Stamp Collectors Show
The Ninth Annual Wyo-Braska Coin & Stamp Collectors Show took place last Saturday (the 29th) at the Gering Civic Center. -
Sep 3, 2015, 09:06 AM
Plugs can add value to coinage
Plugs were used to accent a decorative element on 17th century St. Patrick farthings. -
Sep 3, 2015, 08:50 AM
Indian Head eagles are collecting possibility
Among 20th century American gold coins, Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Indian Head $10 eagles are probably second in beauty only to his double eagles. -
Sep 3, 2015, 07:22 AM
Noted numismatist Robert Korver creates Numistorica.com
Longtime noted numismatist Robert Korver has announced the launch of his new website, NumiStorica.com. -
Sep 2, 2015, 15:47 PM
Carson City Mint exhibit matches coin to discarded die
A numismatic exhibit on Seated Liberty 20-cent coins on display at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City for the next year includes a matched coin and die. -
Sep 2, 2015, 13:30 PM
Mint limits Kennedy Coin and Chronicles set to two per household
The 2015 John F. Kennedy Coin and Chronicles set goes on sale by the U.S. Mint at noon Eastern Time Sept. 16. -
Sep 2, 2015, 12:11 PM
Here we have a normal strike, followed by a weak one
These weak and strong strikes are common, and quite interesting when broken down. -
Sep 2, 2015, 10:20 AM
VG-10 1884-CC Coronet gold realizes $3,525 at 2015 ANA
Carson City Mint Coronet gold double eagles are popular in any grade, so much so that this 1884-CC double eagle graded PCGS Very Good 10 sold for $3,525. -
Sep 1, 2015, 13:39 PM
High grade Buffalo nickels top September sale
The 1,686 lots of United States coins offered Sept. 13 and 14 by Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles features a number of high-grade Buffalo nickels. -
Sep 1, 2015, 13:31 PM
Gold highlights illuminate Bonhams September auction
Bonhams' Sept. 14 auction of coins and medals totals 384 lots, highlighted by a large selection of United States gold coins. -
Sep 1, 2015, 13:15 PM
At Very Good 10, rare 1870-CC Coronet gold eagle brings $28,200
The 1870-CC Coronet $10 gold eagles are rare, with a low mintage of 5,908, of which an estimated 45 to 60 survive today. -
Sep 1, 2015, 12:47 PM
1889-CC Morgan struck after Carson City Mint resumed production
The 1889-CC Morgan dollar is a key to the series with a relatively low mintage of just 350,000 pieces (many of which found their final home in the melting pot). -
Sep 1, 2015, 10:20 AM
Mustain Collection of large cents boasts thousand coins
The Walter Mustain Collection of United States Large Cents contains approximately 1,000 coins. -
Sep 1, 2015, 09:00 AM
Coronet gold eagles once-forgotten United States coin series
The Coronet gold $10 eagles, minted from 1838 to 1907, are from what is probably the most “forgotten” of all major series in American numismatics.