New Orleans artist H. Alvin Sharpe, father of the Mardi Gras doubloon throws, produced a number of privately issued tokens.

There's everything Mickey Mouse about this medallion found in a roll of United States coins.

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.

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

The United States Mint is reporting sellouts for five of its 2014-dated numismatic products containing precious metals.

One of the highlights of the 5th Wall Street Collectors Bourse will be Joel Iskowitz on “Designing Congressional Gold Medals: An Artist’s Perspective.”

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.

Four-medal 2015 First Spouse Bronze medal set popular

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.

This the latest installment in a series by Steve Roach about the Peace dollar from the October 2015 issue of Coin World Monthly

This the latest installment in a series by Steve Roach about the Peace dollar from the October 2015 issue of Coin World Monthly

Both Professional Coin Grading Service and Numismatic Guaranty Corp. have created demand for modern coins in slabs with special labels.

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.

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.

Research might have confirmed that a Seated Liberty half dollar was a Civil War "dog tag," but no Hollywood story was in the offing.

This the latest installment in a series by Steve Roach about the Peace dollar from the October 2015 issue of Coin World Monthly

To help promote and boost sales of the 1997 Botanic Gardens commemorative dollar, the Mint offered the Botanic Gardens Coinage & Currency set.

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.

A new auction record, $50,400 including the 20 percent buyer's fee, has been set for a Proof 1882 Trade silver dollar.

The United States Mint experienced a relatively normal return rate for the 2015 American $1 Coin and Currency sets

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.

Augustus Saint-Gaudens' Indian Head gold eagle $10 designs attracted many reviews — good, bad and indifferent.

Youth, artistry, and history set the tone for first Peace dollar design

The United States Mint has nearly sold out of the maximum authorization of 50,000 2015 John F. Kennedy Coin and Chronicles sets.

Pope Francis's Sept. 23 visit to Washington, D.C., is the focus of medals commissioned by Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists' president, Thomas Uram