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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
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, 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, 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
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