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Oct 31, 2015, 09:15 AM
More highlights from Gardner IV auction by Heritage
Heritage’s fourth and final auction of coins from the collection of Eugene H. Gardner featuring duplicates, upgrades and specialty pieces brought $5,883,788. -
Oct 30, 2015, 14:58 PM
Bidding underway for Missouri Curio Cabinet of Half Cents
Bidding on the Missouri Curio Cabinet of Half Cents began Oct. 28 and continues to Nov. 8, in an Internet sale conducted by Heritage Auctions. -
Oct 30, 2015, 10:22 AM
2015 First Spouse bronze medal set has unlimited mintage
The mintage limit for the 2015 First Spouse bronze medal set is unlimited. -
Oct 30, 2015, 10:03 AM
Monuments Men receive their gold medal in ceremony
The Monuments Men, a unit that saved artwork in World War II, have been awarded a congressional gold medal. -
Oct 30, 2015, 08:59 AM
Here are the five most-read CoinWorld.com stories of the week
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. -
Oct 29, 2015, 14:51 PM
Gardner IV Collection auction leads off with quarters
Heritage’s fourth and final auction of coins from the collection of Pennsylvania numismatist Eugene H. Gardner brought nearly $6 million Oct. 28 in New York. -
Oct 29, 2015, 14:06 PM
LBJ's Coin and Chronicles Set sells out on first day
It took less than four hours for the 2015 Coin and Chronicles Set - Lyndon B. Johnson to sell out on Oct. 27. -
Oct 25, 2015, 09:00 AM
SS Central America shipwreck find astounds: Q. David Bowers
The shipment of 3 tons of gold ingots, federal coins, and privately-minted gold coins aboard the SS Central America originated in San Francisco in August 1857. -
Oct 24, 2015, 08:00 AM
$250,000+ for this 1880 Coiled Hair $4 coin: Market Analysis
On Oct. 1, Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Sotheby’s held a Rarities Auction consisting of 135 lots of coins and other numismatic items that totaled $2,993,230. -
Oct 23, 2015, 11:55 AM
1839/8 Coronet offers value, reasonable price: Market Analysis
On Oct. 1, Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Sotheby’s held a Rarities Auction consisting of 135 lots of coins and other numismatic items that totaled $2,993,230. -
Oct 23, 2015, 06:37 AM
Here are the week's 5 most read stories on CoinWorld.com
It’s time to catch up on the week in numismatic insights and news. Coin World is looking back at its five most-read stories of the week. -
Oct 23, 2015, 06:15 AM
Coin designers can face obstacles: Making Moderns
The designer of a modern coin is seldom an important consideration for collectors. It’s curious that we seldom give mind to the designers of modern coins. -
Oct 22, 2015, 20:33 PM
Precious 1796 Capped Bust $2.50 quarter eagle: Market Analysis
On Oct. 1, Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Sotheby’s held a Rarities Auction consisting of 135 lots of coins and other numismatic items that totaled $2,993,230. -
Oct 22, 2015, 10:50 AM
Collectors' Clearinghouse: Several ways to a counterbrockage
A counterbrockage is a raised, normally oriented version of the design that is produced when a brockaged coin is struck into a planchet. -
Oct 22, 2015, 07:45 AM
Fake 1875-CC 20-cent coin: Detecting Counterfeits
The fake 1875-CC 20-cent coin shown here is rather remarkable for the amount of detail that was transferred over from a genuine coin to a set of fake dies. -
Oct 22, 2015, 07:30 AM
Second edition of Schenkman’s Virginia tokens catalog available
The second edition of a landmark book exploring the tokens of Virginia was recently published. -
Oct 21, 2015, 07:51 AM
Understanding today’s retail rare coin market
It’s often said that today’s coin market has two tiers: the best, and then the rest. -
Oct 20, 2015, 09:27 AM
Survival Manual addresses stickers, grading services, tax laws
The revised seventh edition of The Coin Collector's Survival Manual by Scott A. Travers has been published by Penguin Books. -
Oct 20, 2015, 08:00 AM
Boy Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge fun to earn educational
Boy Scout Coin Collecting Merit Badge requires basic, broad knowledge of U.S. and world coins and paper money. -
Oct 20, 2015, 07:00 AM
Whitman to release new book on coin hoards and treasures
"Lost and Found Coin Hoards and Treasures: Illustrated Stories of the Greatest American Troves and Their Discoveries," by Q. David Bowers, out Oct. 27, 2015. -
Oct 20, 2015, 06:50 AM
Code Talker medal design picks by Fine Arts Commission
The Commission of Fine Arts Oct. 15 endorsed designs for congressional gold medals honoring Native Americans from two tribes during World War II. -
Oct 20, 2015, 06:45 AM
Commission of Fine Arts picks 2017 quarter dollar designs
When Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew decides design picks for the 2017 America the Beautiful quarter dollars he is going to have at least two distinct options. -
Oct 20, 2015, 06:30 AM
Memorable events in Marketing double eagle treasures
Having been at the game since 1953, my list of pivotal experiences in numismatics, and particularly with gold double eagles, is a long one. -
Oct 19, 2015, 08:24 AM
Commission of Fine Arts picks Native American dollar designs
The CFA Oct. 15 parted with the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee over what designs to pick for the 2017 and 2018 Native American dollars. -
Oct 19, 2015, 08:16 AM
Gold $4 Stella Pattern to Lead Baltimore Expo sale
An 1879 Flowing Hair gold $4 Stella pattern that has been off the market since the 1950s highlight Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ November Baltimore Auction.