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Feb 29, 2016, 13:22 PM
U.S. Mint offering Proof 2016 American Eagle gold
The U.S. Mint will open sales at noon Eastern Time March 17 for Proof 2016-W American Eagle gold coins. -
Feb 29, 2016, 12:52 PM
1776 Continental CURENCY dollar not genuine
I clean out houses and found this 1776-dated coin and wanted to know what it was. Is it real or fake? Is it worth anything? -
Feb 28, 2016, 09:00 AM
ANS continues legacy of numismatic research
Trustee Q. David Bowers wants to find ways to increase public attendance to places with names like "New Hampshire Historical Society." -
Feb 27, 2016, 08:30 AM
Uncirculated Shawnee National Forest 5-ounce coin
The Uncirculated 2016-P Shawnee National Forest 5-ounce silver quarter dollar goes on sale from the U.S. Mint at noon Eastern Time Feb. 25. -
Feb 26, 2016, 10:10 AM
Online auctions, palladium coins week's big topics
Also this week, a Coin World senior editor reports more interesting finds in circulation, and Q. David Bowers asks if today's grading standards are useful. -
Feb 26, 2016, 10:00 AM
1792 Judd 2 pattern cent not fusible alloy
Metallurgical testing conducted by Professional Coin Grading Service on two 1792 cent patterns has determined both to be virtually pure copper. -
Feb 26, 2016, 08:12 AM
Patience pays off with Jefferson 5-cent silver coins
It almost didn’t seem worth it, just to pick up five $2 rolls of coins, but I ultimately made some really neat finds. -
Feb 26, 2016, 07:07 AM
Altered 1913-S 5-cent coin made from two coins
The 1913-S Indian Head, Bison on Plain 5-cent coin is one of the key dates to the series. -
Feb 25, 2016, 08:45 AM
Reverse varieties for 1972 Jefferson 5-cent coins
From 1938 to 2003, the U.S. Mint implemented a number of refinements, little tweaks and modifications to the Jefferson 5-cent coin. -
Feb 25, 2016, 08:00 AM
Coins star on television show The Beverly Hillbillies
Check your change, you might find a rare 1894-S Barber dime, because Granny Clampett spent one in an episode of The Beverly Hillbillies. -
Feb 24, 2016, 15:01 PM
Selma Foot Soldiers receive congressional gold medal
The Selma Foot Soldiers, whose protests in 1965 helped lead to passage of the Voting Rights Act, received a congressional gold medal Feb. 24 on Capitol Hill. -
Feb 24, 2016, 08:00 AM
Coins star on television shows like Hawaii Five-0
An Hawaii Five-0 episode titled “The $100,000 Nickel” is probably the most famous television show with a coin theme. -
Feb 23, 2016, 10:15 AM
Coins star on television shows like Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace, the early 1960s TV version of the comic strip, frequently had a coin theme. In one episode Dennis can be seen placing cents in a folder. -
Feb 23, 2016, 09:45 AM
How the Mark Twain silver dollars look when slabbed
Though it wasn't quite on time, the Mark Twain commemorative silver dollars were released to solid demand in both Proof and Uncirculated finishes. -
Feb 23, 2016, 09:39 AM
1794 dollar European tour draws crowds
The European tour of a 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar valued at more than $10 million is off to a rousing start. -
Feb 23, 2016, 09:37 AM
Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum ordering coins
Officials at the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum in Hannibal, Mo., are placing a bulk order for Mark Twain commemorative gold and silver coins. -
Feb 22, 2016, 13:18 PM
Commission of Fine Arts recommends quarter designs
The Commission of Fine Arts recommended designs Feb. 18 for the 2017 Effigy Mounds National Monument and Ellis Island National Monument quarter dollars. -
Feb 22, 2016, 12:18 PM
2016-S quarters Proof sets sales to resume
2016-S copper-nickel clad and silver coins in the two five-coin America the Beautiful quarter dollar Proof sets will have packaging with corrected graphics. -
Feb 22, 2016, 12:15 PM
What Birkin bags and rare coins have in common
A research study compared the S&P 500 stock index, gold and Hermes Birkin bags, a high-status and high-priced bag that’s coveted as a status symbol. -
Feb 20, 2016, 10:45 AM
Coins star on television shows like Dragnet
The 1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition $50 piece drives the story told in the “Internal Affairs: Parolee” episode of Dragnet, but makes only a cameo appearance. -
Feb 20, 2016, 10:00 AM
2016 Kennedy half dollar bag and roll offerings set
Feb. 24 sales begin at the U.S. Mint for 200-coin mixed bags and two-roll sets of circulation-quality 2016-P and 2016-D Kennedy half dollars. -
Feb 20, 2016, 09:30 AM
Tucson Coin Club sets March 20 show
The Tucson Coin Club will be holding a coin show on Sunday, March 20, 2016. -
Feb 20, 2016, 08:00 AM
PNG Young Numismatist ANA Summer Seminar scholarship
The Professional Numismatists Guild will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist to attend the American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar. -
Feb 19, 2016, 14:09 PM
Coins star on television like The Andy Griffith Show
A running gag involving a fictional mint error plays a major part in the “Mayberry on Record” episode (season 1, episode 19) of The Andy Griffith Show. -
Feb 19, 2016, 12:47 PM
Editor's Q&A: Storytelling numismatist Gerald Tebben
Tebben unlocks coin stories. He starts by remembering that the first paragraph of a story should be what you’d tell you mother as you came in the door. -
Feb 19, 2016, 12:02 PM
Latest Pogue auction averages $108,453 per lot
The top lot in Pogue III was a PCGS Mint State 65 red and brown 1793 Flowing Hair, Chain cent that sold for $998,750. -
Feb 19, 2016, 11:54 AM
First 1919 Doubled Die Obverse dime sells at auction
What is considered to be the finest certified 1919 Winged Liberty Head, Doubled Die Obverse dime realized $9,075 in a GreatCollections Feb. 14 auction. -
Feb 19, 2016, 10:07 AM
Washington quarter topping $8,000 week's top story
Also this week, we reported on NGC authenticating the second known JR-7 1796 Draped Bust dime and a "Wide Rim" Anthony dollar that sold for thousands. -
Feb 18, 2016, 17:37 PM
ANA ready to host Dallas National Money Show
2016 is the 125th anniversary year for the American Numismatic Association. Part of that celebration includes the National Money Show March 3 to 5 in Dallas -
Feb 18, 2016, 14:04 PM
Coins star on television programs like Hardy Boys
Collectors notice coins on television, and everyone has a favorite story. Coins make for great drama. -
Feb 18, 2016, 13:10 PM
DLRC acquires Quellar 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar
A 1794 Flowing Hair silver dollar that's been off the market since 2008 is acquired by David Lawrence Rare Coins of Virginia Beach, Va. -
Feb 18, 2016, 13:04 PM
1878 dollar varieties share same obverse
The Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of Morgan & Peace Dollars describes a pair of slightly differing 1878 Morgan, Reverse of 1878 dollar die marriages. -
Feb 18, 2016, 11:00 AM
Are grading standards now useful in hobby?: Bowers
In many instances, the traditional About Uncirculated of a quarter century ago is today’s Mint State 60 to MS-62. -
Feb 16, 2016, 17:30 PM
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee picks designs
A proposed design submitted at the last minute to the CCAC for the 2017 Ellis Island National Monument quarter dollar ultimately received recommendation. -
Feb 16, 2016, 16:24 PM
CCAC adds two new members to fill vacancies
Steve Roach and Dennis B. Tucker are the newest members of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. -
Feb 16, 2016, 12:36 PM
All 16 proposed designs for Ellis Island quarter
Designs for the reverse for the Ellis Island quarter had previously been proposed back in October 2015, but the CCAC rejected them all. So here's Round 2. -
Feb 16, 2016, 12:16 PM
Look at all 27 proposed Effigy Mounds quarter designs
While waiting to hear which Effigy Mounds reverse design got the committee's recommendation, we tweeted out all of the proposed designs for your consideration. -
Feb 15, 2016, 10:46 AM
Why a 1968-D Washington quarter sold for $8,812.50
What made this 1968-D Washington quarter dollar graded Mint State 68 by PCGS sell for $8,812.50 on Feb. 5? -
Feb 15, 2016, 08:30 AM
Trekking to Private Bechtler mint in North Carolina
Pursuing his own interests and satisfying his curiosity, George W. Featherstonhaugh visited the private Bechtler Mint in Rutherfordton, N.C., in 1837. -
Feb 14, 2016, 11:30 AM
February 22 launch for 2016 Shawnee 3-coin set
U.S. Mint sales begin at noon Eastern Time Feb. 22 for the 2016 Shawnee National Forest quarter dollar 3-coin set. -
Feb 14, 2016, 11:28 AM
Vintage Norse gold medal realizes $32,900: Market Analysis
In 1925 the Philadelphia Mint struck medals to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Norwegian immigrants to New York. -
Feb 13, 2016, 14:00 PM
Road to change circulating coin designs: From the Memory Bank
Ironically the 1982 George Washington and 1983 to 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Coin commemorative coins launched a campaign for new designs for circulating coins. -
Feb 13, 2016, 08:55 AM
Patricia Nixon First Spouse gold coins ready Feb. 18
Sales by the United States Mint of Proof and Uncirculated 2016-W Patricia Nixon First Spouse $10 gold coins are scheduled to begin at noon Eastern Time Feb. 18. -
Feb 13, 2016, 08:15 AM
Clear Mint mark boosts price of 1981-S Anthony dollar
Two distinct Mint mark types were used by the San Francisco Mint when striking Proof Anthony dollars in 1981— the Filled S and the Clear S. Which one is rarer? -
Feb 12, 2016, 15:53 PM
Red Cameo Indian Head cents hits big at LBE: Market Analysis
One of the highlight consignments of Heritage’s Long Beach sale included Indian Head cents from an anonymous collector that Heritage nicknamed “Mr. Perfection.” -
Feb 12, 2016, 15:00 PM
Do you clean your coins survey by Susan Maltby
Ten years ago I surveyed readers asking them what kind of treatments they carried out on their own collections. -
Feb 12, 2016, 12:00 PM
Mark Twain coin's big first day week's top story
Also this week, one Coin World senior editor found a $2 note in circulation for the first time and another gave three ways collectors can overpay for coins. -
Feb 12, 2016, 11:44 AM
Order Unc. 2016-P Shawnee 5-ounce Feb. 25
Collectors will be able to place orders Feb. 25 with the U.S. Mint for the Uncirculated 2016-P Shawnee National Forest 5-ounce silver quarter dollar. -
Feb 12, 2016, 11:30 AM
30 Morgans in 30 days from the PCGS
PCGS celebrates its 30th anniversary by giving 30 contest entrants a Morgan silver dollar. It's accepting entries for 30 days, between Feb. 3 and March 3. -
Feb 12, 2016, 11:00 AM
Third Pogue Collection auction tops $17.1 million
The third auction of the D. Brent Pogue Collection, a joint venture of Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Sotheby's, brought $17,135,612.50. -
Feb 12, 2016, 09:45 AM
Should 'In God We Trust' get the boot?
We asked our Facebook fans about what they thought about the idea of removing the motto "In God We Trust" from U.S. coins and paper money. They had thoughts. -
Feb 12, 2016, 09:37 AM
High-grade 1981-S Anthony dollar a condition rarity
At a Jan. 10 GreatCollections auction, a 1981-S dollar in PCGS MS-66 sold for $309.10, which is an impressive price. -
Feb 12, 2016, 09:00 AM
Tom Reynolds sells his large cents
Jan. 31 auction brings $6.5 million in first of two offering dealer and collector Tom Reynolds collection of large cents, one of the finest ever assembled. -
Feb 11, 2016, 08:15 AM
Coins struck under control of three governments
Before the onset of the Civil War, the U.S. government operated one main Mint in Philadelphia and three Branch Mints. -
Feb 11, 2016, 08:12 AM
1857 half cent struck from counterfeit dies
First, any possible connection to a 2-cent piece in 1857 would be a wildly unusual occurrence to say the least. -
Feb 11, 2016, 08:07 AM
Small-size Capped Bust dollars 1831 to 1838
The small size Capped Bust quarter dollars were minted from 1831 through 1838. -
Feb 10, 2016, 13:30 PM
NGC identifies second-known 1796 JR-7 dime
Numismatic Guaranty Corp. has authenticated only the second known example of the JR-7 1796 Draped Bust dime, and grades it higher than the first. -
Feb 10, 2016, 12:42 PM
'Wide Rim' Anthony sells for tad under $3,000:
The year 1979 was the first for the Anthony dollar and collectors recognize two distinct design variants for this year. Most common is the Narrow Rim variant. -
Feb 9, 2016, 13:54 PM
Meeting standards for research Colonial America
Since the days of Joseph B. Felt and his 1839 book, Colonial numismatics has long been focused on historical research and academic understanding. -
Feb 9, 2016, 10:41 AM
Selma march congressional gold medal presentation set
Feb. 24, in Emancipation Hall, Congress will present a gold medal honoring participants in Civil Rights marches in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery, Ala. -
Feb 9, 2016, 09:41 AM
Super Bowl 50 sparks Old San Francisco Mint cleanup
The Old San Francisco Mint got a spruce up from the city in the weeks leading up to Sunday's big game between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. -
Feb 8, 2016, 14:03 PM
Reagans unveiling of dollar First Spouse designs
Final designs for the 2016 Ronald Reagan Presidential dollar and 2016 Nancy Reagan First Spouse $10 gold coin were unveiled Feb. 6. -
Feb 8, 2016, 13:35 PM
U.S. Mint releases 2016 quarter launch details
Details from the U.S. Mint include release ceremony information for the four remaining America the Beautiful quarter dollars for 2016. -
Feb 8, 2016, 12:20 PM
Seeking evidence of third 1873-S quarter reverse
Numismatic researcher Greg Johnson is seeking concrete evidence that three different reverse dies were used in striking 1873-S Seated Liberty quarter dollars. -
Feb 8, 2016, 08:23 AM
Eagle cent realizes $15k+: Market Analysis
In a general sense, the market has cooled recently for 19th century Proof type coins, though key issues remain popular with buyers. -
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Feb 6, 2016, 08:55 AM
Proof 65 half dime sells for $1,028: Market Analysis
In a general sense, the market has cooled recently for 19th century Proof type coins, though key issues remain popular with buyers. -
Feb 6, 2016, 08:00 AM
Not all ‘cuds’ are ovoid in shape: Clearinghouse
Die fragments of significant size almost always break off at the sharp junction where the die face meets the die neck. These are called cuds. -
Feb 5, 2016, 10:57 AM
Launch ceremony for Shawnee National Forest quarter
More than 1,300 people crowded into Southeastern Illinois College’s Deaton Gymnasium Feb. 4 for the launch for the 2016 Shawnee National Forest quarter. -
Feb 5, 2016, 10:00 AM
Purported California fractional gold pieces replicas
We received two inquiries, weeks apart, from separate collectors questioning how to authenticate their purported California small-denomination gold pieces. -
Feb 5, 2016, 08:59 AM
'In God We Trust' lawsuit focus of week's top story
Also this week, a pair of posts focused on high-priced Jefferson 5-cent coins were popular, as was a strong opinion about the U.S. Mint's packaging problems. -
Feb 5, 2016, 08:06 AM
Almost $100k for Morgan dollar: Market Analysis
In a general sense, the market has cooled recently for 19th century Proof type coins, though key issues remain popular with buyers. -
Feb 5, 2016, 08:00 AM
Current State of Certified Grading Q David Bowers
Certified coin grades on modern slabs often disagree with the Official ANA Grading Standards, Photograde, and other printed guides. -
Feb 5, 2016, 07:28 AM
Rare patterns among highlights of Legend auction
An impressive group of unusual pattern coins leads the Regency Auction XVI by Legend Rare Coin Auctions Feb. 18 at the Venetian/The Palazzo hotel in Las Vegas. -
Feb 4, 2016, 16:15 PM
1888 VAM not so new after all About VAMS
A few weeks ago I realized that one of my favorite Morgan dollars was a duplication of a previously known variety. -
Feb 4, 2016, 13:10 PM
2016 Proof quarters sets back on Mint schedule
Release dates for two numismatic products whose sales were delayed because of a mistake in the packaging are announced by the U.S. Mint. -
Feb 4, 2016, 08:56 AM
Artist etches 'Buffalo nickel' obverse into Oreo
Artist Javier Fiore posted his crème filling masterpiece last week in a Facebook post shared by the Original Hobo Nickel Society. -
Feb 3, 2016, 16:16 PM
Fiscal 2015 U.S. Mint revenue up in two categories
The U.S. Mint's production and distribution costs for circulating coins dropped for the fourth straight year, and sales to the Fed increased. -
Feb 3, 2016, 08:25 AM
NumiStorica posts new numismatic presentations
The latest free educational video/slide presentations from numismatist Robert Korver are now available at his website, NumiStorica.com. -
Feb 2, 2016, 15:55 PM
Mark Twain silver dollar first sales
A two-week delay in the sales for the Proof and Uncirculated 2016 Mark Twain silver dollars apparently didn't generate any pent-up demand for the coins. -
Feb 2, 2016, 13:44 PM
Editor's Q&A: NGC grader Nikki Robinson
Nikki Robinson, who examines and certifies tokens and medals for NGC, discusses her career progression and being a woman in a predominantly male industry. -
Feb 2, 2016, 13:42 PM
Coin collecting during these confusing times
Despite the coin market’s ups and downs, collectors should stick to the core fundamentals of value: quality, rarity, and demand. -
Feb 2, 2016, 10:52 AM
Mint official fills key vacancies
United States Mint Principal Deputy Director Rhett Jeppson filled several key vacancies on the Mint leadership team in the past couple of weeks. -
Feb 2, 2016, 10:45 AM
Former Coin World columnist Bill Murray dies
Retired Coin World columnist Col. William B. Murray has died. -
Feb 1, 2016, 16:35 PM
Mint launches 2018 World War I commem design contest
The U.S. Mint announced details Feb. 1 for a design competition from which designs will be selected for the 2018 World War I Veterans Centennial silver dollar. -
Feb 1, 2016, 10:17 AM
Examining inflation of grading Q David Bowers
“The more things change, the more they are the same,” it has been said. Not necessarily so with numismatics, especially grading. Gradeflation has taken over.