-
Mar 31, 2016, 08:17 AM
April 11 launch ceremony for Cumberland Gap quarter
Two Middlesboro Elementary School fourth-grade students take the helm at the launch ceremony for the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park quarter. -
Mar 31, 2016, 07:53 AM
April 7 sales for Uncirculated 2016-W gold Eagle
Sales open at noon Eastern Time April 7 by the United States Mint for the Uncirculated 2016-W American Eagle 1-ounce gold $50 coin. -
Mar 30, 2016, 10:22 AM
'Perfect' 1997 platinum Eagle $50 coin a key
The American Eagle bullion program expanded in 1997 to include platinum bullion coins, and perfect examples of that date are rare. -
Mar 30, 2016, 07:30 AM
Borinqueneers gold medal presentation April 13
Emancipation Hall is reserved April 13 for presentation of a congressional gold medal honoring members of the 65th Infantry Regiment. -
Mar 29, 2016, 15:51 PM
How do vending machines know if a coin is real?
The editor of SPLOID raised an interesting point in a recent online post. How can vending machines tell the difference between real coins and fake coins? -
Mar 29, 2016, 13:15 PM
'Perfect' 1993 American Eagle $25 gold coin sells
The American Eagle bullion program started in 1986 with the production of gold and silver coins and in 1997 expanded to include platinum bullion coins. -
Mar 29, 2016, 11:27 AM
2016 Harpers Ferry quarter dollar debuts June 8
The public will gets its first glimpse of the 2016 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park quarter dollar when the issue debuts June 8 in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. -
Mar 29, 2016, 09:15 AM
Copper prices tempt counterfeiters: Fahey
As prices for early United States copper coins continue to increase, half cents and large cents from the 1790s are becoming targets for counterfeiters. -
Mar 28, 2016, 12:50 PM
1 of 13 MS-70 1989 gold Eagle $50 coins sells
The American Eagle bullion program started in 1986 with the production of gold and silver coins, and perfect examples from the early years are in demand. -
Mar 28, 2016, 10:26 AM
One cent, different opinions: Collector's Clearinghouse
In 2004, veteran coin dealer Don Wenger found a 1943 Lincoln bronze cent while sorting Wheat cents. It matches a certified coin, but .... -
Mar 28, 2016, 10:22 AM
Excitement reigns at ANS: Q. David Bowers
In 1857 and 1858 there was a rush of sentiment and nostalgia when the old copper cent, familiar since childhood, was discontinued. -
Mar 28, 2016, 08:20 AM
This Day in History: March 28
President George H.W. Bush presented the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Jesse Owens' widow, Ruth, on March 28, 1990. -
Mar 26, 2016, 10:00 AM
John Burns Reference Library off to Central States
The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists will bring the John Burns Memorial Reference Library to the Central States Numismatic Society show in April. -
Mar 26, 2016, 09:00 AM
Proof 2016-W American Buffalo $50 debuts March 31
The United States Mint will accept orders for the Proof 2016 American Buffalo 1-ounce gold coin (product code 16EL) starting March 31 at noon Eastern Time. -
Mar 26, 2016, 08:00 AM
This Day in History: March 26
An iconic image of the American World War II experience was taken Feb. 23, during the Battle of Iwo Jima, which ended with an American victory March 26, 1945. -
Mar 25, 2016, 15:30 PM
Robots at San Francisco Mint packaging 2016 coins
Housed on the first floor of the United States Mint at San Francisco, a line of yellow robots move with precision over a conveyor belt. -
Mar 25, 2016, 10:00 AM
Commission of Fine Arts recommends 2017 designs
When the Commission of Fine Arts considered Boys Town commemorative images, it quickly endorsed a design rejected by the CCAC. -
Mar 25, 2016, 09:55 AM
CCAC secures two long-sought goals
Members of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee secured two long-sought goals at their March 15 meeting. -
Mar 25, 2016, 09:41 AM
What were the five most read stories of the week?
Among the week's top stories on CoinWorld.com were posts about the Mint's recovery of the aluminum 1974-D cent, and damaged bullion coins getting low grades. -
Mar 25, 2016, 07:45 AM
1974-D aluminum cent returns to US Mint
Mint officials took possession of the only known 1974-D Lincoln aluminum cent March 17 in San Diego and plan to display it. -
Mar 24, 2016, 10:58 AM
Medal promotes vote for Millard Fillmore
Today, even political buttons have largely faded from sight, relegating I LIKE IKE and ALL THE WAY WITH JFK buttons to a seemingly dim past. -
Mar 24, 2016, 10:45 AM
The Proof is in roll searching: Found in Rolls
Finds this month were numerous and varied. Each discovery represents a type of coin that should not be found in rolls, yet they turned up anyway -
Mar 24, 2016, 10:10 AM
One 1982 coin results in many firsts: Making Moderns
The 1982 George Washington 250th Birth Anniversary half dollar is a coin of many “firsts.” -
Mar 24, 2016, 08:00 AM
This Day in History: March 24
Civil Rights activist and congressional gold medal recipient Dorothy Height was born March 24, 1912. -
Mar 23, 2016, 15:53 PM
This Day in History: March 23, 1775
Patrick Henry's famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech on March 23, 1775, is honored on a medal issued for the American Bicentennial in 1976. -
Mar 23, 2016, 08:38 AM
Mint could seek to recover 1974 aluminum cent
U.S. Mint officials said they could legally pursue recovery of the only known Philadelphia Mint-struck 1974 aluminum cent in collector hands. -
Mar 23, 2016, 08:15 AM
U.S. Mint kids video on YouTube
The video features a mix of animations and live action footage and makes learning the basics of U.S. circulating coin production fun and engaging. -
Mar 22, 2016, 10:19 AM
No Mint mark? Proof No S dimes: Market Analysis
The typical 1983-S Roosevelt, No S dime grades Proof 69 Deep Cameo, and PCGS has graded 174 of them in this grade, along with around 100 in lower grades. -
Mar 22, 2016, 08:30 AM
Doyle auction features silver Indian peace medals
Silver Indian peace medals bearing the likenesses of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant are featured highlights in Doyle New York's April 25 sale. -
Mar 21, 2016, 11:15 AM
Betty Ford First Spouse gold coins selling March 25
Proof and Uncirculated 2016-W Betty Ford First Spouse $10 gold coins will be offered by the U.S. Mint beginning at noon Eastern Time March 25. -
Mar 21, 2016, 09:53 AM
Editor's Q&A: John Brush of David Lawrence Rare Coins
John Brush has been a coin collector since age 5, a member of the American Numismatic Association since 1987, and a full-time dealer since 2002. -
Mar 20, 2016, 11:48 AM
Mint seeks Coinage Advisory Committee members
The United States Mint issued a call March 16 for applicants to file for membership to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. -
Mar 20, 2016, 09:15 AM
Researchers seek help on 1875-CC 20-cent varieties
Researchers seek collector input to determine the rarity for two die marriages of 1875-CC Seated Liberty 20-cent coins. -
Mar 18, 2016, 11:30 AM
The world of online research: The Investment Column
Online resources to assist collectors to buy coins and learn more about coins in their collections keep getting better. -
Mar 18, 2016, 11:25 AM
What makes the 1933 double eagle so fascinating?
The 1933 Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagle is a coin that captures the imagination and has for decades. -
Mar 18, 2016, 10:30 AM
Legend to offer Quintuple Stella in May auction
Two important rare coins will be offered in Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ Regency XVII Auction in New Orleans May 19 as part of the PCGS Members Only show. -
Mar 18, 2016, 09:45 AM
This Day in History: March 18
Grover Cleveland, the only American president to serve two non-consecutive terms, was born on March 18, 1837. -
Mar 18, 2016, 09:15 AM
Coins' First Boom and Bust: Q. David Bowers
I have liked to study cycles in the rare coin market, which are well-defined and usually predictable. -
Mar 18, 2016, 08:15 AM
Mint takes possession of aluminum 1974-D Lincoln cent
The son of a late Denver Mint official has returned a rare and valuable 1974-D aluminum one-cent piece to the United States Mint. -
Mar 17, 2016, 15:39 PM
Mint launches National Park Service Centennial coins
Sales by the U.S. Mint for the three-coin 2016 National Park Service Centennial coin program begin at noon Eastern Time March 24. -
Mar 17, 2016, 13:35 PM
Worn 1878-S Seated Liberty half dollar tops $19K
AG-3 rare, low mintage 1878-S Seated Liberty half dollar, key to the Seated Liberty series, brings $19,975 at the Heritage ANA auction in Dallas in March. -
Mar 16, 2016, 15:53 PM
Jeppson receives few questions during hearing
Principal U.S. Mint Deputy Director Jeppson answered Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs questions March 15, but few were asked. -
Mar 16, 2016, 13:19 PM
'Indian Princess' a pattern collector favorite
The “Indian Princess” design features a seated Liberty similar to the one seen in the contemporary Seated Liberty design introduced in the 1830s. -
Mar 16, 2016, 10:55 AM
American Liberty High Relief gold coin, silver medal
Designs for the second American Liberty High Relief .9999 gold $100 coin to be struck and issued by the U.S. Mint were recommended March 15 by the CCAC. -
Mar 16, 2016, 10:00 AM
Mint celebrates Proof 1997 platinum coin reverse
The Eagle Soaring Above America reverse introduced on the Proof and bullion American Eagle platinum coins in 1997 will be repolished for the 2017 Proof coin. -
Mar 15, 2016, 16:10 PM
CCAC recommends Boys Town commem designs
Designs for the 2017 Boys Town Centennial commemorative coins were recommended March 15 by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. -
Mar 15, 2016, 15:35 PM
Look at every 2017 Boys Town program design proposals
The CCAC got together Tuesday to review and recommend designs for the three-coin 2017 Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Program. -
Mar 15, 2016, 14:45 PM
ANS founding sign of hobby awakening
Formed in 1858, the American Numismatic Society in New York City has one of the largest numismatic libraries in the world. -
Mar 15, 2016, 11:56 AM
All the possible American Liberty 2017 makeovers
The CCAC on Tuesday reviewed designs for several different U.S. Mint products, including the 2017 American Liberty High Relief gold coin and silver medal. -
Mar 15, 2016, 09:00 AM
Jeppson testifies at Mint director nomination hearing
I would like to thank President Obama for the trust he has placed in me by nominating me to serve as the United States Mint’s 39th Director. -
Mar 14, 2016, 14:04 PM
Errors in composition: Collectors' Clearinghouse
Off-metal errors enjoy enduring popularity among error collectors. The most sought-after type is the transitional planchet error. -
Mar 14, 2016, 13:01 PM
Deep Cameo 1951 Roosevelt dime elusive
The Dallas ANA auction offered a 1951 dime graded Proof 68 Deep Cameo by PCGS — one of the two finest Deep Cameo examples certified at PCGS. -
Mar 13, 2016, 09:00 AM
Reader questions platinum American Eagle frosting
An examination of the photos of your coin appears to show frosting that is typical for a Proof 2015-W American Eagle 1-ounce platinum $100 coin. -
Mar 13, 2016, 08:00 AM
This Day in History: March 13
On March 13, 1969, the Apollo 9 mission returned to Earth after spending 10 days in low Earth orbit testing several aspects critical to landing on the moon. -
Mar 12, 2016, 10:00 AM
Changing U.S. coin designs: From the Memory Bank
As the numismatic community began to explore ways to attract more collectors to the coin marketplace in the mid-1980s, a surprising ally emerged. -
Mar 12, 2016, 08:00 AM
This Day in History: March 12
On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the Girl Scouts' first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia. -
Mar 11, 2016, 14:48 PM
1879-S Morgan Reverse of 1878 dollar elusive
Recently Roberts studied one of the more elusive 1879-S Morgan, Reverse of 1878 dollar varieties. -
Mar 11, 2016, 11:24 AM
Few MS 1854-D Indian Head $3s exist: Market Analysis
The PCGS MS-62 rarity, with nice deep yellow-gold color, sold for $188,000, at an estimate of $125,000 to $175,000. -
Mar 11, 2016, 07:50 AM
Let bibliographies be your guide: Kraljevich
A Colonial coin collector’s library is never complete. -
Mar 10, 2016, 13:05 PM
Newman Numismatic Portal for research goes public
Collectors, numismatic researchers and generally anybody else can now access the Newman Numismatic Portal to search digitized reference resources. -
Mar 10, 2016, 12:30 PM
2016 Centennial gold dime for sale April 21
Without much fanfare, the U.S. Mint posted notice on its website March 9 that sales for the 2016 Winged Liberty Head Centennial gold dime will begin April 21. -
Mar 10, 2016, 11:15 AM
Senate committee considers Rhett Jeppson nomination
Jeppson meets with the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs March 15 as President Obama's nominee for 39th Mint director. -
Mar 10, 2016, 09:13 AM
Counterfeit Proof 2015 American Eagle silver dollar
The latest counterfeit to infiltrate the collector market is a fake Proof 2015-W American Eagle silver dollar that appeared at a Florida coin show in February. -
Mar 9, 2016, 12:45 PM
CCAC to review 2017 Boys Town commem designs
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet March 15 to review proposed designs for the 2017 Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Program. -
Mar 9, 2016, 12:38 PM
Quiz: How much do you know about classic U.S. coins?
Think you know your stuff when it comes to numismatics? (If you're a loyal Coin World reader, then you should.) Why not put yourself to the test? -
Mar 9, 2016, 12:35 PM
1880 Indian Head gold $3 'a steal' at $35,250
One of the few Pogue coins that have reentered the marketplace, sold for $35,250 at Pogue III and is currently being offered by Legend Numismatics for $42,500. -
Mar 9, 2016, 08:00 AM
This Day in History: March 9
On March 9, 1862, the first battle between two ironclad warships concluded after more than a day of fighting. Tokens showcase the battle. -
Mar 8, 2016, 19:00 PM
New Whitman books release set at March Baltimore Expo
Six new Whitman Publishing books will officially debut at the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo, March 31–April 3, 2016. -
Mar 8, 2016, 07:40 AM
'True Mint State' 1877 Indian Head gold $3 tops $70K
Most of the Pogue Collection’s Indian Head gold $3 coins were purchased by the collector as part of his purchase of the Great Lakes Collection in October 2005. -
Mar 8, 2016, 07:35 AM
This Day in History: March 8
On March 8, 1817, the stockbrokers in New York City formed the New York Stock and Exchange Board. A medal celebrates the NYSE and its visitors. -
Mar 7, 2016, 12:07 PM
Unstruck regions of off-center coins
If the unstruck part of an off-center coin has abnormal surface texture, it can point to a subsurface source, bad blank handling, or various external insults. -
Mar 7, 2016, 11:10 AM
Collectors share in gradeflation blame
Collectors unwilling to learn for themselves once relied, often to their detriment, upon the judgment of dealers. Nowadays its the grading services. -
Mar 7, 2016, 10:35 AM
Bronze 1943-S Lincoln cent sells to new owner
One of five known bronze 1943-S Lincoln cents sold for an undisclosed sum in a private transaction March 2. -
Mar 7, 2016, 09:18 AM
Rare Coin Wholesalers names new president
Rare Coin Wholesalers, a leader in acquiring, managing and selling rare U.S. coins, has promoted Michael Contursi to the role of president effective Feb. 22. -
Mar 4, 2016, 11:12 AM
Domed basketball coins for 2019?
The legislation calls for not more than 50,000 half eagles, not more than 400,000 dollars and as many as 750,000 half dollars. -
Mar 4, 2016, 10:30 AM
Coin carving project yields silver jigsaw puzzle
Twenty-one hobo-nickel-style coin carvers united recently to carve 25 irregular pieces cut from an America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver bullion quarter dollar. -
Mar 4, 2016, 08:15 AM
Teenage wonders make coin hobby great: Q David Bowers
When Augustus B. Sage founded the American Numismatic Society in 1858, he was all of 16 years of age. -
Mar 4, 2016, 08:00 AM
Pogue IV to offer 1804 dollar and 1822 half eagle
The two hallmark coins of the D. Brent Pogue Collection, the finest known 1804 dollar and the only privately held 1822 half eagle, will be offered on May 25. -
Mar 3, 2016, 15:20 PM
Collectors share numismatic variety finds
Among this week's submissions is a 1937 Lincoln cent that has an obverse doubled die, and a 1913 Indian Head, Bison on Mound 5-cent with a doubled die reverse. -
Mar 3, 2016, 08:06 AM
3 things make this Iowa Statehood half dollar special
Several factors contributed to an impressive price tag for this 1946 Iowa Statehood Centennial commemorative half dollar sold by Legend Rare Coin Auctions. -
Mar 2, 2016, 17:00 PM
Portrait on Peace dollar showed Liberty's new face
There’s a bit of romance in the portrait of Liberty on the Peace dollar, and an acknowledgement of the changing complexion of the United States. -
Mar 2, 2016, 15:41 PM
Despite pedigree, 1897 Barber half dollar goes unsold
Not all coins are able to meet the expectations set by a reserve price. This Barber half formerly of the famed Eric P. Newman Collection is an example. -
Mar 2, 2016, 09:45 AM
Louisville police investigating political items theft
Police in Louisville, Ky., continue to investigate the Dec. 27, 2015 theft of $1.4 million in 19th century political campaign items from attorney Scott Dolson. -
Mar 1, 2016, 17:00 PM
Proof 2016 silver quarters set sales start March 7
The United States Mint is scheduled to begin sales at noon Eastern Time March 7 for the five-coin 2016-S America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof set. -
Mar 1, 2016, 16:00 PM
Coin collecting couple on Dateline NBC murder profile
Last week, a feature from NBC Dateline, investigated a grisly murder of a hardworking, coin collecting couple from Springfield, Missouri -
Mar 1, 2016, 12:51 PM
Heritage ANA show auction includes early error coins
An unusual 1792 pattern half disme will be offered at Heritage’s March 3 to 6 American Numismatic Association National Money Show auction in Dallas. -
Mar 1, 2016, 12:25 PM
Kennedy half with 'funkadelic' toning brings $22,325
A 1964-D Kennedy half dollar graded MS-68 that displayed toning "reminiscent of a Grateful Dead T-shirt" recently sold by Legend Rare Coin Auctions. -
Mar 1, 2016, 12:05 PM
Old San Francisco Mint open house set for March
Join community historians, archivists, genealogists, archaeologists, researchers, educators, authors of history, and others for this weekend showcase.