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Apr 30, 2016, 09:00 AM
First coin'authentication service' founded in 1962
The Institute of Numismatic Authenticators or INA was founded in 1962 by that era’s ultimate numismatic scholar, Walter H. Breen. -
Apr 30, 2016, 08:00 AM
This Day in History: April 30
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition opened April 30, 1904, in St. Louis. Numerous medals celebrate the milestone event. -
Apr 29, 2016, 13:25 PM
1792 patterns lead CSNS sale bidding
Two 1792 patterns from the Philadelphia Mint led bidding at Heritage’s April 28 Platinum Night auction at CSNS convention in Schaumburg, Ill. -
Apr 29, 2016, 12:10 PM
Mutilated coin redemption program suspension extended
The United States Mint’s six-month suspension of its Mutilated Coin Redemption Program is extended another six months beginning May 2. -
Apr 29, 2016, 12:00 PM
Gold Mercury dimes still remain in Mint inventory
U.S. Mint officials had not determined as of April 28 how to distribute the nearly 3,800 Uncirculated 2016-W Winged Liberty Head gold dimes still in inventory. -
Apr 29, 2016, 11:45 AM
Mint seeking pink gold for 2018 commemorative
The U.S. Mint is preparing for possible production of what would be the nation’s first “pink” coin — a gold half eagle with a pink hue and a novel composition. -
Apr 29, 2016, 10:58 AM
Birch cent among auction highlights
A 1792 Birch, Lettered Edge cent pattern once owned by the great-grandson of a co-founder of Procter & Gamble will cross the auction block in June. -
Apr 29, 2016, 09:38 AM
Critic 'pans' Shield nickel design in 1866
In the May monthly Coin World, an 1866 Shield 5-cent coin, the first year of issue, is valued at $4,750 in Proof 66 grade. One early critic "panned" the design. -
Apr 29, 2016, 09:37 AM
Collectors report Lincoln cent doubled die finds
Wexler reports that Jay Painter is the first to submit a year 2016-dated doubled die. Other Lincoln cent doubled die finds are also illustrated. -
Apr 29, 2016, 07:52 AM
Unique Jefferson nickel focus of week's top post
Also this week, we delved into the major changes headed to U.S. paper money, and Apple reported how much gold they pull from damaged iPhones. -
Apr 28, 2016, 13:32 PM
ANA recognizes David Crenshaw's service to hobby
Industry Council for Tangible Assets chief operating officer receives ANA Presidential Award April 16. -
Apr 28, 2016, 13:15 PM
Dates not only definitive for value
Prices for three very collectible coins can be surprisingly reasonable, if you’re not too picky about who made them. -
Apr 28, 2016, 11:53 AM
Type 1 versus Type 2 Mint marks
Less than 10 percent of the 4 million plus 1981-S Proof set coins bear a Type 2 Mint mark; they sell for hundreds of dollars more than the Type 1 counterparts. -
Apr 28, 2016, 09:00 AM
Mint director appears on 1967 Assay Commission medal
The obverse of the 1967 Assay Commission medal by Frank Gasparro depicts Mint Director Eva Adams with a mining scene in the background. -
Apr 27, 2016, 15:35 PM
1945 Assay Commission medal series' most popular
Perhaps the most popular of the Assay Commission medals is the 1945 medal that adapts the portrait of Liberty from the Libertas Americana medal on the obverse. -
Apr 27, 2016, 14:25 PM
Bowers says Baltimore Coin Expo 'one of best ever'
There was a lot going on at the expo, ranging from Kids’ Korner activities each day for the younger set to meetings of specialized groups, and auctions. -
Apr 27, 2016, 11:17 AM
Have a look at a gold 'Mercury' dime
L&C Coins in California recently purchased at least one gold 'Mercury' dime from the United States Mint and posted a photo of it on its Facebook page. -
Apr 27, 2016, 09:50 AM
Whitman Debuts 2nd Edition of MEGA RED Book
Advertised as the “biggest, most useful Red Book ever,” the Mega Red's second edition measures 7 x 10 inches and has 1,504 pages. -
Apr 26, 2016, 13:00 PM
1907 Assay medal part of U.S. coins 'Renaissance'
The 1907 Assay Commission medal was a rectangular plaquette featuring a half-length bust of Theodore Roosevelt wearing a business suit, facing left. -
Apr 26, 2016, 08:15 AM
AMSA names American Medal of Year winner
A multipart medal has won the American Medallic Sculpture Association’s American Medal of the Year Award for 2015. -
Apr 25, 2016, 16:40 PM
Author publishes reference on Seated Liberty quarters
The Authoritative Reference on Liberty Seated Quarters by Kevin Flynn is now available. -
Apr 25, 2016, 07:33 AM
Adlai Stevenson support 60 years early: Research Desk
Medallic evidence reminds there was a "first" Adlai Stevenson in the political arena: vice president for President Grover Cleveland, 1893 to 1897. -
Apr 25, 2016, 07:22 AM
Jewish-American Hall of Fame medal honors TV pioneer
The 2015 Jewish-American Hall of Fame medal, designed by sculptor Eugene Daub, features radio/television writer and performer Gertrude Berg as Molly Goldberg. -
Apr 24, 2016, 08:15 AM
This Day in History: April 24
United States Mint marks Library of Congress bicentennial in 2000 with ringed-bimetallic coin. -
Apr 22, 2016, 14:50 PM
Editor's Q&A: Longtime numismatists John Wexler
Coin World Editor Bill Gibbs asks longtime numismatist John Wexler, die variety specialist, how he got started and how his specialty area has changed.