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  • 1879-gold-pattern-lead
    May 31, 2016, 11:40 AM

    1879 Liberty Head double eagle pattern strong at sale

    The “Quintuple Stella” is collected as part of the popular and interesting Stella $4 pattern series of 1879 and 1880.

  • overton-half-dollar-lead
    May 31, 2016, 10:37 AM

    Collector completes first certified Capped half set

    The final coin of the massive 453-coin Overton set reached the grading room of Professional Coin Grading Service capping a 30-year journey.

  • win-presidential-dollar-lead
    May 31, 2016, 10:30 AM

    WIN celebrates 25th with elongates

    Women in Numismatics is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2016 with elongated coins.

  • 2016-atb-quarters-coin-harpers-ferry-uncirculated-lead
    May 30, 2016, 11:00 AM

    Harpers Ferry quarters bags and rolls June 6

    Bags and rolls of 2016 Harpers Ferry National Historical Park quarter dollars struck in circulation quality will be offered by the bureau beginning June 6.

  • 1944-20-centavos-lead
    May 30, 2016, 09:00 AM

    20-centavos coin in 5-cent roll: O'Rourke

    This month Coin World columnist O'Rourke concentrated on looking through as many rolls of 5-cent coins as he could get his hands on.

  • 2016-gold-mercury-lead
    May 30, 2016, 07:30 AM

    Gold ‘Mercury’ dimes enter hobby’s secondary market

    Gold Mercury dimes see a modest bump up in the secondary market, even as the Mint retains a small inventory from customer returns and order cancellations.

  • 2016-native-american-one-dollar-uncirculated-coin-lead
    May 29, 2016, 10:30 AM

    Enhanced Uncirculated Native American dollar in set

    An Enhanced Uncirculated 2016-S Native American $1 coin struck at the San Francisco Mint will be featured n the 2016 American $1 Coin and Currency set.

  • teddy-new-york-lead
    May 29, 2016, 09:00 AM

    Other than Presidential inaugural medals: Alexander

    Inaugural medals of the presidents of the United States have gained enormous popularity since 1961. Several of the men have inaugural medals for other offices.

  • 1895-o-morgan-silver-dollar-lead
    May 28, 2016, 09:30 AM

    McClure Collection Morgans of 1895 draw attention

    McClure Collection offerings at Long Beach include an NGC MS-65+CAC 1895-O Morgan dollar, one of finest at CAC, and a colorful Proof 64 CAC 1895 Morgan dollar.

  • curency-dollar-repro-lead
    May 28, 2016, 09:00 AM

    CURENCY dollar modern replica Readers Ask

    Unfortunately, what the reader has is a common modern reproduction, cast in base metals, and not an example of a genuine 1776 Continental Currency dollar.

  • 1804-5-dollar-pogue-childs-lead
    May 27, 2016, 10:00 AM

    Pogue IV auction tops $16 million for 61 coins

    The fourth Pogue Collection realized more than $16 million, with the collection total so far topping $85 million.

  • 1804-class-i-dexter-dollar-lead
    May 27, 2016, 07:45 AM

    American Numismatic Society back on track: Bowers

    Shortly after 1900, when the American Numismatic Society was in danger of dissolving, railroad heir Archer M. Huntington stepped up to turn things around.

  • fake-1916-s-half-dbl-struck-lead
    May 27, 2016, 06:35 AM

    Fake 1916-S Walking Liberty half dollar error: Fahey

    While major errors are commonly encountered with modern U.S. coins, they are virtually nonexistent with the Standing Liberty quarter or Walking Liberty half.

  • 1921-s-walking-liberty-half-dollar-lead
    May 26, 2016, 11:41 AM

    Exceptional 'Walkers' on offer at LBE

    Heritage writes, “The present NGC coin is only the third Premium Gem 1921-S half dollar known," regarding the the McClure Collection's example offered in June.

  • 2010-p-hot-springs-uncirculated-5-ounce-silver-lead
    May 26, 2016, 11:35 AM

    5-ounce silver quarter dollar has post-strike finish

    The America the Beautiful 5-ounce .999 fine silver quarter dollars struck at the Philadelphia Mint are issued in two versions — bullion and Uncirculated.

  • 5-ounce-silver-hawaii-denali-lead
    May 26, 2016, 01:45 AM

    Take a gander at 5-ounce silver quarters Schechter

    The 2010 law authorizing the America the Beautiful Quarters series requires the U.S. Mint to make two kinds of the 3-inch 5-ounce .999 fine silver version.

  • 2013-w-enhanced-silver-lead
    May 25, 2016, 13:10 PM

    Enhanced Uncirculated finish offers special look

    What the U.S. Mint refers to as its Enhanced Uncirculated finish was introduced in 2013 on a 2013-W American Eagle silver dollar.

  • 1804-5-dollar-pogue-childs-lead
    May 25, 2016, 05:59 AM

    Top rarities fail to sell in Pogue IV auction

    The expected stars in the fourth installment of the D. Brent Pogue Collection both failed to meet their reserves and did not sell.

  • jeppson-philadelphia-lead
    May 24, 2016, 13:57 PM

    Senate committee votes out Mint director nomination

    The nomination of Matthew Rhett Jeppson to become the 39th director of the United States Mint moved toward a confirmation vote of the full Senate.

  • 1820-matron-head-cent-randall-hoard
    May 24, 2016, 09:55 AM

    1820 Coronet cent from famous hoard in auction

    An 1820 Coronet cent graded Mint State 65 brown by Numismatic Guaranty Corp. is said to be from the famous Randall Hoard.

  • 2015-p-kennedy-dollar-rp-lead
    May 24, 2016, 08:27 AM

    Presidential dollars receive special handling

    Presidential Coin and Chronicles sets in 2015 that included Reverse Proof 2015-P Presidential dollars generated a lot of collector interest.

  • 2007-10th-anniversary-platinum-set-lead
    May 23, 2016, 10:19 AM

    Mint celebrates 2007 platinum anniversary with set

    Many of the 16,937 2007 sets of two American Eagle half-ounce platinum coins, one in Cameo Proof, the other in Reverse Proof were melted when platinum went up.

  • 2006-p-reverse-proof-silver-eagle-lead
    May 21, 2016, 08:45 AM

    Mint reverses direction with Proof surface finishing

    Early in the 20th century, the Mint experimented with variations on Proof finishes, including some matte finishes.

  • huntington-ans-building-lead
    May 21, 2016, 08:15 AM

    Archer Huntington plays role in ANS history

    The American Numismatic Society, founded March 15, 1858, is the longest-established such group in the United States.

  • 1796-gold-lead
    May 20, 2016, 12:54 PM

    1796 Capped Bust quarter eagle has 'old gold' accents

    The mintage of the 1796 Capped Bust, No Stars gold $2.50 quarter eagle was a tiny 963 pieces. How muh did a VF-30 example sell for at Heritage's CSNS sale?

  • 1794-dollar-lead
    May 20, 2016, 12:02 PM

    McClure consignment anchors Long Beach sale

    McClure was a passionate collector and he wrote on his collection and collecting in the 1890s that his interest in coins started when he was a boy.

  • 5c-1997-botanic-lead
    May 20, 2016, 11:35 AM

    Mint puts finish testing into production

    What’s in a coin’s finish?

  • craig-olympics-gold-lead
    May 20, 2016, 11:32 AM

    Olympic goalie puts gold medal up for auction

    Jim Craig's Olympic gold medal is expected to realize between $1 million and $1.5 million in a Lelands auction of his Olympic memorabilia from 1980.

  • 1894-o-fake-reverse-lead
    May 20, 2016, 09:37 AM

    Newly discovered fake Morgan tops week's most read

    Also this week, readers enjoyed a post about the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's decision to print its own version of U.S. dollar.

  • 2015-p-marshals-silver-dollar-proof-lead-2
    May 18, 2016, 16:37 PM

    Surcharges more than $3 million for Marshals Museum

    Total net surcharges from the sale of Proof and Uncirculated 2015 U.S. Marshals 225th Anniversary coins reached $3,053,338.

  • donna-pope-speaks-before-congress-lead
    May 18, 2016, 16:09 PM

    Now, let’s change U.S. coin designs: The Memory Bank

    Now that U.S. paper money design changes are coming, let's talk about changing U.S. coin designs. The topic is a perennial one.

  • 1796-half-lead
    May 17, 2016, 12:04 PM

    Despite issues, 1796 Draped Bust half brings $42,300

    The Draped Bust, Small Eagle half dollars of 1796 and 1797 represent the rarest silver U.S. type coin with a total mintage of just 3,918 pieces.

  • 03-re-engraved-die-1957-d-quarter-lead
    May 17, 2016, 10:20 AM

    Repairs restore details: Collectors' Clearinghouse

    A re-engraved die is one that has been modified after hubbing or installation. Repair jobs were usually undertaken to restore lost details.

  • token-sage-numismatic-gallery-3-colburn-30.8-mm-lead
    May 17, 2016, 08:50 AM

    Jeremiah Colburn and ANS journal: Bowers

    The American Numismatic Society launched the American Journal of Numismatics, the first periodical in the hobby, in May 1866.

  • ngc-2016-w-winged-liberty-head-centennial-gold-dime-lead-rev
    May 16, 2016, 11:52 AM

    Mint still mum on fate of Centennial gold dimes

    No decision had been made by the U.S. Mint on how it will handle the resale of thousands of 2016-W Winged Liberty Head Centennial gold dimes remaining.

  • pcgs-30-year-commemorative-medal-lead
    May 15, 2016, 10:39 AM

    PCGS celebrates 30th with limited-edition medal

    As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, Professional Coin Grading Service has issued a limited-edition colorized medal encapsulated in a PCGS holder.

  • hollinger-box
    May 14, 2016, 20:36 PM

    Tips on preserving your collection: Maltby

    A recent reader expressed concern about using “buffered” archival tissue and boxes for storing his coin collection.

  • coin-albums-treasury-covers-lead
    May 14, 2016, 08:35 AM

    Book chronicles Coin and Currency Institute history

    The history behind The Coin and Currency Institute Inc. and the coin albums it produced are captured in David W. Lange’s newly published reference.

  • 1825-4-capped-head-half-eagle-lead-1
    May 13, 2016, 12:21 PM

    Q. David Bowers previews Pogue IV auction highlight

    The next D. Brent Pogue Collection auction is coming up on May 24, and Stack's Bowers co-founder Q. David Bowers highlights one of the big rarities offered.

  • 1894-o-fake-reverse-lead
    May 13, 2016, 11:05 AM

    NGC identifies first 1894-O Morgan dollar fake

    A “contemporary counterfeit” 1894-O Morgan dollar struck with a reverse hub type not employed until 1900 has been identified by Numismatic Guaranty Corp.

  • standing-liberty-gold-quarter
    May 13, 2016, 10:42 AM

    First glimpse at gold quarter week's top story

    Also this week, a massive hoard of Roman coins found in Spain grabbed plenty of reader attention, as did a surreal double-denomination error.

  • 1909-lead
    May 13, 2016, 10:41 AM

    1909-O Indian Head $5 in Very Fine

    The piece is a low-mintage coin in a rare grade for its design, from the last year the New Orleans Mint minted gold, the only year it minted Indian Head gold.

  • bottle-token-lead
    May 12, 2016, 17:11 PM

    Coins serve as promotional billboards: Karoleff

    Sometimes coins can double as an advertising medium through the use of counterstamps. Houck's Panacea was a brand marked on several coins

  • nichols-ames-club-lead
    May 12, 2016, 17:06 PM

    Mentor encourages collector Bugeja

    Scott Nichols, owner of Chester’s Coins and Gifts, in Ames, Iowa, is this writer's mentor, rekindling collecting interests and encouraging more hobby pursuits.

  • 1933-specimen1-lead
    May 12, 2016, 13:49 PM

    How much do you know about the 1933 double eagle?

    Riffing off the success of a couple other quizzes, we continue to test your knowledge. Here we break down the story of one of history's iconic coins.

  • 1836-pattern-lead
    May 12, 2016, 09:25 AM

    Small-sized 1836 gold dollar pattern hits $28k

    The 1836 gold dollar pattern with Christian Gobrecht’s design shows the influence of contemporary Mexican coins.

  • 1877-s-trade-dollarlead
    May 11, 2016, 14:47 PM

    ICG grader details fourth Trade dollar reverse hub

    A new fourth reverse hub for Trade dollars has been identified on an 1877-S Trade dollar by F. Michael “Skip” Fazzari, a numismatist for ICG in Tampa, Fla.

  • 1979-error-lead
    May 11, 2016, 11:54 AM

    'Intriguing' double denomination at the CSNS

    In one of the more intriguing double-denomination errors, the eagles merge with the depictions of Washington and Anthony creating surreal winged portraits.

  • ford-cover-lead
    May 10, 2016, 15:10 PM

    2016 Gerald Ford $1 coin cover

    2016 Gerald Ford $1 coin cover sales open May 17. 20,000 pairs of P and D Mint mark first-day-minted coins are in April 5, 2016, postmarked envelopes at $19.95.

  • pcgs-founder-david-hall-circa-1986
    May 10, 2016, 13:48 PM

    What's your one question for the founders of PCGS?

    Steve Roach is set to host the PCGS Founders Roundtable at Long Beach Expo in June. He's giving you readers a chance to weigh in ahead of his interview.

  • medal-image-drop-eagle-lead
    May 10, 2016, 13:00 PM

    Gold Sons of the Revolution medal from Early American

    An 1883-dated Sons of the Revolution 14-karat gold membership medal highlights Early American's May 20 and 21 sale.

  • 1951-dime-lead
    May 10, 2016, 09:20 AM

    Vivid toning, dramatic contrast on dime sold at CSNS

    The coin is one of only two 1951 Roosevelt dimes that have been graded Proof 68 Deep Cameo, and the only Proof 68+ Deep Cameo example known.

  • 01a-exp-planchet-nj-25-cent-1999-p-lead
    May 9, 2016, 16:34 PM

    Odd alloy State quarters: Collectors' Clearinghouse

    U.S. coins struck on experimental planchets appear to include recent State quarters in odd alloys, but uncertainty lingers over whether they were authorized.

  • treat-of-easton-quaker-lead
    May 9, 2016, 09:11 AM

    Quaker medal captures Colonial struggles

    The 1757 Quaker peace medal was presented at the signing of the Treaty of Easton between the Quaker Party and Pennsylvania Indians, a policy change.

  • 1965-roosevelt-dime-lead-2
    May 7, 2016, 08:30 AM

    Dime Mint mark policy changes

    The reader’s question about post-1965 Roosevelt dimes without a Mint mark is a fairly common one.

  • finance-museum-herzog-lead
    May 7, 2016, 08:00 AM

    Museum of American Finance founder donates $5M

    Wall Street veteran John E. Herzog has announced a final $5 million gift to the Museum of American Finance he founded more than 25 years ago.

  • hayes-inaugural-lead
    May 6, 2016, 11:10 AM

    George Morgan engraved more than just coins

    George T. Morgan engraved the inaugural medal for Rutherford B. Hayes; on original examples, hundreds of Morgan's graver strokes are visible in the lettering.

  • ngc-2016-w-winged-liberty-head-centennial-gold-dime-lead-rev
    May 6, 2016, 11:09 AM

    No resolution yet for unsold gold Mercury dimes

    U.S. Mint officials had not decided as of May 6 how they plan to offer thousands of 2016-W Winged Liberty Head gold dimes the Mint has remaining in inventory.

  • standing-liberty-gold-silver-quarters-lead
    May 6, 2016, 11:05 AM

    Standing Liberty Centennial gold quarter viewed

    Collectors attending the Central States Numismatic Society Convention April 27 to 30 previewed an example of the 2016-W Standing Liberty gold quarter dollar.

  • small-gold-mercury-lc-coins-facebook-1
    May 6, 2016, 09:03 AM

    Gold 'Mercury' dime dominates week's top headlines

    L&C Coins released up-close images of the 2016 gold 'Mercury dime,' and Bill Gibbs wondered if there's a better way for the U.S. Mint to sell such coins.

  • lot-2215-lead
    May 5, 2016, 14:43 PM

    Engraved presentation piece on octagonal gold slug

    An engraved 1852 United States Assay Office of Gold octagonal gold $50 slug is among the highlights of the May 13 and 14 Holabird Americana auction.

  • 1851-o-silver-3-cent-lead
    May 5, 2016, 14:07 PM

    American Numismatic Society starts a coin journal

    In 1866, the American Journal of Numismatics launched as the first coin magazine published in the United States. Boston Numismatic Society adopted it in 1870.

  • standing-liberty-gold-quarter
    May 4, 2016, 14:23 PM

    Check it out: Gold Standing Liberty quarter at CSNS

    Steve Roach made the rounds last week at the Central States show, where he came across the Standing Liberty gold quarter dollar that's soon to be released.

  • 01-curved-blanking-burr-1972d-5c-lead
    May 3, 2016, 13:07 PM

    Unique errors can pose a challenge

    Unique errors often pose a diagnostic challenge because there are no precedents to consult. This 1972-D Jefferson 5-cent is an example.

  • apollo-prototype-dollar-astronaut-lead
    May 3, 2016, 10:33 AM

    Private minter proposes circulating Astronaut dollar

    Private minter Daniel Carr proposes a circulating dollar for 2019 to mark the golden anniversary of man’s first walk on the moon.

  • breast-cancer-coin-pink-lead
    May 3, 2016, 10:03 AM

    Obama signs Breast Cancer Awareness coin bill now law

    President Obama signed into law April 29 the Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act that authorizes the first U.S. coin in pink gold.

  • 2000-new-hampshire-state-quarter
    May 3, 2016, 08:00 AM

    This Day in History: May 3

    New Hampshire’s famous Old Man of the Mountain formation collapsed on May 3, 2003, but it lives on in pocket change on New Hampshire's 2000 State Quarter.

  • lincoln-cent-marble-lead2
    May 2, 2016, 10:30 AM

    Heritage offers Lincoln plaque in May 14 auction

    A 1907 bronze Abraham Lincoln plaque with a portrait of the late president by cent designer Victor D. Brenner appears at auction May 14.

  • dewey-store-card-lead
    May 1, 2016, 08:00 AM

    This Day in History May 1

    The place was Manila Bay, the Philippines; the enemy was the Spanish fleet; the time, the first minutes of May 1, 1898.

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