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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. -
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. -
May 31, 2016, 10:30 AM
WIN celebrates 25th with elongates
Women in Numismatics is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2016 with elongated coins. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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? -
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. -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.