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Jul 31, 2016, 08:15 AM
The hot coin news during Dave Bowers' first ANA show
Numismatic legend Q. David Bowers looks back at what was going on in the hobby in 1955 when the ANA convention was being held in Omaha. -
Jul 30, 2016, 09:00 AM
Gene Gardner—a world-class gentleman and friend
Gene Gardner was a world-class numismatist, but he was also a world-class gentleman and a world-class friend who will be sorely missed. -
Jul 30, 2016, 08:15 AM
How skidding dies can lead to all sorts of errors
Horizontal die movements can cause the newly struck coin design to be repositioned, smeared, scraped or even completely erased. -
Jul 29, 2016, 11:15 AM
A numismatic trip to the museum
Within the galleries of David Owsley Museum of Art in Muncie, Ind., are dozens of ties to numismatics. The same is likely true of similar museums elsewhere. -
Jul 29, 2016, 10:21 AM
Week's Most Read: Ugly coins seen every day
It’s time to catch up on the week that was in numismatic insights and news. Coin World is looking back at its five most-read stories of the week. -
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Jul 29, 2016, 08:43 AM
Zachary Taylor congressional gold medal in auction
Several notable gold medals are crossing the auction block at Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ Aug. 9 evening session at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Anaheim. -
Jul 28, 2016, 12:40 PM
Is this 1964 Kennedy half a Special Mint set coin?
The coin has a great amount of detail, but it is missing the usual “frosted” look of a Proof coin. -
Jul 28, 2016, 12:30 PM
Ohio Penitentiary inmates counterfeit US coins
If you could write with your change in Columbus, Ohio, you knew were the coins came from — the Ohio Penitentiary. -
Jul 28, 2016, 09:41 AM
ANA names its 2016 Numismatist of the Year
The winner of the ANA's award honoring a numismatist who has demonstrated long-term leadership is a longtime Coin World columnist. -
Jul 27, 2016, 08:00 AM
Draped Bust half dime with rich pedigree a 'wow' coin
The half dime’s especially rich provenance goes back to the Richard B. Winsor Collection and then to the Chapman Brothers in 1895. -
Jul 26, 2016, 12:24 PM
U.S. Mint pegs talent in hopes to avoid ugly designs
As we wrap up our series of 'Ugly Duckling' coins that we've seen from the U.S. Mint, lets examine what steps are being taken to avoid them. -
Jul 26, 2016, 08:15 AM
$25k and change for this Proof 67 Trade dollar
This particular example had beautiful sky-blue and lilac toning that is deeper at the edges and softer at the centers. -
Jul 26, 2016, 08:14 AM
Breast Cancer Awareness coin design competition
The U.S. Mint begins accepting applications Aug. 1 from artists interested in being considered to design the three 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness coins. -
Jul 25, 2016, 17:26 PM
1878-S Trade dollar shows strong at FUN sale
Heritage described the beautifully toned Trade dollar as an ideal type coin since it is a common date within the series, even in Mint State grades. -
Jul 24, 2016, 08:00 AM
Bowers remembers Chet Krause's numismatic legacy
Chet was a “people person” par excellence, modest, and always willing to share his intelligence, wisdom and knowledge. -
Jul 23, 2016, 08:00 AM
What are some top coins for sale at ANA convention?
A 1796 Draped Bust quarter and two 1794 Flowing Hair dollars are among the highlights of the Stack's Bowers and Heritage World's Fair of Money sales. -
Jul 22, 2016, 11:59 AM
Opportunities for gold commemoratives at melt
In uncertain times, people buy gold to protect assets. No surprise, gold’s value is up 28 percent this year. Some modern gold commems are valued near melt. -
Jul 22, 2016, 11:49 AM
19th century also-rans leave tarnished legacy
The story of American presidential elections offers fascinating also-rans, candidates defeated in hard-fought elections who then receded from public memory. -
Jul 22, 2016, 10:57 AM
Congressional gold medal bills moving in Congress
Several bills recently introduced in Congress call for congressional gold medals, while an earlier bill is a step closer to becoming law. -
Jul 22, 2016, 10:52 AM
Counterfeit 1906 Coronet five dollar gold half eagle
The quality of this counterfeit is good, but this type of fake is not extremely deceptive once you know what to look for. -
Jul 22, 2016, 09:06 AM
Discovery of famed mule error tops week's most read
Also this week, readers enjoyed a post about what coins numismatists think are the ugliest in U.S. history. -
Jul 21, 2016, 13:16 PM
The ugly coins you frequently see in your change
With billions of State quarters circulating across the country, collectors with discriminating tastes can't avoid seeing the series' ugliest designs. -
Jul 20, 2016, 12:00 PM
Legendary collector Gene Gardner dead at 80
Mr. Gardner's amazing U.S. coins collection brought $52.8 million across several auctions in 2014 and 2015. -
Jul 20, 2016, 10:39 AM
A U.S. commem 'so ugly it's actually a bit beautiful'
A number of U.S. commemorative coins, classic and modern, were among the issues that frequently came up in our ugly coins survey. -
Jul 18, 2016, 11:50 AM
Numismatic Portal adds Newman-Ford correspondence
Between 1949 and 1966, St. Louis collector Eric P. Newman and New York dealer John J. Ford Jr. carried on an active and lively correspondence. -
Jul 18, 2016, 09:06 AM
Bust half coins in August 10 mail bid sale
Collectors of Draped Bust and Capped Bust half dollars will have dozens to vie for in Sheridan Downey's Aug. 10 mail-bid sale. -
Jul 17, 2016, 08:00 AM
Despite design, 1976 Bicentennial medal market weak
Just 424 pieces struck, and many were melted in 1980 and again more recently as gold reached record highs. Still, they sell near spot value. -
Jul 16, 2016, 09:00 AM
Extremes of misalignment: Collectors' Clearinghouse
The hammer die is ordinarily locked into its assembly by a clamp. But any locking mechanism can come loose or break, allowing the die to shift to one side. -
Jul 16, 2016, 09:00 AM
These U.S. classics are on many collectors' ugly list
The U.S. coins that collectors consider classics today are what got the most mixed responses in our survey seeking to determine the United States' ugliest coin. -
Jul 15, 2016, 16:00 PM
Collector buys 11th of 15 known 2000 mule errors
PCGS has graded as Mint State 66 what is now the 15th known example of the State quarter dollar obverse-Sacagawea dollar reverse double denomination mule error. -
Jul 15, 2016, 13:26 PM
Money Talks presentations set for ANA convention
Educational opportunities are on the schedule for the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Anaheim, Calif., including the annual Money Talks presentations. -
Jul 15, 2016, 13:13 PM
Which U.S. coin is the ugliest? Collectors weigh in
From the heights of Saint-Gaudens’ 1907 High Relief double eagle, to the lowly Anthony dollar, the U.S. Mint's centuries' worth of work has seen highs and lows. -
Jul 15, 2016, 11:30 AM
Summer auction action heads to Anaheim
Both Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Heritage Auctions will be official auctioneers for the massive coin show. And there are several notable lots to keep track of. -
Jul 15, 2016, 11:14 AM
ANA World’s Fair of Money heads West to California
The American Numismatic Association heads west to California for its annual World's Fair of Money, scheduled for Anaheim Aug. 9 to 13. -
Jul 15, 2016, 11:10 AM
Recalling six decades of ANA experiences
The summer of 2016 could have been my 64th anniversary as a member of the American Numismatic Association. -
Jul 15, 2016, 11:00 AM
30-ounce gold Henry Clay medal in September sale
A 30-ounce gold medal presented in 1852 by the citizens of New York to statesman Henry Clay will be offered at auction Sept. 17. -
Jul 15, 2016, 08:40 AM
Cleaned Morgan's auction performance week's top most
Also this week we reported on major Mint releases that are still TBD, and the stockpiles of silver bullion that the Mint's authorized purchasers are sitting on. -
Jul 14, 2016, 08:36 AM
Mint discloses 2017 quarter dollar release dates
The U.S. Mint has released official issue dates for the five 2017 America the Beautiful quarter dollars. -
Jul 12, 2016, 14:45 PM
Women in numismatics unite: From the Memory Bank
Women In Numismatics formed 25 years ago, when women were increasingly visible in participation and leadership in the numismatic community in the United States. -
Jul 12, 2016, 13:30 PM
Buffed 1857-S Coronet $20 earns 'altered' label
Contact marks are expected for the 1857-S Coronet gold $20 double eagle and an absence should provide cause for suspicion. -
Jul 12, 2016, 13:15 PM
Cleaning 1892-S Morgan dollar brings lower price
The 1892-S Morgan silver dollar attracts skilled attempts at surface improvements and ‘doctoring.’ The light cleaning applied to this one cut its value in half. -
Jul 12, 2016, 11:40 AM
1886 Coronet $20 double eagle realizes bargain price
Coronet type Brilliant Proof U.S. gold coins are among the most likely candidates for an Altered Surfaces designation because of their easily marred fields. -
Jul 9, 2016, 09:00 AM
Doubled die or double-struck coin? Neither, actually
Reader Andrew Rowell II emailed us images of a much-abused Lincoln cent of uncertain date with a question as to what caused it. -
Jul 8, 2016, 12:15 PM
Legislation calls for 2020-2021 Pilgrim coins
In 1920 and 1921 the Philadelphia Mint struck half dollars celebrating 300 years since Plymouth Colony's founding. Could another anniversary be celebrated? -
Jul 8, 2016, 10:49 AM
Release of these 2016 U.S. Mint products still 'TBD'
The Ronald Reagan Coin & Chronicles set, Proof 2016-W American Eagle silver dollar, and American Liberty, High Relief silver medals are among the TBD items. -
Jul 8, 2016, 10:00 AM
American Numismatic Society moves again
The American Numismatic Society was homeless for the first 50 years of its existence, meeting here and there in various rooms around New York City. Not anymore. -
Jul 8, 2016, 09:04 AM
Walking Liberty half error sale tops week's most read
Also this week, the secondary market for the 2016-W Proof American Eagle platinum coin, which sold out in less than an hour, saw an immediate premium boost. -
Jul 8, 2016, 08:00 AM
Colonial coin redesign often unexplained: Kraljevich
Changes in the designs of coins and paper currency are well-chronicled today, but not much was written to explain some Colonial coinage changes. -
Jul 7, 2016, 16:40 PM
1899-S VAM 7 Morgan dollar dramatic repunched date
During most of the period that Morgan dollars were produced, four-digit gang punches were used to sink the respective dates into individual working dies. -
Jul 6, 2016, 17:05 PM
Reagan coin and medal set, last in series, issued
The 2016 Ronald Reagan Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set released July 5. It will be the last such set issued by the U.S. Mint. Here's why. -
Jul 6, 2016, 10:42 AM
Finest known 'Union Forever' Civil War token sold
Civil War tokens were struck to help meet the needs of commerce during a coin shortage. More than 10,000 types have been documented, some of which are rare. -
Jul 6, 2016, 10:34 AM
Thousands of gold 'Mercury' dimes remain unsold
U.S. Mint officials have been considering how the bureau will resell the unsold coins, which are available due to canceled orders and returns. -
Jul 5, 2016, 13:15 PM
Anti-slavery Hard Times token tops $70,000
Among the most famous Hard Times tokens are those that address slavery, as they directly relate to the era’s politics and have resonance to viewers today. -
Jul 5, 2016, 12:08 PM
How to judge foreign matter embedded into coins
When foreign matter ends up embedded in a coin, one expects the embedded matter to take and hold an image when struck. There are exceptions. -
Jul 4, 2016, 09:27 AM
July 14 sales for Unc. Harpers Ferry 5-ounce silver
Sales of the Uncirculated 2016-P Harpers Ferry National Park 5-ounce silver quarter dollar were scheduled to begin at noon Eastern Time July 14. -
Jul 3, 2016, 10:32 AM
Sales for three-coin set of Harpers Ferry quarters
The U.S. Mint will open sales for the 2016 America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set – Harpers Ferry National Historical Park on July 11 at noon ET. -
Jul 2, 2016, 09:20 AM
Odd Walking Liberty 50¢ appears at FUN Auction
The error is among the most visually arresting coins offered in Heritage’s auctions held at the Summer Florida United Numismatists show in Orlando. -
Jul 1, 2016, 12:00 PM
Out of nowhere: Dexter 1804 dollar makes first appearance
The 1804 Dexter $1 has a history that many are unclear about. European photography techniques and preferences added intrigue in 1884. -
Jul 1, 2016, 11:46 AM
Proof Platinum Eagle mintage gone in 56 minutes
Secondary market prices for the Proof 2016-W American Eagle platinum $100 coin rose more than 30 percent above issue price within hours of release. -
Jul 1, 2016, 08:45 AM
'Plain Talk' almost became the ANA's journal
ANA founder George Heath suggested that since his candidate for secretary was Plain Talk’s coin columnist, that paper should be the ANA’s “official organ.” -
Jul 1, 2016, 08:20 AM
ANS moves out of Audubon Terrace: Bowers
Established in New York City in March 1858, the American Numismatic Society is now more dynamic than ever.