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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.