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Sep 9, 2016, 12:34 PM
Judge decides who gets SS Central America treasure
A Virginia judge ruled Aug. 31 on who gets the much-publicized SS Central America treasure that was salvaged in 2014. -
Sep 9, 2016, 11:42 AM
Unusual doubling on 1878 8 Tail Feathers dollar
Dollar production in 1878, when the first Morgan silver dollars rolled off the presses, was a rushed and, in some cases, haphazard affair. -
Sep 8, 2016, 17:40 PM
Standing Liberty gold: How were first-day sales?
Customers began placing orders for the 100,000 available 2016-W Standing Liberty Centennial gold quarter dollars at noon ET on Sept. 8. -
Sep 8, 2016, 14:52 PM
Toning on 1921 Peace dollar a pleasant surprise
While 1921 Peace dollars are notorious for unattractive toning, this Larsen Collection example, though not "monster toned," is a welcome surprise. -
Sep 8, 2016, 10:15 AM
How much will the 30th anniversary silver Eagle cost?
The coin has a special edge inscription recognizing the 30th anniversary of the 1986 debut of the 1-ounce silver bullion piece. -
Sep 8, 2016, 09:00 AM
U.S. Mint announces Fort Moultrie quarter launch
The ceremonies are to be held at Fort Moultrie (Fort Sumter National Monument), 1214 Middle St., in Sullivan’s Island, S.C. -
Sep 7, 2016, 15:30 PM
Mint prices Standing Liberty gold quarter
The U.S. Mint announced pricing for the the 2016-W Standing Liberty Centennial gold quarter dollars will be $485 per coin. -
Sep 7, 2016, 14:30 PM
Mint schedules numismatic forum in October
The United States Mint is holding a one-day Numismatic Forum on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, in Philadelphia. -
Sep 7, 2016, 12:24 PM
The Smithsonian is giving Madeline Albright a medal
The museum’s new gold medal series recognizes lifetime contributions that embody American ideals and ideas. -
Sep 6, 2016, 14:23 PM
Beautifully toned Peace dollar nears $8,000 price tag
While Morgan silver dollars often exhibit gorgeous toning, rainbow colors are less likely seen on the Peace dollar. -
Sep 5, 2016, 08:00 AM
Dave Bowers: Why can't we all agree on coin grades?
Decades ago, there were no grading standards. Now there are. Still, it seems even an expert’s grading for the same coin can vary by the day. -
Sep 5, 2016, 07:30 AM
Metal detecting at Civil War site leads to discovery
The discovery appears to be what some 19th century numismatists labeled as a “Confederate half dime,” although its use in circulation is not confirmed. -
Sep 4, 2016, 07:30 AM
Here's what the Mint's 2017 quarters will look like
Approved designs for the reverses of the five America the Beautiful quarter dollars for 2017 were announced Sept. 1 by the U.S. Mint. Did the turtle make it? -
Sep 3, 2016, 09:15 AM
Bilinski wrote the book for coin investors
The book is stuffed with fascinating data about the numismatic scene at the outset of President Eisenhower’s second term. -
Sep 2, 2016, 11:21 AM
1964 Morgan Peace dollar tooling at Philadelphia Mint
The fifth edition of A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars reveals a numismatic bombshell — evidence that the U.S. Mint considered striking 1964 Morgan dollars. -
Sep 2, 2016, 10:35 AM
2016 medal celebrates two NASA astronauts
Two NASA astronauts, Jeffrey Hoffman and Judith Resnik, are the subjects of the 2016 Jewish-American Hall of Fame medal. -
Sep 2, 2016, 08:00 AM
What makes this 1971 doubled die cent so special?
Reader Sheila Ruley submitted a 1971 Lincoln cent with an obverse doubled die that is near and dear to my heart. -
Sep 2, 2016, 06:30 AM
Week's top post reveals details of 1964 Morgan dollar
Readers also read about the quick-reacting secondary market for the American Liberty silver medal, and report about the future of traditional currency. -
Sep 1, 2016, 15:25 PM
When a gold coin's Mint mark makes all the difference
At first glance this looks like a common and kind of dirty 1880s Coronet half eagle. But the Mint mark on it actually boosted it to $36,435 at an ANA auction.