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  • 1793-chain-cent-lead
    Apr 30, 2017, 07:30 AM

    1793 Flowing Hair, Chain cent with flaws is perfect

    The Blue Moon Collection's 1793 Flowing Hair, Chain cent with flaws was perfect — for a cost-conscious collector.

  • royal-oak-mint-gasparro-dollar-restrike
    Apr 29, 2017, 08:30 AM

    Gasparro’s Flowing Hair Liberty struck on Anthony $1

    The Royal Oak Mint, with error coin specialist and dealer Ken Potter, offers Frank Gasparro's Flowing Hair Liberty design overstruck on Anthony dollars.

  • 2017-p-frederick-douglass-5-ounce-silver-coin-us-mint-lead
    Apr 28, 2017, 11:13 AM

    Uncirculated Frederick Douglass 5-ounce silver coins

    The Uncirculated 2017 Frederick Douglass National Historic Site 5-ounce silver coin goes on sale May 2.

  • 2017-congratulations-set-coins-cover-lead
    Apr 28, 2017, 10:53 AM

    2017 Congratulations set is officially sold out

    The status of the 2017 Congratulation set was officially changed to “sold out” at the U.S. Mint’s website April 27.

  • 1868-seated-quarter-lead
    Apr 28, 2017, 10:12 AM

    Silver rarities in spotlight at Regency Auction XXI

    Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ Regency Auction XXI, set for May 18, offers some popular Seated Liberty and Barber silver coins that are also the finest-knowns.

  • church-penny-lead
    Apr 27, 2017, 13:06 PM

    More than a penny, Albany Church penny realizes nearly $50,000

    The recent Stack’s Bowers Galleries Baltimore Expo auction of the Blue Moon Collection offered diverse, quality coins beyond the headline-dominating Pogue sale.

  • 1853-c-five-dollar-gold-lead
    Apr 27, 2017, 11:26 AM

    Legend’s Regency sale offers ‘finest-known’ coins

    Several classic U.S. coins that are the finest-known examples will highlight the Regency Auction XXI by Legend Rare Coin Auctions, set for May 18.

  • extra-leaf-low-lead
    Apr 25, 2017, 12:20 PM

    Raised lines spark collector interest

    Our first weekly print issue of May also features a poorly made imitation of a Chinese rarity, along with other die insights.

  • 1814-half-dollar-off-center-ha-lead
    Apr 25, 2017, 10:32 AM

    Off-center 1814 half dollar only partially there

    An 1814 Capped Bust half dollar that sold in Heritage Auctions' recent sale of U.S. coins in Dallas is of two major error types.

  • 1914-gold-five-lead
    Apr 25, 2017, 08:36 AM

    Indian Head $5 half eagle sells for $246,750

    Pogue sale aside, the Stack's Bowers Galleries Baltimore Expo is no stranger to a variety of rare coins. This 'unicorn' Indian Head $5 is a great example.

  • james-rudy-at-his-desk-lead
    Apr 25, 2017, 08:35 AM

    ‘Photograde’ author, coin dealer James Ruddy dies

    James F. Ruddy, one half of one of the most famous coin auction houses of the 20th century, died April 12 after a brief illness.

  • earthrise-from-apollo-11-lead
    Apr 21, 2017, 11:00 AM

    Off to the moon: Apollo 11 coins design contest

    The United States Mint on May 1 opens the design competition for the four 2019 coins commemorating the 50th anniversary of the flight of Apollo 11.

  • 2017-congratulations-set-coins-cover-lead
    Apr 21, 2017, 10:00 AM

    Near sellout of Congratulations set still upsetting

    If the United States Mint were to decide to offer unsold 2017 Congratulations sets in a second round of sales, only a small number would be available.

  • specimen1-lead
    Apr 21, 2017, 09:21 AM

    Supreme Court declines 1933 double eagle case

    The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the case involving ownership of 10 1933 Saint-Gaudens gold double eagles.

  • gold-bars-tank-new
    Apr 21, 2017, 08:30 AM

    60 lbs. of gold found in war tank: Week's Most Read

    The Week's Most Read also dives into a few fascinating Paper Money stories, as well as some serious numbers from the Pogue Collection.

  • 2017-america-the-beautiful-quarters-coin-frederick-douglass-district-of-columbia-proof-reverse-lead
    Apr 20, 2017, 12:45 PM

    Three Frederick Douglass quarters in set from Mint

    Three different versions of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site quarter dollar will be held in a three-coin set going on sale from the Mint April 24.

  • cover-5a-lead
    Apr 20, 2017, 12:45 PM

    New book covers U.S. Proof coins of 1936 to 1942

    “United States Proof Coins: 1936–1942” by Roger W. Burdette is the most comprehensive work on the subject in decades and covers new ground.

  • ngcredbook-lead
    Apr 20, 2017, 09:21 AM

    NGC celebrates 30th anniversary with new Red Book

    The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation joined forces with Whitman to create a limited edition official Red Book to commemorate the NGC's 30 years of operation.

  • 2017-congratulations-set-coins-cover-lead
    Apr 19, 2017, 10:12 AM

    How many 2017 Congratulations sets were sold?

    United States Mint officials have finally released sales figures for the 2017 Congratulations set.

  • new-1992-cent-alteration-lead
    Apr 18, 2017, 17:30 PM

    Collectors crave variety: Inside Coin World

    Over time, collectors have become enamored with varieties like the 1992-D Lincoln, Close AM cent, a prime example of a variety.

  • 1864-political-campaign-token-lead
    Apr 17, 2017, 09:00 AM

    Radical campaign ferrotype in Early American sale

    Early American's April 29 auction features an 1864 presidential ferrotype depicting Republican John C. Fremont and running mate John Cochrane.

  • 1922-proof-peace-dollar-lead
    Apr 15, 2017, 08:00 AM

    Matte Proof 1922 Peace, High Relief dollar in sale

    A Matte Proof 1922 Peace, High Relief silver dollar is a highlight of the Heritage auction at the CSNS April 27 in suburban Chicago.

  • 1793-cent-lead
    Apr 14, 2017, 10:00 AM

    Pogue Collection auctions top 106 million dollars

    The D. Brent Pogue Collection of 600+ coins realized $106.69 million across five separate auctions by Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Sotheby’s.

  • 2017-ozark-riverways-lead
    Apr 14, 2017, 09:00 AM

    June 5 set for Ozark National Scenic Riverways coin

    The official launch ceremony in Missouri for the 2017 Ozark National Scenic Riverways quarter dollar is scheduled for June 5.

  • fresh-2017-p-225th-american-liberty-silver-medal-lead
    Apr 14, 2017, 08:45 AM

    U.S. medals, Congratulations sets: Week's Most Read

    We take a look back at the week that was in numismatics.

  • 1866-gold-double-eagle-lead
    Apr 14, 2017, 08:00 AM

    Gold times two: 1866 double eagle, gold CAC sticker

    An 1866 Coronet gold $20 double eagle graded Proof 65 Cameo by NGC with a rarely seen gold CAC sticker will headline Heritage’s April 27 Platinum Night auction.

  • 2008-buffalo-gold-lead
    Apr 13, 2017, 13:20 PM

    2008-W American Buffalo perfect strike hits $5,391

    In 2008, the Mint began making an Uncirculated version of the American Buffalo with a W Mint mark. Perfect examples of this low mintage coin bring a premium.

  • 2015-w-american-liberty-lead
    Apr 11, 2017, 07:45 AM

    This fresh 2015-W American Liberty coin topped $5,000

    Modern coins are becoming a niche category for many collectors and this 2015-W American Liberty gold $100 coin with a perfect grade fits that bill.

  • 2017-w-american-buffalo-gold-proof-lead
    Apr 10, 2017, 12:45 PM

    2017-W American Buffalo gold Proof on sale May 11

    The .9999 fine 1-ounce gold coin goes on sale from the U.S. Mint at noon ET.

  • icw-2017-congratulations-set-coins-cover-lead
    Apr 10, 2017, 12:28 PM

    Another botched release from the United States Mint

    The release of the Congratulations set adds to the narrative that the U.S. Mint needs to overhaul its approach to limited-edition releases.

  • cohen-storefront-lead
    Apr 9, 2017, 09:34 AM

    Veteran numismatist Jimmie Cohen dies in Louisiana

    James H. “Jimmie” Cohen, who spent more than seven decades as a professional numismatist died March 28 at age 91.

  • 2017-congratulations-set-coins-cover-lead
    Apr 8, 2017, 08:38 AM

    Second sales round possible for Congratulations set

    The U.S. Mint April 5 left open the possibility that sales for the 2017 Congratulation set, which recorded an apparent sellout April 4, could be reopened.

  • 1793-liberty-cap-cent-n-13-pogue-v-sbg-lead
    Apr 7, 2017, 12:28 PM

    Pogue collection sales total now tops $106.6 million

    The fifth and final session of Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ and Sotheby’s auctions of rare coins from the D. Brent Pogue Collection realized $21,374,013.75.

  • 2017-225th-american-liberty-gold-lead
    Apr 7, 2017, 12:24 PM

    Sales kick off for 2017-W American Liberty gold coin

    Collectors had no difficulties April 6 placing orders with the U.S. Mint online or by telephone for the Proof 1792–2017-W American Liberty gold $100 coin.

  • 2017-p-225th-american-liberty-silver-medal-lead
    Apr 7, 2017, 11:54 AM

    Mint debuts five 2017 American Liberty silver medals

    The U.S. Mint’s four production facilities will strike five 2017 American Liberty silver medals, not four, and will use four different finishes.

  • new-2017-congratulations-set-coins-cover-lead
    Apr 7, 2017, 10:37 AM

    U.S. set sparks frenzy: Week's Most Read

    Also this week, a long-lost English note re-surfaces, and the highly touted 1804 Dexter dollar lives up to the hype.

  • licaretz2-sketch
    Apr 7, 2017, 09:14 AM

    Hiring freeze prevents Mint from filling vacancies

    A federal hiring freeze imposed by President Trump prevents the U.S. Mint from filling two vacancies on its engraving staff.

  • 2017-fredrick-douglass-atb-quarter-uncirulated-lead
    Apr 6, 2017, 16:34 PM

    Launch ceremony for Frederick Douglass quarter dollar

    Some 300 people attended the U.S. Mint’s official launch ceremony in Washington, D.C., for the 2017 Frederick Douglass National Historic Site quarter dollar.

  • 2017-uncirculated-mint-set
    Apr 6, 2017, 14:27 PM

    2017 Uncirculated Mint set on product schedule

    The 2017 edition of the U.S. Mint’s annual Uncirculated Mint set will be offered to the collecting public beginning at noon ET May 17.

  • 1858-flying-eagle-pattern-lead
    Apr 6, 2017, 10:45 AM

    An unusual and awkward Flying Eagle pattern cent

    The collection from Steve Brewer offered some unusual pieces to collectors, including this Flying Eagle pattern cent whose design can be considered awkward.

  • 2017-congratulations-set-coins-cover-lead
    Apr 4, 2017, 17:10 PM

    2017 Congratulations set sells out in two minutes

    The U.S. Mint April 4 ended sales of the 2017 Congratulations set within two minutes of its becoming available, leaving many unsuccessful attempted buyers.

  • 1855-pattern-cent-lead
    Apr 4, 2017, 13:13 PM

    Why this Flying Eagle pattern cent is different

    Part of the challenge of the Flying Eagle cent patterns is that so many different varieties are dated 1854 to 1858.

  • proof-62-two-headed-undated-flying-eagle-pattern-cent
    Apr 4, 2017, 10:30 AM

    Two obverses, no date on Flying Eagle pattern cent

    One of the coolest pieces in Steve Brewer's collection of Flying Eagle cent patterns was a unique coin with two obverses and no date, from 1858.

  • 2017-jewish-american-hall-of-fame-pulitzer-silver-medal-lead
    Apr 2, 2017, 08:30 AM

    Jewish-American Hall of Fame medal is Pulitzer prize

    Publisher Joseph Pulitzer is the subject of the 2017 Jewish-American Hall of Fame medal.

  • 1804-dollar-dexter-lead
    Apr 1, 2017, 08:30 AM

    Results for the Dexter 1804 dollar at Pogue V auction

    The Dexter 1804 silver dollar realized $3,290,000 in the Pogue V auction on the evening of March 31.

  • 2017-w-american-liberty-225th-anniversary-lead2
    Apr 1, 2017, 08:00 AM

    Hardcover book with 2017-W American Liberty gold coin

    The Proof 2017-W American Liberty gold $100 coin on sale at noon ET April 6 comes with a 48-page book tracing the coin’s design, development and production.

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