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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.