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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
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, 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, 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.