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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.