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May 31, 2017, 16:56 PM
2017-W Uncirculated American Eagle gold June 1
The 2017-W Uncirculated American Eagle 1-ounce gold $50 coin goes on sale June 1 without any household order or product limits. -
May 30, 2017, 12:00 PM
Attractive toning on 1927-S Peace dollar boosts price
Bidders agreed that it was unusually appealing for the grade and it sold for almost double what a comparably graded example realized earlier this year. -
May 30, 2017, 10:03 AM
Long Beach gets ready for June edition of Expo
The second Long Beach Coin, Currency, Stamp and Sports Collectible Expo of 2017 will be held June 8 to 10. -
May 30, 2017, 02:04 AM
Mint walks back statement on silver American Eagles
Mint officials say 2015 American Eagle silver bullion coin mintages are right but some Mint details certifiers are using to identify coin sources are wrong. -
May 27, 2017, 09:00 AM
House bill seeks study on cent production costs
House and Senate versions of the Currency Optimization, Innovation and National Savings Act of 2017 differ somewhat. -
May 26, 2017, 12:46 PM
Rare Sawyer galvanos in Bonhams sale
Among the most intriguing lots in the Coins and Medals auction in Los Angeles are two bronze galvanos by Edward Warren Sawyer. -
May 26, 2017, 11:25 AM
1952-D Lincoln a hot error coin: Week's Most Read
This week, we also covered a paper money error that is similar to an error appearing on coins, along with some anticipated release dates from the U.S. Mint. -
May 26, 2017, 10:33 AM
1974 aluminum cent fakes appear in eBay sales
Only two genuine examples of the 1974 Lincoln cent struck in aluminum are publicly known, so it was only a matter of time before counterfeits would surface. -
May 25, 2017, 17:30 PM
Erroneous Mint information on 2015 silver Eagles
The U.S. Mint issued a statement May 25 retracting information surrounding tracking numbers for boxes of 2015 silver American Eagles. -
May 25, 2017, 12:15 PM
Bonhams June 5 sale presents cents to Saint-Gaudens
Personal examination before bidding is highly recommended for several lots in Bonhams' June 5 auction. -
May 25, 2017, 11:34 AM
Silver Uncirculated 2017-W American Eagle June 29
June 29 is the official sales launch by the United States Mint for the Uncirculated 2017-W American Eagle silver dollar. -
May 25, 2017, 09:45 AM
1905 medal celebrates the opening of the Denver Mint
The first product of the Denver Mint, which opened in 1906, was not a coin. It was a uniface medal struck in 1905 for the official opening ceremony. -
May 24, 2017, 15:56 PM
Missouri numismatist Michael Pfefferkorn dies at 77
Michael Gene Pfefferkorn Sr., a well-known collector of Roman coins, Missouri tokens and tax tokens, passed away May 11 in St. Louis at age 77. -
May 23, 2017, 15:11 PM
Double-struck cent has collectors seeing two Lincolns
This 1952-D Lincoln cent was struck twice in collar, with the coin rotating between the individual strikes. -
May 23, 2017, 10:57 AM
Collins Apollo 11 Robbins medal coming to auction
The sterling silver Robbins medal astronaut Michael Collins carried aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft in 1969 will cross the auction block June 14. -
May 22, 2017, 11:00 AM
Indian Head cent still favored by collectors
Our first monthly issue of the summer is rich with Indian Head cent insights, along with 'State quarters' for world coin collectors — a fascinating contrast. -
May 20, 2017, 08:27 AM
Key Morgan dollars among stars in Heritage auction
Heritage Auctions’s June Long Beach sale includes a strong group of Morgan silver dollars, including an 1889-CC dollar. -
May 19, 2017, 14:00 PM
‘Frosty, vibrant’ best describes this 1879-CC Morgan dollar, MS-64
The 1879-CC Morgan dollar is a tougher date in the Morgan dollar series. Gem MS-65 examples can approach $30,000, placing pressure on nice MS-64 coins. -
May 19, 2017, 13:05 PM
Market moves for surprise American Eagle rarity
Coin World’s FOIA request to the U.S. Mint revealed that just 79,640 American Eagle silver bullion coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 2015. -
May 19, 2017, 12:33 PM
2017-S Silver Proof set ready for collectors June 7
Collectors will be able to purchase the 2017-S Silver Proof set beginning at noon Eastern Time June 7. -
May 19, 2017, 12:30 PM
First 2017 American Liberty silver medal June 14
The first of what are five planned 2017 American Liberty silver medals will be available to collectors beginning at noon Eastern Time June 14. -
May 19, 2017, 01:45 AM
Prime 1652 Pine Tree shilling awaits Heritage bidders
The Massachusetts Pine Tree shilling is a well-studied issue characterized by a rich individuality that has captured the interest of collectors for centuries. -
May 18, 2017, 12:00 PM
1897 Morgan dollar starred at Central States
Most rarities from the vault aren't considered a "common" issue. But this "common" 1897 Morgan dollar tipped the $23,000 mark. -
May 18, 2017, 09:13 AM
Silver dollar specialist updates massive reference
The 2017 two-volume hard-cover edition of The Comprehensive U.S. Silver Dollar Encyclopedia by John W. Highfill is double the size of the 1992 edition. -
May 17, 2017, 12:45 PM
Eckfeldt Family Collection returns to auction block
Gold medals and supporting presidential documentation pedigreed to The Eckfeldt Collection anchors Ira & Larry Goldberg's June 4 sale.