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Jan 31, 2018, 16:56 PM
Rich color on 1810 Capped Draped Bust gold $5 unusual
The Bass-Dannreuther-4 variety from the type collection of Heritage cataloger Dr. Jon Amato, showed “vibrant reddish-gold color,” and sold for $5,520. -
Jan 31, 2018, 14:34 PM
Rare Washington Indian Peace medal at auction
A 76-millimeter bronze George Washington Indian Peace medal produced circa 1922 is being offered in an Early American online auction closing Feb. 9. -
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Jan 30, 2018, 15:45 PM
Pricing set for two Breast Cancer commems
The U.S. Mint has released pricing for two of the three Breast Cancer Awareness commemorative coins set to go on sale March 15. -
Jan 30, 2018, 12:00 PM
Overton 102 1797 Draped Bust half dollar in auction
Dr. Jon Amato literally wrote the book on Draped Bust half dollars of 1796 and 1797, and his type set included the example of the coin that Heritage offered. -
Jan 30, 2018, 11:23 AM
Goldbergs auction offers 1802/0 Draped Bust half cent
Specialists covet the extremely rare Cohen 1 1802/0 Draped Bust half cent, its overdate visible without aid, even if graded PCGS About Good Details, Damaged. -
Jan 26, 2018, 14:15 PM
Proof platinum Eagle sales total 22 percent
First-day sales Jan. 25 for the limited-edition Proof 2018-W American Eagle platinum $100 coin totaled 4,420 pieces, or 22 percent of the maximum mintage. -
Jan 26, 2018, 11:48 AM
Mint sells nearly half of World War I medals
Sets won't mail until May, but orders are still being accepted by the U.S. Mint for the five World War I American Veterans Centennial Coin and Medal sets. -
Jan 26, 2018, 11:28 AM
Counterfeiters find new ways: Inside Coin World
Also in the Feb. 12 issue, we’ve got the trick to examining those tiny dimes and a look at “Silver Eagle Season.” -
Jan 26, 2018, 11:23 AM
American Liberty tenth ounce gold debut
At noon Eastern Time Feb. 8, collectors will be able to begin ordering the Proof 2018-W American Liberty tenth-ounce gold $10 coin from the U.S. Mint. -
Jan 26, 2018, 10:15 AM
U.S. Mint two new silver medal programs Week's Most
Top news this week features paper money and world coins as well. -
Jan 25, 2018, 10:53 AM
Fabulous half cents headline Goldberg sale
Of the four distinctive 1793 Liberty Cap, Left half cent varieties, three are in the sale. The total mintage of 1793 half cents is just 35,334 pieces. -
Jan 24, 2018, 11:40 AM
World War I silver medal sales at halfway mark
Nearly half of the maximum 100,000 World War I American Veterans Centennial Coin & Medal sets are recorded sold by the U.S. Mint. -
Jan 24, 2018, 11:30 AM
US Mint resumes mutilated coin redemption program
The United States Mint is resuming its Mutilated Coin Redemption Program. Instructions on procedures are available from the Mint. -
Jan 20, 2018, 13:42 PM
2019 quarter design gets CCAC nod
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee Jan. 16 recommended one of 13 designs proposed for the 2019 American Memorial Park quarter dollar. -
Jan 19, 2018, 12:00 PM
In 1968, everything changed: Inside Coin World
As war and protest raged in the world at large, collectors turned to their hobby for solace and found many agreeable changes in products from the U.S. Mint. -
Jan 19, 2018, 10:36 AM
Bob Dole accepts congressional gold medal
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole accepted a congressional gold medal Jan. 17 for his service to the nation. -
Jan 19, 2018, 10:03 AM
U.S. Mint preparing two silver medal programs
Members of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee were informed by U.S. Mint officials of the bureau's plans to implement two long-term silver medals programs. -
Jan 19, 2018, 09:59 AM
PNG says rare coin market in U.S. shrinks
The aggregate prices realized for U.S. coins sold at major public auctions totaled $306.2 million in 2017, a decline from the 2016 total of $341.8 million. -
Jan 19, 2018, 09:54 AM
Gorgeous gold 1915-S Panama-Pacific commemoratives
An octagonal 1915-S Panama-Pacific Expo gold $50 commemorative graded MS-66+ by PCGS joined several round examples of the expo's $50 coins drawing high bids. -
Jan 19, 2018, 09:49 AM
Collectors are buzzing: Week's Most Read
Also this week, we looked at some beautiful coins that were the top lots in the FUN Platinum Night sale. -
Jan 18, 2018, 11:15 AM
1792 English "cent" depicting George Washington
Heritage traces its provenance back to William E. Woodward’s sale of the Holland Collection in November 1878. -
Jan 17, 2018, 17:06 PM
American Innovation $1 Coin Act closer to reality
The American Innovation $1 Coin Act is closer to reality after the House suspended its rules Jan. 17 and approved by voice vote an amended version of H.R.770. -
Jan 17, 2018, 11:00 AM
Ryder renominated to become Mint director
David J. Ryder was renominated Jan. 8 for director of the U.S. Mint, as Senate rules require for presidential nominees awaiting action when a session ends. -
Jan 17, 2018, 08:00 AM
Pink-and-blue Proof Washington quarter error a beauty
It is curious to consider whether this striking error coin was ever actually placed in a six-coin 1973-S Proof set. It might be expected to attract attention.