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Mar 19, 2018, 09:40 AM
Mint kicks off sales for first pink gold coins
The nation's first $5 coin struck in pink gold drew the attention of Mint buyers March 15 with the launch of sales for the 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness coins. -
Mar 19, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for March 19 2018
In the week ahead, two Lincoln cents, one dated 1958 and the other 1969, are expected to bring huge prices. -
Mar 16, 2018, 15:50 PM
New quarters series could honor women in 2021
As the America the Beautiful quarter dollar series is winding down, Congress is considering a replacement program — one honoring the accomplishments of women. -
Mar 16, 2018, 11:15 AM
Sharply struck 1867-S Coronet gold $10
Among the keys in the Coronet $10 eagle series, the San Francisco Mint issues are often considered underappreciated. -
Mar 16, 2018, 10:55 AM
Seeing double elements on a Lincoln cent?: Inside Coin World
Ever popular, even rare Lincoln cent doubled die coins can still be found. Also in this issue, Jeff Starck illustrates some of the “other” Maria Theresa coins. -
Mar 16, 2018, 10:38 AM
CCAC recommends American Legion coin designs
Designs for the 2019 American Legion Centennial gold $5 half eagle, silver dollar, and copper-nickel clad half dollar were recommended March 13 by the CCAC. -
Mar 16, 2018, 10:33 AM
US Mint changes return policy
Because of a high profile rash of returned numismatic products, the U.S. Mint has modified its return policy. -
Mar 16, 2018, 10:28 AM
Congressman blasts Mint on counterfeiting issues
Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., chastised the Mint for what he characterized as its continued lack of action in combating the counterfeiting of U.S. bullion coins. -
Mar 16, 2018, 09:40 AM
How many more are just waiting to be found?
At Heritage’s Feb. 22 Long Beach Expo auctions, a humble looking 1817/4 Capped Bust half dollar graded Good 6 by PCGS sold for a staggering $96,000. -
Mar 16, 2018, 09:36 AM
Mint reviews blanking alternatives: Week's Most Read
Also this week, we begin to take our readers behind the scenes of the most fruitful shipwreck in American history. -
Mar 15, 2018, 12:45 PM
Top PCGS-graded 1877-CC Coronet $10 sets record
It sold for $102,000, far surpassing the previous record, set by Heritage Auctions in 2016. -
Mar 13, 2018, 10:20 AM
1875 Coronet gold $10 eagle dominates Heritage
The top lot is one of three graded NGC AU-50, in an issue with the finest example at NGC AU-55, followed by a PCGS AU-53+ coin that brought $345,000 in 2011. -
Mar 13, 2018, 09:15 AM
SS Central America treasure how coins stored
Paul Gilkes and Bob Evans walk you through the process of sorting and storing some of the coins recovered from the wreckage. -
Mar 12, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for March 12 2018
Commemorative coins are spotlighted this week. Designs for the 2019 American Legion coins will be reviewed, and the Breast Cancer Awareness coins go on sale. -
Mar 9, 2018, 12:06 PM
A fresh 1854-O $20 at Heritage sale
Some choice gold coins, including an apparently newly discovered 1854-O Coronet $20 double eagle, will headline Heritage’s March 29 to April 2 auction. -
Mar 9, 2018, 11:33 AM
US Mint studies planchet production alternatives
The U.S. Mint is contemplating what to do as 10 gas-powered rotary hearth annealing furnaces used in planchet preparation reach the end of their service life. -
Mar 9, 2018, 09:25 AM
Breast Cancer coins, Pre-Long Beach results
Also this week, the Silver Institute offered some encouraging forecasts for investors in silver. -
Mar 8, 2018, 10:12 AM
Undated Classic Head cent, 30 percent off center
Few series have been studied as deeply as large cents, which enabled catalogers to identify the off-center cent as being from 1808 even though it has no date. -
Mar 6, 2018, 12:45 PM
$47,000 1794 Liberty Cap cent in Goldberg sale
The Liberty on this variety closely resembles Joseph Wright’s portrait of Liberty from 1793, which is distinguished by a slight double chin. -
Mar 6, 2018, 09:15 AM
GreatCollections auctions 1970-D Kennedy half dollar
The 1970-D Kennedy half dollar was found only in that year’s Uncirculated Coin sets. Still, high-grade examples are uncommon and can sell for high prices. -
Mar 5, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for March 5 2018
What’s in the news this week? How about more Breast Cancer Awareness coins, and coins celebrating James Bond, Fish and Chips, and the Loch Ness Monster. -
Mar 2, 2018, 12:48 PM
Breast Cancer Awareness coins on sale March 15
Options include Proof and Uncirculated versions of the first U.S. pink gold coin, a silver dollar, and a copper-nickel clad half dollar, at introductory prices. -
Mar 2, 2018, 11:24 AM
Who buried the Saddle Ridge hoard?
In a real-life mystery starring more than a thousand gold coins, Dan Owens walks us through his search for who buried the Saddle Ridge Hoard. -
Mar 2, 2018, 09:15 AM
Stack's Bowers gears up for Baltimore auction
Among the lead consignments is the ESM collection the top-ranked PCGS Registry Set of Circulation Strike Lincoln Cents with Major Varieties. -
Mar 1, 2018, 11:18 AM
Top grade 1936 Long Island Tercentenary half dollar
The design was prepared by Howard Kenneth Weinman — son of Adolph A. Weinman who designed the Walking Liberty half dollar.