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Sep 28, 2018, 15:00 PM
Guth proposes 100-point grading scale
The prospect of a 100-point grading system is again being discussed in the numismatic community because of an initiative from Ron Guth. -
Sep 28, 2018, 11:43 AM
CCAC passes judgment on American Liberty designs
The 2019 American Liberty silver medals will weigh 2.5 ounces, and not the 1 ounce that the 2016 and 2017 American Liberty medals weigh. -
Sep 28, 2018, 10:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Proof 1936 Indian Head 5-cent coin
Among our most-read articles the past week were reports about a Proof 1936 Indian Head 5-cent coin and sales of the 2018 Limited Edition Silver Proof set. -
Sep 28, 2018, 09:55 AM
American Innovation design picks by CCAC
CCAC members were overwhelmingly pleased with the quality of the proposed designs they were presented Sept. 27 for the 2018 American Innovation dollar. -
Sep 28, 2018, 09:45 AM
Inside Coin World: Junk boxes offer a lot for little
Reports on junk box “treasures” and how a find of Roman treasure coins changes English history are just two of the articles found exclusively in Coin World. -
Sep 27, 2018, 12:03 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Adam Trexler of Valaurum
Coin World interview with Adam Trexler, PhD, President and Founder of Valaurum. Sponsored by Minshull Trading. -
Sep 27, 2018, 07:52 AM
Committee hears Mint and BEP heads
The Directors of the U.S. Mint and BEP testified before the House of Representatives’ Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade Sept. 5. -
Sep 26, 2018, 15:18 PM
1856 Flying Eagle cent in appealing VG-10 grade
The 1856 Flying Eagle cent has always been popular with collectors, and one grading Very Good 10 can offer a lot of value. -
Sep 26, 2018, 09:52 AM
Release dates set for 2019 quarter dollars
Dates for the 2019 America the Beautiful quarter dollars to be released into circulation through the Federal Reserve have been announced by the U.S. Mint. -
Sep 25, 2018, 08:06 AM
Dramatic 1916 5-cent DDO in Stack's Bowers auction
The 1916 Indian Head, Doubled Die Obverse 5-cent coin has some of the strongest doubling seen on any 20th century doubled die. -
Sep 25, 2018, 08:00 AM
Big gold from the Gold Rush period
Some big gold from the Gold Rush era is set to headline Heritage’s Oct. 11 to 14 U.S. Coins Signature Auction at the firm's Chicago office. -
Sep 24, 2018, 14:45 PM
Gorgeous MS-67 1927 5¢ brings $11,400
A beautifully toned coin realized an auction price in Stack's Bowers' Aug. 15 sale that almost doubles February's price for an untoned comparable coin. -
Sep 24, 2018, 08:28 AM
Mint focus groups help decide products
The U.S. Mint authorized a contractor to conduct in-person focus groups with a select number of current and potential Mint customers across the country. -
Sep 24, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for September 24, 2018
Whatever appears on the 2019 American Liberty coin, some will like it and some will hate it, as it has been since 1792, at Liberty's debut on a U.S. coin. -
Sep 23, 2018, 11:45 AM
Weir Farm quarter dollar designs undergo scrutiny
The Commission of Fine Arts Sept. 20 reviewed a new set of designs that the U.S. Mint generated for the 2020 Weir Farm National Historic Site quarter dollar. -
Sep 21, 2018, 17:20 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Ed Moy - Part 3
Coin World interview with Ed Moy, 38th Director of the United States Mint. Sponsored by Minshull Trading Co. -
Sep 21, 2018, 14:27 PM
Panel reviews American Innovation dollar designs
It may be late September, but designs are still being reviewed for one more 2018 coin — the 2018 American Innovation dollar. -
Sep 21, 2018, 14:26 PM
2019 American Liberty gold coin designs
Collectors might recognize the designs being considered for the 2019 American Liberty gold coin. They were previously suggested for the 2015 and 2017 coins. -
Sep 21, 2018, 12:54 PM
David Hall released from companies he co-founded
David Hall, one of the co-founders of PCGS and most recently president and chief operating officer of Collectors Universe Inc., was abruptly terminated. -
Sep 21, 2018, 12:44 PM
Breast Cancer Coin and Stamp set limited edition
Customers placing orders Oct. 1 for the limited-edition 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Coin and Stamp set will be restricted to one set per household. -
Sep 21, 2018, 09:29 AM
Week's Most Read: Sacagawea gold dollar possible
Reports of a possible Sacagawea gold dollar and the discovery of large gold chunks in Australia attracted readers this past week. -
Sep 20, 2018, 15:59 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Ed Moy - Part 2
Coin World interview with Ed Moy, 38th Director of the United States Mint. Sponsored by Minshull Trading. -
Sep 20, 2018, 08:00 AM
Brilliant Proof 1936 Indian Head 5-cent coin shines
A Brilliant Proof 1936 Indian Head 5-cent coin graded Proof 68 by PCGS sold for $19,200 in a Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction. -
Sep 19, 2018, 15:10 PM
Limited-Edition Silver Proof set on Mint schedule
The eight-coin 2018 Limited-Edition Silver Proof set is scheduled to go on sale from the U.S. Mint at noon Eastern Time Oct. 18. -
Sep 19, 2018, 12:40 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Ed Moy - Minshull Trading - Part 1
Coin World interview with Ed Moy, 38th Director of the United States Mint. Sponsored by Minshull Trading. -
Sep 18, 2018, 11:02 AM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Perth Mint
Thought Leaders Video Series: Coin World interview with Neil Vance, Minted Products Manager for Perth Mint. -
Sep 18, 2018, 10:04 AM
Philadelphia ANA show auctions exceed $80 million
Official co-auctioneers of the ANA show in August in Philadelphia, Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Heritage each sold more than $40 million in numismatic goods. -
Sep 17, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Sept. 17, 2018
When the U.S. Mint struck Sacagawea gold dollars in 2000, many in the hobby and Congress objected. Today, it issues special gold coins with little objection. -
Sep 14, 2018, 15:49 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: PNG: Coin World interview with Barry Stuppler, President of PNG.
Coin World interview with Barry Stuppler, President of PNG. -
Sep 14, 2018, 12:52 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Pobjoy Mint
Coin World interview with Beth Caspar, Director of US Sales and Operations for Pobjoy Mint. -
Sep 14, 2018, 12:19 PM
Inside Coin World: Collecting Proof sets, odd sports
Proof sets, odd sports, and notes with no value: We preview some of the feature content exclusive to the October monthly issue of Coin World. -
Sep 14, 2018, 12:16 PM
Exceptional and rare half dollars in Las Vegas
Three exceptional Capped Bust half dollars are among the stars in Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ upcoming Regency Auction 28, set for Sept. 26 and 27 in Las Vegas. -
Sep 14, 2018, 12:08 PM
Gold Sacagawea dollar possible in 2019
Calendar year 2019 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the U.S. Mint, including the possibility of a Sacagawea dollar in gold. -
Sep 14, 2018, 11:52 AM
Palladium takes toll on coinage dies
Production for the Proof 2018-W American Eagle palladium coin took its toll on the coinage dies used to strike 15,000 coins at the West Point Mint. -
Sep 14, 2018, 11:06 AM
Indian Head 5-cent coins shine at GreatCollections
A Florida collector’s prowess in purchasing well-struck, high-grade Indian Head 5-cent coins with superior eye appeal paid off when he decided to sell. -
Sep 14, 2018, 10:00 AM
Week's Most Read: American Eagle palladium coin
Articles about the American Eagle palladium coin, plus recent auction appearances of several “common” 1949 coins, drew reader attention during the past week. -
Sep 13, 2018, 16:32 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Ira and Larry Goldberg
Thought Leaders Video Series: Coin World interview with Ira and Larry Goldberg -
Sep 13, 2018, 11:24 AM
Mint schedules Block Island quarter release
The United States Mint has scheduled the official launch ceremony for the 2018 Block Island National Wildlife Refuge quarter dollar for Nov. 15. -
Sep 13, 2018, 11:18 AM
MS-67+ FBL 1950 Franklin half: $39,600
This 1950 PCGS MS-67+ full bell lines Franklin half dollar, with full luster and razor sharp strike, is in a top category with one other coin, and none finer. -
Sep 12, 2018, 17:38 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Holabird Western Americana
Thought Leaders Video Series: Coin World interview with Fred Holabird, CEO of Holabird Western Americana -
Sep 12, 2018, 10:20 AM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Stack's Bowers - Part 2
Thought Leaders Video Series: Interview with Q. David Bowers, founder of Stack's Bowers Galleries - Part 2 -
Sep 12, 2018, 09:58 AM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Stack's Bowers - Part 1
Thought Leaders Video Series: Interview with Q. David Bowers, founder of Stack's Bowers Galleries - Part 1 -
Sep 11, 2018, 11:02 AM
1949 5¢ coin with opulent rainbow
It would be tough to imagine a more attractive example than this 1949-D Jefferson 5-cent piece, graded PCGS MS-67 full steps. -
Sep 11, 2018, 10:55 AM
NASA women could get Congressional gold medal
A bill with bipartisan sponsorship may present four African-American women central to America’s space program in the 1960s with congressional gold medals. -
Sep 11, 2018, 09:32 AM
JAHF honors Hedy Lamarr with medal
The JAHF selected Hedy Lamarr to appear on the 49th issue of the organization’s medal series, according to Mel Wacks, one of the organization’s founders. -
Sep 11, 2018, 09:27 AM
'Common' 1949 Roosevelt dime brings uncommon price
The 1949 Roosevelt dime is a common coin, so why did someone pay $13,200 for one offered in a recent auction? -
Sep 11, 2018, 08:00 AM
Cumberland Island quarter launched with ceremony
The Camden County High School Auditorium in Georgia served as the backdrop for official launch of the 2018 Cumberland Island National Seashore quarter dollar. -
Sep 10, 2018, 15:15 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Royal Canadian Mint
Thought Leaders Video Series: Coin World interview with Ian Graham, International Sales Director at Royal Canadian Mint. -
Sep 10, 2018, 08:07 AM
Breast Cancer Awareness Coin and Stamp set scheduled
The limited-edition 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Coin and Stamp set goes on sale from the United States Mint at noon Eastern Time Oct. 1. -
Sep 10, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Sept. 10, 2018
The editors at Coin World all want the same thing: to report on the coin community as well as we can, to educate you, to entertain you. -
Sep 7, 2018, 13:17 PM
Palladium Proof American Eagle sells out in minutes
Collectors wondered if the Proof American Eagle palladium coins would sell out quickly. In just five minutes the product reached “Currently Unavailable” status. -
Sep 7, 2018, 13:08 PM
Fed policy requires return of Mint errors
Spectacular errors sometimes make their way to firms that supply rolled coins to the Federal Reserve. A 2017 policy attempts to keep the errors from escaping. -
Sep 7, 2018, 10:17 AM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Witter Coin: Thought Leaders Video Series: Interview with Seth Chandler, owner of Witter Coin
Thought Leaders Video Series: Interview with Seth Chandler, owner of Witter Coin -
Sep 7, 2018, 09:30 AM
Week's Most Read: Palladium coin sales approach
News coverage anticipating sale of the Proof 2018 American Eagle palladium coin and the disposition of an odd find of gold bars drew reader attention this week. -
Sep 7, 2018, 09:21 AM
Inside Coin World: Coal token with a movie link
Among the columns exclusive to subscribers in the Sept. 24 issue of Coin World is one about coal company scrip with a movie connection. -
Sep 7, 2018, 08:33 AM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Universal Coin
Coin World Thought Leaders Series: Dr. Mike Fuljenz of Universal Coin -
Sep 6, 2018, 09:01 AM
MS-66 red 1874 Indian Head cent soars in auction
The 1874 Indian Head cent is not rare in any absolute sense with a high mintage. So why did one sell for $22,800? -
Sep 5, 2018, 15:00 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: eBay Inc.
Thought Leaders Video Series: eBay Inc. -
Sep 4, 2018, 10:35 AM
When eye appeal is everything
Peace dollars rarely have attractive toning, so this lustrous and boldly struck 1924-S example in "a blend of colorful pastels" commanded a premium, at $11,400. -
Sep 4, 2018, 08:13 AM
Bill seeks Tomb of the Unknown Soldier coins
Legislation recently introduced seeks a commemorative silver dollar in 2021 to mark the centennial anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. -
Sep 3, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for September 3, 2018
Have we as collectors gotten too picky when it comes to the grades of the coins we buy from the U.S. Mint?