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Dec 31, 2018, 14:14 PM
US Mint ready to sell 2019 Proof silver Eagle
The Proof 2019-W American Eagle silver dollar goes on sale in two different numismatic product options from the U.S. Mint on Jan. 10. -
Dec 31, 2018, 13:07 PM
MS-65+ 1879-CC Morgan Dollar: $48,000
An 1879-CC Morgan Dollar certified MS-65+ by PCGS sold for $48,000. The coin is among the finest known of the rare date. -
Dec 31, 2018, 12:59 PM
U.S. Mint gets new deputy director
The United States Mint has a new, permanent deputy director as of Dec. 31, according to the Mint’s director of corporate communications, T.V. Johnson. -
Dec 31, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Dec. 31, 2018
Here’s a peek at our Top 10 Stories of 2018 (a lot of them deal with the U.S. Mint) and we revisit a new die variety that wasn’t. -
Dec 28, 2018, 11:00 AM
Noted numismatist John McCloskey dies at 80
John W. McCloskey, noted numismatist, author and a founding member of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club and its longtime journal editor, died Dec. 15. -
Dec 28, 2018, 09:30 AM
Inside Coin World: 1923-S Peace dollar found in roll
We preview columns exclusive to the print and digital editions of Coin World, including “Found in Rolls” and “Detecting Counterfeits.” -
Dec 28, 2018, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Collector to sell 1943 copper cent
An article about a 1943 Lincoln bronze cent owned by the same collector who found it in circulation in 1947 was the most-read story during the past week. -
Dec 28, 2018, 08:30 AM
US money producers unaffected by shutdown
Presses should keep striking coins and printing Federal Reserve notes during the partial government shutdown. -
Dec 28, 2018, 07:16 AM
Colorful Proof 1893 Barber dime
This Proof Barber dime with remarkable toning and spectacular coloration commanded a premium Dec. 13, in a market that has "just beaten" Proof Barbers. -
Dec 27, 2018, 15:58 PM
Reagan dollar missing edge inscription in 2016 set
What is considered the only reported 2016 Ronald Reagan Presidential dollar missing the edge inscription is offered in an online auction by GreatCollections. -
Dec 27, 2018, 08:00 AM
1795 AU-58 + Capped Bust, Small Eagle gold half eagle
A 1795 Capped Bust half eagle demonstrates how much money a plus sign next to a grade can make. An AU-58+ coin has all of the details of a BU coin. -
Dec 24, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Dec. 24, 2018
A year ago in this column, I made several predictions about 2018 and promised to revisit them at the end of the year to see how well I did at prognostication. -
Dec 22, 2018, 13:33 PM
Government shutdown won't affect U.S. Mint
Should the federal government shut down because of insufficient funding, the United States Mint will remain in operation as usual barring a presidential order. -
Dec 21, 2018, 10:26 AM
Mint details Apollo 11 coin production challenges
Executing dies for the production of the Proof 2019-P Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 5-ounce silver dollar proved to be a considerable challenge for the U.S. Mint. -
Dec 21, 2018, 09:30 AM
Inside Coin World: The importance of eye appeal
Eye appeal is important, and should be considered every time you are considering a coin purchase because a pretty coin is always better than an ugly one. -
Dec 21, 2018, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: High-grade Kennedy half dollar
News coverage about a unique-for-the-grade 1967 Kennedy half dollar that sold for $12,600 in 2018 was our most-read article during the past week. -
Dec 20, 2018, 16:38 PM
Apollo 11 astronaut children relive Moon mission
Three children of the Apollo 11 astronauts struck coins at the Dec. 13 first-strike ceremony and spoke with Coin World about their experiences. -
Dec 20, 2018, 11:33 AM
Collector found his 1943 ‘copper cent' in circulation
A number of exceptionally rare and high grade coins from the nineteenth century are going up for sale at the Heritage Auction at the FUN show. -
Dec 19, 2018, 15:47 PM
Satin Finish Kennedy half dollar's big price
GreatCollections offered a 2005-D Kennedy half dollar at a Sept. 16 online auction graded Specimen 69 Satin Finish by PCGS that sold for $2,926.12. -
Dec 18, 2018, 08:25 AM
1967 SMS MS-69 Ultra Cameo: $12,600
Stack’s Bowers Galleries offered the finest certified Special Mint set 1967 Kennedy half dollar at its Aug. 15 Rarities Night auction at the ANA show. -
Dec 17, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Dec. 17, 2018
When the subject of edge lettering on U.S. coinage is raised, collectors are pretty much in lockstep in their opposition to the date and Mint mark on the edge. -
Dec 14, 2018, 10:45 AM
2019 Apollo 11 commemorative coins striking ceremony
Both 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary ssilver dollars are the first of their kind in the traditional U.S. commemorative coin program. -
Dec 14, 2018, 10:30 AM
Week's Most Read: 2018 doubled die cent draws readers
Although the doubling is minor, a 2018 Lincoln, Doubled Die cent whose discovery was subject of last week’s most-read article continues to draw reader interest. -
Dec 14, 2018, 10:00 AM
Inside Coin World: Adolph A. Weinman's models
A researcher of poet Wallace Stevens turns his attention to a numismatic mystery: Who modeled for the Winged Liberty Head dime and Walking Liberty half dollar? -
Dec 14, 2018, 09:00 AM
2019 Native American dollar to be in four finishes
Versions of the 2019 Native American dollar dedicated to the space program will include one exhibiting an Enhanced Uncirculated finish. -
Dec 13, 2018, 14:02 PM
Why did a 1987 half bring $4,112.50?
A 1987 Kennedy half dollar may be a common date but an NGC MS-68 example is a condition-rarity coin that brought more than $4,000 at auction. -
Dec 13, 2018, 08:18 AM
Hobo nickels in Heritage FUN auction
In Heritage’s Florida United Numismatists auctions in January, one collection offered has a personal touch, charming carvings on Indian Head 5-cent pieces. -
Dec 11, 2018, 16:45 PM
Rare silver Lincoln medal in Early American sale
This is the only silver Original Abraham Lincoln presidential medal available to collectors, Early American History Auctions says, and it's for sale. -
Dec 11, 2018, 08:19 AM
Muttonhead 1787 Connecticut copper
Another Colonial copper from the Archangel Collection was this Muttonhead 1787 Connecticut copper graded About Uncirculated 58+ that sold for $9,600 on Oct. 26. -
Dec 10, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Dec. 10, 2018: helping out
The California wildfires have destroyed the homes of several numismatists, and the coin community is reaching out to help. You can, too. -
Dec 8, 2018, 08:00 AM
1760 Voce Populi halfpenny variety
The Hibernia-Voce Populi farthing and halfpenny coins were privately struck Irish pieces styled like contemporary English coinage, but a little different. -
Dec 7, 2018, 11:19 AM
Bush legacy recalled in medallic art
With the Nov. 30 passing of the 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush, Americans can reflect on the medallic legacy of the statesman. -
Dec 7, 2018, 11:04 AM
18th-double-denomination mule error surfaces
The number of publicly known examples of $1.25 mule error coins featuring a George Washington obverse and Sacagawea dollar reverse has risen to 18 since 2000. -
Dec 7, 2018, 09:30 AM
Week’s Most Read: 2018 Lincoln, Doubled Die cent
It took until nearly the end of the year, but a doubled die variety has finally been found on a 2018 Lincoln cent, reports John Wexler. -
Dec 7, 2018, 09:00 AM
Inside Coin World: Feuchtwanger's Composition token
Feuchtwanger tokens, an exceptional version of the VAM-4 1880/79-O Morgan dollar and rim-to-rim cuds are among the topics of columns in the Dec. 24 Coin World. -
Dec 6, 2018, 10:30 AM
‘Baby Head’ 1786 Vermont copper in Baltimore sale
The origin of coin nicknames: What design detail leads to a 1786 Vermont copper being called the “Baby Head” variety? -
Dec 4, 2018, 15:00 PM
Mint ready to release American Innovation dollars
The introductory coin for the American Innovation $1 coin program goes on sale Dec. 14 at noon Eastern Time from the U.S. Mint. -
Dec 4, 2018, 07:48 AM
Beautifully toned 1895-O Barber dime
This 1895-O Barber dime graded Mint State 64 by Professional Coin Grading Service, with a green Certified Acceptance Corp. sticker was purchased for $20,400. -
Dec 3, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief: Share your thoughts with us
A lively and ongoing discussion can be useful, educational and entertaining in exploring events and trends in the hobby.