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Feb 28, 2019, 12:04 PM
1943 copper 1¢ resurfaces
A bronze 1943 Lincoln cent discovered in 1976 and first authenticated in November 1976, but that has largely been out of the public eye since, has resurfaced. -
Feb 28, 2019, 12:00 PM
It may be a ‘natural’ for this woman
The Queen of Soul could be presented posthumously with a congressional gold medal if H.R. 1003, introduced in the 116th Congress on Feb. 6, is enacted. -
Feb 28, 2019, 10:30 AM
Collector Jim Neiswinter sells large cents collection
A double-struck 1793 Flowing Hair, Wreath, Vine and Bars Edge cent in the auction was his favorite cent for the date. -
Feb 26, 2019, 09:17 AM
One of only 50 Specimen strikes
Presentation pieces were struck in April 1937 on polished planchets from polished dies, each with a single blow. The 50 coins show deep prooflike surfaces. -
Feb 25, 2019, 16:30 PM
West Point Mint striking Lincoln cents for sets
The West Point Mint is striking 2019-W Lincoln cents in three finishes for inclusion in separate packaging as premiums for three annual numismatic coin sets. -
Feb 25, 2019, 10:26 AM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Tangible Investments
Coin World interview with Silvano DiGenova, Founder and President of Tangible Investments, Inc. -
Feb 25, 2019, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Feb. 25, 2019
An era has ended with the U.S. Mint’s abandonment of the 90 percent silver alloy for its commemorative coins and the Proof versions of circulating coins. -
Feb 24, 2019, 08:30 AM
Three-coin quarter set with coins from three Mints
The U.S. Mint began sales Feb. 19 of a three-coin set featuring Lowell National Historical Park quarter dollars struck at three different Mints. -
Feb 22, 2019, 11:37 AM
U.S. Mint abandons 90 percent silver composition
The U.S. Mint has opted to abandon the formerly standard .900 fine silver alloy for numismatic coins in favor of .999 fine silver, starting in 2019. -
Feb 22, 2019, 09:54 AM
Artist's rejected designs of New Rochelle half dollar
Two plaster casts of rejected designs for the 1938 New Rochelle half dollar offer a glimpse at what the coin could have looked like. -
Feb 22, 2019, 09:30 AM
Inside Coin World: Fake 1913-S Indian Head 5c coin
A fake 1913-S Buffalo nickel, foreign coins pulled from Roosevelt dime rolls and 1873 Seated Liberty half dollars are column topics in the latest Coin World. -
Feb 22, 2019, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Rare version of 1982-D Lincoln cent
Our top stories this week included a report of a second example of a rare version of a 1982-D Lincoln cent and the first look at the 2019 American Legion coins. -
Feb 21, 2019, 11:09 AM
MS-68 1938 New Rochelle half dollar not often seen
The 1938 half dollar celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of New Rochelle, New York, was the only new design issued that year. -
Feb 18, 2019, 09:20 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Feb. 18, 2019
A lot of collectors dream of making a big find. For some, those dreams come true, with the discovery of a rare 1982-D Lincoln cent being the latest find. -
Feb 15, 2019, 16:15 PM
US Mint shows images of struck American Legion coins
The U.S. Mint has released images of the three 2019 American Legion 100th Anniversary commemorative coins to be issued at noon ET March 14. -
Feb 15, 2019, 12:48 PM
Results from Long Beach Expo auctions
Multiple coin auctions held before and during the Long Beach Expo by Bonhams, Goldberg and Heritage provided a bit of heat along with fresh material. -
Feb 15, 2019, 09:30 AM
Stacks Bowers ready for Whitman Baltimore sale
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is set to offer The Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut and Massachusetts coppers on March 1 at the Whitman Baltimore Expo. -
Feb 15, 2019, 09:00 AM
Inside Coin World: Hobo nickels endure as folk art
Hobo nickels, leper colonies tokens and a religious objection to Continental Currency are among the subjects of features exclusive to the March issue. -
Feb 15, 2019, 08:00 AM
NGC confirms second bronze 1982-D Small Date cent
A second example of a 1982-D Lincoln, Small Date bronze cent is now authenticated and graded AU-58 brown, by NGC. -
Feb 14, 2019, 16:40 PM
SS Central America silver comes to market
Much has been written about the gold treasure salvaged in 2014 from the SS Central America, but less information has filtered out about the silver coins. -
Feb 14, 2019, 12:00 PM
William Barber wax portrait in Maine auction
An artist bid on a lot in a recent auction because he liked the frame. When he examined the wax portrait it held, he realized he had a treasure. -
Feb 13, 2019, 10:30 AM
Monster toning on an MS-66+ FBL 1956 half dollar
Legend offered on Jan. 27 a 1956 Franklin half dollar graded PCGS MS-66+ full bell lines with a green CAC sticker. -
Feb 12, 2019, 08:30 AM
Collector finds rare dime variety in eBay bulk lot
The heavily worn, holed dime was found in an eBay bulk lot and is now authenticated, graded and encapsulated by ANACS. -
Feb 12, 2019, 08:00 AM
1952 Franklin half dollar is the finest of its kind
A 1952 Franklin half dollar graded PCGS Mint State 67+ full bell lines with a green CAC sticker sold for $42,300 in a recent auction by Legend. -
Feb 11, 2019, 11:19 AM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Eagle Eye Rare Coins
Coin World interview with Rick Snow, founder of Eagle Eye Rare Coins. -
Feb 9, 2019, 07:45 AM
2600 attend February 6 Lowell quarter launch
The U.S. Mint’s official launch ceremony for the 2019 Lowell National Historical Park quarter dollar attracted a crowd Feb. 6 in Massachusetts. -
Feb 8, 2019, 13:41 PM
Menna humbled by naming as chief Mint engraver
Joe Menna is humbled by his being named the 13th chief engraver of the United States Mint, an assignment he’s not taking lightly. -
Feb 8, 2019, 10:25 AM
Mint director names Joseph Menna chief engraver
Joseph Menna has been named the 13th chief engraver of the United States Mint. He was named to the post Feb. 4 by U.S. Mint Director David J. Ryder. -
Feb 8, 2019, 09:45 AM
Rocketship coin set ready for launch
Sales for a limited-edition Apollo 11 Rocketship set with a glow-in-the-dark feature for young collectors will blast off at noon ET Feb. 28 from the U.S. Mint. -
Feb 8, 2019, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Coin hunt tops list for second week
The Great American Coin Hunt will see collectible coins placed into circulation. That April prospect tops our “most-read” news for the second week in a row. -
Feb 6, 2019, 17:40 PM
Thought Leaders Series: Kevin Lipton Rare Coins
Coin World interview with Kevin Lipton, founder of Kevin Lipton Rare Coins. -
Feb 6, 2019, 15:15 PM
Top grade Proof 1961 Franklin half dollar at FUN
At Heritage’s recent FUN auction in Orlando, a 1961 Franklin half dollar graded NGC Proof 69 Ultra Cameo brought a whopping $33,600. -
Feb 5, 2019, 08:25 AM
1915-D Lincoln cent is the finest of its kind
The PCGS MS-67 red 1915-D Lincoln cent from the Jerald L. Martin Collection is the finest certified by both PCGS and NGC. -
Feb 4, 2019, 15:52 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: David Hall
Coin World interview with David Hall, founder of David Hall Rare Coins. -
Feb 4, 2019, 11:15 AM
Native American dollars await Feb 13 sales launch
The U.S. Mint will launch sales at noon Eastern Time Feb. 13 for the circulation-quality 2019 Native American dollars in bags and rolls. -
Feb 4, 2019, 07:57 AM
Mnuchin approves new member for CCAC
Dr. Dean Kotlowski, a professor of History at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland, has been appointed to a four-year term on the CCAC. -
Feb 4, 2019, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for Feb. 4, 2019
The ANA is holding elections this year for its president, vice president, and seven governors. The candidates who seek office will face challenges. -
Feb 1, 2019, 13:07 PM
ANA begins board election process
The American Numismatic Association is having an election for all nine board positions, including the president and vice president, in 2019. -
Feb 1, 2019, 12:24 PM
Top-grade 1926-S Lincoln cent scores in auction
A 1926-S Lincoln cent graded Mint State 65 red by Professional Coin Grading Service sold for an astronomical $90,000 in Heritage’s recent auction. -
Feb 1, 2019, 12:08 PM
B Max Mehl literature trove bolsters sale
A complete set of auction catalogs by Texas dealer B. Max Mehl was among the top lots at Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers’s Jan. 26 sale. -
Feb 1, 2019, 11:26 AM
Delays for 5-ounce silver Apollo 11 dollar
Mint officials identify planchet supplies and the sharing of a single press as behind some of the delay in shipping the Apollo 11 5-ounce silver coins. -
Feb 1, 2019, 09:30 AM
Week's Most Read: Great American Coin Hunt planned
News about the "Great American Coin Hunt," planned for National Coin Week in April, became our most-read article of the past week. -
Feb 1, 2019, 09:15 AM
Inside Coin World: Best source for varieties dries up
The Lincoln cent series is the most fruitful for collectors of die varieties like doubled dies and repunched Mint marks, but not this month.