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Apr 30, 2019, 14:54 PM
Coin World Podcast: Episode 005 - Notre Dame and best practices
Chris and Jeff talk about the numismatic reaction to the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, and interview Kevin Foley, Chairman of the Central States show. -
Apr 30, 2019, 09:55 AM
MS-66 1919-D dime with full strike sells for $156,000
The 1916-D Winged Liberty Head dime is the series key date, but surprisingly, some later Denver Mint issues are even rarer in top grades. -
Apr 29, 2019, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for April 29, 2019
Standard price guides list only a fraction of known die varieties and marriages. How do you decide when to add a new variety, especially when no market exists? -
Apr 27, 2019, 10:00 AM
CFA recommends 2019 American Innovation dollars
During its April 18 monthly meeting, the CFA recommended reverse designs for three of four 2019 American Innovation dollars. -
Apr 27, 2019, 09:30 AM
CCAC taps designs for 2019 Innovation dollars
The CCAC meeting April 16 and 17 approved a reverse design for each of the four planned 2019 American Innovation dollars. -
Apr 26, 2019, 09:50 AM
Inside Coin World: Unusual brockaged cent's origin
Columns in the May 20 issue serve up an unusual brockaged Lincoln cent, a fake 1897-S Morgan dollar and the market for the 1922 Grant Memorial coins. -
Apr 26, 2019, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Coming to circulation near you
Multiple articles about collectible coins being placed into circulation, and being found, drew reader interest during the past week. -
Apr 26, 2019, 08:39 AM
Reverse Proof Lincoln cent makes early debut
NGC graded and encapsulated a Reverse Proof 2019-W Lincoln cent two weeks before the coin’s official release from the U.S. Mint. -
Apr 26, 2019, 07:49 AM
2019-W Uncirculated silver Eagle on Mint schedule
The U.S. Mint is scheduled to offer the Uncirculated 2019-W American Eagle silver dollar beginning at noon Eastern Time May 29. -
Apr 25, 2019, 14:16 PM
CCAC fails to select Mayflower designs for 2020
The CCAC was unable to reach consensus on designs for the 2020 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s landing at Plymouth Rock. -
Apr 25, 2019, 14:15 PM
Fine Arts Commission makes Mayflower recommendations
The Commission of Fine Arts has recommended designs for the gold coin and silver medal to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower in 2020. -
Apr 25, 2019, 11:37 AM
US Mint issuing silver James Madison medal
The U.S. Mint will issue the fourth release in its ongoing series of Presidential silver medals when it offers the James Madison medal May 6. -
Apr 23, 2019, 09:00 AM
Missing Mint mark makes 1922-D Lincoln cent valuable
The 1922-D Lincoln, Missing D, Strong Reverse cent, identified as Die Pair 2, is a tricky coin to both authenticate and grade. -
Apr 22, 2019, 15:22 PM
Coin World Podcast: Episode 004 —It’s Fun and Colloquial
Chris and Jeff discuss the Central States Numismatic Convention and interview Fred Schwan, author of a reference on military payment certificates (MPCs). -
Apr 22, 2019, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for April 22, 2019
As National Coin Week gets underway, millions of collectible coins new and old are entering circulation nationwide to promote the thrill of collecting. -
Apr 21, 2019, 09:00 AM
Lathrop duck preens on Society of Medalists medal
The year 1938 was a busy one for Gertrude Katherine Lathrop, with her designs for the New Rochelle half dollar and Society of Medalists medal being used. -
Apr 20, 2019, 09:00 AM
Legislation seeks honors for military, wartime heroes
Several pieces of legislation have been introduced to Congress which, if enacted, would present Congressional Gold Medals to different U.S. forces from WWII. -
Apr 19, 2019, 09:26 AM
Inside Coin World: Collecting Seated Liberty dimes
Features and columns found only in the May issue of Coin World include studies of Seated Liberty dimes, military payment certificates and 1796 quarter dollars. -
Apr 19, 2019, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Finding 2019-W quarters
News about 2019-W quarter dollars and cents drew reader attention during the past week, as did articles about 1998 and 2020 Mint products. -
Apr 19, 2019, 08:35 AM
2019-W quarter dollars continue to surface
The surprise announcement by Mint officials that the West Point Mint was striking 2019-W America the Beautiful quarters caught many collectors off guard. -
Apr 19, 2019, 08:00 AM
MacNeil medal pays homage to Hopi traditions
MacNeil's Hopi medal has an obverse motif with five Hopi rain dancers, two with snakes in their mouths, and dancers run while holding the snakes on its reverse. -
Apr 17, 2019, 16:43 PM
Society of Medalists medals at auction
The Society of Medalists issued incredible art medals for decades, with a 1977 issue from sculptor Stephan Robin for Tutankhamun being particularly accessible. -
Apr 17, 2019, 10:35 AM
Three-coin American Memorial Park set up next
U.S. Mint customers were scheduled to be able to place orders beginning at noon ET April 17 for the 2019 American Memorial Park Three-Coin set. -
Apr 16, 2019, 10:18 AM
NGC grades 1999 Delaware quarter souvenir set
Some products of the United States Mint prompt more questions than answers, including a set that dates two decades ago. -
Apr 15, 2019, 14:11 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Stack's Bowers — Part 2
Part two of the Coin World interview with Q. David Bowers, Founder of Stack's Bowers Galleries. -
Apr 15, 2019, 13:58 PM
Coin World Podcast: Episode 003 — Cincinnati’s token contribution
Chris and Jeff talk with Ken Shaner of Osborne Coinage in Cincinnati, the oldest private mint in the USA. -
Apr 15, 2019, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for April 15, 2019
U.S. Mint officials appear to be poised to issue a 2020 gold coin commemorating a major anniversary that Congress has already rejected. -
Apr 14, 2019, 11:44 AM
ANA seeking Money Talks speakers for Worlds Fair
The American Numismatic Association is seeking speakers to present programs during the organization’s World’s Fair of Money Aug. 13 to 17 in Rosemont, Illi. -
Apr 12, 2019, 12:20 PM
First 2019-W quarters found in circulation
The first 2019-W America the Beautiful quarter dollars are being found in circulation and selling for considerable premiums. -
Apr 12, 2019, 12:15 PM
U.S. Mint issuing gold and silver for Mayflower 400th
To recognize the 400th anniversary in 2020 of the landing by Pilgrims, the U.S. Mint plans to issue a gold $10 coin and silver medal. -
Apr 12, 2019, 09:30 AM
Inside Coin World: Numismatics enhances museum
Features and features exclusive to the latest “Coin World” discuss the gold $3 coin, bronze 2-cent coin and museum exhibits featuring coins and medals. -
Apr 12, 2019, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: 2019-W quarters being struck
The top news this week includes reports on 2019-W quarters being struck for circulation and sales of 5-ounce silver bullion coins. -
Apr 12, 2019, 03:32 AM
Reverse Proof 2019-W cent with Silver Proof set
The second 2019-W Lincoln cent was scheduled to be issued April 17 with the U.S. Mint’s offering of the 10-coin 2019-S Silver Proof set. -
Apr 11, 2019, 10:49 AM
1891-O Morgan dollar is finest of its grade at PCGS
An 1891-O Morgan dollar graded MS-66 by PCGS realized $108,687.50 at Legend’s Regency Auction 31 on March 21 in Las Vegas. -
Apr 9, 2019, 10:06 AM
1871 Seated Liberty dollar graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo
Legend Auctions sold an 1871 Seated Liberty dollar graded Proof 66 Deep Cameo by PCGS at its March 21 auction in Las Vegas for $44,650. -
Apr 8, 2019, 16:20 PM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Stack's Bowers Galleries - Part 1
Part one of the Coin World interview with Q. David Bowers, Founder of Stack's Bowers Galleries. -
Apr 8, 2019, 11:28 AM
Coin World Podcast: Episode 002 — The Great American Coin Hunt
Chris and Jeff talk with Rob Oberth and Aaron Berk of Roundtable Trading about their initiative, the Great American Coin Hunt. -
Apr 8, 2019, 08:58 AM
Monday Morning Brief for April 8, 2019
The first week of April served up a lot that was new for the hobby at large and at “Coin World” in particular, including a new column and podcasts. -
Apr 7, 2019, 09:07 AM
1927-D Peace dollar tops estimates in Legend auction
Silver dollars did well at Legend’s Regency Auction 31 on March 21, with a 1927-D Peace dollar graded MS-66+ soaring past estimates to realize $176,250. -
Apr 6, 2019, 09:00 AM
Adam Crum launches Finest Known firm
Numismatist Adam Crum is launching a new venture, Adam Crum’s Finest Known, offering numismatic rarities and precious metals. -
Apr 5, 2019, 12:45 PM
Double the fun with two 1885 double eagles
All eyes will be on Heritage’s April 25 Platinum Night auction at the CSNS 80th annual convention in metropolitan Chicago, April 24 to 27. -
Apr 5, 2019, 11:00 AM
Inside Coin World: New column makes its debut
A new column makes its debut, and we look at a medal containing metal flown into space and explore a token with links to riots in Great Britain in the 1790s. -
Apr 5, 2019, 09:55 AM
Textbook quality VF-30 1875-CC gold $5
It is tough to imagine a nicer lightly circulated gold coin than this 1875-CC Coronet $5 half eagle graded PCGS Very Fine 30. -
Apr 5, 2019, 09:53 AM
Kolbe & Fanning set literature auction
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers is focusing on the numismatic literature of North America for the firm’s Sale 152, set for April 27. -
Apr 5, 2019, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: 2019-W quarters for circulation
Coins struck at the West Point Mint, both quarter dollars and cents, drew the greatest attention of readers during the past week. -
Apr 4, 2019, 10:09 AM
Violet and blue Matte Proof 1914 cent realizes $6,000
The offered 1914 cent was graded Proof 67 brown by PCGS, although the colors are much more varied, with violet undertones and rich blue seen on both sides. -
Apr 2, 2019, 14:01 PM
Police probe 1894-S Barber dime theft
A theft in Colorado of three American numismatic rarities with a combined value of nearly $2.1 million includes the Waldo C. Newcomer 1894-S Barber dime. -
Apr 2, 2019, 10:50 AM
1962 Washington quarter dollar realizes $26,400
A 1962 Washington quarter dollar graded PCGS Mint State 67+ realized $26,400 in Heritage’s recent auction in Dallas. -
Apr 2, 2019, 09:05 AM
U.S. Mint strikes West Point quarters for circulation
Two million coins each of all five 2019 America the Beautiful quarter dollars are being struck at the West Point Mint for circulation release. -
Apr 1, 2019, 09:12 AM
Thought Leaders Video Series: Northeast Numismatics
Coin World interview with Tom Caldwell, founder of Northeast Numismatics. -
Apr 1, 2019, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for April 1, 2019
The annual American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar remains one of the best deals in our shared hobby and should not be missed.