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May 16, 2022, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for May 16, 2022: Too much or just right?
We publish a lot of news about the U.S. Mint, because a lot of readers collect the Mint's new products. Not all of our coverage is met with praise, and the Mint doesn't always answer our questions. -
May 15, 2022, 09:00 AM
Dwight Manley donates Breen books to ANA
More than 60 books, auction catalogs and photos previously owned by Walter Breen and acquired by Dwight Manley have been donated by Manley to the American Numismatic Association. -
May 14, 2022, 09:50 AM
Market Analysis: Silver dollars at Regency 51
A 1795 Flowing Hair dollar with a rainbow toned silver plug from the Dale Friend Collection brought $141,000 in Legend Rare Coin Auctions Regency 51 at the CSNS convention. -
May 13, 2022, 09:30 AM
Strong prices for dies and planchet scraps from Weinberg collection
Dealer and error specialist Fred Weinberg is selling parts of his collection, including coin dies and other oddities from coinage production, which appeared in a recent Heritage online auction. -
May 13, 2022, 09:15 AM
All 2022 half dollars in rolls, bags reported ‘sold out’
The U.S. Mint is reporting that the entire output of 2022 Kennedy half dollars produced in Denver and Philadelphia has been sold in bags and rolls, but production and sales figures do not match. -
May 13, 2022, 08:30 AM
2022 Proof American Innovation dollar set sales to start
The four-coin 2022-S American Innovation $1 Coin Proof set, which becomes available June 7 from the U.S. Mint, will be offered without any mintage limit or household order restriction. -
May 12, 2022, 16:30 PM
For attribution – Thomas Walker explains his large cent guide books
Chris and Jeff speak with author Thomas Walker, who explains his guidebooks that help collectors quickly attribute large cents by variety. -
May 12, 2022, 10:30 AM
Market Analysis: Designs on small-denomination California gold
The round 1853 50-cent piece that offers the design based on California's coat of arms and other aspects provide a solid connection to the state's history and gold rush era. -
May 11, 2022, 10:30 AM
Market Analysis: Backdating gold piece to avoid trouble
An octagonal 1852-dated Indian Head 50-cent piece that was likely created after the date on the coin was a featured offering in a recent Kagin's sale that included California gold issues. -
May 9, 2022, 10:00 AM
Market Analysis: California fractional gold in Kagin's sale
Stunning examples of California fractional gold coinage was included in an April Kagin's sale that saw a round 1853 Liberty Head 50-cent piece bringing $8,540 in the sale. -
May 9, 2022, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for May 9, 2022: No 2023 commemoratives?
Something interesting is going on in Congress. We are in the second quarter of 2022 and the legislative body has yet to pass legislation authorizing commemorative coins for 2023. -
May 8, 2022, 12:00 PM
PNG presents 2022 awards at CSNS convention
An awards ceremony was held following PNG Day in advance of the Central States Numismatic Society convention, with Jack Beymer winning PNG's recently renamed Lifetime Achievement honor. -
May 8, 2022, 10:00 AM
Rollo Fox halves in May GreatCollections online auctions
The finest Professional Coin Grading Service Registry Set of Certified Acceptance Corp. stickered Walking Liberty half dollars will be sold by GreatCollections in two May offerings. -
May 7, 2022, 14:22 PM
Legislation seeks 2023 Lincoln Memorial coin for 2022 centennial
Legislation has been offered for up to 500,000 Proof and Uncirculated 2023 commemorative silver dollars to mark the 2022 centennial of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. -
May 7, 2022, 14:10 PM
Annual CSNS show returns after two-year hiatus
The Central State Numismatic Society convention, last held in 2019, was a welcome sight in 2022 for regional collectors as dealers reported favorable results in business during the three-day event. -
May 6, 2022, 15:00 PM
Newman Portal publishes Dell Loy Hansen interview
Utah collector Dell Loy Hansen is the subject of an interview video that appears at the Newman Numismatic Portal and answers questions about his background and collecting quest. -
May 6, 2022, 09:00 AM
Uncirculated American Eagle silver dollar sales start June 1
The Uncirculated 2022-W American Eagle silver dollar is scheduled for a noon Eastern Time June 1 release, with the enrollment option "Currently Unavailable," according to the U.S. Mint. -
May 6, 2022, 08:31 AM
Week's Most Read: Digital dollar on the horizon?
Coinage and currency of the future served as the most popular information sought by readers as the development of the digital dollars and the look of certain coins in 2023 were top stories. -
May 6, 2022, 08:15 AM
Ryder-signed Mint COAs to remain until inventory exhausted
The facsimile signature of former U.S. Mint Director David J. Ryder is still appearing on certificates of authenticity for some 2022 numismatic products despite his Oct. 1, 2021, departure from the bureau. -
May 6, 2022, 08:00 AM
Mint will not strike more Proof American Women silver quarters
The U.S. Mint says it has no current plans for the San Francisco Mint to strike additional Proof 2022-S American Women silver quarter dollars to assemble new five-coin Silver Proof quarters sets.
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US Coins May 14, 2022, 9 AM
Market Analysis: Silver dollars at Regency 51
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Barbados to release first polymer notes in December
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Paper Money May 13, 2022, 10 AM
Georgetown Collection of error notes offered in Lyn Knight sale
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US Coins May 13, 2022, 9 AM
Strong prices for dies and planchet scraps from Weinberg collection