Two Washington quarter dollars that carry identical MS-68 grades are otherwise a study in contrast: one carries an old designation indicating the piece is untoned, while the other has stunning toning.

The stunning news that a group of some of the finest die variety experts in the hobby have identified a new “overdate” 1943-S Lincoln cent is a reminder that new discoveries can be made at any time.

A Proof 70 Deep Cameo 1962 Washington quarter dollar, one of only 66 graded a “perfect” Proof 70 from the Proof quarters issued between 1950 and 1964, sold for $7,800 in a May 4 Heritage auction.

The ship's bell recovered from the wreckage of the SS "Central America" has a new home, as Dwight Manley has donated the historic artifact to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.

The Merchant Mariners of World War II were honored in mid-May with a congressional gold medal, and bronze replicas of the medal are now for sale from the U.S. Mint in two different sizes.

The third coin in the first year of the American Women quarter dollars program, featuring Wilma Mankiller, will be released June 14, with two ceremonial events preceding the official release.

Variety experts discover the 1943-S Lincoln cent currently listed as doubled die obverse variety FS-101 in the "Cherrypickers’ Guide" to be instead a 1943/1942-S overdate, a newly identified variety.

Jeff and Larry talk to Cincinnati Numismatic Association head David Heinrich about his service and getting the family involved plus a sneak peek at an upcoming special production set for later this year.

Patrick Ian Perez is appointed executive director of the Numismatic Literary Guild to succeed Charles Morgan after an NLG board decision in early May.

A group of die variety experts have identified a new wartime overdate U.S. coin: a 1943/1942-S Lincoln cent. The coin was previously identified as a "regular" doubled die variety.

A "transitional" 1865 Seated Liberty dollar pattern was included in the April 28 Legend Rare Coin Auctions Regency 51 sale, coming back to the market after its last sale seven years ago.

When is an error coin not an error? When a Mint employee deliberately struck it, had it smuggled from the Mint and had a confederate retrieve it for sale into the specialized error coin market.

Gold coins and bars from the California Gold Rush era topped bidding results at the recent Heritage Central States Numismatic Society auction; further, the top 21 lots were gold items.

U.S. Proof coins are the major attraction in Stack's Bowers Galleries June 2022 U.S. Coins and Numismatic Americana auction — well struck, beautifully toned pieces with fabulous eye appeal to thrill collectors.

A long-awaited congressional gold medal award ceremony for a World War II unit in recognition for their battles in Asia will be taking place on May 25.

Legend Rare Coin Auctions promotes the firm's former vice president, Jessica Berkman, to president of the company, with Legend founder Laura Sperber's confident endorsement.

Readers found interest in the thought process behind Coin World coverage and the U.S. Mint while a balance of stories on paper money, ancients and precious metals were included in top stories.

A Senate bill calling for a three-coin commemorative program to benefit the National World War II Memorial has gone to the House for approval after issue date and title were changed.

The U.S. Mint reopened its Washington, D.C., coin store May 16, after it was closed since March 2020 under pandemic conditions. The first 50 paying customers will get a gift with their purchase.

Illinois coin-businessman Wayde Milas is tabbed to become the newest president of the Professional Numismatists Guild, for a two-year term ending in 2024.