Walter Husak collected coins since his early teens, and one accomplishment was a nearly complete set of over 300 large cents that he sold in 2008. He passed away in California Dec. 15 at 80.

The December Heritage U.S. Coins Signature Auction included gold $10 eagles that were deemed impaired by third-party graders, but the coins were attractive to buyers despite the blemishes.

Steve Hayden’s Dec. 11 auction of Civil War tokens featured some rare varieties including an 1863 Patriotic Civil War Token struck over an 1843 Seated Liberty dime and graded MS-66 by NGC.

Maybe the most interesting aspect of 2022 is how normal it appeared. After several years of pandemic-caused cancellations and closures, public numismatic events returned in 2022.

The more than 50 Americans held captive in Iran for 444 days will be recognized with a congressional gold medal after President Joe Biden signs legislation recently passed by congress.

The 2023 Central States Numismatic Society convention features an expanded bourse and separate areas dedicated to dealer-to-dealer trading and lower-priced items for beginning collectors and young dealers.

Anticipation of 2023 products from the U.S. Mint ramps up, as subscription options opening to customers for the new year's American Eagle silver dollars and Kennedy half dollars are among top stories.

A 1.5-inch bronze version of the Women’s Suffrage Centennial medal is now available from the United States Mint for $20, a year after it had been scheduled for initial release.

With just few days remaining on the 2022 calendar, Denver and Philadelphia Mint production teams are beginning to mint coins for 2023 circulation, and images of the coins are at the Mint website.

Few days remain for customers to purchase from the Mint the available 2022 commemorative coins in the Negro Leagues Baseball program and the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor program.

Exceptional Proof Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagles, including a 1907 Saint-Gaudens, Small Edge Lettering, Arabic Numerals coin, will be offered by Heritage during its Jan. 12 sale.

As we prepare to enter the new year, let us look into our mythical crystal ball and attempt to predict what the numismatic community will witness in 2023. Here are some thoughts from our editorial staff.

The unique nature of the 1795 "Jefferson Head" cent attracted reader interest, and how prop money for movies is leaving the studio and turning up in public transactions also drew attention.

Operations are expected to begin in 2023 in the process of finding the gold that was on the SS "Pacific" when the ship sank in 1875, as a court cleared the way for the exclusive salvage rights.

2023 Kennedy half dollars from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints are set for issue in rolls and bags in the spring, but customers can sign up now to purchase the products, to be sent at time of issue.

One of the finest Proof 1873 Seated Liberty dollars, this Proof 66 example also offered evidence of die doubling and recently sold for $21,600 in Heritage's offering of the Perfection Collection.

Eight voting director positions to be filled Jan. 1, 2023, on the board of the National Coin & Bullion Association are open for membership nominations, and member voting begins Dec. 23.

The Uncirculated 2023-W American Eagle silver dollar will be available in the spring, but interested customers can use the Mint's subscription option to secure theirs ahead of time.

During the Heritage sale of the Perfection Collection of Proof Seated Liberty dollars in October, two high-grade Civil War era examples offered brilliant color and brought high returns.

A Proof 67 example of the 1866 Seated Liberty, With Motto dollar realized $96,000 in the Oct. 6 Heritage Premier Session auction of The Perfection Collection, featuring eye appealing toned dollars.