• 1880s Morgan dollar errors
    Aug 23, 2024, 10:00 AM

    Week's Most Read: New Orleans Mint error coins

    by Larry Jewett
    Error coins always grab attention, and the added element of a long ago Mint mark for a facility no longer in service heightens collector interest, as seen with recent error Morgan dollar sales.

  • Mary Burleson with Jeff Garrett
    Aug 23, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Burleson retires after 23 years as Whitman president

    by Coin World Staff
    Mary Burleson is leaving the presidency of Whitman Publishing after serving 23 years in that position, during a 38-year tenure with the Alabama-based former owner, Anderson Companies.

  • Barber 1901 from Hansen Collection
    Aug 22, 2024, 16:00 PM

    Great American Coin & Collectibles display lineup is ‘powerful’

    by Larry Jewett
    Display attractions being added to the first Great American Coin & Collectibles Show include Dell Loy Hansen's U.S. coin selections and a top-grade classic commemorative coin collection.

  • 1877 Indian Head cent and 1891 Liberty Head 5-cent
    Aug 21, 2024, 00:52 AM

    Market Analysis: Small denominations in Heritage sale

    by Steve Roach
    High grade Proof small denomination coins were a hit in Heritage Auctions' sale after the Central States Numismatic Society show, including a Proof 67 red 1877 Indian Head cent and 1891 Liberty Head 5-cent coin.

  • CAC logo
    Aug 21, 2024, 00:52 AM

    CAC Grading firm invites collectors to join registry

    by Coin World Staff
    CAC Grading has set up a registry for displaying sets of coins graded by the company, with an additional option of creating sets that include the coins of other grading firms.

  • 1861 Dahlonega Coronet $5 half eagle
    Aug 21, 2024, 00:52 AM

    Market Analysis: MS-63 1861-D gold $5 brings $336,000

    by Steve Roach
    Stack's Bowers Galleries sold an 1861-D Coronet gold $5 half eagle in a "Retro" PCGS green holder for $336,000 in the firm's offering of the Georgia Gold Rush Collection Aug. 25.

  • Dustoff crews in Vietnam
    Aug 19, 2024, 19:01 PM

    Legislative process takes another step forward

    by Paul Gilkes
    A hurdle that stood in the way of a measure to honor the "Dustoff" crews of Vietnam to receive a congressional gold medal has been cleared with sponsors aligning support.

  • Stella display for GACC
    Aug 19, 2024, 17:00 PM

    Education takes center stage at Great American show

    by Larry Jewett
    The inaugural Great American Coin & Collectibles Show in Tampa Sept. 11 to 14 will include an opportunity for attendees to travel on a numismatic education journey.

  • NCBA awards dinner
    Aug 19, 2024, 08:00 AM

    NCBA member achievements awarded at annual dinner

    by Larry Jewett
    The annual membership dinner and update on August 7 for the NCBA included special awards that were given for efforts by members to improve economic conditions within numismatics.

  • U.S. Mint and DC Comics
    Aug 18, 2024, 19:00 PM

    Public survey determines candidates for future issues

    by Paul Gilkes
    Members of the public are being asked for preference in the order of DC Comics characters to be featured in the final two years of a program offered by the U.S. Mint.

  • Hidden figures story
    Aug 18, 2024, 16:01 PM

    Hidden Figures ceremony proposed at U.S. Capitol

    by Paul Gilkes
    The steps have been taken to reserve Emancipation Hall in the U.S. Capitol for presentation of congressional gold medals honoring the achievements of the "Hidden Figures".

  • Olympic silver handover medal
    Aug 17, 2024, 15:12 PM

    Medal presented at closing ceremonies of Olympic Games

    by Paul Gilkes
    The U.S. Mint produced medals to be presented at closing ceremonies for Olympic and Paralympic Games as the contests transition from Paris to Los Angeles in 2028.

  • National Coin & Bullion Association
    Aug 16, 2024, 12:31 PM

    Week's Most Read: Tax battle in Kentucky

    by Larry Jewett
    Readers found interest in the ongoing situation surrounding tax on bullion sales in Kentucky, with high-grade half cents also getting attention in the news.

  • 1880s Morgan dollar errors
    Aug 14, 2024, 17:00 PM

    New Orleans Mint Morgan dollar off-center errors

    by Steve Roach
    Recent appearance of error Morgan dollar strikes from the New Orleans Mint have stirred up more interest in the unique stories of the coins and their minting.

  • 1935 Old Spanish Trail commemorative
    Aug 14, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Market Analysis: Old Spanish Trail half dollar

    by Steve Roach
    A seldom-seen well-preserved 1935 Old Spanish Trail commemorative silver half dollar was offered in the July Auriah Rayne Collection sale by Heritage and sold for $8,400.

  • Great American Coin & Collectibles
    Aug 13, 2024, 12:00 PM

    Garrett to offer appraisals at Tampa show in September

    by Larry Jewett
    Noted numismatist Jeff Garrett will conduct on site verbal appraisals for United States coins on Thursday, Sept. 12, during the inaugural Great American Coin & Collectibles Show in Tampa.

  • Harriet Tubman 2024 silver commemorative
    Aug 13, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Commemorative sales for 2024 remain sluggish

    by Paul Gilkes
    Sales reports for the 2024 Harriet Tubman and the Greatest Generation commemorative coin programs are showing purchase levels far below the coins' legislated availability.

  • Ron Drzewucki
    Aug 12, 2024, 07:00 AM

    Monday Morning Brief for Aug. 12, 2024: Recognition

    by Larry Jewett
    Numerous individuals will be honored during the 2024 ANA World's Fair of Money and it is always important to recognize when individuals or organizations go the extra mile to benefit numismatics.

  • 1936-D San Diego half dollar
    Aug 11, 2024, 20:00 PM

    Market Analysis: 'San Diego' commemoratives

    by Steve Roach
    The creation of the 1936 California Pacific International Exposition half dollars was made from the previous year's unsold coins and a high quality example recently brought $9,300.

  • 2024-W palladium American Eagle
    Aug 9, 2024, 19:00 PM

    Week's Most Read: Return of palladium American Eagles

    by Larry Jewett
    Continuation of the American Eagle coin series in palladium was the top story that drew attention while readers also noted the Hawaiian coins appearing in an offering by Great Collections.