Sales for the 2022-S Reverse Proof American Innovation dollar sets exceeded 80% of the Mint's product limit within 24 hours of sales opening, most purchased through advance subscriptions.

CAC Grading unveiled the holders planned for use in 2023 when the grading service begins its operation. The company developed the holders using feedback from customers.

Numismatic Guaranty Co. is planning to introduce a new 10-point grading system for modern coins called NGCX that will supplement the existing 70-point Sheldon scale.

Al Johnbrier, who spent nearly 50 years as a professional numismatist and became an early member and active board member of the National Silver Dollar Roundtable, has died at age 87.

A 1930-S Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagle graded Mint State 65 by Numismatic Guaranty Co. was the top seller coin in the Scotsman Auction Co. sale Nov. 4.

While the evidence is anecdotal, there seemed to be fewer complaints about the U.S. Mint made by "Coin World" readers, at least based on the fewer calls received following product launches.

The finest-known 1803 dime of any variety, a PCGS MS-64 Draped Bust dime offered in Legend Rare Coin Auctions’ Regency 56 auction in Las Vegas on Dec. 8 is estimated to sell for as much as $250,000.

Readers found our preview of the U.S. Mint's 2023 product line the most interesting during the past week but took time to read about some rare Coronet double eagles sold at auction.

The CCAC approved proposed designs Nov. 15 for a congressional gold medal recognizing the Ghost Army, two U.S. Army units that deceived the German army on the battlefields of Europe during World War II.

A pre-production Proof 2007-W American Eagle, Frosted FREEDOM platinum coin mistakenly released by the U.S. Mint realized $232,624.12 in an online GreatCollections sale.

A 1943 Lincoln cent struck in error on a bronze planchet, one of about two dozen known, this one graded PCGS AU-50 with a green CAC sticker, sold for $298,125 at a Nov. 13 GreatCollections auction.

The United States Mint has announced the approved reverse design for the 2023 Native American dollar. The reverse design recognizes Osage Nation prima ballerina Maria Tallchief.

The 1856-D Coronet gold quarter eagle has a reputation as being among the worst strikes in Dahlonega Mint products but an example brought $50,400 during a Heritage Auctions sale.

The fiscal year 2023 budget for the American Numismatic Association has been approved by the board of governors with nearly half of the $6.5 million devoted to supporting educational efforts.

Uneven strikes are often found on early U.S. coins that results in lower quality details that impact value even though few examples of the coins have survived to date.

To honor numismatist and media personality David Lisot, the American Numismatic Association has created a scholarship fund and is welcoming donations that will benefit young numismatists.

Some coins have a reputation for lower quality strike characteristics and a softer strike can often play a role in the final decision on grading and subsequently the value of the coin.

Congress will change following the 2022 midterm election but probably not enough. Both chambers of the legislature need to reconsider how they handle numismatic legislation in the future.

The 53rd medal issued by the Jewish-American Hall of Fame is dedicated to the work of Ruth Gruber, who played a critical role in bringing European refugees to freedom during World War II.

Proof double eagles were among the top sellers at the Stack's Bowers Galleries Rarities Night auction Nov. 1, including a Proof 67 Deep Cameo 1885 example that nearly broke through the million dollar mark.