Features and columns in the August monthly issue include those on 1930s abuses in the commemorative coin program, a look at 1848 half dimes, and tips on grading Liberty Head 5-cent coins.

Readers made our coverage of the 2019 American Liberty gold coin and silver medal the most-read article during the past week.

The United States Mint is considering colorization possibilities for two of the three coins in the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program.

The personal gold medal that astronaut Neil A. Armstrong carried during his July 1969 journey to the moon sold at auction for more than $2 million on July 16.

A splendid little 1797 Draped Bust, 16 Stars Obverse half dime graded PCGS MS-65+ with a green CAC sticker was no slouch in Legend’s June 27 auction, bringing $105,750.

Detailed engraving that tells the story of Hannah Bartlett of Salisbury, New Hampshire, captured the interest of bidders in a Stack's Bowers auction, on its way to $1,320 on May 25.

Collectors could be getting a 2021-CC Morgan dollar struck at the old Carson City Mint if new legislation is approved by Congress.

This "MONSTER" PCGS MS-68 CAC stunner diverges from the general mintage of 1949-D Washington quarter dollars, realizing $43,475 against an estimate of $12,000 to $14,000.

The 2019 ANA convention medals and badges feature a portrait of Abraham Lincoln and a pair of roses in obverse and reverse designs by Jamie Franki.

Chris and Jeff explore thirty years of numismatic reporting with their colleague Paul Gilkes, and talk about the Manila Mint and Barber Dimes.

Have you joined the growing number of listeners who have subscribed to the Coin World Podcast, which made its debut during the first week in April?

Convicted Minnesota coin dealer Barry Ron Skog, 68, will spend time incarcerated for selling counterfeit United States coins as part of a plea agreement.

The Pride of Two Nations 2019 Two-Coin sets' sales have neared their authorized limits, pausing sales, but a few were held back for a special offer at the ANA show in August.

A rainbow of what Classical Numismatic Group called “High quality enameling” decorates the headdress on this 1908 Indian Head $2.50 quarter eagle that sold May 29 for $540.

Sales for the Proof 2019-S American Eagle silver dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint will start at noon Eastern Time Aug. 6 from the U.S. Mint .

All Proof 1956 Franklin half dollars are not alike. One version can be worth quite a bit more than the other, if you know what to look for when examining the coins.

News coverage of spectacular prices for a pair of common coins and previews of two U.S. Mint products attracted reader attention this past week.

The 2019-W American Liberty, High Relief, gold $100 coin and companion 2019-P silver medal, with two new designs, goes on sale from the U.S. Mint at noon there Aug. 15.

The Senate passes legislation seeking a commemorative silver dollar for the teacher killed in the “Challenger” explosion in January 1986.

Someone cut irregular teeth into a 1786 New Jersey a long time ago, but why remains something of a mystery.