A fascinating issue with a problem, this 1831 Capped Head $2.50 quarter eagle struck on a dime planchet was offered Aug. 25, 2022, at Stack’s Bowers Galleries Rarities Night auction and realized $28,800.

The American Numismatic Association Summer Seminar, slated for June 17 to 22 (session 1) and June 24 to 29 (session 2) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, offers "classes to suit virtually every collector’s needs."

The small-sized California gold dollar of the BG-606 variety was likely produced as jewelry, and Stack’s Bowers Galleries sold this survivor, likely in its original form as a locket, for $38,000 on Aug. 27, 2022.

Among the least expensive examples of the round 1915-S Panama-Pacific International Exposition commemorative gold $50 coin is a bent piece Heritage sold Jan. 12 at the FUN show for just $24,000.

Selecting a city to serve as the host for a major coin convention requires show planners to weigh a lot of factors. ANA staff and officials have worked toward identifying new locations for their annual shows.

Last week's edition of this column confirmed that readers continue to want new information about the 2023 Morgan and Peace dollar program.

The American Numismatic Association is seeking submissions through April 1 for the organization’s annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards, which include a cash prize, book vouchers and certificates.

The limited-edition Proof 2023-W American Buffalo 1-ounce .9999 fine gold coin is scheduled to go on sale from the U.S. Mint at noon ET April 13. The coin has a product limit of 16,000 coins.

The ANA Board, meeting during the National Money Show in Phoenix, Arizona, discussed potential changes in dues, convention cities, convention dates, and bylaws, and approved a convention schedule through 2026.

Ninety years ago, the newly inaugurated president of the United States was facing a much bigger crisis involving the nation’s banks. Bold, quick action was required from the new president.

Arrival of 2023 Morgan and Peace dollar products remains highly anticipated, and readers also looked at potential upcoming quarter dollar designs and recent auction results.

A PCGS MS-64 1874-CC Seated Liberty, Arrows at Date half dollar realized $38,775 during Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency 57 sale Feb. 23, the exact same price it achieved at auction in 2015.

Among the finest known 1937-D Walking Liberty half dollars is a coin offered at the Legend Rare Coin Auctions Regency 57 sale Feb. 23 that sold for $14,687.50.

Legend's Regency 57 sale in Las Vegas included a pattern 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition commemorative half dollar that had sold only a year before.

Early impressions suggest that the U.S. Mint Waitroom, introduced with the March 2 launch of two American Eagle silver dollar products, was a success. Kudos to the Mint and its contractor.

March 30 will be the start of the availability of limited-edition Proof 2023-W American Eagle gold coins, which will be available individually or in a four-coin set.

The impending release of 2023 Morgan and Peace dollars continues to generate excitement in the numismatic community with details being gradually released as future Mint products continue to hold appeal.

Customers who wanted to buy products from the U.S. Mint the afternoon of March 2 likely encountered a new waiting room, and Mint officials report success with the feature's implementation.

The limited-edition two-coin Reverse Proof 2023-S Morgan and Peace dollar set, to be offered later this year, is priced at $185 with a 250,000-set product limit and household-order limit of three sets.

The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee looked at design proposals for the five subjects planned for 2024 American Women quarter dollars and made its recommendations to the Treasury secretary.