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Mar 27, 2022, 10:00 AM
Market Analysis: Nearly Mint State Barber half dollars
An AU-58 1913 Barber half dollar brought a strong price of $2,700 in the Classic Numismatic Group auction held in connection with the ANA National Money Show. -
Mar 26, 2022, 11:00 AM
Rhode Island unit a subject of proposed legislation
A Rhode Island regiment comprised of almost 200 men of African heritage or indigenous descent assembled for the American Revolution may receive the honor of a congressional gold medal. -
Mar 25, 2022, 09:11 AM
American Eagle four-coin set leads Proof orders
On opening day of sales for Proof 2022-W American Eagle gold coin products, nearly 88% of the entire availability of the four-coin set sold, and the quarter-ounce single-coin option nearly sold out as well. -
Mar 25, 2022, 09:11 AM
U.S. Mint details plans for American Women coins
The three remaining issues of the 2022 releases in the American Women quarter dollars program are set for June, August and October, following the coins already released in January and March. -
Mar 25, 2022, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Mint cancellation news
Interest remains high in the recent news that the U.S. Mint will not go forward with plans to mint 2022 Morgan and Peace dollars but does plan to include them in 2023 production. -
Mar 23, 2022, 16:25 PM
Insider secrets revealed – an interview with Michael Garofalo
Jeff and Chris interview Michael Garofalo, author of a recently-published guide to professional numismatics. They also review an issue of Coin World from 1979. -
Mar 23, 2022, 09:00 AM
Whitman expands 2023 ‘Red Book’ in its new 76th edition
The 2023 edition of the "Guide Book of United States Coins," to be available at the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo in late March, is expanded to 472 pages, with 8,000 entries and 1,900-plus color photographs. -
Mar 22, 2022, 08:45 AM
2022 Sally Ride quarter dollar begins circulation
The second coin issued for circulation in 2022 in the American Women quarter dollars program features Dr. Sally Ride and began shipping to the Fed March 21 from the Denver and Philadelphia Mints. -
Mar 22, 2022, 08:00 AM
Limited Edition Proof Silver set scheduled for 50,000 units
The eight-coin 2022 Limited Edition Proof set will go on sale in the fall with a Proof 2022-W American Eagle 1-ounce silver dollar and Proof 2022-S versions of the dime, five quarter dollars and half dollar. -
Mar 21, 2022, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for March 21, 2022: Canceled plans
The U.S. Mint has canceled plans to strike and release 2022 Morgan and Peace dollars as a follow-up to the 2021 coins, citing problems with obtaining silver planchets for the coins. -
Mar 18, 2022, 09:45 AM
Mint officials cancel 2022 Morgan and Peace dollar production
A shortage of silver planchets is cited as the reason the United States Mint is eliminating plans to produce a 2022 Morgan dollar and a 2022 Peace dollar. -
Mar 18, 2022, 09:30 AM
Mint customers buy approximately 99% of U.S. Navy silver medal
Just over 100 of the U.S. Navy 2.5-ounce .999 fine silver medals remained in stock at the U.S. Mint after the first day of sales on March 11, as customers bought 99% of the total, priced at $160 each. -
Mar 18, 2022, 09:15 AM
American Women quarter dollars are selling out quickly
Mint sales through enrollments for multiple 2022 numismatic products containing American Women quarter dollars have nearly exhausted the bureau’s inventory. -
Mar 17, 2022, 10:00 AM
Market Analysis: Seeing double on two 1916 5-cent coins
Recent GreatCollections auctions included multiple 1916 Indian Head, Doubled Die Obverse 5-cent coins with a couple of examples in About Uncirculated grades among the most attractive. -
Mar 17, 2022, 09:16 AM
Week's Most Read: No 2022 Morgan or Peace dollars
The announcement of the Mint's plans to cancel production of the 2022 Morgan and Peace dollars resonated through the numismatic community as a silver planchet shortage loomed for the year ahead. -
Mar 16, 2022, 11:00 AM
New gold exhibit featured at Yale’s art museum
The many forms of gold and the impact of the metal on American society is captured in a special display at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, that includes numismatic items. -
Mar 16, 2022, 10:00 AM
Market Analysis: 1921 5-cent coin tops expectations
Eye appeal proved to be a driving factor as a 1921 Indian Head 5-cent coin graded Mint State 63+ with a CAC sticker brought well over expected return in a GreatCollections auction. -
Mar 15, 2022, 15:28 PM
Understanding the ancient economy with Lee Mordechai of the FLAME Project
Chris and Jeff learn about the FLAME Project, which seeks to understand the ancient economy through the study of coins. They also follow the big news from the U.S. Mint this week, while looking back at historical happenings. -
Mar 14, 2022, 12:13 PM
Breaking news: No 2022 Morgan or Peace dollars
The United States Mint will not strike 2022 Morgan or Peace dollars, with Mint officials identifying silver planchet shortages as the reason for the cancellation of the planned coins. -
Mar 14, 2022, 10:00 AM
Market Analysis: Nearly perfect 1936 5¢ coin
A Satin Finish Proof 1936 Indian Head 5-cent coin, graded Proof 69 by Professional Coin Grading Service, sold for $99,000 in a February GreatCollections auction.
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