• Central States Nebraska
    Nov 4, 2024, 17:00 PM

    Nebraska-themed educational exhibits wanted by CSNS

    by Larry Jewett
    The 2025 Central States Numismatic Society convention will again feature educational exhibits, and the call is out for displays with a focus on Nebraska for the April gathering.

  • Pre-packaged sets
    Nov 4, 2024, 07:00 AM

    Monday Morning Brief for Nov. 4, 2024: Think about gift ideas

    by Larry Jewett
    Before we know it, the holiday season will be here, providing the perfect gift-giving occasion to boost a numismatist's efforts with many more options than just the next coin.

  • Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation
    Nov 3, 2024, 12:00 PM

    ACEF joins SHOP SAFE Act coalition to protect consumers

    by Coin World Staff
    The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation is joining forces with others who are seeking to protect consumers from vendors on e-commerce platforms that sell counterfeit products.

  • Michael Moran and Erik Jansen
    Nov 2, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Moran receives commission as Kentucky Colonel

    by Coin World Staff
    Author and current CCAC commissioner Michael Moran was recently honored with commission as a Kentucky Colonel, honoring his noteworthy service and achievements.

  • Christian Gobrecht grave marker
    Oct 31, 2024, 17:00 PM

    November ceremony planned at Gobrecht grave in Pennsylvania

    by Paul Gilkes
    Mint officials are expected to take part in a ceremony at the gravesite of Christian Gobrecht as the Liberty Seated Collector's Club will place a new marker on the resting spot of the famous designer.

  • 1975-S No S Roosevelt dime
    Oct 31, 2024, 10:00 AM

    Proof 1975-S, No S dime sells for new record price

    by Larry Jewett
    When the bidding ended on Oct. 27 in a GreatCollections sale, a new record of $506,250 was paid for one of the two known Proof 1975-S, No S Roosevelt dimes.

  • 2024 Flowing Hair silver medal
    Oct 31, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Week's Most Read: Flowing Hair medal sales

    by Larry Jewett
    Sales of the 230th Anniversary Flowing Hair silver medal attracted the highest interest this week as a limited edition of privy marked pieces drew attention and generated a strong secondary market.

  • Carson City bullion balance
    Oct 29, 2024, 17:00 PM

    Carson City bullion balance in Holabird November sale

    by Paul Gilkes
    The original bullion balance employed while the Carson City Mint was operational and afterward in a casino diplay is consigned to a November Holabird Western Americana auction.

  • Declaration quarter
    Oct 29, 2024, 12:00 PM

    CFA sees potential designs for 2026 quarter dollars

    by Paul Gilkes
    The Commission of Fine Arts followed a previous meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, also considering designs for five quarter dollars to be issued in 2026.

  • CFA 2026 dime
    Oct 29, 2024, 08:00 AM

    CFA looks at dime, half dollar designs for 2026

    by Paul Gilkes
    The Commission of Fine Arts took a turn at reviewing celebratory designs proposed for the dimes and half dollars of 2026 and made their recommendations to the Treasury secretary.

  • Masonic token from Barber quarter
    Oct 28, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Engraved, embellished Barber quarter likely unique tribute item

    by Paul Gilkes
    An ornate Masonic Order medal engraving replaces the obverse of a Barber Type II Reverse quarter dollar, and collector Bob Moffatt features the piece in the "Journal of the Barber Coin Collectors’ Society."

  • 2024 Flowing Hair silver medal
    Oct 24, 2024, 12:00 PM

    Flowing Hair anniversary medal opening sales brisk

    by Paul Gilkes
    The first day sales of the 230th anniversary Flowing Hair silver medal provided a good indication that the product was on its way to a sellout, boosted by random privy marks.

  • 1913 and 1927 nickels
    Oct 24, 2024, 09:58 AM

    Week's Most Read: Impressive 5-cent offerings

    by Larry Jewett
    Images of quality Indian Head 5-cent coins heading up an impressive array of coins in an upcoming Heritage auction drew high attention, as did possible 2026 coin designs.

  • 1879 Stella and 1895 Morgan dollar
    Oct 21, 2024, 17:00 PM

    Heritage sets record with 1895 Proof Morgan silver dollar

    by Steve Roach
    Heritage set a record for a Proof 1895 Morgan dollar sale at auction, and a high quality 1879 Flowing Hair gold $4 stella pattern proved its continuing popularity in another recent offering.

  • Roberto Clemente
    Oct 21, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Sports heroes subject of coin, medal proposals

    by Paul Gilkes
    New legislation calls for a congressional gold medal for the U.S. Olympic hockey team from the 1980 games, and another measure for a commemorative program for a sports hero gains attention.

  • 2026 dime design
    Oct 20, 2024, 12:00 PM

    CCAC recommends designs for 2026 dime, half dollar

    by Paul Gilkes
    The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee took a look at suggested designs for circulating dimes and half dollars and made recommendations during a two-day meeting.

  • 1913 and 1927 nickels
    Oct 19, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Exceptional Proof Indian Head 5-cent pieces at Heritage

    by Steve Roach
    Those on the lookout for high quality Indian Head 5-cent coins will be watching the upcoming sale by Heritage Auctions that includes a trio of top examples to add to a collection.

  • Mutilated coin sorting
    Oct 18, 2024, 12:00 PM

    Week's Most Read: Mutilated coins and the Mint

    by Larry Jewett
    Reader interest continued high for the announcement that the U.S. Mint was about to phase out the program to redeem mutilated coins, keeping the story on top this week.

  • 2026 Declaration of Independence quarter
    Oct 17, 2024, 16:01 PM

    CCAC reviews multiple options for 2026 quarter dollars

    by Paul Gilkes
    The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee considered multiple possible designs for five different quarter dollars to help celebrate 250 years of the nation's progress.

  • Jimmy Carter inauguration medal
    Oct 12, 2024, 08:00 AM

    Gold medal for former president Jimmy Carter proposed

    by Paul Gilkes
    Former president Jimmy Carter, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, is the subject of congressional gold medal legislation offered in the House of Representatives.

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