Cherrypicking is a time-honored skill in numismatics — one in which superior knowledge is invaluable. A collector who found a $10,000 large cent on eBay, for which he paid $171, is proof of that.

The United States Mint kicked off 2022 with American Eagle silver bullion coin sales in January that are 4.7% higher than sales for January 2021.

What is now considered the finest known example of the N-5 variety of 1825 Matron Head cent, bought on eBay for a fraction of its value, has been authenticated and graded by ANACS as Fine 15.

While the limited-edition privy-marked version of the program's silver dollar is sold out, fewer than 1,000 of its Uncirculated gold $5 coin were reported sold in the first month of sales.

With a design celebrating Freedom of Speech, the second in a five-year First Amendment themed Proof American Eagle platinum $100 coin series goes on sale from the Mint at noon March 3.

Release into circulation of the first American Woman quarter dollar and questions about whether the public should have more input into U.S. coinage designs drew the most reader attention this past week.

At noon Eastern Time Feb. 23, the U.S. Mint will begin selling 100-coin bags and 25-coin rolls of circulation-quality 2022 American Innovation, Rhode Island dollars, featuring the yacht "Reliance."

Striking errors on early silver coins were included among the lots offered for sale when Heritage presented the John McCloskey Collection as part of its Dallas-based FUN auctions.

Larry and Jeff discuss the ultra-modern market of world coins with Chang Bullock, and dig into several numismatic time capsules, both literal and figurative, and explore a modern type of American paper money.

Researcher John McCloskey first published notice of the rare Curl Base 2 variety of the1829 Capped Bust dime, and his NGC Fine 12 discovery coin sold at Heritage for $11,000 in January.

The Central State Numismatic Society plans its first convention since 2019, offering an expanded bourse at the April show in response to pent up demand, and PNG Day is back.

Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency Auction 50, at the Professional Coin Grading Service Member's Only show in Las Vegas, offered a wide array of coins, including a "1776 dollar" and a top 1880 5-cent coin.

Our readers sometimes bemoan the lack of public participation in the selection of designs for future editions of current coin series, like the American Women quarters. Do they make a valid point?

Dr. Lawrence S. Brown Jr., a member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee since 2019, is selected by the Treasury secretary to chair the committe for a one-year term.

The collection of numismatic researcher John McCloskey was offered by Heritage in its January FUN auctions, and it included a VG-10 Bolender 2 variety of the 1804 Draped Bust quarter dollar.

Price increases await U.S. Mint customers who plan to acquire 2022 products containing coins in the just released American Women Quarters program, including bags, rolls and sets.

March 29 is the release date for the 2022-S American Women Quarters Silver Proof set, when the U.S. Mint offers the five-coin set for $73 without product or household order limits.

The demand for the American Eagle silver dollar remains high as enrollment limits were reached in two of three programs, and readers are keeping an eye out for the latest quarter dollar.

The U.S. Mint is requesting information from potential vendors to handle order fulfillment, the Mint website and the customer service call center, as the contract with the current provider nears expiration.

A pair of cornerstone boxes recovered from the base of Richmond, Virginia's recently dismantled Robert E. Lee Memorial Monument contained multiple coins and notes, recently revealed.