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Oct 30, 2014, 16:08 PM
Five-guinea coin from East India Company gold leads auction
A 1729 gold 5-guinea coin minted from gold supplied to the Royal Mint by the East India Company highlights Dix Noonan Webb’s Dec. 4 and 5 auction. -
Oct 30, 2014, 11:35 AM
Collector seeks information about medal for 1909 Fair in London
The Imperial International Exhibition was held in the White District section of Shepherd’s Bush, in west London, in 1909. -
Oct 26, 2014, 11:18 AM
Lighthouses: Illuminating your collection of U.S., world coins
Coins that feature lighthouses provide an interesting theme for a collection. This is a wonderful way to learn about specific lighthouses and their history. -
Oct 24, 2014, 08:13 AM
Israeli coins show variable form of raised rings inside design rim
Collectors' Clearinghouse column: Israeli coins show variable form of raised rings just inside design rim. -
Oct 23, 2014, 17:28 PM
Rare Chinese cash coin astonishes in Steve Album auction
A circa 1853 to 1855 bronze 20-cash coin of the Qing Dynasty realized $49,200 U.S. in a Stephen Album Rare Coins auction recently. -
Oct 23, 2014, 17:18 PM
Belgium marks Berlin Wall anniversary with commemorative
A 2014 Proof .925 fine silver €20 coin from Belgium marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Berlin Wall Nov. 9, 1989. -
Oct 22, 2014, 14:25 PM
Chinese Mint artist designs 2014 medal for Macau coin expo
A China Mint artist has designed the commemorative medal for the Macau Numismatic Society's annual coin expo Nov. 27 to 30. -
Oct 22, 2014, 13:58 PM
Chinese pattern silver dollar on exhibit in Macau
An 1898 Hunan pattern silver dollar from China that reportedly sold for more than $1 million U.S. will be on exhibit during a coin show in Macau. -
Oct 22, 2014, 11:00 AM
Recognizing World War Peace with a coin
From victory, comes, hopefully, peace. The United States marked the end of World War I with the Peace dollar, first issued in 1921. -
Oct 21, 2014, 11:15 AM
Victory medals for all Allied nations in world war I
Within months of the Nov. 11, 1918, armistice ending World War I, the Allies reached agreement to adopt a Victory Medal for soldiers. -
Oct 20, 2014, 17:22 PM
Three Graces pattern realizes $76,037 U.S. in London auction
The highest graded example of William Wyon's Three Graces silver crown pattern of 1817 sold in a Sept. 29 auction for £46,800 ($76,037 U.S.). -
Oct 20, 2014, 15:05 PM
World mints catering to big buyers with half-ounce silver coins
World mints have been catering to big buyers with half-ounce silver coins, and one-ounce coins are no longer the rule. -
Oct 20, 2014, 14:22 PM
Large, important silver coins struck for Roman provinces
Some large and important coins were struck in silver and debased silver for use in Rome’s provinces. -
Oct 20, 2014, 10:47 AM
World War I battle recognition often in medallic form
While World War I military decorations often recognize battle achievements, numerous examples of medallic art add to the accolades. -
Oct 19, 2014, 11:17 AM
Portuguese Mint develops new technology for off-center coin
A new collector coin from Portugal is intentionally struck off-center, using technology developed by the Portuguese State Mint. -
Oct 19, 2014, 09:30 AM
China’s Kwangtung Mint was once world’s largest
When China's Kwangtung Mint opened in 1888, it was the world's largest. An early silver dollar from that mint highlights a Nov. 30 auction. -
Oct 17, 2014, 11:11 AM
Portuguese mint strikes off-center coin on purpose
A new collector coin from Portugal is intentionally struck off-center, using technology developed by the Portuguese State Mint. -
Oct 17, 2014, 10:12 AM
World War I generates numismatic collectibles
It was called “the war that will end war,” by author H.G. Wells. World War I can be remembered through numerous numismatic collectibles. -
Oct 15, 2014, 11:29 AM
Russian coins marking Crimean takeover now in circulation
Two commemorative 10-ruble coins celebrating Russia's takeover of Crimea are now in circulation, months after being announced. -
Oct 15, 2014, 07:37 AM
2011 Nobel medal winner questioned at Fargo airport
Physicist Brian P. Schmidt explained to TSA officials in Fargo, N.D., the 2011 Nobel gold medal he was carrying was the one he received from the King of Sweden. -
Oct 14, 2014, 15:09 PM
French Mint begins World War I series with coins for taxi drivers
Four new coins begin a new series from the Monnaie de Paris marking the centennial of World War I. The coins show the taxi drivers of the Marne. -
Oct 14, 2014, 14:53 PM
Macedonia issues fourth coin in Signs of the Zodiac series
A new Proof .925 fine silver 10 denars coin is the fourth coin in the Signs of the Zodiac series from the National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia. -
Oct 14, 2014, 10:55 AM
‘Finest known’ silver Star of Lima 8-real coin in Sedwick auction
A coin that wasn't royally authorized and was lost to the sea, a 1659 Star of Lima silver 8-real coin, highlights Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC's Nov. 6 auction. -
Oct 13, 2014, 14:46 PM
Fort McHenry quarter presented to British frigate officer
Maryland State Numismatic Association presented a 2014 Fort McHenry quarter dollar to HMS Argyll warrant officer Sept. 14 in Baltimore. -
Oct 13, 2014, 11:28 AM
Bimetallic medal of Commodus highlights Nomos sale
An orichalcum and copper medal of Roman emperor Commodus, dating to A.D. 190, highlights Nomos Ag’s auction No. 9 on Oct. 21 in Zürich.