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Oct 31, 2016, 12:30 PM
What's featured on Perth Mint's last map-shaped coin?
The latest Reverse Proof 2016 .999 fine silver dollar is the tenth and final issue in the series, which began in 2012. -
Oct 31, 2016, 11:00 AM
New Year of the Rooster coins also serve as jewelry
For the second year, the Pobjoy Mint has issued Chinese Lunar coins from the British Virgin Islands that are wearable as charms. -
Oct 31, 2016, 09:04 AM
Ronald Reagan the subject of numerous world coins
Though he is not without critics, President Reagan remains one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century, and appears on many coins. -
Oct 29, 2016, 08:30 AM
How FDR made history on Filipino coins in 1930s
The birth of the Philippine Commonwealth was commemorated by three silver coins. -
Oct 28, 2016, 11:04 AM
Finding golden treasure in a Great Britain toy box
For the second time in four years, noncollectors have located a 1703 Vigo Bay gold 5-guinea coin in the inherited belongings of their families. -
Oct 28, 2016, 10:52 AM
82-pound silver bar from famed shipwreck for sale
The Atocha wreck is arguably the most famous shipwreck discovered in modern America, so when items salvaged from it are sold at auction, it’s notable. -
Oct 28, 2016, 08:50 AM
Week's Most Read: Rare coin found among child’s cache
Also this week, we wondered if the Reagan Coin & Chronicles set is a bust, and profiled the market for special coin slabs. -
Oct 27, 2016, 09:13 AM
Fall's in bloom on two new coins from Canada
The vibrant colors of autumn are visible on two new limited-mintage commemorative coins from the Royal Canadian Mint. -
Oct 26, 2016, 11:00 AM
Gold rarity found in child's 'pirate treasure' cache
From an 18th century Spanish treasure ship to a 20th century child’s toy chest — sometimes a rare coin’s journey can be humbling. -
Oct 26, 2016, 08:25 AM
Pobjoy issues final privy mark Angel gold bullion
The Isle of Man has issued its final Angel 20th-ounce gold coin. The coin features a Christmas-themed privy mark celebrating the three gifts of the Wise Men. -
Oct 25, 2016, 11:57 AM
Gold aureus from A.D. 71 stars in recent auction
The design is more readily available as a silver denarius, but less so in gold on the aureus. -
Oct 25, 2016, 10:37 AM
Attacking your enemy in a rare gold medallic format
An apparently unique, previously unknown gold version of a medal issued by Napoleon attacking Britain for breaking a treaty will appear at auction in November. -
Oct 24, 2016, 12:54 PM
World's favorite mouse on new series of French coins
Walt Disney’s most iconic character is the latest subject of the Monnaie de Paris’ Youth series of collector coins. -
Oct 24, 2016, 12:25 PM
The American general on coins of the Philippines
He famously declared “I shall return” upon leaving the Philippines during World War II, when the Japanese invaded. He did, and was put on coins soon after. -
Oct 24, 2016, 11:30 AM
The ancient coin that topped $300K at auction
Perhaps no coin of antiquity is as familiar, or as important as this one. That's likely why it sold for $332,583. -
Oct 21, 2016, 11:46 AM
How world coins depict Americans
In rare instances, world coins depicting Americans makes total sense. -
Oct 21, 2016, 11:23 AM
The story behind a frequent ancient coin subject
From the late sixth through the late third centuries B.C., Taras produced one of the most significant and interesting coinages of south Italy. -
Oct 20, 2016, 13:39 PM
Ancient coin from legendary designer brings big price
Ancient Greek coins are, in many ways, the standard-bearers for classical beauty in coin design. The artist behind this coin's design helped set the standard. -
Oct 17, 2016, 16:15 PM
Canada marks Battle of Hong Kong on silver $20 coin
Joel Kimmel designed the reverse of the coin, which features Canadian soldiers in Pacific Theater uniform fighting on the rugged terrain of Hong Kong Island. -
Oct 17, 2016, 16:00 PM
Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton lives on Dutch medals
A dinosaur fossil found in America and now residing in the Netherlands is being honored on new medals. -
Oct 16, 2016, 11:00 AM
When Germany engaged in 'economic terrorism'
A 1622 debased silver 24-kreuzer coin of Bavaria reflects the “monetary terrorism” of the Kipper und Wipper period in Germany. -
Oct 13, 2016, 14:15 PM
Italy issues gold 100-lira medal for World War I
In 1928, a gold medal marking the 10th anniversary of the end of World War I was issued, featuring designs by two then well known Italian artists and sculptors. -
Oct 11, 2016, 12:45 PM
Spin and tilt — follow this die’s odd journey
Die alignment errors can involve all three axes and planes that define our spatial dimensions. Dies can rotate, tilt, pivot, slide, or move in combination. -
Oct 11, 2016, 09:13 AM
German inventor, ‘dandy horse’ are on silver commem
Germany will celebrate the invention, which you might recognize, and its inventor on a commemorative coin in 2017. -
Oct 10, 2016, 14:34 PM
Maria Theresa appears on many coins besides talers
A 1779 silver scudo (6-lira coin) of Milan and issued for Maria Theresa, shows the empress late in life, in a different image than on the talers in her name.