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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. -
Oct 10, 2016, 09:16 AM
Shakespeare gets a starring role on new silver coin
The Royal Mint is honoring William Shakespeare with a Brilliant Uncirculated silver £50 coin that is being sold at face value. -
Oct 7, 2016, 20:00 PM
Shipwreck gold from 1715 Plate Fleet reaches market
The treasure was found in only six feet of water just 100 feet from the beach in Vero Beach, Fla., by salvors working for 1715 Fleet-Queens Jewels LLC. -
Oct 7, 2016, 14:20 PM
Germany plans gold coin for Martin Luther anniversary
Germany’s commemorative coin program in 2017 is slated to include a gold €50 coin honoring Martin Luther and his 95 theses, which were published in 1517. -
Oct 6, 2016, 14:10 PM
Major mint launches its first glow-in-the-dark coins
Instead of celebrating history, this new coin series targeted toward young collectors will make history. -
Oct 6, 2016, 11:45 AM
Queen Elizabeth birthday coins are still being issued
The monarch was born on April 21 (in 1926) and her official birthday celebration in 2016 was held June 11. The commemorative coins, however, just keep coming. -
Oct 5, 2016, 13:59 PM
The NYINC has a new home for 2018 and beyond
NYINC officials announced that a new site for the long-running show has been secured, and the show’s position on the calendar has been readjusted. -
Oct 4, 2016, 09:25 AM
Germany announces plans for 2017 sporting coin
Germany’s commemorative coin program in 2017 is slated to include a silver €20 coin honoring the 50th anniversary of a national sporting organization. -
Oct 3, 2016, 10:57 AM
Heritage offering another Nobel Prize gold medal
Georg Wittig was recognized for his 1954 discovery of the “Wittig reaction,” a process regulating the regrouping of atoms in a molecule. -
Oct 3, 2016, 08:23 AM
Royal Canadian Mint ‘cashes in’ on Royal Family visit
Prince William and Princess Kate brought their two kids for a visit to Canada this fall, and the Royal Canadian Mint is celebrating with a new silver $20 coin. -
Oct 1, 2016, 08:00 AM
German ducat made of Rhine River gold headlines sale
The concept of striking coins from locally gathered metals — familiar to collectors of U.S. pioneer gold coins — is not unique to the United States.