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US Coins
Oct 19, 2022, 10 AMPaul A. Volcker Jr. medal collection sold at August auction
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul A. Volcker Jr. had accumulated a collection of a number of impressive medals and these items were sold in a Stack's Bowers Galleries auction in August. -
US Coins
Oct 18, 2022, 10 AMSmall denominations big attraction at Regency Auction 55
Denominations may be low but the quality is high for several examples of 2-cent coins and 5-cent coins included in the Legend Rare Coin Auctions Regency Auction 55 set for Oct. 20. -
US Coins
Oct 17, 2022, 11 AMMarket Analysis: Holed Lord Baltimore groat sells for $4,080
The presence of a hole on a rare coin from the 1650s can simply provide an affordable opportunity to add the desirable piece to a collection, like this one recently offered by Heritage. -
Precious Metals
Oct 17, 2022, 9 AMAPMEX gets a little looney, daffy on 1-ounce silver bullion
Popular characters from the globally known Looney Tunes series will be featured on a pair of 2022 Samoa 1-ounce silver bullion coins being offered by American Precious Metals Exchange. -
Paper Money
Oct 17, 2022, 8 AMCentral Bank of Iran issues new 1-million-rial 'cheque'
The Central Bank of Iran issued a sort of emergency currency without legal tender status Sept. 12, introducing a 1-million-rial "cheque" with fading zeros, preparatory to a switchover to the new toman. -
US Coins
Oct 17, 2022, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Oct. 17, 2022: Rare variety discovered
A second Proof 2007-W American Eagle 1-ounce platinum coin with the "Frosted Freedom" reverse has been discovered and is being offered by GreatCollections in an upcoming auction. -
Paper Money
Oct 16, 2022, 8 AMAuthorities bust €500 bank note counterfeiting operation
A group discovered to be counterfeiting and distributing 500-euro notes in Spain was interrupted by raids during a multi-agency operation Sept. 21, leading to several arrests and equipment confiscation. -
World Coins
Oct 15, 2022, 12 PMRoyal Mint marks broadcasters anniversary on 50p coins
In celebration of the centennial of the founding of the British Broadcasting Corporation, the Royal Mint will offer several versions of a commemorative 50-penny coin. -
Paper Money
Oct 15, 2022, 8 AMFitzwilliam Museum opens new exhibit on money messages
An exhibition focused on the long history of altering currency in an artistic manner as a means of social commentary begins a world tour, with its first showing through Jan. 8, 2023, in Cambridge, England. -
US Coins
Oct 14, 2022, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Silver Proof set on sale soon
The upcoming sale of the eight-coin 2022 Limited Edition Silver Proof set drew plenty of attention, and the processes for changing currency in the U.S. and UK continued to hold appeal. -
US Coins
Oct 14, 2022, 8 AMSecond-known 2007-W platinum $100 American Eagle variety found
A second example of the pre-production Proof 2007-W American Eagle, Frosted FREEDOM $100 platinum coin mistakenly released by the U.S. Mint is being offered in a GreatCollections auction. -
US Coins
Oct 14, 2022, 8 AMReverse Proof American Innovation dollar set launches Nov. 14
American Innovation dollars issued in 2022 honoring Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Kentucky will be offered in a four-coin Reverse Proof set beginning Nov. 14. -
World Coins
Oct 13, 2022, 11 AMPobjoy Mint issues bullion coins for Columbus’ ‘Santa Maria’
A 2022 Reverse Frosted 1-ounce silver dollar offered by Pobjoy Mint on behalf of the British Virgin Islands depicts one of Christopher Columbus's 1492 sailing ships, the "Santa Maria." -
US Coins
Oct 13, 2022, 11 AMCAC Grading Service planned for start in 2023
A new grading alternative will be offered in 2023 as CAC Grading Service will develop from the existing Certified Acceptance Corp. with a focus on accuracy and education to benefit consumers. -
World Coins
Oct 13, 2022, 11 AMItalian sale features 1928 WWI anniversary fair token
A special fair was held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the end of fighting in World War I in Italy and souvenirs of the event are turning up in an upcoming auction. -
US Coins
Oct 13, 2022, 9 AMMarket Analysis: 1861-O double eagle sells for $96,000
In continuing offerings from the Fairmont Collection of U.S. gold coins, an early die state example of the 1861-O Coronet gold $20 double eagle, graded About Uncirculated 55+, sold for $96,000. -
US Coins
Oct 12, 2022, 11 AMMercanti sculptures offered in PAN show auction
Two signed bas relief plaster sculptures by retired U.S. Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti will be offered at auction in Pittsburgh Oct. 20 at the PAN Fall Banquet during the PAN convention. -
US Coins
Oct 11, 2022, 3 PMU.S. Mint assessing summer gold coin promotion
In what Mint officials describe as a "discount" on purchase of a Proof 2017-W American Liberty 1-ounce gold coin paired with a tenth-ounce coin, customers effectively received the smaller coin for free. -
US Coins
Oct 11, 2022, 9 AMMarket Analysis: Civil War era 1864-S $5 gold
An 1864-S Coronet gold half eagle, one of only 35 known, graded PCGS EF-45 with a fantastic original appearance, drew high interest in the Fairmont Collection sale by Stack's Bowers Galleries. -
World Coins
Oct 11, 2022, 9 AMANS honors Heritage with 2023 Trustees’ Award
Citing decades of generous support, the American Numismatic Society will recognize Heritage Auctions at its annual gala in January with the presentation of the 2023 Trustees' Award.