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US Coins
Aug 11, 2023, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: 2023 Peace dollars and old legislation
Readers continue to be fascinated by the "Director's Strike" Uncirculated 2023-P Peace dollars, again making our coverage of these special coins the most-read article of the past week. -
US Coins
Aug 11, 2023, 8 AMMint updates products launch schedule for 2023
The U.S. Mint has updated its products release schedule through the end of November though a couple of numismatic offerings still lack a published release date in the schedule. -
US Coins
Aug 10, 2023, 10 AMMint sells special 2023 Peace dollars at ANA show
U.S. Mint officials made some of the "Director's Strike" 2023 Peace dollars available for purchase at the ANA convention but you had to win a drawing and be present to make the buy. -
US Coins
Aug 10, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: Two Proof 1895 Morgan dollars
The 1895 Morgan dollar is a coveted coin, and Proof examples recently were sold by Heritage Auctions, with both coins also carrying the distinction of green CAC stickers on their holders. -
US Coins
Aug 9, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: PCGS Deep Cameo vs. NGC Ultra Cameo
Grading services differ in terms describing Proof coins that exhibit significant contrast between fields and devices, and two coins in Heritage's July 20 auction demonstrate the characteristics. -
World Coins
Aug 9, 2023, 9 AMCanada issues commemorative coin for WWII engineer
The RCM's newest circulating commemorative dollar coin highlights the "Queen of the Hurricanes,” a woman who broke WWII-era barriers in the field of aviation engineering and production. -
US Coins
Aug 8, 2023, 10 AMANA’s major award goes to Texas dealer Mike Fuljenz
The Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award presented by the American Numismatic Association will be bestowed upon Mike Fuljenz at the 2023 World's Fair of Money. -
US Coins
Aug 8, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: Proof 1836 Gobrecht dollar
A Proof 1836 Gobrecht dollar graded Genuine, Proof, Uncirculated Details, Graffiti by Professional Coin Grading Service benefits from toning and realized $16,800 in a Heritage Auctions July sale. -
World Coins
Aug 8, 2023, 8 AMEast India Company coins remember Boston Tea Party
A company with the same name as the victim of the Boston Tea Party's activities is issuing coins commemorating the event's 250th anniversary, a famed step in the rebellion leading to American independence. -
US Coins
Aug 7, 2023, 11 AMTucker to lead Colonial coin presentation on Aug. 11
Visitors to the ANA's World's Fair of Money will have an opportunity to learn about the development and impact of the collecting of Colonial coins through changes in numismatics. -
US Coins
Aug 7, 2023, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Aug. 7, 2023: Hobby Protection Act
Fifty years ago, hobby leaders were supporting legislation being debated in Congress that would regulate the production of imitation numismatic items: the Hobby Protection Act of 1973. -
Paper Money
Aug 6, 2023, 10 AMNotre Dame researchers study Benjamin Franklin innovations
A research team from the University of Notre Dame published findings of a seven-year project looking into methods and materials used by Benjamin Franklin designed to thwart note counterfeiting. -
US Coins
Aug 5, 2023, 10 AMANA awards honor literary researchers for contributions
Contributors to the American Numismatic Association's magazine "The Numismatist" and young writers who submitted works will be on the receiving end of the annual literary awards. -
US Coins
Aug 4, 2023, 11 AMFeigenbaum steps into PNG role as executive director
John Feigenbaum stepped into the executive director's office at the Professional Numismatists Guild Aug. 1, upon the retirement of Bob Brueggeman who held the position for 27 years. -
US Coins
Aug 4, 2023, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Interest in special Peace dollars high
News of the specially struck 2023 Peace dollars remained high in the readers' interests, as were the U.S. Mint's reveals of designs for the 2024 quarter dollars and Harriet Tubman commemoratives. -
US Coins
Aug 4, 2023, 9 AMMarine Corps coins measure gets final approval for 2025
A three-coin commemorative coin program recognizing the U.S. Marine Corps's 250th anniversary in 2025 is now authorized, with surcharges to benefit the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. -
US Coins
Aug 3, 2023, 10 AMAmerican Liberty coin, medal sales set for Aug. 10
Sales open Aug. 10 for the limited-edition Proof 2023-W American Liberty, High Relief gold $100 and the Proof 2023-P American Liberty silver medal, each featuring the enduring bristlecone pine. -
US Coins
Aug 3, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: Key 1881, 1885 Coronet double eagles
Coronet double eagles from the 1880s tend to be tougher dates and finding quality examples can lead to spirited bidding, as two key dates that were sold by Heritage in May show. -
US Coins
Aug 3, 2023, 9 AMArtifact collector’s book details his adventurous life
"Safeguarding History: Trailblazing Adventures Inside the Worlds of Collecting and Forging History," by Ken Rendell, publishes Oct. 3, detailing his adventures seeking historic artifacts and busting hoaxes. -
US Coins
Aug 2, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: Civil War era 1862 gold $20
The 1862 Coronet double eagle is an example of a coin that is popular because of the historic date, and this example graded AU-58 by NGC sold for $28,000 in a Heritage auction in May.