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May 10, 2019, 7 AMU.S. Mint seeks redesign of silver and gold Eagles
Paul Gilkes
The Mint could introduce new designs for the American Eagle silver and gold bullion coins for the first time in more than 30 years, if approval is granted. -
May 10, 2019, 5 AMInside Coin World: Few French notes depict Notre Dame
William T. Gibbs
Current columns focus on the depiction of Notre Dame on French notes, why so many 1931-S Lincoln cents survive, and why the VAM-33A Morgan dollar is special. -
May 10, 2019, 5 AMWeek's Most Read: Damaged Reverse Proof cents
William T. Gibbs
News articles about Reverse Proof 2019-W Lincoln cent problems and a decision to strike no more 2019 platinum bullion coins captured reader attention this week. -
May 9, 2019, 11 AMProoflike 1858 $3 coin only example at NGC
Steve Roach
An 1858 Indian Head gold $3 piece, NGC AU-58 Prooflike with green CAC sticker survives a low mintage of 2,133 pieces and sold for $9,200 at the April CSNS show. -
May 7, 2019, 3 AMAU-55 1854-D gold $3 coin sells for $43,200
William T. Gibbs
An AU-55 1854-D Indian Head gold $3 coin, from the only $3 issue struck at the Dahlonega Mint, realized $43,200 in a recent Heritage auction. -
May 6, 2019, 2 PMCoin World Podcast: Episode 006 - Tight Knit and Dedicated
Coin World Podcast
Jeff and Chris reflect on the EAC convention in Dayton, Ohio, and interview Alan Stahl, the curator of the numismatic collection at Princeton University. -
May 6, 2019, 6 AMMint sells entire 2019 platinum bullion coin mintage
Paul Gilkes
The West Point Mint will strike no more 2019 American Eagle 1-ounce platinum bullion coins; the entire mintage was sold by the end of April. -
May 6, 2019, 5 AMCanada's $10 note wins IBNS honors for 2018
Arthur L. Friedberg
The Bank of Canada’s new $10 note has won the International Bank Note Society Banknote of the Year award for 2018, ending Switzerland’s streak. -
May 6, 2019, 3 AMMonday Morning Brief for May 6, 2019
William T. Gibbs
The U.S. Mint is the victim of its own success. With high-quality coins the norm, sub-par pieces tend to upset collectors, who want the best. -
May 6, 2019, 2 AMFrench Mint releases coins to raise Notre Dame funds
Jeff Starck
Three 2019 precious metal coins from the Monnaie de Paris will raise funds for reconstructing Paris’ fire-damaged Notre Dame cathedral. -
May 3, 2019, 9 AMRussian 5-ruble coin for Crimean anniversary
Jeff Starck
A Russian 2019 circulating commemorative 5-ruble coin celebrates the fifth anniversary of the “return” of Crimea to Russia. -
May 3, 2019, 8 AMFrench micro-currency circulates in Basque region
Arthur L. Friedberg
A French micro-currency, the eusko, enjoys wide popularity in the Basque region, where is circulates on par with the official euro notes. -
May 3, 2019, 7 AMDelaware first strike quarters from medal press
Paul Gilkes
Up to 150 1999-P Delaware quarter dollars were struck with specially prepared dies and planchets during a ceremonial first-strike event Dec. 7, 1998. -
May 3, 2019, 7 AMReverse Proof Lincoln cents delivered damaged
Paul Gilkes
Collectors are beginning to receive their Reverse Proof 2019-W Lincoln cents, and some owners are finding toning on their coins. -
May 3, 2019, 7 AMAmerican Memorial Park quarter gets recognition
Paul Gilkes
The U.S. Mint’s official launch ceremony April 30 for the 2019 American Memorial Park quarter dollar drew a crowd of 1,200 people. -
May 3, 2019, 6 AMWeek's Most Read: Early escape for Reverse Proof cent
William T. Gibbs
News about the Reverse Proof 2019-W Lincoln cent, 2019-W America the Beautiful quarter dollars, and a century-old Winged Liberty Head dime topped the lists. -
May 2, 2019, 4 AMProof 1942 dime brilliant, toned
Steve Roach
Needed for registry sets and Proof type coin collections, this 1942 NGC Proof 69 Winged Liberty Head dime sold for $12,000 in Heritage’s FUN auction Jan. 10. -
May 1, 2019, 4 AMToning adds pizzaz to frosty, lustrous 1939-D dime
Steve Roach
Spectacular toning graces obverse and reverse of a PCGS MS-69 full bands 1939-D Winged Liberty Head dime that realized $4,920 at Heritage’s Jan. 11 FUN auction. -
Apr 30, 2019, 10 AMCoin World Podcast: Episode 005 - Notre Dame and best practices
Coin World Podcast
Chris and Jeff talk about the numismatic reaction to the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, and interview Kevin Foley, Chairman of the Central States show. -
Apr 30, 2019, 5 AMMS-66 1919-D dime with full strike sells for $156,000
Steve Roach
The 1916-D Winged Liberty Head dime is the series key date, but surprisingly, some later Denver Mint issues are even rarer in top grades.