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U.S. COINS

Finest 1913 Nickel Acquired by GreatCollections in $13 Million “Big Three”...

December 2, 2021

The “Big Three” Includes the 1913 Nickel, 1894-S Dime & 1804 Silver Dollar GreatCollections has acquired the finest 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, graded PCGS MS-66...

From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Suspect Counterfeit 1799 Bust Dollar

December 1, 2021

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ...... In my previous article, I discussed examples that include matching "attribution" marks - circulation marks like...

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AUCTIONS

Künker to Offer Historic Auction Catalogs From Alain Poinsignon Library

December 2, 2021

Historical Testimonies of the International Coin Trade at Künker from 7 to 9 December 2021, part 3 of the Alain Poinsignon Library will be...

Twelve Caesars Collection of Roman Coins Offered by David Lawrence Rare...

December 1, 2021

Sunday Auction #1199 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now LIVE and features 545 total lots - including 25 Vault Values and 155...

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WORLD COINS

New Australian Coin Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Tamworth Country Music Festival

December 2, 2021

By Royal Australian Mint ...... A new commemorative coin has been minted to mark the 50th anniversary of one of the world’s biggest music festivals,...

Final Coin in Queen’s Beasts Series Features Falcon of Plantagenets

December 1, 2021

Final release in 10-coin series features “The Falcon of the Plantagenets” Low issue limit of 2,750 for £2 bi-metal coin Also available in...

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ANCIENT COINS

Twelve Caesars Collection of Roman Coins Offered by David Lawrence Rare...

December 1, 2021

Sunday Auction #1199 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now LIVE and features 545 total lots - including 25 Vault Values and 155...

Online Resources for Researching Ancient Coins

November 22, 2021

CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series by Mike Markowitz ..... For many collectors of classic and modern American coins, the only information resource they need is the...

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BULLION & PRECIOUS METALS

Numismatic Crime – Precious Metal Coins Stolen in Burglary

November 29, 2021

By Doug Davis - Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ...... Suspect Attempting to Sell Coins from Baltimore Theft NCIC just received information that...

U.S. Mint Confirms Total Number of Gold Eagle Errors Released

November 23, 2021

By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ..... All of the American Gold Eagle $10 quarter-ounce bullion coins mistakenly struck with an unfinished Proof obverse die were...

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COIN PROFILES

United States 1964-D Jefferson Nickel

December 2, 2021

The Jefferson nickel debuted in 1938, replacing the Buffalo nickel in the 25th year of its production run. A design contest to commemorate Founding...

United States 1976 Bicentennial Kennedy Half Dollar

November 24, 2021

Americans have long considered the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 as the birthday of the United States. And 1976...

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COLLECTING STRATEGIES

10 Ways to Become a Better Coin Collector

November 19, 2021

By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ...... CoinWeek Content Partner As a dealer who works with collectors who range in experience from total beginners to full-on experts,...

Coin Type Versus Subtype – What’s the Difference?

November 9, 2021

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ...... In the course of reading this or that article on coinage, you may have come across two words that...

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ERRORS & VARIETIES

Edging Your Bets: Edge Varieties Are Worth Looking For

November 29, 2021

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ...... It seems most collectors look for varieties on the obverse and reverse of a coin, and that makes total...

U.S. Mint Confirms Total Number of Gold Eagle Errors Released

November 23, 2021

By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ..... All of the American Gold Eagle $10 quarter-ounce bullion coins mistakenly struck with an unfinished Proof obverse die were...

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MODERN COINS

United States 1964-D Jefferson Nickel

December 2, 2021

The Jefferson nickel debuted in 1938, replacing the Buffalo nickel in the 25th year of its production run. A design contest to commemorate Founding...

United States Mint Announces 2022 Native American $1 Coin Reverse Design

November 30, 2021

The United States Mint has officially announced the design for the 2022 Native American $1 Coin. The 2022 Native American $1 Coin will commemorate...

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MEDALS & TOKENS

Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin Sold for Nearly 500% Premium in Stack’s Bowers...

November 29, 2021

A physical Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin was sold for $33,600 USD by Stack's Bowers Galleries in their November 2021 Showcase Auction, representing a nearly 500%...

Künker eLive Auction 69: Ancient, World Coins and Military Decorations

November 24, 2021

Künker eLive Auction 69 is online. From now on you can study all pieces of the upcoming auction at your leisure. More than 1,800 lots--from...

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COMMEMORATIVE COINS

Perth Mint - Year of the Tiger Quadrant 2022 1oz Silver Four-Coin Set

Thanksgiving Motifs on Classic Commemoratives

November 24, 2021

By Dan Duncan – Pinnacle Rarities ...... The Thanksgiving celebration cues up the holiday season and begins the winding down of another year. The concept...

The 1938 New Rochelle 250th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar

November 22, 2021

By Blanchard and Company, Inc ...... In 1688, the city of New Rochelle, New York was founded by French Protestants. Colonist Jacob Leisler executed the...

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COUNTERFEIT COINS

From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Suspect Counterfeit 1799 Bust Dollar

December 1, 2021

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ...... In my previous article, I discussed examples that include matching "attribution" marks - circulation marks like...

From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1872-S Half Dollar

November 24, 2021

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ...... In my previous installment of this CoinWeek exclusive series, I discussed examples that do NOT match...

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PATTERN COINS

‘Big Island Collection’ of Hawaiian Coins, Tokens in Heritage Auctions US...

November 30, 2021

Offered selection includes items used during coins shortage As the song says, “Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas day...”...

Bearded Yuan Shih-Kai Transitional Coin in Stack’s Bowers December Collectors Auction

November 30, 2021

By Nicholas Fritz - Numismatist, World and Ancient Coins, Stack's Bowers Galleries ...... The December Hong Kong Collectors Choice Auction of Asian Coins from Stack's...

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WORLD MINTS

New Australian Coin Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Tamworth Country Music Festival

December 2, 2021

By Royal Australian Mint ...... A new commemorative coin has been minted to mark the 50th anniversary of one of the world’s biggest music festivals,...

Final Coin in Queen’s Beasts Series Features Falcon of Plantagenets

December 1, 2021

Final release in 10-coin series features “The Falcon of the Plantagenets” Low issue limit of 2,750 for £2 bi-metal coin Also available in...

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PAPER MONEY

Stack’s Bowers Official Auctioneer of MIF Paper Money Fair in Valkenburg,...

December 1, 2021

Stack’s Bowers Galleries, known for selling at auction the most valuable paper money and coin collections worldwide, is thrilled to announce their sponsorship of...

Curiosities of the United States Paper Money Cabinet, Part II

December 1, 2021

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ...... Link to Part I As we continue our exploration of miscellaneous paper issues from the United States,...

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TREASURE

A Brief Guide to the Hearts of Potosí

November 30, 2021

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ..... First struck in 1693, the Hearts of Potosí are fascinating numismatic rarities that still command interest even after three...

Impressive 95oz Kellogg & Humbert Gold Ingot From SS Central America...

November 22, 2021

A 95.83-ounce Kellogg & Humbert gold ingot recovered from the wreck of SS Central America auctioned by GreatCollections (GC) sold on November 21 for...

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Editors Choice

Big Things Have Happened at the United States Mint in the...

December 1, 2021

By CoinWeek ..... The month of December has historically been a time for Americans to take it easy, spend time with their family, celebrate the...

CoinWeek Podcast #163: Why #FreeCoinDay Matters

November 30, 2021

The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get...

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Clubs and Organizations

Curiosities of the United States Paper Money Cabinet, Part II

December 1, 2021

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ...... Link to Part I As we continue our exploration of miscellaneous paper issues from the United States,...

PNG Now Accepting 2022 Awards Nominations

November 16, 2021

The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is now accepting nominations for its 2022 awards, according to PNG Executive Director Robert Brueggeman. “The PNG publicly recognizes outstanding...

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