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U.S. COINS

Look Out! More Fake “Certified” Morgan Dollars Appear in Facebook Ads

January 27, 2023

By CoinWeek .... On January 16, CoinWeek published an article by Jack Young where he talked about a particularly egregious wave of counterfeit Morgan dollars...

Douglas Winter Numismatics Sells Rare Uncirculated 1850-O $20

January 27, 2023

By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ...... CoinWeek Content Partner Douglas Winter Numismatics (DWN) recently sold one of the few known Uncirculated 1850-O double eagles. The coin...

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AUCTIONS

Rare Superb Gem 1901-S Barber Quarter Offered by GreatCollections

January 26, 2023

GreatCollections is offering collectors the opportunity to bid on what is perhaps currently one of the rarest non-gold coins struck by the United States...

David Lawrence Rare Coins to Offer Classic Assay Gold Coins

January 25, 2023

Sunday Auction #1259 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now LIVE and features over 625 total lots - including more than 275 No...

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WORLD COINS

Astrolabe Featured on Historical Instruments Coin From CIT

January 27, 2023

Historic Instruments – Astrolabe Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High...

Royal Canadian Mint Announces Numismatic Collection Honoring Life and Reign of...

January 27, 2023

The life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, who served as Canada’s monarch and head of state for 70 years, is being remembered on...

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ANCIENT COINS

Coins of Ancient Greek Troas (Troad): Part 3

January 27, 2023

By Steve Benner for CoinWeek ..... Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 * * * This article is the third part of...

MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC). AR tetradrachm

Ancient Coins – Alexander the Great Tetradrachms and Herakles’ Slaying of...

January 22, 2023

MACEDONIAN KINGDOM. Alexander the Great Tetradrachms (336-323 BCE). AR Tetradrachms by Russell A. Augustin, AU Capital Management, LLC ...... The early Macedonian kingdom did not have...

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BULLION & PRECIOUS METALS

Perth Mint Issues 2023 Australian Kangaroo 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

January 26, 2023

The Perth Mint is pleased to present the Australian Kangaroo 2023 1oz Silver Bullion Coin. The kangaroo is a large marsupial endemic to Australia....

A Brief History of the Chinese Gold Panda

January 19, 2023

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ..... First struck in 1982, the .999 pure Chinese Gold Panda series has been a perennial favorite of numismatists and...

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COIN PROFILES

The Second-Finest 1880-O $10 Eagle Gold Coin

January 26, 2023

By Paradime Coins ...... The United States in 1880 was in the midst of economic growth and expansion through the Gilded Age period. The economy...

United States 1798 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

January 23, 2023

Issued only six years after the United States Mint was established by the Coinage Act of April 2, 1792, the 1798 dollar represents one...

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COLLECTING STRATEGIES

Jim Bisognani: My 12th Annual NGC Year in Review

Jim Bisognani: 12th Annual NGC Year in Review – Part 3

January 23, 2023

Numismatic Market Review by Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market Report ...... Part 1 | Part 2 * * * The experts just concluded that the FUN...

Jeff Garrett: Changing Trends in Numismatics

January 17, 2023

Looking at the most popular coins to collect over the years shows how collectors' goals and aspirations continue to evolve By Jeff Garrett for NGC...

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ERRORS & VARIETIES

Exclusive Video: Let’s Talk About the 1803 O-103 Draped Bust Half...

January 26, 2023

Today, CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan takes a look at the 1803-dated Overton-103 Draped Bust half dollar. We have a circulated example to share with...

If You Find This Coin Under Your Sofa… It Could Be...

January 24, 2023

What would happen if you looked under your sofa cushion and found a nearly uncirculated 1799/8 BB-141 Draped Bust silver dollar? Lots of things,...

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MODERN COINS

Ohio American Innovation $1 Coin Products on Sale January 30

January 24, 2023

Rolls and bags containing the first American Innovation $1 Coin of 2023 go on sale on January 30 at noon EST. The reverse design...

United States 2018 Preamble to the Declaration of Independence: Life Platinum...

January 20, 2023

American Platinum Proof Eagle Description "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator...

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MEDALS & TOKENS

Nobel Prize in Chemistry Gold Medal to be Auctioned

January 20, 2023

Olah's Groundbreaking Work Resulted in the Elimination of Poisonous Leaded Gasoline in Automobiles The Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded to George A. Olah in 1994,...

New Book on Tokens of Love, Loss and Disrespect

January 13, 2023

Coins and tokens from the 18th and early 19th centuries were frequently repurposed to communicate private and public messages – from ad hoc scratchings...

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COMMEMORATIVE COINS

The Tab Toning of Classic US Commemorative Coins

January 13, 2023

By Dan Duncan – Pinnacle Rarities ...... There are many strategies for collecting the classic commemorative series. With 144 silver coins across 50 different issues,...

NCBA Committee Makes Commemorative Coin Recommendations

January 12, 2023

On January 10, 2023, the Numismatic Industry Coinage Advisory Committee (NICAC) released its first commemorative coin recommendations to the United States Congress. NICAC is...

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COUNTERFEIT COINS

Look Out! More Fake “Certified” Morgan Dollars Appear in Facebook Ads

January 27, 2023

By CoinWeek .... On January 16, CoinWeek published an article by Jack Young where he talked about a particularly egregious wave of counterfeit Morgan dollars...

An Epidemic of Counterfeit 1881-CC Morgans and Bad “PCGS” Slabs

January 16, 2023

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ...... The initial wave of fakes that I found (I recorded 13 different sellers during an approximately...

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PATTERN COINS

Mint State Queen Anne Gold Leads Heritage NYINC World & Ancient...

January 12, 2023

An exceptional Anne 5 Guineas coin was among three lots that sold for $264,000 USD each to lead Heritage Auctions’ NYINC World & Ancient...

Heritage Offers Meduno Collection of Italian Provas and Pattern Coins

January 11, 2023

The Heritage Auctions World and Ancient Coins department is proud to present the Meduno Collection of Italian Provas, the culmination of a decades-long pursuit...

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WORLD MINTS

Astrolabe Featured on Historical Instruments Coin From CIT

January 27, 2023

Historic Instruments – Astrolabe Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High...

Royal Canadian Mint Announces Numismatic Collection Honoring Life and Reign of...

January 27, 2023

The life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, who served as Canada’s monarch and head of state for 70 years, is being remembered on...

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PAPER MONEY

Historic “Short Snorter” Display at ANA 2023 National Money Show

January 27, 2023

Presidents, Prime Ministers, and notable military leaders signed banknotes in collection assembled by a U.S. Air Force Major General Visitors to the American Numismatic Association...

Record 10 Lots Exceed $1 Million Each at Heritage FUN Auctions

January 23, 2023

Unique 1873-CC No Arrows Seated Dime leads U.S. coins event at $3.6 million Numerous records were set and an 1873-CC No Arrows Seated Dime, MS65...

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TREASURE

Atocha: The Most Valuable Shipwreck Find in History

January 13, 2023

By Blanchard and Company, Inc ..... The Nuestra Señora de Atocha was one of the most valuable shipwrecks in history. The Spanish galleon was owned...

Gem Prooflike Central America 1857-S Double Eagle Sells at GreatCollections

December 30, 2022

On Christmas, GreatCollections auctioned off one of the last $20 double eagle gold coins recovered from the SS Central America shipwreck for $72,500 USD...

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Coins of Ancient Greek Troas (Troad): Part 3

January 27, 2023

By Steve Benner for CoinWeek ..... Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 * * * This article is the third part of...

Exclusive Video: Let’s Talk About the 1803 O-103 Draped Bust Half...

January 26, 2023

Today, CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan takes a look at the 1803-dated Overton-103 Draped Bust half dollar. We have a circulated example to share with...

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

ANA College Scholarships Available to Young Collectors

January 27, 2023

Applications for the Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship provided by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) are being accepted through March 13. The scholarship fund...

Historic “Short Snorter” Display at ANA 2023 National Money Show

January 27, 2023

Presidents, Prime Ministers, and notable military leaders signed banknotes in collection assembled by a U.S. Air Force Major General Visitors to the American Numismatic Association...

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