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U.S. COINS

Post 1964 Off-Metal Error Coins

December 7, 2022

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ..... On July 23, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson spoke from the White House Rose Garden announcing the Coinage Act...

Legend Rare Coin Inaugurates Weekly Internet Only Auctions

December 7, 2022

As the collectible coin market continues to evolve, Legend Rare Coin Auctions is making moves to evolve with it. We listen to what are...

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AUCTIONS

Red Gem 1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Cent Offered by GreatCollections

December 7, 2022

GreatCollections is a currently auctioning off one of the most sought after modern U.S. Mint errors: a high-grade 1969-S Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Obverse....

Colonial and Early Copper Coin Heritage Auction December 19

December 7, 2022

The December 19 Showcase auction from Heritage Auctions focuses on a selection of Colonial coinage and early US Mint copper issues, all ready to...

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WORLD COINS

Toucan Features on Fifth and Final Southern Constellations Coin

December 7, 2022

Fifth and final coin in the new Southern Constellations five-coin £2 series Bimetallic coin available in a special color pack – only 2,000...

Farewell to the Kuna: Croatia Mints World’s Smallest Coin

December 6, 2022

On January 1, 2023, Croatia will introduce the euro. To mark the occasion, the Croatian Mint came up with something very special for the...

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ANCIENT COINS

Last of His Line: Medieval Coins of Defunct Dynasties

December 2, 2022

By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek ..... History is an account, mostly false, of events, mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and...

Ancient Greek Coins – The Enigma of the Oinoanda Didrachms

November 26, 2022

Oinoanda Didrachms were an unusual denomination Oinoanda Didrachms by Russell A. Augustin, AU Capital Management, LLC ...... Oinoanda, an ancient Greek city located in the upper...

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BULLION & PRECIOUS METALS

United States 1988 American Silver Eagle

December 7, 2022

PCGS MS-69 $48 – $52 Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 1.86% PCGS POP MS-69: 12,256 Population Growth Since 2014: 112.67%▲ (MS-69 Population in 2014: 5,763) NGC MS-69 $43 – $47▲ Annual...

New Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Celebrates King Tut

December 1, 2022

Limited to 10,000 Silver Bullion Coins Worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new 2023 Reverse Frosted silver bullion...

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COIN PROFILES

United States 2000 “Cheerios” Lincoln Cent

December 5, 2022

As part of a major innovative PR campaign, the United States Mint partnered with the American food company General Mills to promote the new...

United States 1883-S Morgan Dollar

November 28, 2022

With a mintage of 6,250,000 coins, the 1883-S Morgan dollar should be a relatively common coin. However, unlike other contemporary dates, this type is...

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COLLECTING STRATEGIES

United States 1988 American Silver Eagle

December 7, 2022

PCGS MS-69 $48 – $52 Annual Rate of Return Since 2014: 1.86% PCGS POP MS-69: 12,256 Population Growth Since 2014: 112.67%▲ (MS-69 Population in 2014: 5,763) NGC MS-69 $43 – $47▲ Annual...

US Coin Market – The Re-Branding of Rare Coins

November 26, 2022

By Dan Duncan - Pinnacle Rarities ...... Three Old School Rules to Protect New Rare Coin Buyers I began my career in numismatics during the late...

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ERRORS & VARIETIES

Post 1964 Off-Metal Error Coins

December 7, 2022

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ..... On July 23, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson spoke from the White House Rose Garden announcing the Coinage Act...

Red Gem 1969-S Doubled Die Lincoln Cent Offered by GreatCollections

December 7, 2022

GreatCollections is a currently auctioning off one of the most sought after modern U.S. Mint errors: a high-grade 1969-S Lincoln Cent Doubled Die Obverse....

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MODERN COINS

United States 2000 “Cheerios” Lincoln Cent

December 5, 2022

As part of a major innovative PR campaign, the United States Mint partnered with the American food company General Mills to promote the new...

Mint Director Ventris Gibson Answers Media’s Questions at U.S. Mint Roundtable

December 1, 2022

On August 9, 2022, Ventris C. Gibson, Director of the United States Mint, invited members of the numismatic media to a press roundtable at...

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MEDALS & TOKENS

ANS Announces New Book on Betts Medals

November 23, 2022

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the publication The Early Betts Medal Companion: Medals of America’s Discovery and Colonization (1492–1737), the...

Unique Declaration of Independence Medal Leads Record $4.27 Million Sedwick Auction

November 14, 2022

A unique American silver medal depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence set a new record during Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s November 3...

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COMMEMORATIVE COINS

The Origin of the First U.S. Commemorative Coins

November 21, 2022

By Victor Bozarth for PCGS ...... While some recognize the 1848 CAL Quarter Eagle struck from California gold as the first United States commemorative coin,...

Coin Profiles – 1900 Lafayette Memorial Silver Dollar

November 14, 2022

Editors' Note: CoinWeek posted a multi-part article by David Provost on the 1900 Lafayette Dollar. Part I can be read here ....... and Part...

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COUNTERFEIT COINS

Counterfeit Detection: Altered 1926-D Buffalo Nickel

December 5, 2022

By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ...... In 1926, the Denver Mint struck some 5.6 million Buffalo nickels, which is nearly six times the San Francisco...

Counterfeit Detection: Altered Date 1814 Large Cent

December 2, 2022

By Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ...... The Classic Head Cent was a short-lived seven-year series from 1808 to 1814, with a few commonly recognized varieties...

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PATTERN COINS

Prized Private Collections at Heritage Hong Kong Auction

November 30, 2022

Three exceptional collections, encompassing provincial and the Republic of China, stand poised to help Heritage Auctions' December 7-9 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session...

Sydney F. Martin Collection Part II Realizes Nearly $4.2 Million in...

November 14, 2022

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to have conducted Part II of the Sydney F. Martin Collection in Baltimore at their Winter 2022 Showcase Auction,...

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WORLD MINTS

Toucan Features on Fifth and Final Southern Constellations Coin

December 7, 2022

Fifth and final coin in the new Southern Constellations five-coin £2 series Bimetallic coin available in a special color pack – only 2,000...

Farewell to the Kuna: Croatia Mints World’s Smallest Coin

December 6, 2022

On January 1, 2023, Croatia will introduce the euro. To mark the occasion, the Croatian Mint came up with something very special for the...

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PAPER MONEY

Sensational Curaçao 1960 100 Gulden in Stack’s Bowers 2023 NYINC Auction

December 2, 2022

By Christopher Dahncke - Currency Auction Associate, Stack's Bowers Galleries ...... One paper money highlight from our 2023 January New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC)...

Ka-Ching! A Brief History of the American Cash Register

December 1, 2022

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ..... For thousands of years, merchants conducted business without the aid of the once-ubiquitous, and now increasingly defunct, cash register....

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TREASURE

Heritage Opens Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Chest to Collectors

November 15, 2022

This December event features almost 500 gold pieces and coins and jewelry from the world’s most famous hidden treasure This time, at least, the hunt...

Unique Declaration of Independence Medal Leads Record $4.27 Million Sedwick Auction

November 14, 2022

A unique American silver medal depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence set a new record during Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s November 3...

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

The Coin Analyst: NGCX – What NGC’s New Grading Scale Does...

December 6, 2022

By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ..... Third-party numismatic grading is currently experiencing its most significant period of change since the launch of PCGS and...

Last of His Line: Medieval Coins of Defunct Dynasties

December 2, 2022

By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek ..... History is an account, mostly false, of events, mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and...

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Lost/Stolen in Transit: USPS - Himyarite drachms, Switzerland to CA

Numismatic Crime – California Coin Shop Burglarized

December 2, 2022

By Doug Davis - Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ...... Vehicle Burglary - San Francisco, California On November 9, a dealer traveling to...

Numismatic Research and Peer Review

December 2, 2022

By Nathan Elkins for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ...... Numismatics is a rich and diverse topic that attracts both popular and scholarly interest. The number...

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