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U.S. COINS

PCGS Certifies Coins From Legendary Harry W. Bass Collection

August 18, 2022

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is partnering with Heritage Auctions to certify one of the most famous coin collections assembled in the last 50...

The 1964 Peace Dollar That Never Was

August 18, 2022

By Blanchard & Company ...... In 1965 the United States Mint melted 316,076 silver Peace dollar coins that never reached circulation. These coins were the...

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AUCTIONS

Exceptional 1797 Half Dollar in Stack’s Bowers Summer 2022 Showcase Auction

August 18, 2022

By Christopher Maisano - Numismatist, Stack's Bower Galleries ...... Stack's Bowers Galleries is excited to present a superior survivor of this legendary Small Eagle type...

Tom Bender’s Collection, Featuring Elite Troves of Carson City Coins, Indian...

August 17, 2022

“Duke of Carson City Coins” among most important in all of U.S. numismatics A passion can be sparked by any number of factors. In the...

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WORLD COINS

Perth Mint Issues Great Southern Land Coin With Blue Lepidolite

August 17, 2022

This beautiful coin features the great southern Australian continent in stunning Australian blue lepidolite. Since antiquity, European philosophers speculated that a large continent existed in...

Perth Mint Issues 2022 Dragon Silver Rectangular Coin August 16

August 16, 2022

The Perth Mint is excited to release this 1oz silver Proof coin featuring the Chinese dragon in a unique rectangular format. Depicted as serpentine-shaped creatures...

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ANCIENT COINS

Eroticism on Ancient Coins (Adults Only)

August 18, 2022

CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series by Mike Markowitz ..... THROUGH A LONG chain of pious frauds and medieval myth-making, the February 14 feast day of St....

Ancient Greek Coins – Philip II the King of Macedonia

August 16, 2022

Ancient Greek Coins by Russell A. Augustin, AU Capital Management, LLC ...... The Colosseo Collection Philip II was the father of Alexander the Great and the...

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BULLION & PRECIOUS METALS

2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary Gold...

August 17, 2022

The United States Mint is pleased to announce the public auction on September 1 of special limited editions of 2021 American Eagle at Dusk...

Silver Bullion Coin Celebrates the Last Walking Liberty Half Dollar

August 15, 2022

Brand New 2022 Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Featuring the Walking Liberty Half Dollar Design by Adolph A. Weinman Limited to 7,500 Fine...

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COIN PROFILES

United States 1877 Indian Head Cent

August 17, 2022

The small "white cents", so-called because of their light color compared to that of the older large cents, had at first escaped the hoarding...

Ancient Greek Coins – Philip II the King of Macedonia

August 16, 2022

Ancient Greek Coins by Russell A. Augustin, AU Capital Management, LLC ...... The Colosseo Collection Philip II was the father of Alexander the Great and the...

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COLLECTING STRATEGIES

Collecting US Coins – Modern Rarities: 1982 & 1983 Souvenir Coin...

August 18, 2022

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek ..... The United States Mint has released hundreds of products for coin collectors over the last four decades. Yet four...

Tom Bender’s Collection, Featuring Elite Troves of Carson City Coins, Indian...

August 17, 2022

“Duke of Carson City Coins” among most important in all of U.S. numismatics A passion can be sparked by any number of factors. In the...

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ERRORS & VARIETIES

Double-Struck Mint Errors

August 18, 2022

By Jon Sullivan for PCGS ...... A very popular mint error type is the double-strike. It is dramatic in appearance and easily understood. Some of...

Mint Error News Magazine Issue 64 Now Online

August 12, 2022

To read the latest issue, go to minterrornews.com By Mike Byers for Mint Error News ...... Mint Error News (minterrornews.com) brings the latest mint error news...

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MODERN COINS

The 1964 Peace Dollar That Never Was

August 18, 2022

By Blanchard & Company ...... In 1965 the United States Mint melted 316,076 silver Peace dollar coins that never reached circulation. These coins were the...

Collecting US Coins – Modern Rarities: 1982 & 1983 Souvenir Coin...

August 18, 2022

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek ..... The United States Mint has released hundreds of products for coin collectors over the last four decades. Yet four...

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MEDALS & TOKENS

2022 American Liberty Silver Medal on Sale August 18

August 18, 2022

The United States Mint will open sales for the 2022 American Liberty Silver Medal (product code 22DB) on August 18 at noon EDT. The...

U.S. Air Force 1oz Silver Medal Takes Flight August 16

August 16, 2022

The United States Mint will open sales for the U.S. Air Force One Ounce Silver Medal on August 16 at noon EDT. The medal...

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COMMEMORATIVE COINS

Harriet Tubman, World War II Commemoratives Coming in 2024

August 16, 2022

By Bullion Shark LLC ...... Two commemorative coin programs for 2024 recently passed the Senate and the United States House of Representatives on August 3...

United States 1922 Grant Centennial Commemorative Gold Dollar

August 15, 2022

If one commemorative coin is good, then two coins are twice as good--or so the reasoning goes with these often exploited issues. The Grant...

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COUNTERFEIT COINS

How to Avoid Becoming the Victim of a Fake Gold Coin

August 4, 2022

By Tony Davis – Atlanta Gold & Coin Buyers ...... We recently met with an individual that was interested in selling a Canadian gold...

Commonsense Counterfeit Detection: Philippines Counterstamped 8 Reales

July 27, 2022

By Jay Turner for PCGS ...... There are many counterfeits and altered coins that unfortunately often defraud people in pursuit of building their collection or...

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PATTERN COINS

Possibly Unique 1825 Pattern Two Pounds Among New Coins at Atlas...

August 12, 2022

By Atlas Numismatics ...... The numismatic world is gearing up for the annual ANA World's Fair of Money to be held in Rosemont, Illinois later this...

Heritage Auctions Awarded the Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection of Gold...

July 15, 2022

Proceeds from the auction, which begins in the fall, to benefit Dallas nonprofits working with children, homeless people, the hungry and more Heritage Auctions announced...

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WORLD MINTS

Perth Mint Issues Great Southern Land Coin With Blue Lepidolite

August 17, 2022

This beautiful coin features the great southern Australian continent in stunning Australian blue lepidolite. Since antiquity, European philosophers speculated that a large continent existed in...

Mint Director Gibson to Participate in ANA World’s Fair of Money

August 16, 2022

United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson will participate in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money...

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PAPER MONEY

‘God of Wealth’ Banknote Issued by Reserve Bank of Fiji

August 18, 2022

By De La Rue, plc ..... On Monday, August 8, the Reserve Bank of Fiji released a special numismatic banknote with a face value of...

Important US Currency in Stack’s Bowers Showcase Auction

August 15, 2022

Stacks Bowers Galleries is thrilled to present an important offering of United States Currency in their Summer Global Showcase Auction. The firm’s first showcase...

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TREASURE

$100 Million of Rare Coins and Sunken Treasure at ANA World’s...

July 15, 2022

The public can view historic coins, banknotes and medals, and learn what their old money may be worth at this family-friendly event More than $100...

SS Central America Gold Rush-Era Artifacts at World’s Fair of Money

June 23, 2022

Historic items from the legendary “Ship of Gold” that sank in 1857 include Wells Fargo treasure shipment box remnants, gold miner jeans, and a...

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Eroticism on Ancient Coins (Adults Only)

August 18, 2022

CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series by Mike Markowitz ..... THROUGH A LONG chain of pious frauds and medieval myth-making, the February 14 feast day of St....

“Deadwood Collection” of Upright 5 Gold Dollars Comes to Market

August 12, 2022

After 24 years of research and competitive buying, collector Craig Krueger is ready to part with “The Deadwood Collection” By CoinWeek ..... Collector Craig Krueger’s relationship...

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

ANA Awards Noted Numismatists at 2022 World’s Fair of Money

August 16, 2022

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is honoring two numismatists who not only lead by example but also pave new avenues within the numismatic hobby. Recognized...