What Is a Mint?
By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......
Some questions seem too obvious to be worth asking. Everyone knows that a mint is a...
GreatCollections Official Auctioneer of American Numismatic Association
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has selected GreatCollections Coin Auctions of Irvine, California as the exclusive Official Auctioneer of the ANA. The new three-year...
1st-Time Display Together of “Big Four” U.S. Coin Rarities at Central...
Four of the most famous United States rare coins with a combined face value of only $1.16 but insured now for $19 million will...
Numismatic Crime – Suspects in Earlier Coin Theft Possibly Traveling
By Doug Davis - Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......
Lost/Stolen Packages - FedEx, UPS
The following parcels have been reported lost/stolen:
FedEx
A package...
Ancient Coins and (Modern) Object Biographies
By Nathan Elkins for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......
One way to study numismatic objects is through the lens of the anthropological/archaeological concept of object...
National Silver Dollar Round Table Award Winners and Central States Update
No NSDR Banquet at Central States
National Silver Dollar Round Table membership ... I want to thank all of you that responded to the last...
Numismatic Crime – Help Identify Suspects in Gold Coin Theft
By Doug Davis - Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......
Suspects in Theft of Gold Kruerrands
The two females pictured above are responsible...
Antiochus IV in Illinois
By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......
Everyone loves to find coins in unexpected places. There's a certain thrill that comes from discovering...
Price for American Numismatic Association Diploma Program to Increase
Members encouraged to take advantage of current price point
American Numismatic Association (ANA) members have until April 1 to take advantage of the current School...
Collector Exhibits at ANA Conventions Eligible to Receive Prizes
One of the big draws of American Numismatic Association (ANA) conventions are the featured collector exhibits on display. The individual creativity in these displays...
Fame and Infamy Represented in the Medallic Art Co. Die Shells
By Jesse Kraft for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......
Since repatriating the die shells of the Medallic Art Co. (MACO), organizing and cataloguing these pieces...
ANS Announces Andrew M. Burnett Chair of Roman Numismatics
The newly endowed Chair of Roman Numismatics is named in honor of renowned numismatist, scholar, and ANS Board of Trustees Vice President Andrew M....
Submissions Accepted for ANA Young Numismatist Literary Awards
Submissions for the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) annual Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition are being accepted through April 1. The awards were established to...
Heritage Offers McCloskey Collection, Classic US Commemoratives in Upcoming Auctions
The John W. McCloskey Collection Showcase Auction
Dr. John W. McCloskey was a prolific researcher and pathfinder in multiple areas of American numismatics. He was...
Central States Plans Bigger April 2022 Convention
Additional Dealer Tables Now Available
Visitors to the April 2022 Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) convention will find an expanded bourse area with more dealers...
Numismatic Crime – $100,000 Worth of Coins Stolen at Starbucks
By Doug Davis - Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......
Coins and Silver Seized in Arrest
The Police Department of Groveland, Florida is...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” NOT 1787 Connecticut Copper
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
In this series, I intend to continue to showcase different levels of "counterfeits", using a rather...
William Shakespeare Medal Reunited With Family
By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......
One of the more fascinating aspects of the American Numismatic Society’s (ANS) eBay store are the...
Submissions Accepted for ANA Club Publications Competition
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2022 Barbara J. Gregory Outstanding Club Publications ANA competition. Awards will be presented...
Precious Metals Service Awards Given to Arkansas, Ohio Coin Dealers
By National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) ......
The National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) dealer-members Dan Hedges (Auro Industries in Little Rock, Arkansas) ...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1694 Elephant Token
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
In my first installment from the Dark Corner, I reviewed a counterfeit that was created to...
Coins and Their Target Audiences in the Roman Empire
By Nathan Elkins for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......
I spend a lot of time thinking about the significance and intent behind certain images on...
New Concerned Collectors Coalition to Replace NCBA Patron Membership
The National Coin & Bullion Association (NCBA) is replacing our Consumer Patron-level membership with a new, free membership dedicated to collectors. The Concerned Collectors...
ANA College Scholarships Available to Young Collectors
Applications for the Gerome Walton Memorial College Scholarship provided by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) are being accepted through March 11. The scholarship fund...
Numismatic Crime – Million Dollar Bullion Coin Theft
By Doug Davis - Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......
Million Dollar Coin Burglary at Sunnyvale, California Dealer
The Sunnyvale, California Police Department...
Islamic and Medieval Coins: New Years and Old Years
By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......
This essay is being written on December 31, 2021, to be posted on January 4, 2022....
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1901-S Barber Quarter
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
In the dark corners of my mind I hadn't anticipated writing this article as this is...
Struck Counterfeit Coin of the Week: An Interesting 1798 “S-158 Large...
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
This is intended as a summary of the documented counterfeit 1798 “S-158” large cents to date,...
Record Year For Million-Dollar Rare Coins, Reports Professional Numismatists Guild
The market for high-grade, rare United States coins soared in 2021. A record 22 U.S. coins sold at auction for $1 million USD or...
Numismatic Crime – Suspect in Coin Show Theft Arrested
By Doug Davis - Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......
Suspect in Coin Show Theft Arrested
On November 26, 2021, Numismatic Crime Information...