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

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

Numismatic Crime – Coin Theft at New York International Convention

By Doug Davis - President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......   The New York City Police Department is investigating a coin theft that occurred at...

John Brush Honored by National Coin & Bullion Association

The National Coin and Bullion Association (NCBA) honored John Brush during its membership dinner meeting on January 4 during the Florida United Numismatists (FUN)...

Collecting Large Cents by Type – Exclusive Video

  Collecting Large Cents by Type is brought to you by EAC. For more information, visit www.eacs.org. * * * CoinWeek Editor Charles Morgan breaks down the challenging and...

Highlights From the 2023 New York International Numismatic Convention

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......   Most of us have a favorite day of the year. For many, it’s their birthday. For...

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

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...

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 13. The scholarship fund...

Counterfeit 1875-CC Half Dollars and Facebook “Sponsored” Ads

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......   I first became aware of these fakes in fake PCGS slabs through a Facebook advertisement in...

Numismatic Crime – Coins, Bankotes Stolen in Transit

By Doug Davis - President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......   Stolen in Transit: USPS - Kansas to Florida A package shipped by USPS Express Mail...

About Cents – First Published Variety Study of Large Cents

By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......   From time to time at the ANS Library, we still get books and other numismatic items...

Announcing the ANS Chairman’s Fellowships for Numismatic Research

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the inauguration of the Chairman’s Fellowships for Numismatic Research. The ANS Chairman's Fellowships are designed to...

Gold Coinage in Pre-Meiji Japan

By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......   The coinage of western Eurasia and its colonial explants featured, from the Archaic Aegean to the...

Numismatic Crime – Help Catch Traveling Coin Theft Suspects

By Doug Davis - President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......   Lost/Stolen in Transit: UPS - Texas to Georgia A package being shipped UPS Overnight direct...

ANA to Increase Security Measures at Phoenix Money Show

Numismatic crime is on the rise, as evidenced by a series of thefts in the past year at major coin shows across the country...

CoinWeek Podcast #172: Fighting Counterfeit Coins

  Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. * * * In this episode of...

Artist Hanna Antonina Jelonek Receives ANS 2022 Saltus Award

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce that Polish sculptor Hanna Antonina Jelonek is the recipient of the Society’s prestigious 2022 J....

Coins Provide Key Evidence in Historic Origins of Judaism

By David Hendin for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......   All coin images in this post appear in Hendin's Guide to Biblical Coins (6th Ed.) and...

Numismatic Crime – Coins Stolen From International Shipments

  By Doug Davis - President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......   Stolen in Transit: USPS - Texas to California A package being shipped by Priority Mail...

Perth Mint Issues Special Privy Mark ANDA Kookaburra Coin

The Perth Mint is proud to present this exclusive Australian Kookaburra as its 2023 Melbourne Money Expo ANDA Special. Struck from 1oz of 99.99%...

Fake Gold, Silver Coins on Hundreds of Websites: ACEF

Investigators discover more than 300 websites selling counterfeit “rare coins” and “precious metal” items, including some advertisers on Walmart.com   A Long Island, New York investor...

PNG 2023 YN Scholarship Competition Announced

For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young...

Numismatic Crime – Counterfeit Notes Sold Over Facebook

By Doug Davis - President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......   Coin Shop Burglary - Florida The Bay County Sheriff’s Deptartment is investigating the early morning...

Jewish-American Hall of Fame Commemorates Israel’s 75th Anniversary of Independence

No More Than 75 Impressive Medals Will be Made Commemorating Israel’s 75th Anniversary of Independence Featuring a Remarkable Portrait of “The Father of Modern...

Submissions Accepted for ANA Club Publications Competition

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) is currently accepting submissions for the 2023 Barbara J. Gregory Outstanding Club Publications competition. Awards will be presented in...

ANS Invites Applications for 2023 Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to invite applications for the 2023 Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics, to be awarded to the best...

Money in Mid-Republican Rome

By Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......   On February 16–18, 2023, the Royal Netherlands Institute of Rome (KNIR) hosted an international workshop titled...

New National Coin & Bullion Association Website Launched

NCBA, or the National Coin & Bullion Association (the trade name for the Industry Council for Tangible Assets or "ICTA"), has officially launched our...

More Than 4,000 Collectors Flock to Phoenix National Money Show

The American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2023 National Money Show in Phoenix, Arizona, welcomed 4,306 people to the three-day event, held March 2-4 at the...

PNG Offers Coin Show Security Tips for Dealers and Collectors

“The world is becoming less secure and coin shows are increasingly a target for both sophisticated and novice criminals looking to make a quick...

Numismatic Crime – Vehicle Burglary Suspects Target Coin Dealers

By Doug Davis - President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......   Suspects Arrested in Coin Dealer Vehicle Burglary A coin dealer heading home from the recent...