The Tab Toning of Classic US Commemorative Coins
By Dan Duncan – Pinnacle Rarities ......
There are many strategies for collecting the classic commemorative series. With 144 silver coins across 50 different issues,...
Counterfeit Detection – Oregon Trail Commemorative Silver Half Dollar
Counterfeit Oregon Trail commemorative silver half dollar - A closer look reveals plenty of problems on this coin's surfaces
By Numismatic Guaranty Company ......
The Oregon...
Heritage Auctions to Hold Showcase of Classic Commemoratives, Modern and Bullion Coins
Heritage Auctions Classic Gold and Silver Commemoratives
The latest Showcase auction from Heritage Auctions is dedicated to classic US commemorative coinage minted during the period...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary Commemorative
Counterfeit coin - 1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary Half Dollar
The relatively crude forgery shows extensive loss of detail throughout.
By Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ......
In recent years, the...
The Eagles of the Classic Commemoratives
By Dan Duncan – Pinnacle Rarities ......
The 59 distinct designs of the silver and gold classic commemoratives are often collected by theme. The bald...
Commemorative Stories: The 1900 Lafayette Dollar – Part II
By David Provost for CoinWeek .....
Link to Part I
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When the Lafayette dollar was approved by President William McKinley on March 3, 1899, it...
Commemorative Stories: The 1900 Lafayette Dollar Coin – Part I
By David Provost for CoinWeek .....
Author’s Note: This installment of the Lafayette dollar story presents how the coin came to be; the conclusion (Part...
Commemorative Stories: The 1983-84 LA Olympics Coins – Part VII
By David Provost for CoinWeek .....
Author’s Note: My intention for this series of “stories” is to present lesser-known information about the US commemorative coins...
Commemorative Stories: The 1983-84 LA Olympics Coins – Part VI
By David Provost for CoinWeek .....
Author’s Note: My intention for this series of “stories” is to present lesser-known information about the US commemorative coins...
Commemorative Stories: The 1983-84 LA Olympics Coins – Part V
By David Provost for CoinWeek .....
Author’s Note: My intention for this series of “stories” is to present lesser-known information about the US commemorative coins...
Commemorative Stories: The 1983-84 LA Olympics Coins – Part IV
By David Provost for CoinWeek .....
Author’s Note: My intention for this series of “stories” is to present lesser-known information about the US commemorative coins series derived...
Ghosts of Times Passed: The Remnants of the Columbian Expo
By Dan Duncan - Pinnacle-Rarities ......
As thousands ascend on the greater Chicago area for the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) World’s Fair of Money, we...
Commemorative Stories: The 1983-84 LA Olympics Coins – Part III
By David Provost for CoinWeek .....
Author’s Note: My intention for this series of “stories” is to present lesser-known information about the US commemorative coins series derived...
Heritage August 15 Classic Commemorative Coin Showcase Auction Open for Bidding
Among the current offerings from Heritage Auctions is a Showcase auction dedicated to classic US commemorative coinage minted during the period 1892-1954. This auction,...
Isabella: The Mother of All U.S. Commemorative Quarters
By Dan Duncan - Pinnacle-Rarities ......
The original Washington quarter was intended as just a one-year commemorative. Yet John Flanagan’s obverse design has endured for...
United States 1990 Eisenhower Centennial Dollar
Description:
The 1990 Eisenhower Centennial Dollar is the second United States coin struck to honor the 34th President of the United States, the first being...
Commemorative Stories: The 1983-84 LA Olympics Coins – Part II
By David Provost for CoinWeek .....
Author’s Note: My intention for this series of “stories” is to present lesser-known information about the US commemorative coins series derived...
Commemorative Stories: The 1983-84 LA Olympics Coins – Part I
By David Provost for CoinWeek .....
Author’s Note: My intention for this series of “stories” is to present lesser-known information about the US commemorative coins series derived...
The Once and Future Commemorative Washington Quarter
By Dan Duncan - Pinnacle-Rarities ......
The Washington Quarter obverse is one of the longest-running U.S. coin designs. Since colonial times, the George Washington motif...
Negro Leagues Baseball, Purple Heart Modern Commemorative Coin Designs to be Reviewed by CCAC
The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a teleconference public meeting June 15-16, 2021. The purpose of...
United States 1936 250th Anniversary of Albany Silver Half Dollar
Description:
The Albany Half Dollar is one of 20 1936-dated commemorative silver coins issued by the United States Mint. The coin was authorized by Public...
Special Heritage Auctions This Week Feature Classic Commemoratives, Ancient Roman Coins
May 15 Classic Commemoratives Auction Open for Bidding
Among the current auction offerings from Heritage Auctions is a special month-long auction dedicated to classic US...
NGC Exclusive Partnership and Special Label for 2021 National Law Enforcement Coins
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has announced an exclusive partnership with the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum to offer collectors a special certification label...
Coinage Legislation Works Its Way Through Congress in 2021
By Christopher Bulfinch for CoinWeek .....
Four different commemorative coin bills have been introduced to Congress since the beginning of 2021, which, if signed into...
Gem Classic Commemorative US Coins Highlight David Lawrence Rare Coins Auction
By David Lawrence Rare Coin Internet Auctions ......
Sunday Auction #1164 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 425 total...
Apollo 11 Silver Dollar Commemorative Coin Lands Top COTY Honors
"The Eagle has landed." The now-famous phrase spoken by United States astronaut Neil Armstrong was a victory cry heard across the globe when he...
Coin Designer Emily Damstra Signs Exclusive PCGS Signature Labels for 2021 Silver Coins
Damstra will be signing PCGS Signature Labels for the 2021 American Silver Eagle, Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Silver Dollar & Other Coins
Professional Coin Grading Service...
ANA Debuts Classic Commemorative Coins Online Resource at Money.org
Commemorative coins are minted to memorialize specific people, places, and historical events, and are often prized by collectors for their unique and beautiful designs....
PCGS Offering Special Label Memorializing NASA Challenger Astronaut Christa McAuliffe
Special Astronaut Memorial Foundation label paired with commemorative silver dollar honoring teacher Christa McAuliffe
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is offering a Special Label emblazoned...
Q. David Bowers: Revisiting Charles E. Barber
By Q. David Bowers - Co-Founder, Stack's Bowers .....
Charles Edward Barber became the sixth engraver at the Philadelphia Mint in 1880, following the death...