Indian Head $10 Gold Coins: The Other Saint-Gaudens Masterpiece
By Bullion Shark LLC ......
Though he is most widely known for his masterpiece of numismatic art, the $20 gold double eagle issued from 1907...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1798 “S-158” Large Cent
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
This is the last of my intended short Dark Corner articles - a fitting last example,...
United States 1971-S Eisenhower Dollar
While the country at large's desire for a large dollar coin at the start of the 1970s was hardly demonstrable, the gaming industry developed...
1922: A Unique Year in U.S. Coin History
By Bullion Shark LLC ......
Today, the United States Mint is the largest producer of coins in the world, striking billions of circulating coins, millions...
Mike Byers Mint Error News – 1942-S Lincoln on Curaçao Cent Planchet
By Mike Byers for Mint Error News ......
1942-S Wartime Lincoln Cent
Struck on a Bronze Planchet
NGC MS 62 Brown
Unique Discovery Coin
This is a fascinating 1942-S...
Single Finest Cameo Proof 1968 “No S” Dime Offered at GreatCollections
Bidding is now live on GreatCollections.com for the opportunity to acquire the single finest 1968 “No S” Cameo Proof Roosevelt dime graded as PR-69....
Jeff Garrett: Tips on How to Collect Capped Bust Half Dollars
The early silver series can be rewarding, regardless of whether you collect by variety
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
When I wrote...
United States 1974-D Kennedy Half Dollar
By CoinWeek IQ .....
1974 was an interesting year at the Denver Mint. Not only was planning for the 1975/76 Bicentennial coinage well underway but...
Mike Byers Mint Error News – Triple Struck 1741 Peru Gold 8 Escudos
By Mike Byers for Mint Error News ......
1741 L V Peru Gold 8 Escudos
Triple Struck Flipover
NGC MS 62
Unique
This 1741 Peru Gold 8 Escudos is...
Lovely Bust Half Dollar From Abigail Collection Offered in Stack’s Bowers Spring 2022 Auction
By Christopher Maisano - Numismatist, Stack's Bower Galleries ......
The Capped Bust half dollar is one of the most popular series in all American numismatics....
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1942/41 Mercury Dime Overdate
Counterfeit Coin Detection by Paul Sandler - Grader/Researcher, Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
Altered dates and outright counterfeits are the two most common types of...
Mule Mint Errors: The Rarest of the Rare
By Jon Sullivan for PCGS ......
When we hear the word “mule” we usually think of the animal that is the offspring of a horse...
Mike Byers Mint Error News – Unique Gold Buffalo Nickel
By Mike Byers for Mint Error News ......
Unique Gold Buffalo Nickel
1913 Type 2 5¢ with Test Cut
Struck on a $5 Gold Planchet (8.33 g)
NGC...
The 1972-D No FG Kennedy Half Dollar
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
The 1972-D No FG Kennedy Half Dollar is one of the most important varieties for the series from the...
Beautiful Original 1827/3 Capped Bust Quarter Offered by GreatCollections
GreatCollections.com offered collectors an opportunity to bid on a beautifully toned, overdate original 1827/3 Capped Bust quarter, graded Proof-65 by PCGS in a gold...
Heritage Auction of Bonser Collection Error Coins Closes on March 28
When coins are manufactured, things don't necessarily go as planned, and the results can be both very intriguing and highly collectible. And so, Heritage...
Morgan Dollar Varieties and Prooflikes/DMPLS in Heritage Showcase Auction
The current Showcase auction of US coins from Heritage Auctions focuses on the ever-popular Silver Dollar series, with an offering consisting of VAM die...
Near-Perfect DCAM Proof 1970-S Lincoln Cent at GreatCollections
Collectors should note that a near-perfect Deep Cameo Proof 1970-S Lincoln cent, certified PR-69 RD by PCGS with a US bunting flag label, is...
New Die Variety for the 1867-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar
By Dylan Dominguez and Edward Van Orden for PCGS ......
Already excited at the possibility of a new 1843-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar die combination,...
The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent: A Popular Yet Controversial Coin
By Blanchard & Company ......
It was 1905. American coins had been sporting the same designs for over 50 years, and President Teddy Roosevelt decided...
New Die Variety for the 1843-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar
By Dylan Dominguez and Edward Van Orden for PCGS ......
It's always fun to look at a complete or near-complete collection by date and mintmark...
A Brief Explanation of Off-Metal Error Coins
By Jon Sullivan for PCGS ......
Although there are many valuable mint errors, among the loftiest of these are classified as “off-metal”. The most valuable...
Flowing Hair Stellas Lead Heritage U.S. Coins Auction Above $16.5 Million
An 1879 Flowing Hair Stella sold for $184,500 USD to lead Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature Auction to $16,503,414. The event...
Exemplary Early Half Eagle Offered in Stack’s Bowers Spring Showcase Auction
By Christopher Maisano - Numismatist, Stack's Bower Galleries ......
This exceptional 1802/1 half eagle will be featured in the Rarities Night session of the Stack's...
From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1854 Huge O Liberty Seated Quarter
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
In the previous installment, I discussed counterfeits struck from dies made from damaged and repaired genuine...
Classic US Gold Coin Profile – The 1795 Small Eagle Half Eagle
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner
I’m not sure the 1795 Small Eagle half eagle is my favorite American gold coin, but it...
Dramatic New Hampshire State Quarter Error at GreatCollections.com
By CoinWeek .....
Up for sale in the most recent GreatCollections auction was an interesting certified error coin. Graded MS-67 by NGC, this 2000-P New...
United States 1949-S Roosevelt Dime
As one of the key dates of the series, the 1949-S Roosevelt dime is second in rarity only to the Philadelphia Mint’s 1955 mintage...
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...
Rare Proof Bicentennial Quarter Error Coin Offered by GreatCollections
By CoinWeek .....
Up for auction on GreatCollections.com is a potentially unique error Proof Bicentennial Washington quarter. Collectors have until Sunday, February 6 to place...