The Origin of the Yuan Shih-kai Dollar
Expelling foreign silver coins from China, the Yuan Shih-kai Dollar was a turning point for Chinese coins.
During the late Qing Dynasty, foreign currency inside...
The Once Unknown, Now Famous 1817/4 Half Dollar
By Q. David Bowers - Co-Founder, Stack's Bowers .....
Classic rarities among American silver coins have commanded attention for a long time. The 1804 silver...
Two Dramatic U.S. Mint Error Coins in the News
By Bullion Shark LLC ......
Recently, two important and unique United States Mint error coins – a very rare off-center Carson City Morgan silver dollar...
Full Head Standing Liberty Quarter Rarity Featured in Stack’s Bowers August 2022 Showcase Auction
By Christopher Maisano - Numismatist, Stack's Bower Galleries ......
Stack's Bowers Galleries is pleased to be offering this 1926-D Standing Liberty quarter, a significant condition...
Book Now for Chicago ANA World’s Fair of Money
The ANA convention features buying, selling, educational seminars and historic displays of numismatic treasures
Collectors and dealers are encouraged to make hotel reservations now to...
Heritage Hong Kong Platinum Auction Open for Bidding
While it has perhaps become a bit of a cliché between both novice collectors and industry veterans that the last couple of years have...
Jeff Garrett: Tips for Collecting Indian Half Eagles, Part I
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
Recently, I discussed the very popular Indian Quarter Eagle series. The Indian Quarter Eagle set consists...
Collectible Highlights in Sedwick’s 1st US & World Paper Money Auction
By Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC ......
The first-ever US and World Paper Money Auction from Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC is coming up this week -...
Perth Mint Celebrates Chinese Legend With Phoenix 2oz Gold Proof Coin
The Perth Mint is excited to release this 2oz gold Proof high relief coin featuring the phoenix. An ancient symbol of honesty, benevolence, and...
Devin Hipp, Kyle Honoré Join Stack’s Bowers in New Virginia Location
Stack’s Bowers Galleries welcomes Devin Hipp as Vice President and Kyle Honoré as Operations Manager of the new Virginia Beach office. As the Stack’s...
Bidding Already at $5,500 For Extremely Rare Dual Serial Number Error $5 Note
Certified by Professional Coin Grading Service, this banknote has mismatched serial numbers and is also missing some serial number digits
Bidding has reached $5,500 for...
Let’s Talk About the Current State of the Silver Dollar Market
In this episode of the CoinWeek Live Stream on YouTube, noted coin expert Russ Augustin (AU Capital Management/RARCOA) joins Charles Morgan to discuss the...
ANA Honors Distinguished Numismatists With Awards
Every year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes members who go above and beyond with their service and dedication to numismatics. The following awards,...
SS Central America Gold Rush-Era Artifacts at World’s Fair of Money
Historic items from the legendary “Ship of Gold” that sank in 1857 include Wells Fargo treasure shipment box remnants, gold miner jeans, and a...
Eliasberg Capped Bust Large Date Dime Offered by GreatCollections
Bidding is now live on GreatCollections.com for a stunning 1821 Capped Bust Large Date dime graded as MS 66 by PCGS. Not only is...
What Was Lacking From Fairmont/Hendricks: Missing Pieces of the Puzzle
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner
Part One: Half Eagles
The April 2022 Stack’s Bowers sale of the Fairmont/”Hendricks” set of Liberty Head half...
Liberty Head Gold Eagles
By Bullion Shark LLC ......
If you hear someone refer to "gold eagles", you might think of the American Gold Eagle issued since 1986. But...
Registry-Quality Jefferson War Nickels at David Lawrence Rare Coins
Sunday Auction #1228 from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 650 total lots - including more than 20 Vault...
Rare European Coins New to Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics ......
We have been hard at work preparing our latest selection of new coins and medals. There are 366 new pieces for your consideration...
Russian Journalist Dmitri Muratov’s 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Medal Sells for $103.5 Million
The Heritage Auctions sale of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize medal awarded to independent Russian journalist and Novaya Gazeta editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov fetched $103.5...
JBR Set From Fairmont Collection to be Offered in Stack’s Bowers August 2022 Global...
Stack's Bowers Galleries is thrilled to announce the incredible JBR Set of $5, $10, and $20 Gold Coins from the Fairmont Collection, a landmark...
Fresh-to-Market SS Central America Treasures in Goldberg’s June 2022 Auction
First-time offerings of California Fractionals and other important items recovered from the legendary “Ship of Gold”
California Gold Rush-era treasures recovered from the fabled “Ship...
1965 Silver Quarter Value: Error Coins and History
By Steven Cochran for Gainesville Coins ......
The 1965 Washington quarter was the first US quarter not made of 90% pure silver. This transition from...
Future World of Imagination Revealed on New Coin From CIT
Daydreamer - Future
Palau. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color....
Struck Counterfeit Coin of the Week: 1787 Massachusetts “4C” Half Cent + 1-Page Attribution...
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) for CoinWeek .....
A comment I have heard in regards to these latest struck fakes is that...
Underrated American Silver Eagles
By Jack McNamara for CoinWeek ......
On October 29, 1986, the first American Silver Eagle (ASE) was struck at the United States Mint and coin...
Ancient Coin Profile – The First Facing Portrait of a King
Ancient Coins - LYCIA. Dynasts of Lycia, Perikles (c.375-360 BCE), Silver Stater
Ancient Coin Profiles by Russell A. Augustin, AU Capital Management, LLC ......
Lycia was...
One Ounce Gold Oban Ingots Offered in Stack’s Bowers Precious Metals Auctions
In April 2021, Stack’s Bowers Galleries sold an incredibly rare Tenshō-era ca. 1588 Japanese Oban for $1.9 million USD, more than doubling the pre-sale...
Proof Cameo 1843 Seated Liberty Half Dollar Offered by GreatCollections
With a fine provence and spectacular toning, GreatCollections is offering the only certified Proof Cameo 1843 Seated Liberty Half Dollar. Graded as a PR...
Perth Mint Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Silver Koala With Gilded Coin
This extraordinary 3oz silver Proof gilded coin showcases one of Australia’s best-known native marsupials: the koala. Often perceived as a cuddly animal and generally...