The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Contemporary Counterfeit Coins From the Reign...
By Patrick O’Connor - Aurora Rarities LLC ......
During a recent discussion, the subject of counterfeit coins arose - specifically, the odd circumstance whereby prices...
Q. David Bowers: The Rise and Fall of the Commemorative Coin Market
By Q. David Bowers - Co-Founder, Stack's Bowers .....
If you've been following the coin market in recent years, then you might know that the...
Recovered Bell From Fabled “Ship of Gold” Donated To U.S. Naval Academy
Gift from California business executive Dwight Manley honors ship’s brave Captain, Commander William Lewis Herndon
The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland has received...
NGC-Certified Coins From SINCONA British Collection Realize $5.8 Million
With a highly prized Una and the Lion leading the way, more than 400 rare coins from a phenomenal collection of British coins certified...
Coin Board News Number 63 – For Collectors of Antique Coin Boards
Antique Coin Boards with David W. Lange - www.coincollectingboards.com .....
For Collectors of Antique Coin Boards
Number 63 — Summer 2022
STRIKE UP THE BAND
It’s September 24, 1936—opening...
The Coin Analyst: Extremely Rare Mexican Silver Pattern Coin Surfaces
By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek .....
A coin collector and part-time dealer named Adrian Coro, who specializes in circulating Mexican coinage, recently made the...
Collecting Classic Silver Commemorative Coinage (1892–1954)
A look at this often-underrated yet highly interesting series
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
For anyone looking for value when trying to...
Three NGC Vintage Chinese Coins Each Realize Over $1 Million in Taisei Auction
Three highly valuable vintage Chinese coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) each sold for over $1 million USD in a sale presented by Taisei...
Die Marks and the Organization of the Roman Mint: An RRDP Case Study
By Alice Sharpless and Lucia Carbone for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......
The purpose of control marks in Roman Republican coinage is not well understood.
Beginning...
What’s A PCGS No-Grade Coin?
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
Occasionally a coin will come into the PCGS Grading Room that simply isn’t eligible for grading. A No-Grade coin...
CoinWeek Podcast #166: Beyond Greece and Rome
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get...
Numismatic Researcher Rusty Goe Receives PNG Book of the Year Award
In 2021, the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) honored Reno, Nevada-based numismatic writer, researcher, and coin dealer Rusty Goe with double awards for his The...
Jeff Garrett: ANA Summer Seminar – A Chance to Learn From Experts
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
After a nearly three-year hiatus, the ANA Summer Seminar returns to Colorado Springs this year. Strict...
Coin Collecting Strategies – Collecting By Die Variety
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ......
In coin collecting, there is no right or wrong decision when it comes to deciding which...
ANA Library Receives Walter Breen Papers, Books From Dwight N. Manley
Prominent collector and benefactor Dwight N. Manley of Brea, California has donated to the American Numismatic Association (ANA) more than 60 books, auction catalogs,...
Q. David Bowers: Amon G. Carter, Sr. and Amon G. Carter, Jr.
By Q. David Bowers - Co-Founder, Stack's Bowers .....
Amon Carter, Sr.
Born on December 11, 1879, Amon Gamaliel Carter, Sr., was a Texas oilman in...
An Emergency Coin From a Country That No Longer Exists
By Jay Turner for PCGS ......
Emergency issues are often prized coins in numismatics. Generally, these coins are made in times of desperation and withdrawn...
1921: A Year of Many Key and Semi-Key Coins
By Bullion Shark LLC ......
We recently discussed what an unusual year 1922 was in the history of U.S. coinage, but 1921 was also a...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime
Counterfeit 1795 Half Dime Reverse
By Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ......
Counterfeit half dimes are not particularly common, but NGC graders recently identified a...
Finest PCGS CAC Walking Liberty Half Dollar Collection Offered by GreatCollections
The Rollo Fox Collection is Ranked #1 at PCGS
The #1 PCGS Registry Set of CAC-approved Walking Liberty Half Dollars formed by noted numismatist Mr....
United States Series 1935A Hawaii Overprint Notes
In the wake of the Japanese air attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States command was faced with the prospect...
United States Dollars – Gobrecht Dollar 1836-1839
The suspension of silver dollar production was lifted in 1831 under United States Mint Director Samuel Moore, enabling the resumption of the mintage of...
Big Things Happened at the United States Mint in the Month of May
By CoinWeek .....
Summer gets underway in May and for some Americans, this is a period of rest and relaxation. Not so for the United States...
Numismatic History: The Loss of the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet
By Phil Flemming and Ben Costello - 1715 Fleet Society .......
Prelude to History
In the early morning hours of July 31, 1715, one of the...
Counterfeit Coin Detection – 1880 Shield Nickel
Counterfeit 1880 Shield Nickel
Counterfeit Coins by Max Spiegel – Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ......
Even with only a quick glance, a number of problems with this...
Numismatic Literary Guild Appoints Patrick Ian Perez Executive Director
The executive board of the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) has appointed Patrick Ian Perez as Executive Director of the organization. He succeeds Charles Morgan,...
The 1936 Delaware Tercentenary Commemorative Half Dollar
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ......
When it comes to commemorative coins, 1936 was one of the busiest years in United States Mint history. Some...
The Development of the ANS Indian Peace Medal Collection
By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......
When looked at through the numismatic lens, the Indian peace medals in the extensive collection of...
Jeff Garrett: At Coin Auctions, It Pays to Have an Expert by Your Side
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
As nearly everyone who buys rare coins these days knows, a large percentage of the buying...
NGC Honors Mike Castle With New Congressional Series Label
Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is proud to announce an exciting new Authentic Hand-Signed label that recognizes the contributions to numismatics made by the Honorable...