Newly Discovered 1817/4 Half Dollar to be offered by Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Eleventh known example consigned to the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money
Advanced collectors of U.S. silver...
CoinWeek Article Leads to the Discovery of Previously Unknown 1942-1946 Double Mint Sets
A coin dealer's article on Double Mint Sets leads to the discovery of 1942-1946 Double Mint Sets...
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek...
NGC Grades Second “NO P” 1987 China Gold 5 Yuan Panda
By David J. Camire for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation
In 1987 China struck Gold 5 Yuan Pandas with three mintmarks: P, Y and S. NGC has recently...
US Coins – Distinct Varieties of 2015 $5 Gold Eagles Discovered by NGC
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) graders have discovered two distinct US coin edge varieties of 2015 $5 One-Tenth Ounce Gold Eagles: “Wide Reeds” and “Narrow...
PCGS Confirms Major New 1798 Dollar Variety
New obverse and reverse die combination on a 1798 Draped Bust silver dollar. Image courtesy PCGS
There's been a big discovery in early American numismatics.
Professional...
Rare CC Mint Die Was Once a Family’s Doorstop!
Who doesn't dream of finding a hidden treasure in their attic or behind a wall?
Recently, a true treasure story came to light as I explored the background of a rare Carson City die owned by Littleton Coin Company. The true history of this fascinating piece began to revel itself back in 2003…
Rare Proof 1859 New Reverse Quarter Eagle to be Sold at Stack’s Bowers August...
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to present the Rubin Family Collection as part of our Official Auction in conjunction with the ANA World’s Fair...
$1 Million Worth of Gold Coins Recovered from 1715 Fleet Shipwreck
By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ....
On Friday, July 24, the Facebook page of a company called 1715 Fleet - Queens Jewels, LLC promised that...
1921 Morgan Silver Dollar Authenticated as Zerbe Proof
Coin in ANA collection authenticated by NGC
A 1921 Morgan silver dollar owned by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and used in a course at...
David McCarthy Talks about the Newly Discovered Billy the Kid Tintype – Video: 7:04
David McCarthy, Senior Numismatist at Kagin's talks to David Lisot about the newly discovered tintype of famed western outlaw Billy the Kid.
Verified authentic after...
Newly Discovered Original Series Salem, NJ $100 in Stack’s Bowers ANA Auction
A recently discovered Original Series $100 National Banknote from the Salem National Banking Company of Salem, New Jersey, Charter #1326, will have collectors abuzz...
PCGS Certifies Unique SPECIMEN Canada 1/2 oz Maple Leaf $20 Brass Uniface Die Trials
By Mint Error News .....
This is a unique pair of SPECIMEN brass die trials for the Canadian $20 1986 1/2 oz Gold Maple Leaf...
Newly Discovered, Unique Dual-Plugged 1795 Silver Dollar Offered by Heritage Auctions
Authenticated by NGC, this discovery coin will be featured in the Heritage Platinum Night Auction at the ANA Anaheim World’s Fair of Money, August...
NGC, Stack’s Bowers Galleries Identify New California Fractional Gold Variety
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) and Stack’s Bowers Galleries have identified a new variety of California Fractional Gold. The 1854 Octagonal California Gold Dollar was...
Classic US Coins – A Design Analysis of the 1964 Morgan Hubs
By Leroy Van Allen, Special for CoinWeek .....
In November, Charles Morgan, Editor of CoinWeek, sent me an e-mail with three overall photographs of the...
NGC Grades Rare Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Error
A unique Canadian Maple Leaf error is certified by NGC
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has authenticated and graded an extremely rare Canadian Silver Maple Leaf...
British Museum: Exclusive Video of Piano Gold Coin Hoard
By CoinWeek News Staff ....
Earlier this year, the British public--along with the rest of the world--was invited to help solve the mystery of a...
Royal Mint Says Possible Counterfeit of UK’s New £1 Coin Is Mint Error
By CoinWeek News Staff ....
Over the weekend, British media (especially the tabloids) began to report that a man had discovered a counterfeit version of...
Rare British Pattern Crown Certified by NGC
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has certified one of only two known Great Britain 1950 Pattern Crowns. It is graded NGC MS 63.
The 1950 Pattern...
US Coins – NGC Certifies New Bust Quarter Variety
1822 B-3 is a Previously Unknown Die Marriage
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has certified an 1822 quarter dollar variety that was previously unknown to numismatists....
NGC Confirms Discovery of Fourth Known 1854-S $5 Half Eagle Gold Coin
“Discovery of a Lifetime”
A coin that a New England man originally thought was a counterfeit has been authenticated by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as...
CDHCD Dealer Finds Extremely Rare 1848 Proof Seated Liberty Dime
By CoinWeek Staff Reports .....
A winning bid on eBay for a collection of coins gave an Indiana coin dealer far more than he bargained...
Unprecedented Grouping of Rare Territorial Gold Coins Aboard SS Central America Treasure
Some of the finest known Kellogg & Co. and Wass Molitor & Co. San Francisco gold coins are among the 105 historic California Gold...
Coin Grading – PCGS Authenticates First Known 1878-S Specimen Morgan Dollar
In 2018, Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) authenticated and certified the only known Specimen Morgan dollar - 1878-S Morgan dollar. The VAM 58 variety is...
Non-Cancelled Martha Washington Judd #2131 Obverse Die Offered for Sale
By CoinWeek Staff Reports .....
The United States Mint produced Martha Washington die to strike experimental patterns.
In the Spring 2018 issue of Mint Error News...
1792 A Hub Story: How the First U.S. Mint Coinage Dies Were Made
At the 2018 Early American Coppers Convention in Traverse City, Michigan, EAC President William Eckberg gave an in-depth presentation on his ongoing research into the production techniques employed...
PCGS Grades 1st New 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar Variety Discovered in Nearly a...
New 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar Graded by PCGS as an F15 and Designated a “Discovery Coin”
It still pays to scrutinize all coins for...
NGC Certifies First Sacagawea-Presidential Dollar Mule
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has certified the first known mule of a Sacagawea Dollar and a Presidential Dollar.
This incredible error, which paired a Sacagawea...
New 1854 Period 1 California Fractional Gold Dollar Variety Discovered
A new die variety of California Fractional Gold Dollar has been discovered by Ken Glickman, an avid collector and researcher of California Fractional Gold...
PCGS Certifies 1/4 oz 2021 Type 2 American Gold Eagle Bullion Coins With...
Submitted by GreatCollections, the Type 2 Reverse bullion coins with West Point mint marks were found by Gerald Medel and are now classified as...