Coin Grading – AU or BU: Understanding the Difference
By Peter Mosiondz, Jr. for CoinWeek .....
Coin grading practices are based on common sense aided by experience. In many instances, the difference between two...
The Real Diehl: The Inside Story of the Sacagawea Dollar
The Real Diehl is a select column by former United States Mint Director Philip N. Diehl, exclusively for CoinWeek .....
This series of articles will give readers an insider’s...
For the Love of Coin Collecting
By Victor Bozarth for PCGS ......
Like many of my fellow numismatists, I have always been fascinated by classic U.S. commemorative coins. My first commemorative...
Another “Family” – Capped Bust Quarter Counterfeits
By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ......
This latest installment is on an earlier series of the quarter denomination based on a B-10...
Ancient Coins – Zeus, the King of the Gods
Ancient Coins and The Colosseo Collection, by Russell A. Augustin, AU Capital Management, LLC ......
Depending on who was in control at the time, the...
The Origin of the First U.S. Commemorative Coins
By Victor Bozarth for PCGS ......
While some recognize the 1848 CAL Quarter Eagle struck from California gold as the first United States commemorative coin,...
US Gold Coins – What Are Coins With Character?
By Doug Winter – RareGoldcoins.com
CoinWeek Content Partner ......
On the front page of my website (www.raregoldcoins.com) you will see the tagline "Coins with Character". This...
CoinWeek Streaming News: Let’s Talk High-End Eisenhower Dollars (w/ James Sego)
CoinWeek Streaming News is brought to you by NGC. For information about NGC’s current grading specials and services, as well as to look up certs,...
PVC Damage on World Coins – What It Is & How to Avoid It
By Lance Tchor - Founder and Co-President, WINGS® Coins LLC ......
PVC and coins don’t mix
Otherwise known as polyvinylchloride, PVC is found in many different...
The First Ancient Coins – Aegina’s Sea Turtle
Ancient Coins - ISLANDS off ATTICA, Aegina. Circa 550-530/25 BCE. AR Stater. Sea turtle
Ancient Coins Profiles by Russell A. Augustin - AU Capital Management,...
The Coin Analyst: Reflections of a Libertad Specialist
By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek .....
Harry “Hernando” Bodine of Florida inherited from his late father both his coin collection and his love of...
CoinWeek Podcast #171: The Spiritual Bank of Seth Paine
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get...
From Valuable to Worthless and Back Again: Pre-1950 Chinese Currency, Part VI
Collecting Rare Pre-1950 Chinese Currency by Dr. Richard S. Appel - UniqueRareCoins.com ......
Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV |...
CoinWeek Podcast #170: The Wreath Cent That Went to Space
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get...
Coins of Ancient Greek Troas (Troad): Part 2
By Steve Benner for CoinWeek .....
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
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This article is the second part...
The Coin Analyst: 2022 U.S. Mint Winners
By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek .....
2022 was definitely a quieter year for U.S. Mint coins, especially compared to last year – a banner...
Coin Collecting Strategies: Building the Ultimate 20th Century Type Set, Part 2: Nickels and...
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek .....
Welcome back to the Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker guide to building the ultimate 20th century...
Jesse Kraft Discusses the Rosenthal Specimen 1804 Dollar
In one of the finest video presentations you will ever see discussing a numismatic object, Dr. Jesse Kraft, Resolute Americana Chair of American Numismatics...
CoinWeek Podcast #169: Collecting Strategies – $1 to $10,000 Per Coin
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get...
Jeff Garrett: The Importance of Professional Collecting Advice
By Jeff Garrett for NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) ......
Several years ago, while attending the Whitman Baltimore Convention, I had the pleasure of spending some...
A CAC Grading Service? CoinWeek Interview With John Albanese
On October 17, CoinWeek conducted a lengthy telephone interview with Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC) President John Albanese to discuss a range of issues related...
The Million-Dollar Liberty Head Eagle
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner
It’s likely that Heritage’s recent sale of a PCGS AU53 1875 Liberty Head eagle will go largely...
Coins of Ancient Greek Troas (Troad): Part 1
By Steve Benner for CoinWeek .....
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4
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Troas, unlike the subject of my...
Coin Collecting Strategies: Building the Ultimate 20th-Century Type Set, Part 1: Small Cents
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek .....
Today, we’d like to discuss building a truly remarkable 20th-century US Type set.
Type sets enable you...
CoinWeek Podcast #168: Remembering David Lisot, CoinWeek Co-Founder
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get...
Jeff Garrett: Collecting American Gold Eagles
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
The recently completed Stack’s Bowers sales featuring the first and last American Silver and Gold Eagles...
CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series: Money Before Coinage
By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek .....
The Incas had rivers full of gold and mountains full of silver, and they used gold and silver for...
Six Gold Coins From the Bass Collection I Liked: An Analysis
By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......
CoinWeek Content Partner
On September 29, 2022, the first part of four sales featuring the Harry Bass Core Collection was...
The New Orleans Mint: Part 3
By Victor Bozarth for PCGS ......
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
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The New Orleans Mint was the only Southern mint reopened...
CoinWeek Podcast: Episode 167: American Silver Eagle Musings
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get...