The Coin Analyst: 2016: Year in Review
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek.com ......
Let’s face it – the year 2016 kept the news media industry busy. International terrorism, the mosquito-borne Zika virus,...
CoinWeek News Wire for December 23, 2016
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CoinWeek News Wire for December 23, 2016
Brain Food
1.) Q&A: James Halperin
How did a pair of college dropouts who were business rivals come...
ANA: Make Plans Today to Attend the Orlando National Money Show
Make plans now to attend the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) National Money Show in Orlando for the best selection of collectibles in the United...
Gem MS-68 1924 Standing Liberty Quarters in FUN Auction
Coin Rarities & Related Topics: News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, markets, and coin collecting #363
A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds .....
Two newsworthy 1924...
Heritage Sues Christie’s for Copyright Infringement and Fraud
By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ....
On Monday, December 12, the Dallas-based coin and collectibles auction company Heritage Auctions announced that it was suing Christie’s...
CoinWeek News Wire for December 16, 2016
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CoinWeek News Wire for December 16, 2016
Current Events
1.) The reasons Saudi Arabia stopped issuing paper riyals
"The number of one Riyal banknotes constitutes half...
Queen Matilda, Platinum Eagle Proof Named Two of CoinWeek’s Best Coin Designs of 2016
By CoinWeek .....
2016 may go down as one of the most captivating years for coin design in recent memory as Mints large and small...
NGC Ancients: Rare Overstruck “Judaea Capta” Bar Kokhba Coin Discovered
NGC brings to light one of the fabled rarities of ancient Jewish coinage
In 132 CE, following nearly 60 years of simmering resentment towards the...
What’s Hot and What’s Not: The Rare Date Gold Market at the End of...
By Doug Winter – RareGoldcoins.com
CoinWeek Content Partner ......
From a numismatic point of view, 2016 wasn’t an especially good year. In most series, prices were...
Q. David Bowers – Being a Successful Coin Investor
By Q. David Bowers - Stack's Bowers ....
In the 1970s and '80s I used to teach the "All About Coins" class at the American...
Gold & Silver PAC December 2016 e-Newsletter
By Scott Barman for the Gold & Silver PAC .....
From the Political Coordinator
I have been working for the federal government as a contractor since 1996...
The Coin Analyst: What Are Your 50 State Quarters Worth Now?
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek.com ......
Has it really been nearly 20 years since the 50 State Quarters program kicked off? Time has certainly flown...
Krause Announces 2017 Coin of the Year Award Nominees
Australia and Canada have the most nominations in the annual Coin of the Year Award competition
By Krause Publications .....
The first round of voting for...
CoinWeek News Wire for December 9, 2016
By Coinweek ....
CoinWeek News Wire for December 9, 2016
Brain Food
1.) Plough uncovers major hoard of Roman coins
A WONDERFUL collection of 120 Roman Imperial coins was...
World Coins – Affordable Fourpence Silver Groats of King Henry VIII
Coin Rarities & Related Topics: News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, markets, and coin collecting #361
A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds .....
Henry VIII is...
2017 Guardian Angel Silver Coin Inaugurates New Series from Gainesville Coins
By CoinWeek ....
The newest exclusive from Florida-based coin dealer Gainesville Coins has just arrived - the 2017 Guardian Angel Silver Coin. The first in...
Coin Collecting Commentary: Trump and Numismatics
What does the Trump presidency mean for coin collectors?
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
The presidential election this year was certainly a...
Last Chance to Register Before Live Auction: Champion Macau Sale of Important Asian Coins
On December 3, 2016 at noon Macau time (December 2, 11:00 EST), Champion Auctions will hold an auction of important Chinese and Asian coins,...
Classic U.S. Coin for Less Than $500 Each, Part 26: Capped Bust Quarters
Coin Rarities & Related Topics: News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, markets, and coin collecting #360
A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds .....
This series of...
CoinWeek Podcast #48: Ron Landis and the Return of the Hobo Nickel
CoinWeek Podcast #48: Ron Landis and the Return of the Hobo Nickel
Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe...
Five Mistakes I’ve Made (and Learned from) as a Collector
Have you ever had a less-than-brilliant coin collecting moment that you aren’t very proud of? Well take heart, fellow traveler - we’ve all "been...
CoinWeek News Wire for November 25, 2016
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CoinWeek News Wire for November 25, 2016
Brain Food
1.) Q&A: Erik Goldstein
Erik J. Goldstein is the senior curator of mechanical arts and numismatics at...
Silver Coins of Gran Colombia: One Real (12½¢) and Two Reales
Coin Rarities & Related Topics: News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, markets, and coin collecting #359
A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds .....
Gran Colombia was...
Classic US Coins – The Last Wheat Cent
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek .....
When the Lincoln wheat cents of 1958 were struck by the United States Mint, few individuals knew the coins...
APMEX Joins Food Bank in Providing Six Million Meals This Holiday Season
APMEX.com, a leading online Precious Metals retailer based in Oklahoma City, is once again teaming with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in the...
CoinWeek Podcast #47: Don Kagin Returns to the Auction Business
CoinWeek Podcast #47: Don Kagin Returns to the Auction Business
Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the...
CoinWeek News Wire for November 18, 2016
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CoinWeek News Wire for November 18, 2016
Brain Food
1.) The priceless legacy of P.L. Gupta
We owe a great debt to coin collector P.L. Gupta,...
Million Dollar Coins, Part 3: Half Cents
Coin Rarities & Related Topics: News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, markets, and coin collecting #358
A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds .....
This discussion is...
Consumer Alert: Three Things to Know Before Buying or Selling Gold This Holiday
As holiday time gets closer, some people may want to sell their gold to get cash for purchasing gifts or may want to buy...
Nominate a Notable Numismatist for an ANA Service Award
Deadline for service award nominations is January 15
Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) bestows a host of service awards to deserving individuals in...