Coin Collecting Strategies – What should I collect? Tips for building a meaningful...

By Vic Bozarth - Bozarth Numismatics ......... I often reflect on the many blessings I have in my life. One of those blessings is the...

Coin Rarities & Related Topics: The Ten Leading Topics of 2010

News and Analysis on scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community #33 A Weekly Column by Greg Reynolds This is my last column...
Some of My Favorite Obscure United States Gold Coins: Part One

Some of My Favorite Obscure United States Gold Coins: Part One

By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......   CoinWeek Content Partner   One of the things about the Christmas/New Year’s holidays is that they are a time of remembrance....

Coin Rarities & Related Topics: 1856-O Double Eagles and Other Great Rarities That I...

News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community #19 A Weekly Column by Greg Reynolds   This week, I wish to focus...

Coin Rarities & Related Topics: The Fun Has Begun

Coin Rarities & Related Topics: News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community #34 A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg...

Laura Sperber Hot Topics: COIN DOCTORING IS NOW ALLOWED!

First, I want to clearly state: I fully support the Board of Directors of the PNG in its fight. Since the meeting I had attended last year, they have tried to diligently work on the subject of coin doctoring. Granted, nothing has happened from their efforts, but I did not know it was the MEMBERSHIP that was blocking action.

$8.2 Million in Rare World Coins Sell in New York Heritage Auction

Rare gold led the way as Heritage's recent World & Ancient Coins Auction realized over $8.2 million January 2-3 in New York. Over 93%...

Russian Coin Rarities Steal the Show in New York

The market for Russian coins and medals proved to be as robust and vibrant as ever at this years' Baldwins New York Sale XXV-XXVI...

US Coin Collecting – Thoughts on Originality

By Doug Winter – RareGoldCoins.com ......   “Originality.” It’s one of the most overused terms in all of numismatics. And it’s one of the most misunderstood...
U.S. gold coins

Coin Collecting Strategies – Why I Recommend Numismatic Specialization

By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com .........   When I first started out in the coin business, I assumed I was going to sell everything; Morgan Dollars,...

Numismatic History – 1830s Vintage Coin Screw Press From Frontier, Deviercy & Co.

In the Stacks January 2011 New York  Americana Sale there was an extraordinary offering of a 1830s style German or French vintage coin screw ...

Expert Tips for Collectors – What Do Original Gold Coins Look Like?

1807 Bust Left $5.00 Graded AU55+ by PCGS By Doug Winter – RareGoldcoins.com ......   CoinWeek Content Partner   Around four years ago, I wrote an article that discussed...
Coin Import Restrictions: Planning a Vacation in Italy? -- DON'T

Coin Import Restrictions: Planning a Vacation in Italy? — DON’T

By Wayne Sayles - Ancient Coin Collecting Blog .....   Today, the U.S. State Department (DOS) imposed import restrictions on numerous types of ancient coins cast...

US Mint News: Silver Proof Coin Sets, Gettysburg Quarter and New Artists Selected

The United States Mint announced that collectors may begin ordering the 2011 United States Mint Silver Proof Set at noon Eastern Time (ET) on...

Barry Stuppler Launches Collectibles Radio Program

A new, weekly radio program about coins and other collectibles has been launched by Barry Stuppler, President of Stuppler & Company in Woodland Hills,...

Paper Money – Altered Banknotes vs. Repaired Banknotes

Posted by Chad Hawk - Grader, Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) ......   There is a significant difference between notes that have been altered and those that...

Sell Dad’s Coin Collection And Guarantee You Get The Right Price

Selling your Coin Collection By Richard Schwary - California Numismatic Investments ...... “My Dad had a coin collection and has since passed on giving the...

Coin Collecting Strategies – Eight Tips on Buying United States Gold Coins

By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com .......   As a specialist in the area of United States gold coins, I often find myself giving “tips” to buyers....

New Army Commemorative Coins Available Today, Jan 31st from the US Mint

The United States Mint announced today that it will begin accepting orders for the 2011 United States Army Commemorative Coins at noon ...

Dancing with the Universe – The Infamous Wanborough Hoard of Atrebates Coins

By Wayne Sayles - Ancient Coin Collecting with the kind permission of John Hooker   I'm sure that most are quite familiar with the infamous Wanborough Hoard...

Coin Collecting Advice – Numismatic Specialties Are Like Gold in Your Pocket

By Richard Schwary - California Numismatic Investment ......   When someone asks what type of rare coins I collect, and what suggestions might be valuable to...
1840's US Gold Quarter Eagles

Coin Experts: Overall Rarity Versus Grade Rarity

By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......   CoinWeek Content Partner   Even the most available pre-1933 United States gold coin has some degree of “rarity”. A coin like...

Why is a 1907 $10 Gold Piece Worth More Than $2 Million?

News and Analysis on, coin markets, and the coin collecting community #39 A Weekly Column by Greg Reynolds   Last week, I wrote about the auction of...

Coin Auctions: Goldberg Pre Long Beach and Dan Holmes Sale Results

January 30, 2011 The Dan Holmes Sale, Part IV This was a memorable session which concluded the auction of this historic and memorable collection....

Ten Fearless Forecasts For 2011 By Patrick A. Heller

1. Gold and silver prices will rise by a higher percentage in 2011 than they did in 2010. If any of the lawsuits against...

Interesting Coins – A Love Token on Valentine’s Day

On this Valentine's Day, we figured we'd add in a numismatic twist. Love tokens are generally defined as coins where one or sometimes both...

4 Easy Tips on How to Build a Great Coin Collection

By Legend Numismatics ......   Legend Numismatics has built more of the FINEST KNOWN Coin Collections of true classic US coins than any dealer active today....

Gift Investment Bars Offered for 1st Time in China

World Gold Council and ICBC launch first physical gift investment bar in China Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC) and the World Gold...

Getting Started Collecting U.S. Coins: Basics For Beginning Collectors

A Weekly Column by Greg Reynolds .....   People have asked me, “What should I collect,” or, separately, “What are the best coins to buy now.”...

Coin Rarities & Related Topics: U.S. Coins in the $1K to $5K Range

News and Analysis:  scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community #41 A Weekly Column by Greg Reynolds   Today’s column features recommendations for collectors. Last week,...