One of Only Two Known Surviving 1945 Silver Threepence Coins Surfaces
The “rarest British circulating coin in 200 years” has been certified as genuine by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), the world’s largest third-party certification, grading...
Bohnams to Offer Morgan Dollars and British Commonwealth Sovereigns
LOS ANGELES - Bonhams is pleased to announce two significant collections to be offered during our May 27, 2012 Rare Coins and Medals Auctions...
CoinWeek News Wire for June 30, 2017
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CoinWeek News Wire for June 30, 2017
Brain Food
1.) Making Cents of Currency’s Ancient Rise
Objects that occurred rarely in nature and whose circulation...
The Royal Mint’s premier UK coins commemorate the outbreak of...
The Royal Mint is to issue two of its premier coins, the Kilo and the Five-Ounce, in fine silver and fine gold as part...
CoinWeek Coin Designer’s Profile: Ian Rank-Broadley
By CoinWeek IQ....
Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, was chosen to appear on the coinage of the United Kingdom in...
English Gold Coins: Rise of the Gold Standard in 14th-century England
By Bruce Lorich with Permission.............
Coins of the first three Edwards & Richard II
Hammered English gold coins are so captivating in their designs, which invariably...
Stack’s Bowers Offers Gold Coin Collection that Embodies 700 years of...
One of the most impressive and historical collections of British gold coinage auctioned in the United States will fall under the gavel at Stack’s...
Royal Mint Issues First World War 100th Anniversary 2015 UK Five-Ounce...
The Royal Mint’s five-year program of First World War commemorations continues with a new five-ounce coin - the second in a series of five-ounce...
CoinWeek News Wire for October 14, 2016
By CoinWeek ....
CoinWeek News Wire for October 14, 2016
Brain Food
1.) A guide to valuing all your old Irish coins (PHOTOS)
Between the formation of the Republic...
Two Rare Mysteries from Colonial India at July 15 Spink Coins...
On July 15, 2015, the Spink London sale of Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals will be showcasing some exceptional lots from...
Historic Reign of Queen Elizabeth II Portrayed on Royal Canadian Mint...
The Royal Canadian Mint is joining Canadians from coast to coast to coast in celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning...
Detectorists Find Medieval Coin Hoard of King Edward Silver, Gold Nobles
By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ....
Earlier this month, a coin hoard dating to the late 13th and early 14th centuries was uncovered by a...
United Kingdom 2015 Battle of Britain 50p Silver Coin Proof
Description:
From the Royal Mint: In the summer of 1940 Britain faced the threat of invasion. It would fall to brave young pilots and their crews...
The Royal Mint Unveils New First World War Commemorative £20...
The Royal Mint’s second United Kingdom £20 coin commemorates outbreak of the First World War
The Royal Mint has unveiled the theme of its second...
Spink Auctions: From Edward III to Richard III, Lord Stewartby’s 4th...
As the winter of our discontent approaches and the weather turns colder, Spink has an auction in store sure to heat things up in...
CoinWeek News Wire for June 17, 2016
By Coinweek ....
CoinWeek News Wire for June 17, 2016
Brain Food
1.) Look closely at your change
Another day she was picking up some hamburgers at a...
The Royal Mint Expands Online Products to Include Fractional Gold Britannia...
Building on the successful launch in September of its new bullion trading website www.royalmintbullion.com, The Royal Mint is to expand its offering to include...
The Royal Mint Celebrates Prince Philip’s Contribution to Public Life
The Royal Mint is to launch a special commemorative coin to celebrate the contribution to public life of The Duke of Edinburgh, in recognition...
Heritage Auctions to Offer José Rodrigues Collection of Victoria Sovereigns
The newest monthly world coin auction from Heritage Auctions is the José Rodrigues Collection of Victoria Sovereigns, now open for bidding with the live...
Gleaming Gold Rarities in Long Beach Tyrant Collection Display
Many of the historic English coins that will be displayed at the February 22-24, 2018 Long Beach Expo (www.LongBeachExpo.com) in the upcoming inaugural exhibit...
Outstanding Ancient and World Coins at Heritage New York International Auction
As we usher in the beginning of a new decade, it is apparent that the international numismatic market is more vibrant than ever, including...
A World of Money – A Superb Quality Golden Jubilee...
1887 marked Queen Victoria's 50 years on the throne heralding the introduction of a new portrait to succeed her younger 'bun head' series, known...
CoinWeek News Wire for October 21, 2016
By Coinweek ....
CoinWeek News Wire for October 21, 2016
Brain Food
1.) What is the Average Lifespan of a Coin?
Coins are tough little devils. Over the course...
British Coin Forecast for 2013
by Geoffrey Cope - www.petitioncrown.com .......
Coins as an alternative Asset Class
Rare Quality Coins which has quietly been held by collector/investors offer another alternative safe-haven...
The Medieval English Coins of the Wars of the Roses
By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek .....
The late medieval monarchies of Europe were fundamentally fragile and prone to civil disorder. Political stability and harmony depended...
Royal Mint Reveals Remembrance Day 2015 Alderney £5 Coin
Since 2012 The Royal Mint has struck a special Remembrance Day Alderney £5 Coin featuring the poppy – a widely recognised symbol of remembrance...
World Medals & Tokens Highlight Latest From Atlas Numismatics
By Atlas Numismatics ......
Atlas Numismatics will be attending the Chicago Coin Expo 2018 April 18-21, and the Long Beach Expo from June 14 to...
Trio of British Gold Triple Unites at Stack’s Bowers Ponterio April...
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio is very pleased to offer a trio of British gold Triple Unites – the largest and heaviest hammered gold coin...
Spectacular British and Islamic Coin Collections headline NYINC Auctions
An unprecedented selection of high-grade ancient and world coins — ranging from the dawn of numismatics to most modern corners of the globe and...
The Coin Analyst: Collecting Strategies and Modern Silver World Coins
By Louis Golino for CoinWeek....
A new modern coin collector can very easily become overwhelmed. Whether attending a coin show, perusing hobby websites and periodicals,...