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Figure 1. Panama-Pacific International Exposition souvenir medal struck during the exposition. The bronze medals sold for 50-cents, but remainders sold in bulk lots for ten cents each after the event closed. A silver medal is illustrated, above. Image: Heritage Auctions / CoinWeek.

The Panama-Pacific International Exposition Award Medal

A Landmark Moment for American Exposition Medals The 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition produced more high-quality numismatic designs than any American exposition before or since. The official...

Indian Peace Medals: Important and Historic Collectibles

Indian Peace Medals: Russ Augustin Explores Rare U.S. History Video with Russell Augustin   Indian Peace Medals rank among the most historic objects in American numismatics. They...
1924 Olympic Gold Medal

1924 Paris Olympic Gold Medal, First to Carry the Olympic Rings, Heads to Auction

The Gold Medal That Put the Olympic Rings on the Podium Heads to Auction A rare gold winner’s medal from the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics...

1837 Feuchtwanger Cent: The Tiny Token That Almost Changed U.S. Coinage

The Dime-Sized 1837 Token That Almost Replaced America’s Copper Cent In 1837, Americans needed small change. They also needed confidence. The Panic of 1837 shook banks,...
Warren G. Harding Presidential Silver Medal

Warren G. Harding Silver Medal Launches May 13 — A 1-Ounce U.S. Mint Release...

The United States Mint will open sales for the Warren G. Harding Presidential Silver Medal on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at noon EDT. The...
1862 Battle of Puebla Veterans' Flag background with Centennial of the Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo) Gold Medal

1962 Mexico Battle of Puebla Gold Medal: Cinco de Mayo in Gold

The Rare Gold Medal That Turns Cinco de Mayo Into Numismatic History A great medal does more than preserve metal. It preserves memory. The 1962-Mo Mexico...

Jeffrey Briggs Wins MEDALS250 Competition with Striking Young Benjamin Franklin Medal

The results are in, and the margin was razor-thin. Collectors and readers of CoinWeek and other leading numismatic publications have selected Jeffrey Briggs as the...
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Silver Medal

U.S. Mint Launches Woodrow Wilson Presidential Silver Medal on March 19

Collectors will soon have another historic presidential issue to pursue. On March 19, 2026, at noon EDT, the United States Mint will begin accepting...
1901 Pan-American Exposition Medals and Tokens.

1901 Pan-American Exposition Medals From the U.S. Mint

n By Vic Bozarth for PCGS ...... This article continues my series on medals and tokens from World’s Fair expositions held between 1876 and 1926. It...

Haym Salomon and George Washington Medal Honors America’s 250th Anniversary

As the United States approaches its Semiquincentennial in 2026, a new medal spotlights a dramatic. and often overlooked. chapter of Revolutionary War history. The...
1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Silver Medal

1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Silver Medal: A Monument to Empire

In 1897, the British Empire stood at its zenith. That same year, Queen Victoria marked an unprecedented milestone: 60 years on the throne. To...
Love Tokens from the 19th century.

Love Tokens Were Once Popular Valentine’s Day Gifts

By CoinWeek ..... Love Tokens:  Collecting America’s Most Romantic Engraved Coins Love tokens remain one of the most personal and evocative collectibles in American numismatics. These...

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