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Classic Head Half Eagle. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

Classic Head Half Eagle, 1834-1838 | CoinWeek

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - May 10, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The Classic Head Half Eagle, along with its Classic Head Quarter Eagle sister coin, was produced in response to a problem...

Jack Young's Top 5 Rare Coin Fakes, Part 2.

From the Dark Corner: Top Five Counterfeits I Have Seen, Part II

US Coins Jack D. Young - May 10, 2024

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC), and the Dark Side Group ...... Charles recently asked me to compile a list of the...

1809 Classic Head Half Cent. Image: Heritage Auctions (visit www.ha.com).

1809 Classic Head Half Cent : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - May 9, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... In 1809, the United States Mint updated the design of the half cent, replacing the Draped Bust design with engraver John...

1933-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Image: Heritage Auctions / CoinWeek.

Walking Liberty Half Dollar, 1916-1947 | CoinWeek

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - May 7, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... Provisions of the Mint Act of 1890 stipulated that the United States Mint could introduce...

1898 Proof Barber Half Dollar. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

1898 Barber Half Dollar Proof : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - May 7, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... In 1898, as was by then common practice for the United States Mint, Proof coins...

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Two rare date Carson City Mint coins on offer by DLRC.

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Rare and Key Date Carson City Coins in DLRC Online Auctions

DLRC - May 1, 2024

5-pound gold bar from the Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Image: Sedwick / CoinWeek.

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Gold Bar From Famous Shipwreck in May Sedwick Auction

Daniel Frank Sedwick - May 1, 2024

2022 Tiffany Gold Medal. Image: GreatCollections.

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1st PCGS-Certified Gold TiffCoin by Tiffany & Co. in GreatCollections...

GreatCollections - April 29, 2024

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The Coins of Antoninus Pius

Mike Markowitz - May 9, 2024

By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek ..... His reign is marked by the rare advantage of furnishing very few materials for history; which is, indeed, little...

Bill Introduced to Facilitate Lawful Trade of Ancient Coins

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Roman Household Gods on Coins

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First Read: 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, Third Edition

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Coins of Justinian the Great

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Modern Quarters Worth Money

CoinWeek - March 19, 2024

By CoinWeek .... Have you ever looked through your change, wondering if any of the coins you have might be valuable? Some of them are....

Some Practical Coin Grading Concepts for the Average Collector

January 29, 2024

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Why Bullion Investors Often Transition Into Being Coin Collectors

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New Book Published on Fascinating Naseby Cup and the Coins It Contains

CoinWeek - May 10, 2024

The Naseby Cup is an elaborately crafted silver drinking vessel that stands over two feet tall and is decorated with rare coins and medals...

Ten Powerful and Beautiful Women on Coins

April 17, 2024

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March 26, 2024

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Costco Gold Bars Earn Almost 25% Return for Early Buyers

Hubert Walker - April 11, 2024

By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek .... Since the summer of 2023, Costco has offered its members 24-carat, .9999 fine PAMP Suisse 1oz gold bars, both...

10 Things to Ask Before Buying Physical Gold, Silver, or Other Metals

March 21, 2024

The National Gold Bullion Depository at Fort Knox

February 26, 2024

Numismatic Terms

Medal Alignment – One Way to Orient Obverse and Reverse

CoinWeek Notes - April 30, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... (n.) To say that a numismatic object--specifically a round object made of metal with designs engraved...

The Sheldon Scale – How Coins Are Graded

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Kernel – Inner Disc of a Bimetallic Coin

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Rare Fr. 1132-K 1918 $500 Federal Reserve Note Being Offered at Central States

Heritage Auctions - March 7, 2011

A Fr. 1132-K 1918 $500 Federal Reserve Note graded PCGS Extremely Fine 45, one of only five known examples, is among the exceptional notes...

Bullion & Precious Metals

Fed Releases Document Proving It Has Lied About Gold Swaps and Gold Price Manipulation

CoinWeek - March 6, 2011

For several years, the US government’s official stance has been that it has not only never engaged in manipulating gold prices, it has also...

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Outstanding Early Silver Highlights Heritage Sacramento ANA Coin Auction Offerings

Heritage Auctions - March 6, 2011

Bidding is now open for Heritage's 2011 March Sacramento Signature ANA US Coin Auction, to be held in conjunction with the National Money show...

Dealers and Companies

Legend Numismatics Early March Rare Coin Market Report

Legend Numismatics - March 6, 2011

By Legend Numismatics A MAJOR ROAD BLOCK! We added up all the numbers for February and were shocked-Legend had its worst February in about 7 years!...

Clubs & Organizations

Litigation Between Cipoletti & ANA Resolved And Settlement Includes Payment to ANA

American Numismatic Association - March 3, 2011

The litigation between former American Numismatic Association Executive Director Christopher Cipoletti and the ANA has been resolved by settlement, which included the payment of...

Windfall Expected From North Suffolk Hoard of Roman Silver Coins

CoinWeek - March 2, 2011

A chance find of a single Roman silver coin in a North Suffolk field is set to bring a cash windfall to two metal...

US Coins

Coin Rarities & Related Topics: The PCGS list of U.S. coins & patterns valued at more than $1 million each

Greg Reynolds - March 2, 2011

News and Analysis of scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community #42 A Weekly Column by Greg Reynolds On Feb. 15, the Professional Coin...

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