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1797 Draped Bust Half Dollar, Small Eagle. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

Draped Bust Half Dollar, Small Eagle (1796-1797) | CoinWeek

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - April 18, 2024

The Draped Bust half dollar was introduced after only two years of production of the previous design. The simple portrait of Liberty on the...

1877 Twenty Cent Piece graded NGC PF65UCAM. Image: Heritage Auctions (visit www.ha.com).

Twenty Cent Piece, 1875-1878 | CoinWeek

US Coins CoinWeek - April 18, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The Twenty Cent piece (also called a Twenty Cent coin) was a short-lived denomination equalling...

1990-S Proof American Silver Eagle. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

1990-S Proof American Silver Eagle : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - April 17, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... Collector enthusiasm lifted demand for the 1990-S Proof American Silver Eagle to its highest sales figure since 1987. The United States...

1916-D Mercury Dime : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - April 17, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The 1916-D Mercury dime is a scarce key date coin from the first year of issue of an iconic American coin...

2024 Kennedy Half Dollars. Image: U.S. Mint / Official Presidential Portrait.

2024 Kennedy Half Dollar Rolls, Bags Available From U.S. Mint April 23

US Coins CoinWeek - April 16, 2024

By CoinWeek .... Rolls and bags of the 2024 Kennedy half dollar will be directly available to collectors for purchase from the United States Mint...

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1805 Capped Bust Half Eagle. Image: GreatCollections / CoinWeek.

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Strong Mint State 1805 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle at GreatCollections

CoinWeek - April 12, 2024

Del Loy Hansen pedigree 1867 Two-Cent Piece in Proof. Image: David Lawrence Rare Coins.

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Near-Finest Two Cent Piece in DLRC Red Carpet Auction

DLRC - April 12, 2024

Stack's Bowers and Ponterio Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

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Rare Chinese Coins in Stack’s Bowers Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction

Stack's Bowers - April 11, 2024

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Ancient Coins

First Read: 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, Third Edition

Mike Markowitz - April 15, 2024

Review by Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek ..... With nearly six decades of experience in the business, Chicago coin dealer Harlan J. Berk is a well...

Coins of Justinian the Great

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More Roman Republican Coin Issues Added to RRDP

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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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World Coins

Ten Powerful and Beautiful Women on Coins

Tyler Rossi - April 17, 2024

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ..... Janina Żółtowska The first woman on this list, depicted on the Polish 2, 5, and 10 Zlote coins between 1932...

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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...

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Numismatic Terms

Ense Petit Placidam Svb Libertate Qvietem

CoinWeek Notes - April 18, 2024

Ense Petit Placidam Svb Libertate Qvietem is a Latin phrase meaning “Issued in the Defense of Liberty.” It appears on the 1775 Massachusetts “Sword-in-Hand”...

Rattler PCGS Coin Holder – A Beloved Early Slab

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World Coins

New Coin Celebrates One of Australia’s Greatest Engineering Feats

Royal Australian Mint - August 8, 2022

In the lead-up to the 150th Anniversary of the first telegraph being sent from Australia, the Royal Australian Mint has released a unique $1...

Ancient Coins

ANS Announces New Book on Coins of Ancient Sakra

American Numismatic Society - August 8, 2022

The American Numismatic Society (ANS) is pleased to announce the publication of In the Treasure Room of the Sakra King: Votive Coinage from Gandhāran...

Ancient Coins

Shanna Schmidt, Numismatica Ars Classica to Make Annoucement at ANA World’s Fair

CoinWeek - August 8, 2022

By Shanna Schmidt - Owner, Shanna Schmidt Numismatics Inc. ...... Hello everyone, I wanted to officially invite everyone to the event where a new partnership...

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Stack’s Bowers Announces Paradise Collection of World Banknotes

Stack's Bowers - August 8, 2022

Stacks Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce that they have been chosen to present the Paradise Collection to the numismatic community. This important cabinet...

Crime and Fraud

Numismatic Crime – Smash and Grab Groups Targeting Coin Shops

Numismatic Crime Information Center - August 8, 2022

By Doug Davis - Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ...... USPS: Stolen/Missing - New Jersey to California A package being shipped from New...

US Coins

1960 Franklin Half Dollar : History and Value

CoinWeek IQ - August 5, 2022

The specific design of the Franklin half dollar--Founding Father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse--was heavily advocated for...

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GreatCollections Offering One of Finest Known Proof 1912 Indian Head Quarter Eagles

CoinWeek - August 5, 2022

Currently listed for auction at GreatCollections is one of the finest Proof 1912 $2.50 quarter eagle gold coins available. Collectors should be aware of...

Crime and Fraud

CFTC Charges Nevada Metals Trader With Spoofing in Gold and Silver Markets

CoinWeek - August 5, 2022

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ...... On Friday, August 5, 2022, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a civil enforcement action in the U.S....

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