1868 Liberty Seated Half Dollar Proof : A Collector’s Guide

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1888 Gold Dollar. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

Gold Dollar, Type 3 (Large Head) 1856-1889 | CoinWeek

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - April 26, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 * * * In 1856, the United States Mint...

1809 Capped Bust Dime, Large Size. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

Capped Bust Dime, Large Size (1809-1828) | CoinWeek

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - April 26, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... Before being introduced on the dime, John Reich's Capped Bust Liberty design was used to refresh the designs of United States...

Liberty Seated Half Dollar, Arrows and Rays (1853) | CoinWeek

US Coins CoinWeek - April 26, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... With vast quantities of California gold arriving in the nation's commercial centers, the balance of the gold-to-silver ratio had become so...

1868 Liberty Seated Half Dollar Proof : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - April 25, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... Large silver deposits were not forthcoming immediately after the Civil War, and because of this,...

1874 Three-Cent Nickel. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

Three-Cent Nickel, 1865-1889 | CoinWeek

US Coins CoinWeek - April 25, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The Three-Cent Nickel was an unusual coin denomination with an unusual history. It was first proposed in 1851 as a medium...

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1913 Buffalo Nickel, Type 1 Proof. Image: GreatCollections / CoinWeek.

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Gorgeous Proof 68 1913 Type 1 Buffalo Nickel Offered at GreatCollections

CoinWeek - April 22, 2024

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

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Roman Household Gods on Coins

Steve Benner - April 24, 2024

By Dr. Steve Benner for CoinWeek ..... Most people who are even remotely familiar with the Roman Empire can name some of the gods that...

First Read: 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, Third Edition

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Coins of Justinian the Great

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Jesus Christ on Ancient Coins

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Cataclysm and Renewal on British Celtic Coins

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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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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...

10 Unusual World and U.S. Coins and Patterns

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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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The National Gold Bullion Depository at Fort Knox

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Numismatic Terms

Kernel – Inner Disc of a Bimetallic Coin

CoinWeek Notes - April 19, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... (n.) In numismatic terms, the kernel is the central or inner disc of a bimetallic coin....

Ense Petit Placidam Svb Libertate Qvietem

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Rattler PCGS Coin Holder – A Beloved Early Slab

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A Brief Guide to the Hearts of Potosí

Tyler Rossi - November 30, 2021

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ..... First struck in 1693, the Hearts of Potosí are fascinating numismatic rarities that still command interest even after three...

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Heritage Showcase Auction of Coins in Old Holders

Heritage Auctions - November 29, 2021

Buy the slab, not the coin? Not exactly. But the latest Showcase auction of US Coins in Early Holders from Heritage Auctions focuses on those...

US Coins

Edging Your Bets: Edge Varieties Are Worth Looking For

Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez - November 29, 2021

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS ...... It seems most collectors look for varieties on the obverse and reverse of a coin, and that makes total...

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Numismatic Crime – Precious Metal Coins Stolen in Burglary

Numismatic Crime Information Center - November 29, 2021

By Doug Davis - Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ...... Suspect Attempting to Sell Coins from Baltimore Theft NCIC just received information that...

World Coins

Royal Australian Mint Marks 50th Anniversary of the Aboriginal Flag With $2 Coin

Royal Australian Mint - November 29, 2021

By Royal Australian Mint ...... On Thursday, November 25, the Royal Australian Mint announced the release of a $2 commemorative circulating coin to mark 50...

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Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin Sold for Nearly 500% Premium in Stack’s Bowers Auction

Stack's Bowers - November 29, 2021

A physical Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin was sold for $33,600 USD by Stack's Bowers Galleries in their November 2021 Showcase Auction, representing a nearly 500%...

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Dealers Mark December 18, 2021 as Free Coin Day & Encourage Collectors to Give This Holiday Season

CoinWeek - November 26, 2021

By CoinWeek ..... Dealers from across the country are getting into the Christmas spirit by dropping silver dollars and gold coins into Salvation Army buckets...

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From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1872-S Half Dollar

Jack D. Young - November 24, 2021

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ...... In my previous installment of this CoinWeek exclusive series, I discussed examples that do NOT match...