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1936 Arkansas Robinson Half Dollar. Image: Stack's Bowers / Adobe Stock.

1936 Arkansas Robinson Half Dollar : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - May 4, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The abuses of the classic commemorative coin era reached full steam in the 1930s as competing promoters pushed Congress to pass...

1992-S American Silver Eagle. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

1992-S Proof American Silver Eagle : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - May 4, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... Enthusiasm for Proof American Silver Eagles waned from 1991 to the end of the decade, which is surprising given how important...

1980-D Susan B. Anthony Dollar. Image: CoinWeek.

1980-D Susan B. Anthony Dollar : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - May 4, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... In 1979, one year prior to the issue of the 1980-D Susan B. Anthony dollar, the small clad dollar was released...

1797 Capped Bust Eagle. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

1797 Capped Bust Eagle, Heraldic Eagle : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - May 3, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... After producing a small number (between 1,250 and 3,615) of 1797-dated Capped Bust Eagle coins with the Small Eagle reverse, the...

1797 Capped Bust Eagle, BD-1. Image: Heritage Auctions / CoinWeek.

1797 Capped Bust Eagle, Small Eagle : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - May 3, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... Just five years after the founding of the United States Mint, the 1797 Capped Bust Eagle is already the third...

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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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Bill Introduced to Facilitate Lawful Trade of Ancient Coins

Ancient Coin Collectors Guild - April 30, 2024

On April 2, 2024, United States Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX24), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced a technical correction...

Roman Household Gods on Coins

April 24, 2024

First Read: 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, Third Edition

April 15, 2024

Coins of Justinian the Great

April 9, 2024

Jesus Christ on Ancient Coins

March 29, 2024

Collecting Strategies

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

Ten Affordable Coins and Banknotes From Around the World

January 20, 2024

Why Bullion Investors Often Transition Into Being Coin Collectors

January 20, 2024

Budget Coin Collecting: How to Raise Money to Buy Better Coins

January 19, 2024

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...

10 Unusual World and U.S. Coins and Patterns

March 26, 2024

Monnaie de Paris Destroys 27 Million Coins in Design Snafu

January 15, 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

April 30, 2024

Kernel – Inner Disc of a Bimetallic Coin

April 19, 2024

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World Coins

Perth Mint – Australian Lunar Series III 2022 Year of the Tiger 1oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin

Perth Mint - November 12, 2021

This spectacular gold coin celebrates the Year of the Tiger, the third animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under...

US Coins

US Mint Announces Designs for National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Commemorative Coins

United States Mint - November 12, 2021

On Veteran's Day, November 11, the United States Mint joined National Purple Heart Honor Mission, Inc. to unveil the designs for the 2022 National...

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Toned Gem 1882-S Morgan Dollar Offered by GreatCollections

CoinWeek - November 12, 2021

A nicely toned 1882-S Morgan dollar offered by GreatCollections will cross the block in an online auction on Sunday, November 14. The coin is...

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Certified Coin Marketplace – CAC-Approved Coins Bring Premiums in October 2021

CAC - November 11, 2021

In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of October, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in live auctions in Dallas...

US Coins

From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1899 DDR Barber Quarter

Jack D. Young - November 11, 2021

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ...... My third installment of this series features what would be another of a very rare variety,...

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Important U.S. Coins, Currency and Americana in Stack’s Bowers Nov. Showcase Auction

Stack's Bowers - November 11, 2021

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is excited to announce their official auction for the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo, the first such event since the...

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United States Mint Announces Designs for Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative Coin Program

United States Mint - November 11, 2021

On Wednesday, November 10, the United States Mint unveiled designs for the 2022 Negro Leagues Baseball Commemorative Coin Program. The designs will be featured...

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