Legend Numismatics

Featured Article

Gold half eagle. Image: Stack's Bowers.

Social Media

Park Avenue Numismatics Gold and Silver Bullion

US Coins

1977-D Eisenhower Dollar. Image: Stack's Bowers.

1977-D Eisenhower Dollar : A Collector’s Guide

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes .....   1977 marked the second-to-last year of the Eisenhower Dollar. The large clad dollar coin, issued to honor the late president, was...
1993-P American Silver Eagle Proof. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

1993-P Proof American Silver Eagle : A Collector’s Guide

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes .....   For the 1993 Proof American Silver Eagle, the United States Mint shifted production from the San Francisco Mint to the Philadelphia...
1879-O Liberty Head Double Eagle. Image: Heritage Auctions / CoinWeek.

1879-O Liberty Head Double Eagle : A Collector’s Guide

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The American Civil War officially ended coining operations at the three Southern mints of Charlotte (North Carolina), Dahlonega (Georgia), and New...
1797 Capped Bust Eagle. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

Capped Bust Eagle, Heraldic Eagle (1797-1804) | CoinWeek

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The highest denomination coin authorized by the Mint Act of 1792 was the $10 gold...
1795 Capped Bust Half Eagle, Heraldic Eagle Reverse. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

Capped Bust Right Half Eagle, Heraldic Eagle (1795-1807) | CoinWeek

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes .....   This type is also labeled the Draped Bust or Turban Head to distinguish it from the later Capped Bust type introduced...

L and C is Buying

Auction Previews and Results

Upcoming Auctions

PMG

DLRC Coin Auction Consignments

Great Collections Ancient and World Coins

PCGS Specials

Ancient Coins

Bill Introduced to Facilitate Lawful Trade of Ancient Coins

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...

Collecting Strategies

Modern Quarters Worth Money

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

Mid America Rare Coins - Jeff Garrett

Blanchard and Co Gold

World Coins

Ten Powerful and Beautiful Women on Coins

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...

Bullion

Costco Gold Bars Earn Almost 25% Return for Early Buyers

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...

Numismatic Terms

Medal Alignment – One Way to Orient Obverse and Reverse

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...

ANA Summer Seminar

Sarasota Numismatics

NGC Join

Latest Articles & News

The Initial Numismatic Offerings of the Sierra Leone Company

Sierra Leone Company by Jeremy Bostwick - Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack's Bowers ...... Having its first contact with Europeans in the mid-15th century, the...

1955 DDO Lincoln Cent Sells for $124k at GreatCollections.com

By CoinWeek .... On Sunday, March 1, bidding ended on GreatCollections.com for this 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln cent, graded MS-65+ RD by PCGS and...

NGC Announces Most Prizes Ever for 2020 NGC Registry Awards

In 2020, the NGC Registry will award more than $25,000 in prizes — a 25% increase over last year! Ensure your set is at...

Finest Known $100 “Watermelon” Note Featured in Stack’s Bowers March Baltimore Auction

By Brad Ciociola - Currency Specialist, Stack's Bowers ...... The finest known Fr. 377 1890 $100 Treasury Note will be offered in the Stack’s Bowers...

Jeff Garrett: The Superstar $4 Stella, 1879-1880

These numismatic supernovas shine bright in the greatest collections   By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ...... Very few United States coins inspire the awe...

Top Pop PCGS CAC 1936 Long Island Commemorative Half Dollar at GreatCollections.com

By CoinWeek .... On Sunday, March 8, bidding ends at GreatCollections.com for this toned 1936 Long Island Tercentenary half dollar, graded MS-67+ by PCGS and...

Superb Gem 1921 Chapman Proof Morgan Dollar Featured in Stack’s Bowers March 2020 Baltimore Auction

By James McCartney – Senior Numismatist, Stack’s Bowers ...... Rare Chapman Proof 1921 Morgan Dollar The Chapman Proof 1921 Morgan dollar is among the most elusive...

Numismatic Crime – Vehicle Burglary, Coin and Note Thefts: NCIC

By Doug Davis - Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ...... Stolen Ancient Coins The Long Beach, California Police Department is investigating a vehicle...

Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australia 2020 Hand of Faith 1oz Gold, Silver Bullion Coins

These commemorative gold and silver bullion coins mark 40 years since the discovery of the Hand of Faith nugget. The largest gold nugget still in...

Scottish Banks to Roll Out New £20 Polymer Banknotes in March

By De La Rue, plc ...... Over the next two weeks, three new polymer £20 banknotes will be released into circulation throughout Scotland, starting with...

Upcoming Coin & Currency Shows

PAN Spring Show –  PA
May 15-18

Long Beach Expo – CA
June 6-8

Whitman Expo – Baltimore
June 13-15

Summer FUN – Orlando
July 11-13