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U.S. coin auctions form the bedrock of the coin-collecting hobby. From great rarities to quality coins that serve the needs to the collector enthusiast, America’s leading auction companies provide collectors with a valuable resource for sourcing coins and learning about their history and value.

From 1909-S VDB Lincoln cents to the famous 1804 Draped Bust Silver dollar, America’s most important coins always draw a crowd.

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CoinWeek provides in-depth, expert, and independent reporting on auctions from leading firms like Stack’s Bowers, Heritage Auctions, GreatCollections, David Lawrence Rare Coins, and Goldberg Auctioneers. 

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A superb gem 1815 Capped Bust quarter graded MS67 by CAC. Image: Heritage Auctions / CoinWeek.

1815 Quarter, 1927-S Double Eagle in $5.65 Million+ Heritage Sale

Among other U.S. coin highlights, Heritage Auctions sold the finest-certified 1815 B-1 quarter dollar (CACG MS67), ex Colonel E.H.R. Green, for $126,000 USD as...
A rare Sacagawea Dollar / Washington Quarter mule. Image: GreatCollections.

Famous Sacagawea Dollar Mule Error Offered by GreatCollections

In numismatics, a “mule” is a coin struck with the obverse die of one denomination and the reverse die of another. And no mule...
1893 Morgan Dollar in PCGS MS66. Image: David Lawrence Rare Coins / CoinWeek.

Tied-for-Finest 1893 Morgan Dollar at David Lawrence Rare Coins

The more than 500 lots in the December 17 Online Auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) are live online and include 150 No...
CACG coins sold in November 2023.

CAC Coins and CACG Bring Higher Premiums in November

CAC-approved coins fared well in many public sales during the month of November, and in live auctions in Texas, New Jersey, and California. Here...
Doug Winter analyzes the Fairmont Collection gold coins, December 2023. Image: CoinWeek.

Five Observations About the November 2023 Fairmont Gold Sale

By Doug Winter - RareGoldCoins.com ......   CoinWeek Content Partner   Stack’s Bowers held the most recent installment of the Fairmont Hoard on November 15, 2023. As with...
A superb gem 1815 Capped Bust quarter graded MS67 by CAC. Image: Heritage Auctions / CoinWeek.

Finest 1815 B-1 Quarter Highlights Heritage US Coins Auction

Engraver John Reich emigrated to the future United States shortly after the Revolution against Great Brtain. His medal work made an impression on Founding...
1876-S Trade Dollar. Image: David Lawrence Rare Coins.

Gem 1876-S Trade Dollar Among Highlights at David Lawrence

The more than 475 lots in the Sunday, December 10 Online Auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is open for bidding - including...
Incredible cents from the Stewart Blay Collection. Image: GreatCollections.

Stewart Blay Collections of Flying Eagle Cents, Indian Cents, Barber Dimes Realize Almost $5...

1856 & 1877 Pennies Sold for Over $300,000 Each; Countless Records Set   (Irvine, California) November 28, 2023 – The Stewart Blay Collection continued to set...
A circulated 1794 Dollar sold at Heritage Auctions November 16-18, 2023 sale.

1794 Flowing Hair Dollar Leads Heritage $10.5 Million Coin Auction

One of just 140 to 150 known examples of a 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar B-1, BB-1, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC drew 58 bids before...
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Image: David Lawrence Rare Coin.

Key Date 1856 Flying Eagle Proof Cent in David Lawrence Auction

The Sunday, November 26 Online Auction is now live and includes over 525 lots. Of those lots, the auction also features 200 No Reserve...
A Seldom offered 1799 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle graded NGC AU-55 is one of the auction's many highlights.

Olds Collection Early US Coins in Stack’s Bowers Whitman Auction

As part of the November 2023 Official Auction of the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Winter Expo, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is offering the Olds Collection...
CAC Certified Coin Prices Realized in October 2023.

CAC-Approved Coins Bring Premiums in October 2023

CAC-approved coins fared well in many public sales during the month of October. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number...
Stewart Blay Collection of Barber Dimes

Amazing Barber Dimes from the Stewart Blay Collection

As part of its continuing series of offerings from the exceptional Stewart Blay Collection, GreatCollections will be presenting Blay's selection of Barber dimes over...
A pastel-toned superb gem 1921-D Morgan Dollar graded PCGS MS67 CAC.

Near-Finest 1921-D Morgan Dollar Offered by David Lawrence

The Sunday, November 12 Online Auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now live and features over 475 lots. This includes 140 No...
1915-D Lincoln Cent from the Stephenville Collection. Image: Heritage Auctions / Adobe Stock.

Stephenville Collection Lincoln Cents Offered by Heritage Auctions

Heritage Auctions is offering The Stephenville Collection, a collection that spans many different U.S. coin series, over the coming months. Prior auctions featured Seated...
1776-1976-D Type I Eisenhower Dollar. Image: CoinWeek/ DLRC.

High Gem 1976-D Eisenhower Dollar Offered by David Lawrence

The online November 5 auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is live with over 600 lots - including 300 No Reserve and 50...
1912-S Liberty Head Nickel. Image: David Lawrence Rare Coins.

1912-D Nickel Tied-for-Finest Offered by David Lawrence

The October 29 online auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now available and contains over 575 lots - including 250 No Reserve...

CAC-Approved Coins Bring Premiums in September 2023

While good prices for CAC-approved coins are often achieved in online auctions, coins certified by the company also performed well at a live auction...
1926-S Buffalo Nickel. Image: David Lawrence Rare Coins.

David Lawrence Rare Coins Offers Key Date 1926-S Buffalo Nickel

The October 15 Online Auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is now active and features over 400 lots that include 150 special No...
Superb Gem 1917 Lincoln Cent. Image: CoinWeek/DLRC

Gem Doubled Die 1917 Lincoln Cent Offered by David Lawrence

The upcoming October 8 online auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) is live with over 550 lots - including more than 300 No...
Label from an unoined box of 1952 Proof Sets. Image: Heritage Auctions.

Coins Stashed in Garage Top $987,000 at Heritage Auction

Fresh-to-the market coins that had been stored in a Boston garage for decades brought the results of Heritage’s The Boston Collection US Coins Showcase...
1841 Braided Hair Cent Close Up.

1841 Proof Braided Hair Half Cent Offered by GreatCollections

As part of their October 8 online auction of classic and rare U.S. coins, GreatCollections is offering an original 1841 Braided Hair half cent...
1923-D Lincoln Cent. Image: David Lawrence Rare Coins / CoinWeek.

Second Part of Hansen Lincoln Cents Offered by David Lawrence

The 575 lots of the October 1 online auction from David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) are available for bidding online - be sure to...
1828 Half Dollar. Image: Stack's Bowers.

Heritage Auctions to Offer Stephenville Collection Bust Half Dollars

Heritage Auctions will be offering The Stephenville Collection, a collection that covers several U.S. coin series, over the coming months. Previous auctions have featured...
Stack's Bowers August 2023 auction highlights.

Important Collections Make Headlines as Stack’s Bowers August 2023 Auction Realizes Over $43 Million

In live and online sessions during and following the 2023 ANA World’s Fair of Money, Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ August Global Showcase realized $43,402,487 USD...
A rare 1867 Annual Assay medal with original presentation case. Image: Heritage Auctions / CoinWeek.

Heritage Offering John Jay Knox Collection in Upcoming Auction

John Jay Knox (1828-1892) was a 19th-century banker, author, and politician who served as president of the National Bank of the Republic and helped...
1914-D and 1919 Lincoln cents from the Del Loy Hansen Collection.

Hansen Collection Lincoln Cents Offered by David Lawrence Rare Coins

Every Sunday, David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) holds a new online auction of classic and rare United States coins. Collectors can now browse through...
1919 Standing Liberty Quarter. Image: GreatCollections.

Gem FH 1919-S Standing Liberty Quarter Offered at GreatCollections

In their October 1 auction, GreatCollections is offering a CAC-approved 1919-S Standing Liberty quarter graded MS66+ by PCGS in a Gold Shield holder. A...
Incredible cents from the Stewart Blay Collection. Image: GreatCollections.

Stewart Blay Indian Head, Flying Eagle Cent Collection to Be Auctioned by GreatCollections

Sale also to feature Blay Collection of Barber Dimes   When GreatCollections sold the Stewart Blay Collection of Lincoln Cents in January 2023, one of if...
Simpson 1795 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle Offered by GreatCollections. Image: GreatCollections.

Simpson 1795 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle Offered by GreatCollections

As part of their September 24 online auction, GreatCollections.com is offering a rare date high condition census 1795 Capped Bust Right $5 gold Half...