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The 1849 Mormon $10 ranks among the great rarities of American territorial gold. Only about 10 examples survive today. Therefore, every public offering of...

Herbert Lewis Kreindler, an internationally renowned numismatist, died on April 25, 2026, in Burlington, Vermont. He died after a short illness. He was 91. Kreindler...

The 1838-O half dollar occupies a rare place in American numismatics. It is not merely scarce. It is legendary. This Capped Bust half dollar links...

By CoinWeek Staff Morphy Auctions will offer a deep run of early American rarities, Carson City silver dollars, gold type coins, cents, paper money, tokens,...

The 1974 Aluminum Cent Almost Reached Auction. Then the U.S. Mint Took It Back. The 1974 aluminum cent ranks among the most famous “coins that...

Why This 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar’s Silver Plug Matters So Much GreatCollections will offer a 1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, B-7/BB-18, Silver Plug, PCGS AU-55...

Gold’s role as a safe haven remains intact. However, recent market action shows that short-term price moves do not always follow the script. According to...

By CoinWeek Notes The 1793 Chain Cent stands at the start of federal coinage. The United States Mint delivered the first 11,178 copper cents on...

Why the 1850 Ring Cent Almost Changed American Coinage Long before the Flying Eagle cent changed American pockets, the United States Mint chased a bolder...

The Dahlonega strike was a One-year type with the most famous pedigrees in U.S. gold. The 1854-D Three-Dollar Gold Piece turns a tiny mintage...

Few pieces of American paper money command attention like the 1869 $10 Legal Tender Note. Standard catalogs list the type as Fr. 96 and...

This Rare Cyzicus Stater Links Sea Power, Sacred Mystery, and Ancient Trade Ancient coin auctions do not often offer a piece that can stop even...

The 1909-S/Horizontal S Lincoln cent holds a special place in American numismatics. It combines first-year Lincoln cent appeal with a minting blunder that collectors...

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) has expanded its prestigious Alan Kreuzer Memorial Award for 2026. This year, recipients will receive cash stipends ranging from...

A remarkable 1949 Kweichow Bamboo Dollar will cross the block in Stack’s Bowers’ April 13, 2026 Hong Kong Showcase Auction, Rarities Night, where it...

ReverseBy CoinWeek Collectors enjoy the Franklin half dollar for many reasons. Some chase the famous “Bugs Bunny” pieces for their nickname and visual charm. Yet...

By CoinWeek ..... Collectors often feel overwhelmed when they first enter the hobby. There is a lot of information about coin values. However, many beginners...

Some coins are rare. A few are legendary. And then there are coins like the 1854 Type One Gold Dollar Proof, a piece so...

Finding a high-grade example of America’s first federally authorized coin is exciting. However, discovering one with a dramatic mint error is something else entirely....

By CoinWeek News Staff In a discovery that has sent shockwaves through the numismatic community, a previously unknown and highly controversial coin has been unearthed...