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1797 Draped Bust Half Dollar, Small Eagle. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

Draped Bust Half Dollar, Small Eagle (1796-1797) | CoinWeek

The Draped Bust half dollar was introduced after only two years of production of the previous design. The simple portrait of Liberty on the...
1877 Twenty Cent Piece graded NGC PF65UCAM. Image: Heritage Auctions (visit www.ha.com).

Twenty Cent Piece, 1875-1878 | CoinWeek

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes .....   The Twenty Cent piece (also called a Twenty Cent coin) was a short-lived denomination equalling...
1990-S Proof American Silver Eagle. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

1990-S Proof American Silver Eagle : A Collector’s Guide

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes .....   Collector enthusiasm lifted demand for the 1990-S Proof American Silver Eagle to its highest sales figure since 1987. The United States...
1916-D Mercury Dime.

1916-D Mercury Dime : A Collector’s Guide

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes .....   The 1916-D Mercury dime is a scarce key date coin from the first year of issue of an iconic American coin...
2024 Kennedy Half Dollars. Image: U.S. Mint / Official Presidential Portrait.

2024 Kennedy Half Dollar Rolls, Bags Available From U.S. Mint April 23

By CoinWeek ....   Rolls and bags of the 2024 Kennedy half dollar will be directly available to collectors for purchase from the United States Mint...

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First Read: 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, Third Edition

Review by Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek .....   With nearly six decades of experience in the business, Chicago coin dealer Harlan J. Berk is a well...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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Ense Petit Placidam Svb Libertate Qvietem

Ense Petit Placidam Svb Libertate Qvietem is a Latin phrase meaning “Issued in the Defense of Liberty.” It appears on the 1775 Massachusetts “Sword-in-Hand”...

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Coin Investing in Ultra Rarities – A Perspective to Consider

  Unveiling the Contours of Indulgent Success: Growth and Return on Investment in the New Economy Coin Investing By Bruce Smith – Blanchard and Company.... What does a...

U.S. Coin Highlights of Stack’s Bowers August 2023 Auction

Stack’s Bowers Galleries is excited to present a magnificent selection of United States and related coins in their August 2023 Global Showcase Auction. This...

The 1920 Wilson Dollar: A Counterfeited Rarity

An elusive Wilson Dollar medal represents a challenge for collectors of higher grades   The Wilson Dollar by Numismatic Guaranty Company ...... The Wilson dollar was struck...

ANA Receives U.S. Mint Artists’ Tributes to Saint-Gaudens Victory

The American Numismatic Association (ANA) received a donation of autographed, specially-produced 20 X 24-inch prints of artworks created by four acclaimed artists who have...

Charles III Coronation 50p Coins Enter Circulation

The Royal Mint has announced that a special 50p coin marking His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation will start to appear in circulation from...

Australian Coins Commemorate 50 Years of Sydney Opera House

By Royal Australian Mint ......   The Royal Australian Mint has released a collection of five commemorative coins to mark the 50th anniversary of Australia’s most...

Stack’s Bowers to Auction Nearly 6,000 Ancient and World Coins

Stack’s Bowers Galleries presents an array of Ancient and World coins in their August 2023 Global Showcase Auction. Nearly 6,000 lots will be presented...

Certified Coin Marketplace – CAC-Approved Coins Bring Premiums in July 2023

In addition to realizing impressive prices in internet sales during the month of July, CAC-approved coins fared well in a live auction in Dallas...

Hall of Fame, Charity Auction Honor Late Coin Entrepreneur Michael Miles Standish

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and GreatCollections are joining forces to honor Michael “Miles” Standish, one of the most prominent figures of the coin...

Ancient Greek Silver Fractional Coinage in Heritage Online Auction

In Heritage Auction's August 13 sale, the spotlight is on Greek Silver Fractions, featuring elusive types that span nearly the entirety of the ancient...

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