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1921 Peace Dollar. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

1921 Peace Dollar : A Collector’s Guide

  The 1921 Peace dollar is the debut issue of sculptor Anthony de Francisci's design. It was produced from 1921 to 1928 and then again...
Mike Byers Mint Error News issue #69

Mint Error News Magazine #69 Now Available

By Mike Byers for Mint Error News ......   Issue 69 Now Available! Issue 69 of Mint Error News Magazine features a historical collection of plasters and...
1997-D Washington quarter. Image: CoinWeek / Adobe Stock.

1997-D Washington Quarter : A Collector’s Guide

  By 1997, events were already in motion to completely overhaul the Washington quarter series. By December 1, 1997, President Bill Clinton had signed the...
1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece. Image: Stack's Bowers.

1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece : A Collector’s Guide

In the first week of June 1875, the San Francisco Mint began to strike the new Liberty Seated Twenty-Cent piece. By the end of...
1875-S Proof Twenty-Cent Piece. Image: Goldberg Auctioneers.

1875-S Twenty-Cent Piece Proof : A Collector’s Guide

The 1875-S Proof Liberty Seated Twenty-Cent piece is an enigmatic issue from the San Francisco Mint. Called a Branch Mint Proof, 12 supposedly were...

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Cataclysm and Renewal on British Celtic Coins

By Ryan Sullivan for American Numismatic Society (ANS)......   British Celtic coins are perhaps best-known for their depictions of horses, chariots, and sun gods (Fig. 1)....

Griffins on Ancient Coins

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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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10 Unusual World and U.S. Coins and Patterns

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....   People have been striking coins for almost 3,000 years, and the vast majority of coinage minted during that time...

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10 Things to Ask Before Buying Physical Gold, Silver, or Other Metals

By Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ......   Gold or silver Individual Retirement Account (IRA) fraud frequently targets older workers and retirees because they typically have...

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Numismatic Investment Literature

Numismatic investment literature is a genre of often pulpy numismatic books that focus primarily on the coin market and offer various pointers or advice...

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Rare ‘Watermelon’ $100 Note in Heritage CSNS Currency Sale

One of the banknotes that are among the most popular with collectors will offer a savory treat to its next owner, after it is...

Arkansas Removes Taxes on Gold and Silver

By Money Metals Exchange ...... House Bill 1718, the Arkansas Legal Tender Act, has become the law in the "Natural State". Backed by sound money advocates...

The Ancient Roman Coins of Carus and His Brief Dynasty

By Steve Benner for CoinWeek ..... By the middle of the third century CE, the Roman Empire was in bad shape. In 253, when Valerian became...

1st-Ever NGC-Certified Shipwreck Gold Bar in Treasure Auction 33

The first-ever shipwreck treasure gold bar encapsulated by NGC will cross the auction block in Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s upcoming Treasure Auction 33. The unique...

Mississippi Ends Sales Tax on Gold and Silver

By Money Metals Exchange ...... With the stroke of Governor Tate Reeves's (R) pen on Wednesday, April 19, Mississippi has become the 43rd state in...

World’s Fair of Money Medal by Jamie Franki Honors Pittsburgh

The American Numismatic Association's (ANA) World's Fair of Money is being hosted at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 8-12....

“$10,000” Susan B. Anthony Dollar in New Beavis & Butthead

The premiere of the second season of Mike Judge's Beavis and Butthead revival premiered on the Paramount+ streaming network on Thursday, April 20, 2023,...

From the Dark Corner: Counterfeit Early Coppers in Genuine TPG Holders

By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) ...... So, here we are at 50 CoinWeek articles and a new installment of the “Dark Corner”!...

Two Coins in One: Croatia Issues Its 1st Euro Collector Coins

The coins are dedicated to a fashion accessory that owes its name to the Croats: the cravat, the precursor of the necktie   On April 18,...

Proof 1829 Half Eagle in Heritage CSNS Bass Collection Sale, Pt III

The key elements that drive desire for important coins - rarity, condition, and a history of residence in elite collections - all are in...

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