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1876 Liberty Head Eagle. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

1876 Liberty Head Eagle : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - April 19, 2024

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ..... The need for $10 gold eagles was low on the East Coast, so the Philadelphia...

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

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

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - April 18, 2024

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

US Coins CoinWeek - April 18, 2024

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

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - April 17, 2024

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 : A Collector’s Guide

US Coins CoinWeek Notes - April 17, 2024

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...

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1805 Capped Bust Half Eagle. Image: GreatCollections / CoinWeek.

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Strong Mint State 1805 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle at GreatCollections

CoinWeek - April 12, 2024

Del Loy Hansen pedigree 1867 Two-Cent Piece in Proof. Image: David Lawrence Rare Coins.

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Near-Finest Two Cent Piece in DLRC Red Carpet Auction

DLRC - April 12, 2024

Stack's Bowers and Ponterio Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction. Image: Stack's Bowers / CoinWeek.

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Rare Chinese Coins in Stack’s Bowers Spring 2024 Hong Kong Auction

Stack's Bowers - April 11, 2024

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Ancient Coins

First Read: 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, Third Edition

Mike Markowitz - April 15, 2024

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

Coins of Justinian the Great

April 9, 2024

Jesus Christ on Ancient Coins

March 29, 2024

Cataclysm and Renewal on British Celtic Coins

March 28, 2024

More Roman Republican Coin Issues Added to RRDP

March 19, 2024

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Modern Quarters Worth Money

CoinWeek - March 19, 2024

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

Some Practical Coin Grading Concepts for the Average Collector

January 29, 2024

Ten Affordable Coins and Banknotes From Around the World

January 20, 2024

Why Bullion Investors Often Transition Into Being Coin Collectors

January 20, 2024

Budget Coin Collecting: How to Raise Money to Buy Better Coins

January 19, 2024

Park Avenue Numismatics Gold and Silver Bullion

World Coins

Ten Powerful and Beautiful Women on Coins

Tyler Rossi - April 17, 2024

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...

10 Unusual World and U.S. Coins and Patterns

March 26, 2024

Monnaie de Paris Destroys 27 Million Coins in Design Snafu

January 15, 2024

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Costco Gold Bars Earn Almost 25% Return for Early Buyers

Hubert Walker - April 11, 2024

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...

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

March 21, 2024

The National Gold Bullion Depository at Fort Knox

February 26, 2024

Numismatic Terms

Kernel – Inner Disc of a Bimetallic Coin

CoinWeek Notes - April 19, 2024

(n.) In numismatic terms, the kernel is the central or inner disc of a bimetallic coin. Also called a plug or a pill. * * *

Ense Petit Placidam Svb Libertate Qvietem

April 18, 2024

Rattler PCGS Coin Holder – A Beloved Early Slab

April 18, 2024

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US Coins

1921 Morgan Dollar : A Collector’s Guide

CoinWeek Notes - March 18, 2022

Suspended in 1904 due to a significant drop in the demand for silver resulting from the passage of the 1890 Sherman Silver Act, no...

Bullion & Precious Metals

Jeff Garrett: Gold Prices are Rising — That’s Good News for Collectors

Jeff Garrett - March 18, 2022

Previous price spikes sparked new interest in hobby - let's hope that happens again By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ...... I began my...

Dealers and Companies

Celebrating 50 Years of Künker – The Book

Künker GmbH - March 17, 2022

In 2021, Künker celebrated its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the auction house commissioned a company chronicle that reflects the history of the...

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Jim Bisognani: Conversations With Two Numismatists in Ukraine

Jim Bisognani - March 17, 2022

The hobby perseveres in a war zone, and a quick look at the pre-1933 US gold coin market By Jim Bisognani – NGC Weekly Market...

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Near-Perfect DCAM Proof 1970-S Lincoln Cent at GreatCollections

CoinWeek - March 17, 2022

Collectors should note that a near-perfect Deep Cameo Proof 1970-S Lincoln cent, certified PR-69 RD by PCGS with a US bunting flag label, is...

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Dispatches From a Week in Numismatics

Charles Morgan - March 16, 2022

By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek ..... Hello, CoinWeek readers. As we wrap up the final days of winter, I thought I'd write a few words...

Jeweled Koi Joins Masterpiece Series of Luxury Coins From the Perth Mint

Perth Mint - March 16, 2022

Synonymous with harmony and happiness, The Jeweled Koi combines two Western Australian icons – Argyle Pink Diamonds and The Perth Mint – and undoubtedly...

US Coins

US Mint Women’s Suffrage Coin Wins Most Historically Significant at 2022 Coin of the Year Awards

United States Mint - March 16, 2022

The United States Mint was honored at the 2022 Coin of the Year (COTY) international awards competition with its Women’s Suffrage Silver Dollar recognized...