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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)....

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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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CoinWeek Collector Fundamentals: How to Handle Coins

By Peter Mosiondz, Jr. ..... In an earlier article, I mentioned that we will discuss how to handle coins properly. And, this is very important....

Collecting Carson City (CC) Coinage: Part One – Small Silver Coins

By Victor Bozarth for PCGS ...... I often refer to the “Red Book” to refresh my memory. A Guide Book Of United States Coins, published...

Error Coins Featured in Heritage Showcase Auction October 6

Mint errors — the numismatic byproducts of Murphy's Law — take center stage again in Heritage Auction's latest Error Coinage Showcase Auction. Bidding is...

COAC 2021: The Victor David Brenner Centennial

By Peter van Alfen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ...... After a hiatus of a dozen years, this last Friday and Saturday (17–18 September) saw...

Perth Mint Coin Profiles – Australian Lunar Series III 2022 Year of the Tiger Silver Bullion Coins

These magnificent silver coins celebrate the Year of the Tiger, the third of 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under...

Stack’s Bowers Ponterio to Hold Firm’s Largest Hong Kong Auction

In what has already been a banner year for the venerable auction house, Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio is excited to announce their fall Hong...

Finest-Known 1825 Capped Bust Half Dollar to be Auctioned by GreatCollections

By CoinWeek ..... With five days of bidding remaining, the top bid stands at more than $28,000. The Philadelphia Mint struck 2,943,166 half dollars in 1825...

Rediscovered English Gold Coins From Horace Hird Collection Certified by NGC

A trio of captivating gold pieces from three prominent monarchs top the list of 52 English gold coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC)...

Rare Obsolete Texas Banknote Highlights From Stack’s Bowers September CCO Auction

By Christopher Dahncke - Currency Auction Associate, Stack's Bowers Galleries ...... Austin, Republic of Texas $500 The September CCO Auction from Stack's Bowers Galleries will feature...

Harlan J. Berk 217th Buy or Bid Sale of Ancient Coins and Antiquities Preview

By Harlan J. Berk, Ltd .....   Harlan J. Berk Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of its 217th Buy or Bid Sale. This sale...

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