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By Antoinette Rahn, Managing Editor
Whether you are most familiar with the moniker Wheaties, or Wheat Ear Lincoln cents, or simply Wheat cents, all of these names describe the U.S. Lincoln Cent, Wheat Reverse, which was issued beginning in 1909...
By R.W. Julian
The history of seizures of coins and gold is a checkered one and dates back to the 19th century. The first tentative steps in this direction came in the late 1850s when certain Philadelphia Mint employees, with...
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Stable Silver Prices May Offer Buying Opportunity
With all the talk about gold prices, it's important to stay in tune with the silver bullion market, too. And as we've seen in...
Coinage Kids: The 2008 Bald Eagle Commemorative Coins
The bald eagle was on the brink of extinction just 35 years ago. Answer the questions, then send your completed quiz to June Quiz,...
Purpose & Service in Numismatics: Paul Blaise Marino
By Antoinette Rahn
In her poem “Children Learn What They Live,” author Dorothy Law Nolte provides various examples of the action and reaction of life...
Coin Club Showcases Alternate Statehood Designs
From a single idea a tradition is born.
The Raleigh Coin Club recently unveiled the promotional wooden nickel associated with it's annual Money Expo, which...
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Gold Dollar Patterns Sold on Behalf of the U.S. Mint
Costa Mesa, CA For the first time, collectors have the opportunity to acquire examples of the rare Judd-2190 Pattern 2000-W Sacagawea gold dollars exclusively...
Unlock Your Collection’s Potential with PCGS CoinFacts and PCGS NoteFacts
Whether you’re a seasoned numismatist or just starting your journey, the key to success in collecting comes down to knowledge. The more you...
Magnificent Unpublished 1804 Dollar Highlights James A. Stack, Sr. Collection
Magnificent Unpublished 1804 Dollar Highlights James A. Stack, Sr. Collection
Finest Class III Example in Private Hands Graded Proof-65 (PCGS) CAC. CMQ.
The Only CAC Approved...
Q. DAVID BOWERS RETIRES FROM STACK’S BOWERS GALLERIES
July 28, 2025 - Stack’s Bowers Galleries announced today the retirement of founder Q. David Bowers, whose leadership, expertise and guidance in the world...
All About OSC 2.5
Submitting Coins Just Got Easier!
At PCGS, we’re always looking for ways to make your collecting journey smoother, faster, and more rewarding. We are...
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Announces Auctions of the James A. Stack, Sr....
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Announces Auctions of the James A. Stack, Sr. Collection
Over 200 U.S. Gold and Silver Coins Valued at $20,000,000
Including Multiple Individual Pieces...
Cavalcade of Clad Curiosities
60 Years of Clad Coinage Offers Rarities Galore
The year 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the United States Mint’s production of copper-nickel clad coinage....
Directive to Abolish the ‘Penny’
It looks like the Lincoln head cent, commonly known by Americans as the “penny,” really is doomed. On February 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald...
Politicians Debate Tariffs & Taxes
Will tariff-slapped China stop buying gold?
The 47th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, took the oath of office on January 20, 2025,...
BUILDING YOUR OWN BITCOIN TYPE SET
APPROACHES USED FOR RARE COINS ALSO APPLY TO PHYSICAL CRYPTO
How do you approach building a collection in the physical crypto category? The answer is...