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5 Excellent Gift Ideas For Coin Collectors
Buying gifts for loved ones who are numismatists can be tricky, whether shopping during the holidays or for birthdays and anniversaries. But regardless of...
Henry VIII: Gold and Silver Define the Classes
Editor's Note: This is part of the 'Money of British Monarchs' series of articles
By R.W. Julian
Of all the British rulers over the last thousand...
WORD CUP 2016
The Future of Numismatics Is … with Donald H. Kagin, Ph.D.
Editor’s Note: Mr. Donald H. Kagin, Ph.D., is running for the position of president in...
COINage Issue Highlights: February – March 2021
Below is a snapshot of some of the topics and interests you can expect to...
TREASURE TROVE: Roman Coins Unearthed in Spain
TREASURE TROVE:
Roman Coins Unearthed in Spain
Workers laying pipe in a southern Spanish park discovered...
WRC Rally Cup
1975 No-S Roosevelt Dime Sells For Nearly Half Million Dollars
One of just two known 1975 No-S proof Roosevelt dimes sold at the September 2019...
Gold Prices Rally On Iran War News: Will Gold Hit $1,600 This Week?
As predicted here on the COINage blog late last week, the news of the United...
The Kennedy Half Dollar: Celebrating 60 Years of History
Timelessness. It's a word that captures the essence of coin collecting and the legacies we...
CYCLING TOUR
PCGS Announces Groundbreaking NFC Technology Included in all Holders
Professional Coin Grading Service leads numismatic hobby with massive leap forward in anti-counterfeiting technology
(Santa Ana, California – October 1, 2020) – Professional Coin Grading...
PCGS Coin of the Week: 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar
The 1794 Flowing Hair dollar is the Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS) Coin of the Week.
The United States silver dollar is one of the...
My Two Cents’ Worth: Many Happy Returns
Coins are good investments. Most of us accept that statement almost as a tenet of faith—even when we try to convince ourselves that we...
Two Young Numismatists Receive ANA Scholarships
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has awarded 2021 college scholarships to Paige Price from Bolivar, Missouri, and Madeline Rodriguez from Evanston, Illinois. Each winner...
A Wild Mid-September Week For Gold Prices
Some roller coasters leave riders frazzled, and that probably best describes the situation for bullion investors this week as they come off some of...
TENNIS
December’s Coinage Kids: Double Puzzle
Each of the clue words was taken directly from this month’s COINage. Unscramble each of the clue words, then place the letters in the...
SS Central America: Inside Story of the Fabled ‘Ship of Gold’
By Donn Pearlman
Since the announcement in 1988 of its discovery 7,200 feet below the Atlantic Ocean’s surface, the California Gold Rush sunken treasure of...
LATEST ARTICLES
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 in a special Stack’s Bowers Galleries auction on Friday, September...
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 know about your coins and banknotes, the more confident you feel...
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 1804 Dollar of any Class
By Stack's Bowers Galleries
Costa Mesa, CA –...
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 of numismatics over his more than 70-year career cannot be...
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 thrilled to have launched the next evolution of the submission...
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Announces Auctions of the James A. Stack, Sr. Collection
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 Valued in Excess of $1 Million Each
Costa Mesa, CA – Stack’s...
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. Rising silver prices in the early 1960s led to the...
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 J. Trump said he is directing the United States Treasury...
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, and he did not waste any time in starting to...
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 relatively simple in that the very same collecting approaches used...


































