Issue Highlights: November 2018

Special Edition: Protecting Coins from Danger • Top 12 Security Tips: Common-sense advice to protect gold and family • Protecting Yourself and Your Coins in a...

Top 12 Security Tips

By Mike Fuljenz As Hurricane Florence slammed into the Carolina coast in September 2018, we are reminded of Hurricane Harvey moving through Texas in 2017;...
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Market Report: American Gold Eagles Fly High

By Mike Fuljenz Gold maintained its foothold over $1,200 during the last week of August 2018 after touching a low of $1,160 in mid-August. September...

David Hall Released from PCGS, Collectors Universe

David Hall, co-founder of Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and president and chief operating officer of parent firm Collectors Universe Inc., was released from...

PNG Donates to Anti-Counterfeit Council

To help fight fake numismatic merchandise in the marketplace, the Professional Numismatists Guild has donated $15,525 to the Industry Council for Tangible Assets Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force.

The Search for Perfect Coins

Since the numerical grading scale that we use today for U.S. coins was first published in 1949, it has included the “70” grade. This magic number has always represented the highest grade, the best imaginable condition of a particular coin.

Glow-in-the-Dark Coins: Why Not?

Here in the U.S. midwest, summer is winding down. Crisp, yellow leaves are peppering still-green lawns, and meticulously planted annual flowers on doorsteps and front-yard beds are losing their luster.
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Risks and Dangers

The price for a single Bitcoin peaked at $19,783.21 on December 17, 2017. On August 9, 2018, the quoted price is $6,475, down 67% in less than eight months.

Party Like It’s 1857

My numismatic clock has been turned back 161 years as I repeatedly think about life – and pocket change – during the California Gold Rush in 1857.

The Beautiful Legacy of Swiss Coins

A man without money, without even a few coins in his pocket, is a man adrift, lost in limbo, even reduced to a loneliness bordering on desperation.

Buried Cache: Roman Coins Found at Site

A treasure of coins from the 3rd century B.C. was found intact at the Vulci archaeological site, according to a statement from the site’s scientific department.
COINage October 2018

Issue Highlights: October 2018

• America's First Mint: Philly Mint born in 1792 • Complete Guide to Modern Coins: Production of proof coins 1950-2018 • Change In Your Change: When making...

CoinSights: ANA Show Puts it All in Perspective

By Maggie Judkins         Whew! It has been a week since the American Numismatic Association’s annual World’s Fair of Money and, I have to say, my...

1854-S $5, George Washington Gold Make History

Bidders made numismatic history at Heritage Auctions’ American Numismatic Association events Aug. 14-19 as total sales surpassed $40 million – the auctioneers’ biggest ANA auction since 2015.

Photo Gallery: 2018 World’s Fair of Money Bourse

COINage was in attendance at the American Numismatic Association's 2018 World's Fair of Money August 14-18 and captured many of the bourse highlights. Enjoy!                         Want...

COINage Named Best Periodical

  COINage magazine has been named Best Periodical by the Numismatic Literary Guid. The award, along with all other 2018 winners, was announced during the...

1913 Nickel Brings $4.5 Million

The finest known 1913 Liberty Head nickel brought a record $4,560,000 price Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Stack's Bowers auction held in conjunction with the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money in Philadelphia. 
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Get Off the Couch!

Each issue of COINage has compelling advertisements filled with historic, intriguing coins offered for sale. But have you ever seen a nickel three-cent piece, or a silver one, in person?

Historic Philadelphia coins come home in ANA showcase

The finest known 1792 half disme, formerly owned by the first U.S. mint director, David Rittenhouse, and the finer of the two known 1861 Philadelphia Mint Paquet Reverse Liberty Head double eagles will be featured exhibits in the Museum Showcase at the American Numismatic Association’s 2018 Philadelphia World’s Fair of Money®.

$5 Million Nickel?

Don’t have two nickels to rub together? Well how about just one worth $3 to $5 million+? Stack’s Bowers Galleries has announced it will...