PCGS Coin of the Week: 1943 Bronze Cent, MS62BN
The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent is one of the most valuable and popular error coins ever to appear on the American numismatic scene. Capturing...
Gold Prices Spike, But Will It Last?
On the morning of Thursday, March 25, 2021, gold prices took a decided turn northward, lurching from $1,725 an ounce to $1,745. It's been...
Wood for Horses; Platinum for Cars
By James Passin
On April 24th, in the year 1184 B.C., when the city of Troy fell to Greek invaders, the Trojans hauled the “gift”...
PCGS Coin of the Week: 1885 Trade Dollar PCGS PR63+CAM
There are few United States rarities as rare as the 1885 proof Trade dollar, a coin that saw a mintage of just five pieces....
PCGS Coin of the Week: 1943 Bronze Cent, MS62BN
The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent is one of the most valuable and popular error coins ever to appear on the American numismatic scene. Capturing...
Is Your Gold Fake?
Gold prices may have come down, but that hasn't stopped counterfeiters. Apparently they believe it's still worth their while to manufacture fake gold and...
COINage Profile: 1981-S Type II Susan B. Anthony Proof Dollar
The Susan B. Anthony dollar was one of the nation's shortest-lived coin series, originally running only from 1979 through 1981. While the coin was...
Safe Coin Collecting Storage
Safe coin collecting storage is a speciality for Victor J. Gonzalez as he's been involved in the insurance industry since 1985. After a successful...
A Guide to Coin Grading
Take the guesswork out of coin collecting with our guide to coin grading. For a coin to be certified, it has to be both...
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By Antoinette Rahn
The 47th annual New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) is underway now. It’s one of the kick-off events of the numismatic community...
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COINage Confidential: Beth Deisher
In January of 2017 Beth Deisher was asked by coin industry leaders to leave retirement to lead an effort to combat counterfeit coins entering the United States. She is currently serving as director of anti-counterfeiting and coordinates the work of the all-volunteer 36-member Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force, supported entirely by donations and the 501-C-3 Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation.
Market Report: New Platinum Eagles Soar
By Mike Fuljenz
The 2019 .9995 1-ounce platinum American Eagles went on sale to authorized purchasers on January 7. The United States Mint does not...
Gold Prices Perky But Still Too Shy for $1,900
Gold prices show signs of life yet continue slogging below the $1,900 mark, where the precious yellow metal was trading a few weeks back....
