PCGS Coin of the Week: 1866 Rays Shield Nickel, PR66+DCAM
When many collectors today think of nickels, minds frequently turn to the familiar bust of President Thomas Jefferson seen on the coin since 1938....
PCGS Launches Exclusive CAC Set Registry Program
Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has announced new PCGS CAC Set Registry composites (sets), which will permit collectors to build collections of PCGS-graded coins...
Banknote Discussion Centers on Harriet Tubman Once Again
By Antoinette Rahn
There's renewed discussion this week surrounding the inclusion of Harriet Tubman's photo to appear on the United States $20 bill following President...
1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle For Sale
By R.W. Julian
When the 1933 Saint-Gaudens double eagle was sold at auction in 2002 for $7.59 million plus a $20 re-monetization fee, there was...
New Facebook Poll
COINage has received several recent press releases regarding the national parks quarters, the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, as it's officially called.
The fact that...
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...
Dr. Donald Kagin’s 10 Favorite Gold Coins
By Donald H. Kagin, Ph.D.
Over my 60 years of collecting, cataloging and dealing in numismatics, I have been blessed with handling so many great coins that it’s hard...
Coin Press to Mint John Frémont Medallions
Historical Coin Press No. 1 at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, will resume demonstrations Jan. 8, 2022, with the minting of a commemorative...
Legendary Celebrities Buying Coins (Part II)
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
Editor’s Note: This is the conclusion of a two-part series. Enjoy Part I >>>
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I’m asked that question at least twice a day. And at least twice a day, I’m able to give...
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Coin of the Week: 1856 Flying Eagle Cent
By Antoinette Rahn
When you think of early U.S. coin production, what is the first word that comes to mind? It's "rebellious," right? No? We...
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...
Take Note: Valuable New Issues
Just 2 million of each of the five 2019 quarter dollars issued will feature the “W” mintmark of the famous West Point Mint....
