PCGS Coin of the Week: 1915-S Octagonal $50 Panama-Pacific Commemorative, MS62
The 1915 Panama-Pacific commemorative coinage yielded several designs that have long attracted numismatic attention. However, arguably the most appealing of these is the 1915-S...
Next-Gen Numismatics
by Amy Drew Thompson
Is there a shortage of torch-bearers to carry this hobby into the future? Opinions differ, but most agree that with encouragement,...
A New Case for $10,000 Gold
By Steve Voynick
Among the many effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy is an adverse impact on the mine-supply side of the...
The Liberty Cap Cent: 1793-1796
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Could Pending Tax Hike, Inflation, Help or Hurt Gold Prices?
As the morning of Thursday, March 18, 2021, unfolds, gold prices slip from $1,750 per ounce to about $1,720 with jobless claims rising and...
Numismatist of the Century – John Albanese
Numismatist of the Century award winner John Albanese is the rare coin market’s most forceful leader and number one professional numismatist.
Albanese has over 40...
Lunar Landing Program Launches Jan. 24
The United States Mint will open sales for its 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative program at noon EST Jan 24, it announced this week.
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As much as things change, there are always some things that remain the same. Coins/notes and literature are among items that seem...
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How To Grade Morgan Dollars: A Visual Guide
For the past 50 years or so, one of the most popular series among U.S. numismatists has been the Morgan silver dollar. Struck between 1878 and 1904 (with a final issue in 1921), Morgan dollars have achieved their popularity due to their large size, attractive design, and widespread availability in Mint State grades at relatively low cost (for common dates).
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Interview with Chris Imperato of New World Rarities
COINage recently interviewed Chris Imperato of New World Rarities. He told the magazine how he started collecting coins and discussed some virtually untapped areas...
Newman Numismatic Portal Announces NNP Symposium March 19-21, 2021
Following the positive response to the first Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) Symposium in August 2020, NNP is pleased to announce the next event, which...
COINage Profile: 1894-S Barber Dime
One of the rarest United States coins is the 1894-S Barber dime, which has a mintage of just 24 pieces, all struck as proofs....
