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.
Ancient Coins: Value and Rarity
Ancient coins' value and rarity can be overwhelming with a wide range as these coins were hand struck for over 1,000 years.
Some rare types...
Fundamentals For Gold Still Strong, And That Also Is Good For Rare Coins
When gold and silver prices rise, many bullion buyers eventually also begin purchasing rare gold coins, advises award-winning writer Michael Fuljenz
The fundamentals for gold continue...
1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent: PCGS Coin of the Month
The 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent, PCGS AU50BN is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month.
The 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent may be the...
Gold Prices Collapse Against Rising Dollar, Increasing Pandemic Concerns
Gold prices opened the last full week of September down sharply, falling from $1,950 to below $1,900 and falling through the $1,880s still as...
Four Gold Coins to Buy & How to Buy Them
Gold has always held a tremendous fascination for humanity. Its beauty, rarity and durability combine to give it a timeless appeal and great value....
Numismatic National Treasure: The Marketing Genius of Dwight Manley
By Donn Pearlman
It was 3 p.m. Chicago time on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1999, when Dwight Manley unexpectedly phoned. He was already a...
UPDATE: Morelan Collection Auctioned on October 8
By Greg Reynolds
Bruce Morelan’s set of early silver dollars and his assortment of 18th century type coins were offered by Legend Auctions on Thursday,...
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in March
CAC approved and CACG encapsulated coins fared well in public sales during the month of March 2025. Here are fourteen examples, which were selected...
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These coin value tips help buyers get the best coins for the least money by understanding grade, market price, supply and demand plus where...
COINage Confidential: David Thomason Alexander
By David Thomason Alexander
December 2019 will mark my 70th year as a coin and medal collector. It occurs to me that my life in...
Former Police Chief Doug Davis Named Anti-Counterfeiting Director of the...
Current Director Beth Deisher will step down in September after successful anti-counterfeiting work
Rosemont, Illinois – Doug Davis, founder of the Numismatic Crime Information Center and...
