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Countermarked US Half Dollar Triggers Collector Rush
A new US Mint half dollar with a 9/11 countermark has sparked intense demand among collectors and renewed debate over how quickly coins can be adapted to mark major events.
Rising Silver Prices Force Mints to Rethink Collector Coins
As silver prices climb and production costs surge, mints across Europe and beyond are slashing mintages, raising prices, and experimenting with new alloys to keep commemorative coins viable for collectors.
Finland's Largest Viking Age Silver Hoard Discovered Near Sysmä
A metal detectorist has uncovered nearly 10 pounds of Viking Age silver coins and jewelry in Finland's biggest find of its kind. The hoard, found near Sysmä, includes coins from as far away as Germany and Great Britain.
Eisenhower Dollar Prototype Sets Record Auction Estimate
A 1971-S Eisenhower Dollar prototype coin, one of only three known, is heading back to auction with a $264,000 estimate after its discovery in a tube of ordinary silver dollars revealed a unique chapter in US coin history
Collectors Pass Over Rare US Coin Series Despite Their Scarcity
Several US coin series with low surviving numbers and unique designs are being bypassed by collectors, including proof Liberty nickels, 2-cent and 3-cent nickels, Trimes, and select foreign issues.
Rare 1945 Jefferson Nickel Combines Two Major Minting Errors
A 1945-P Jefferson nickel has surfaced with both a prominent doubled die reverse and a curved clip error, offering collectors a rare intersection of two distinct minting mistakes on a single wartime coin.
Rare US Pattern Coins Set New Records at Heritage ANA Auction
A single US gold coin sold for over $2.5 million as Heritage Auctions' ANA event in Pittsburgh saw five coins each fetch seven figures, highlighting the intense demand for rare American numismatic pieces.
Rare James II Five Guineas Coin Reveals Britain's Colonial Gold Origins
A 1687 James II Five Guineas marked with an elephant and castle resurfaces at auction, exposing the coin's direct link to West African gold and the Royal African Company's role in Britain's monetary and colonial history
Sidney Poitier Medal Hubs Reveal Lost Private Mint History
Two massive steel hubs used to create a Sidney Poitier presentation medal for a 2001 scholarship event have reappeared after 25 years. Their survival exposes gaps in private mint documentation and raises new questions for collectors.
Grant's Lost Gold Coin Resurfaces With a Provenance Twist
A rare 1797 gold eagle linked to President Ulysses S. Grant's collection has reappeared in San Francisco, reigniting debate over how much evidence is needed to authenticate a coin's storied past and its journey through collectors' hands
US House Votes to End Circulating Pennies After 232 Years
The US House has passed a bill to stop making pennies for everyday use, shifting the one-cent coin to collector-only status. The measure keeps the penny as legal tender, introduces new cash rounding rules, and allows for changes to the nickel's composition.
Confederate Control Turned the 1861 D Gold Dollar Into a Numismatic Outlier
The 1861 D Gold Dollar is the only U.S. coin struck entirely under Confederate rule. Its survival, rarity, and authentication challenges make it a unique Civil War artifact with values now reaching six figures at auction.
Australia Issues Holey Dollar Coin to Mark 60 Years with Mexico
The Royal Australian Mint has released a new uncirculated Holey dollar coin to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Mexico, reviving a historic currency link rooted in colonial-era Spanish silver.
Rare 1894 S Barber Dime Sells for $1.25 Million at Auction
A single 1894 S Barber dime has sold for 1.25 million dollars at auction, highlighting the extreme rarity and enduring intrigue of this historic US coin. The Norweb specimen's return to the market after 36 years has reignited debate among collectors
Uncancelled Indonesian Coin Dies Surface After Fifty Years
Seven uncancelled coin dies from Indonesia's 1971 rupiah series have been authenticated after decades in obscurity, offering a rare glimpse into the tools behind a pivotal moment in the nation's monetary history
1894-S Dime Tops $1.25 Million as Rare Coin Auction Breaks Records
A rare 1894-S Barber dime sold for over $1.25 million at Stack's Bowers Galleries' Rarities Night, which saw more than $26 million in sales and set new price records for US coins and collectibles.
Collectors Face Tough Choices Over Cleaned Coins in the Resale Market
Cleaned coins divide collectors as resale value, authenticity, and historical context drive decisions. Certified coins offer some protection, but rare varieties and older issues still tempt buyers despite the risks.
Coin Show Listings Face 2027 Deadline for Free Guide Inclusion
Coin clubs and show organizers have until November 2, 2026 to secure a free listing in the 2027 Coin Show & Auction Guide, a key reference for collectors and dealers published by Numismatic News and its sister magazines.
What a Single Lincoln Cent Reveals About US Money and History
If only a Lincoln cent survived from the United States, what would future archaeologists deduce about its economy, technology, and society by examining this small copper coin
US Mint Faces Collector Uncertainty as Trump Coin Sparks Debate
US Mint coin sales stayed slow in July, but attention is turning to the upcoming Donald J. Trump $1 coin, which has stirred debate over putting a living president on legal tender. Collectors and the public are watching closely.
New Collector Coins Push Minting Boundaries in 2026
From ultraviolet dinosaur fossils to a wireframe waterfall, 2026's latest collector coins use advanced minting and bold design to transform how countries present history and myth on silver
US Mint Sells Out V75 Gold Eagle in Seven Minutes
The 2020-W V75 Gold Eagle vanished from the US Mint's website in just seven minutes, setting a new benchmark for modern coin scarcity and igniting a secondary market frenzy that pushed prices far beyond the original issue cost.
US Mint Issues 2026 Half Dollar Marking 9/11 Anniversary
The US Mint's 2026 Enduring Liberty Half Dollar features a unique 9/11 "NEVER FORGET" privy mark and a one-year-only Liberty design, connecting the 25th anniversary of September 11 with the nation's 250th birthday.
First 2026 Trump Dollar With July 4 Mark Certified Before Public Sale
A 2026 Donald J. Trump dollar with a July 4 privy mark has been certified before official release, launching a scramble for 250,000 hidden coins mixed into standard Mint rolls and bags
Why the 1914 D Lincoln Cent Became the Rarest Mint State Penny
The 1914 D Lincoln cent is far scarcer in pristine Red Mint State than its famous 1909 S VDB cousin. Its journey from everyday change to numismatic legend reveals how survival, not mintage, determines true rarity
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